It's no secret the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat are trying to strike a deal that involves superstar forward Jimmy Butler ahead of the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline. However, there's several obstacles in the way.

Jimmy Butler expressed his admiration for the city of Miami on Saturday despite his current request to be traded from the Heat. "I love this city

As always, the NBA trade deadline provides ample storylines, with marquee names potentially on the move, contenders looking to bolster their respective rosters for a playoff push and some organizations fully committing to a second-half tank. The major storylines currently captivating the NBA community are: