The Bucks and Suns make sense as suitors for Jimmy Butler, but it would certainly be a surprise if he landed on the team floated as his No. 1 trade destination.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 29 points with seven assists and Luke Kennard added a season-high 27 as the host Memphis Grizzlies won their fifth straight with a 139-126 victory Friday over the New Orleans Pelicans.

With the Jimmy Butler situation still uncomfortable and unresolved, the Memphis Grizzlies are "lurking" and have "been in contact" with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Tim Bon

Zion Williamson is listed as out for the game against the Grizzlies due to return-to-competition reconditioning following an illness.

Star Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson's injury status has been updated ahead of the Grizzlies game on Friday.

The Grizzlies were finalists to land Dorian Finney-Smith from the Nets before Brooklyn sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers. Brooklyn has done a deep dive into what Memphis can offer them, making a trade seemingly easy between the two sides.

The Memphis Grizzlies (27-15), on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Fiserv Forum, take on the Milwaukee Bucks (24-17). The game tips at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN, FDSWI, and FDSSE. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) are visiting the Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) on Friday night; find out how to watch the free live stream here.

The Utah Jazz, who languish in the basement of the Western Conference, are going from facing one hot team to another when the Milwaukee Bucks visit Salt Lake City on Monday night.

After a heck few days of travel, the Milwaukee Bucks easily dispatched the Miami Heat at home on Thursday night.