Per a recent report, rival executives believe the Rockets would have interest in acquiring Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler if Butler and the Heat decide to part ways.

For now, however, the Rockets are among the top teams with a young core, and the Mavericks remain a contender in the tightly competitive Western Conference. It’s also worth noting executives who’ve checked in on Butler got the impression that Miami wants to figure out their star’s future after the season,

Butler is in his 14th season in the NBA out of Marquette. The former 30th overall pick has had stints with the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers before landing with the Heat in 2019. This season, Butler is averaging 18.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.