The Memphis Grizzlies have turned down the Miami Heat’s trade request involving GG Jackson for Jimmy Butler. Learn why Memphis is keeping their young star and what his standout performance means for the Grizzlies’ future.

“The Grizzlies, for example, have held exploratory talks with Miami about Butler, but those interactions haven't gone far,” The Athletic reports. “According to league sources, the Heat asked about Memphis' young players, which the Grizzlies rebuffed.”

Memphis Grizzlies players commented on Friday morning about the recent trade speculation regarding Jimmy Butler.