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.

With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in trade talks, the one team that has been seen as a dark horse was the Memphis Grizzlies which some see as a good fit. While the Grizzlies were reportedly “lurking” in talks for Butler, the team seems to have cooled off due to continued persistence from the star's camp that he does not want to play for them.

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