The Heat are planning to suspend Jimmy Butler — again. This time it will be for two games after he missed a team flight on Wednesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. According to the report, Butler initially had intentions of joining the Heat later on Wednesday as they get ready for their game in Milwaukee on Thursday.
Jimmy Butler is fully fit to play his third game since returning from a seven-day suspension against the Portland Trail Blazers this Tuesday.
The Suns have positioned themselves as a top contender to land Heat star Jimmy Butler as the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 6.
Jimmy Butler is set to be available for the Miami Heat’s home game against the Orlando Magic on Monday. The veteran forward has completed his two-game suspension and is cleared to suit up as he is not listed on the team’s injury report, signaling his potential return to action.
Just before the start of Tuesday night’s matchup between the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers at Kaseya Center, news surfaced that indicated the Phoenix Suns are stocking up for a potential Butler trade.
Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat took on the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. After dominating the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, the Heat came in hot against the Trail Blazers.
The Trail Blazers are going to be a team that is looked at as sellers at the trade deadline. Their most valuable asset is going to be Jerami Grant. Grant is valued across the league for his scoring ability and his length on the perimeter. Once team sees him as a potential player who can solve their current issues with their star player.
Jimmy Butler will be suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday, a move that adds to the possibility he has already played his final game for the franchise.
Jimmy Butler wears his heart on his sleeve, or sometimes on his feet! The 35-year-old has made it clear that he wants to leave the Miami Heat. Both his recent comments and performances point towards that direction.
As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro missed his first game of the season, it led to the team losing in double-digits to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night, 116-107. There was some excitement in the Heat's win over the Spurs after a lineup change including Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware together,
Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107.