Can the Bucks actually pursue Jimmy Butler before the trade deadline? This 5-team deal including the Lakers is just crazy enough to work.

Carmelo Anthony has made a bold Jimmy Butler to Los Angeles Lakers claim as a Miami Heat exit seems like only a matter of time.

As Jimmy Butler serves a suspension imposed by the Miami Heat, awaiting potential trade offers, NBA legend Carmelo Anthony has weighed in on the ideal destination for the 35-year-old forward.

With the Jimmy Butler saga continuing ... should move to the Lakers and form a big three with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. He believes their big three will find great success together.

The former Los Angeles Lakers forward and future Hall of Famer believes Jimmy Butler would be an ideal addtion ahead of the trade deadline.

Carmelo Anthony believed the LA Lakers was the right landing spot for Jimmy Butler. The former Laker and sharpshooter weighed in on the Miami Heat superstar's troubled run speaking on the 7PM Brooklyn podcast. Anthony believed that forming a 'Big 3' alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis would be a win-win for both LA and Butler.

Amid the Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler trade saga, NBA icon Carmelo Anthony cautioned the franchise about the dangers of not granting the superstar forward's wish.

As the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler drama continues, there is no doubt that it has been the biggest topic in sports to see what a possible finality can be. The basketball world has touched on the Butler situation including former players like Gilbert Arenas as now Carmelo Anthony gave his thoughts on what has been going on.

Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their six straight road game. Jamal Murray scored 19 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 points and six rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Anthony Black came off the bench with 14 points and five assists.

The NBA Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching and insider Matt Moore shares what he's hearing on the Bucks, Raptors, Nets and more.

As the Celtics fall in the NBA power rankings, the Bucks are beginning to look like the true championship contenders that they are.