The Miami Heat are in the middle of the latest Jimmy Butler relocation saga, as he has lit the team on fire with drama. He was just suspended from the team for the third time this season after walking out on a team shootaround once he was informed that Haywood Highsmith would be starting over him.
Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez is participating in NBA All-Star Weekend for a second straight year. On Tuesday, the league awarded him a roster spot for the Rising Stars Challenge. Last year he competed in the game that showcases the top rookies and second-year players.
The Miami Heat won a double overtime over their in-state rival Orlando Magic, 125-119. Despite the Jimmy Butler drama the Heat are starting to mesh well together as a group.
The Miami Heat reportedly have their eyes on Julius Randle as a potential trade acquisition amid ongoing efforts to move Jimmy Butler. According to Ian
Butler has missed 14 of Miami’s last 19 games entering Monday, including nine of the last 12 because of the suspensions.
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler suspended again by the Miami Heat, will miss at least five more games.
Franz Wagner, playing in just his third game after missing 20 straight with a torn right oblique, led the Magic with 29 points. He again played beyond his original minutes restriction, logging 40 minutes. Paolo Banchero, who played 44 minutes, had an overall rough night, finishing with 17 points on 7-of-21 floor shooting and five turnovers.
Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo had 17 points and 15 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 106-97 on Saturday night.
The Miami Heat reportedly "baited" Jimmy Butler and have been "setting traps" for him to "fall" before levying a third, and indefinite, suspension against
Miami backup big Kevin Love has become something of a star on Instagram by keeping onlookers updated through his knack for timely and versatile posts that often double as context for every step of the Butler drama in South Florida.
The Orlando Magic dropped their Monday night matchup with the Miami Heat 125-119 in double overtime. MORE: Magic Squander Late Leads, Lose in Double Ov