Miami Heat fans are likely tired of hearing superstar forward Jimmy Butler linked to the same four teams in trade talks. ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins also sounds ready to change the subject. Speaking on the Dec.

Rumors have been circulating about a potential split between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, with speculation suggesting that a contract renewal is unlikely.

After entering their short break on a high note following a big road victory against the New York Knicks, the Detroit Pistons were brought right back down to earth by the Boston Celtics. A victory at Madison Square Garden didn’t give the Pistons the proper momentum to waltz into TD Garden to pick up a second-straight win.

The Miami Heat head to Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Heat are working their way to the top of the Eastern Conference. The team is currently in fifth place with a 13-10 record. The Pistons are not faring quite as well in 11th place with a 10-16 record.