The Houston Rockets have been listed as a potential destination for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Butler has been the face of the Heat since 2019, leading the team to two NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023.

If the Miami Heat decide to trade star forward Jimmy Butler, multiple teams with playoff expectations could be interested. According to HoopsHype's

If Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is on the move this season, rumors have already circulated about two potential suitors in the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks. Both could be one star away from becoming championship contenders.

With the Houston Rockets off to their best start since 2017-18 when they won a franchise-record 65 games, coach Ime Udoka was named the Western Conference Coach of the Month for October and November.

Led by Ime Udoka, the Rockets (15-6) are off to one of their best starts in franchise history. That helped earn him Coach of the Month honors.

Houston is 9-2 since its worst loss of season against Oklahoma City. As Thunder face the Rockets, defense is a focal point for both teams.

Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 38 points and Dillon Brooks nailed a midrange jumper to beat the shot clock and give Houston the lead for good as the host Rockets eked out a 119-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in a matchup between the top two seeds in the Western Conference.

Dillon Brooks made several clutch plays in the game’s final minute as Houston (15-6) rallied past Oklahoma City for an important victory.