For the past few weeks, every Jimmy Butler trade report has contained one common theme: Butler wants out of Miami, but he doesn't want to go to Memphis. For one

Memphis Grizzlies players commented on Friday morning about the recent trade speculation regarding Jimmy Butler.

With the Jimmy Butler situation still uncomfortable and unresolved, the Memphis Grizzlies are "lurking" and have "been in contact" with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Tim Bon

The Grizzlies (29-15) are entering this matchup winners of four straight. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. are leading the play, and Luke Kennard is having his best stretch of the season over the past five games. Kennard finished with 23 points and made seven 3-pointers on Wednesday.

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Memphis Grizzlies in this NBA matchup at the FedExForum on Friday, January 24th.WATCH: Pelicans vs Grizzlies Live | Stream free on FuboZion Williamson will sit for New Orleans as he continues to manage some nagging injuries.

Memphis Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. Memphis is 29-15 and winners of the team’s last four games. The squad also has wins over the Pelicans in their two prior meetings this season.