The NBA trade deadline draws closer by the day, and as always, the transaction cycle remains headlined by the same small group of players. On Monday, the Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler indefinitely after he walked out of a shootaround upon receiving the news that he would be benched.

Butler has been the face of Miami’s team since arriving in the summer of 2019 via a trade from Philadelphia, helping the Heat make two NBA Finals appearances. He has previously made waves on his way out of Chicago and Minnesota in trades and is averaging 17 points in 25 games so far this season, his lowest average in more than a decade.

Andre Iguodala is set to become the seventh player to have his number retired by the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors will retire Iguodala's No. 9 after

Retired swingman Andre Iguodala will become just the seventh player to have his number retired by the Golden State Warriors in a ceremony next month.

Check out some of Andre Iguodala's stats as the Warriors announce the retirement of his number.

The Golden State Warriors were recently ranked in the bottom half of the NBA’s latest power rankings. Warriors rank outside

The Brooklyn Nets haven't won much as of late thanks to an offense that continues to decline after a hot start. While the Nets showcase their competitive spirit on the defensive end, the offense hasn't been there in the past few weeks.

For the first time this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have lost three games in a row. Because of that, their spot in the NBA Power Rankings has slipped. Legion Hoops shared the latest rankings on Monday and the Cavaliers are now third on the list,