The Milwaukee Bucks haven't been told by representatives for Jimmy Butler that the Miami Heat star doesn't want to play there, according to The Athletic's

Jimmy Butler's situation with the Miami Heat intensifies as he opts to use his $52 million player option for leverage in securing a trade. His suspension ends soon, leaving the team to decide whether to keep him or trade him before the February deadline.

While Jimmy Butler won't be able to boost his trade value as he's serving a suspension, he's convinced he's still at the top of his game.