Starting Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton has been on the shelf since January 21 due to a left knee sprain. Now, he's been upgraded to merely questionable to return to the hardwood, per a new NBA injury report.

Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) attempts to score over Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) and center Deandre Ayton (2) during the second half of an NBA game at the Kaseya Center ...

MIAMI (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds ... of the season because of groin tightness. Jimmy Butler had 13. The Blazers extended a six-point ...

Starting Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton has been on the shelf ... trade of an aging All-Star wing like Bradley Beal or Jimmy Butler). More Trail Blazers: Chauncey Billups Praises ...

MIAMI (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds ... who missed his first game of the season because of groin tightness. Jimmy Butler had 13. The Blazers extended a six-point lead early in the third period ...

MIAMI (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds ... of the season because of groin tightness. Jimmy Butler had 13. The Blazers extended a six-point ...

The Phoenix Suns have four bigs on the roster, including newly acquired 7-footer Nick Richards. Nurkic was moved to the bench earlier this month.

Ware has surged to the top of the rookie class, showcasing his ability to dominate alongside Bam Adebayo. With Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely, the Heat inserted Ware into the starting lineup and it looks like that'll hold for the foreseeable future.

The pecking order at the top of the league has been set for a while (as evidenced by very little movement at the top of this week's Power Rankings), but the deadline provides a quick shot of adrenaline and variety,

With one week until the February 6 NBA trade deadline, it’s time to look at fantasy basketball stashes that could have higher value. Jimmy Butler’s practically guaranteed to be traded, as the relationship between him and the Miami Heat organization appears beyond repair.