Jimmy Butler Reportedly Expected to Tell Heat He Wants to Sign With Them

And our first free agency twist is here, NBA fans.

We've heard buzz over the last few days regarding Jimmy Butler's possible intrigue of joining the Miami Heat, and it looks like that's slowly becoming a reality.

According to the latest report, Butler is expected to let the Heat know he wants to sign with them.

Not that this is a surprise - or means anything - but Jimmy Butler is expected to tell Miami officials tonight that he wishes to play for the Heat, per source.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 30, 2019

This come a few hours after Butler tweeted at Chad Ochocinco suggesting that he's going to sign with Miami. Go figure.

ASAP after I get a contract done.. you’ll be the first I call. I want the footrace first tho. Slow ass. https://t.co/kdSlQTpBaI
— Jimmy Butler (@JimmyButler) June 30, 2019

While this doesn't come as a surprise, the whole situation is surely escalating quickly. Butler was said to have a scheduled meeting with the Heat on Sunday followed by one with the Rockets, but Houston might not even get a chance after this depending on what transpires.

Sources: Jimmy Butler expected to meet the Miami Heat in South Fla. Sunday. Butler/Rockets meeting likely early week in LA. Sixers haven’t ruled out working with Butler on sign-and-trades, which Miami and Houston need to acquire the All-Star guard.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2019

Butler figures to have multiple suitors and let's not forget the Heat would have to acquire him in a sign-and-trade while they offload some of their big contracts to make room for the star guard. It won't exactly be easy for Pat Riley, so this is far from a done deal.

We're just a few hours away from knowing exactly what's about to go down.