Golden State is hoping to climb the standings, but for the Grizzlies, they’re in a different spot. Memphis (35-16) remains in sole possession of the No. 2 seed after a win against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. With that game now finished, all eyes have shifted to Thursday’s 2 p.m. trade deadline.

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.

"BREAKING: The Miami Heat are finalizing a deal to send Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson and a protected first-round pick, sources tell ESPN," Charania wrote in his initial report on X.