The Miami Heat forward was suspended indefinitely by the team on Monday, the latest in a saga that began with a trade request.
Miami Heat Star Jimmy Butler is officially on the outs with the team after being suspended indefinitely for leaving practice early.
Butler apparently walked out of shootaround Monday morning after learning the team wasn't going to start him in their game against the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Haywood Highsmith will start in his place. Butler was set to return to the team Monday after serving a two-game suspension.
Butler was informed at shootaround that he would come off the bench behind Haywood Highsmith in this game, which prompted Butler to walk out of shootaround. From there, the Heat suspended Butler “indefinitely,” a story broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic and since confirmed by the team.
Many fans and pundits feel the Jimmy Butler saga is directly related to his relationship with team president Pat Riley. One former NBA player, however, feels Butler's real beef is with coach Erik Spoelstra.
The Miami Heat are reportedly expected to play without star Jimmy Butler for a few more games. Butler, who was set to return from a two-game suspension, was re
Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat's beef continued on Monday, but the disgruntled star made light of the situation on social media. The Heat announced
Julius Randle could be a target for the Miami Heat as they continue to explore trade destinations for Jimmy Butler.
The Miami Heat are suspending star forward Jimmy Butler indefinitely, CBS Sports NBA insider Bill Reiter confirmed Monday. The decision came after Butler walked out of a shootaround ahead of Monday's game against the Orlando Magic.
Jimmy Butler’s tumultuous relationship with the Miami Heat took another turn on Monday as the team is suspending the six-time NBA All-Star for the third time this season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Per Charania, the suspension came after Butler walked out of a team shootaround after being informed that he would no longer be starting.
While the situation between the Heat and Jimmy Butler may not be a laughing matter for those involved, Kevin Love is having a ball poking fun at the drama.