Denver Nuggets fans that were hopeful of a splash trade this season were likely disheartened when Pat Riley came out and made a statement saying that the Miami Heat would not trade Jimmy Butler. However,

After studying the CBA and using the Spotrac trade machine, here is what a deal between the two sides could look like: Grizzlies receive: Jimmy Butler. Heat receive: Demond Bane,

If the Miami Heat desire strictly win-now pieces in return for star Jimmy Butler, a three-team deal is their best option. This way, the Heat trade Butler to a contender, which sends young players and draft assets to a third team while Miami receives competitive pieces from that third team in return.

Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 139-120 win over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.