The NBA trade deadline draws closer by the day, and as always, the transaction cycle remains headlined by the same small group of players. On Monday, the Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler indefinitely after he walked out of a shootaround upon receiving the news that he would be benched.

The Golden State Warriors need to shake things up if they're going to compete for a championship this season, so they continue to look at potential deals as the trade deadline nears. Jimmy Butler has been closely connected to Golden State over the last few months as his relationship with the Miami Heat has deteriorated.

The countdown is about to move within a week of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline when it comes to the Miami Heat’s next step with Jimmy Butler. In other words, go-time. For now, the veteran forward remains on unpaid team suspension through at least that deadline,