The Phoenix Suns' pursuit of Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is ramping up. A few weeks ago, the potential of Butler landing in the desert only felt like a distant reality. Now, with less than a month until the NBA's Feb.

Jimmy Butler has kept the Suns as the preferred trade destiantion for him, and everyone knows that's the only place he wants to go.

Miami is being patient while Butler is suspended, knowing that other teams will start to get desperate near the trade deadline.