In these days of social correctness, the phrase “spare the rod and spoil the child” probably has moved on from the vernacular. But the concept assuredly remains in play. And for more than kid stuff. That,

Butler is remaining in Miami this weekend and "said to be working on conditioning," according to a Friday afternoon report from Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel. Winderman's report follows a Wednesday report from ESPN's Shams Charania that intimated Butler preferred to be traded.

Jimmy Butler didn't give a definitive answer when asked if he wanted to remain with the Miami Heat organization on Tuesday. "That's a good question,"