The Miami Heat have suspended forward Jimmy Butler for the second time in three weeks – this time for missing a team flight – the franchise announced on Wednesday.

Bernie Lee, Butler’s agent, posted a press release on X akin to Michael Jordan’s famous “I’m back” statement, which ended his first NBA retirement in 1995. Leaning into the Jordan theme — or troll — Butler posted photos on his Instagram story wearing the Jordan No. 45 Bulls uniform.

The Heat's latest injury report could imply a Jimmy Butler return. Usually, the injury report for Miami listed Butler as inactive due to a “team suspension” where Jan. 17 had been circled on fan's calendars to see if he would be returning.

Jimmy Butler continues to go scorched earth on the Miami Heat in his attempts to be traded from the organization.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers on Thursday in Paris, France

Jimmy Butler is expected to play for Miami again Friday when it hosts the Denver Nuggets, a game that would be his first since the Heat confirmed that he wants a trade and that they are trying to accommodate that request.

After Jimmy Butler made his return for the Heat on Friday, Erik Spoelstra speaks on what more he wants to see.

The All-Star guard is back in France for the NBA Paris Games after winning gold with Team USA at the Paris Olympics.

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The San Antonio Spurs will look to snap a three-game losing streak when they take on the Indiana Pacers on Thursday as part of the NBA Paris

PARIS — Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday. The Pacers know better. They will not be feeling right at home. “It’s going to be a big crowd against us, honestly,” Indiana guard Andrew Nembhard said.

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-96 thumping of the defending champion Boston Celtics on Thursday.