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          How Jimmy Butler's preferred trade destinations can land him

          Any teams interested in trading for Jimmy Butler will have to navigate plenty of hurdles, including his future free agency. Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images
          • ESPN
          Jan 27, 2025, 04:56 PM ET

          Trades featuring NBA stars rarely come out of the blue. There is often a long process that leads up to one -- whether it unfolds publicly or privately.