Erik Spoelstra, the Heat and Jimmy Butler

Erik Spoelstra on Heat’s big lineup coming up short: ‘There are no excuses now’
The thought when Spoelstra moved 7-foot rookie Kel’el Ware into the starting lineup alongside 6-9 Bam Adebayo was the Heat would no longer get sand kicked in their faces by bigger opponents.
Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra Keeps Focus On Team Amid Jimmy Butler Drama
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has never allowed "outside noise" to enter the locker room. That's why he's treating the latest Jimmy Butler drama the same. On Monday, the Heat announced they were suspending Butler indefinitely after another violation of team rules.
Erik Spoelstra: Heat 'Focusing on the Task at Hand' Amid 3rd Jimmy Butler Suspension
Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat aren't letting their disgruntled star distract them amid off-court drama. The Heat are without Jimmy Butler after he
Heat's Erik Spoelstra compares emerging forward to P.J. Tucker
There's no doubt Spoelstra means what he says as the Heat re-signed Highsmith this past offseason as he emerged as a top defensive stalwart and this season has shown him guarding the best players in the league. Tucker played with Miami from 2021-2022.
Ex-NBA Player Believes Jimmy Butler At Odds With Erik Spoelstra, Not Pat Riley
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.
Heat attempt to limit noise: Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely
Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely. After the Heat suspend Jimmy Butler indefinitely, Erik Spoelstra refocuses: 'There's no better place to be than p
How Jimmy Butler’s disruption doesn’t impact Erik Spoelstra, Heat
As the Miami Heat indefinitely suspended Jimmy Butler on Monday, head coach Erik Spoelstra would downplay the events surrounding the team as his focus is elsewhere. With the trade deadline looming for the Heat and Butler,
No change in Terry Rozier’s playing status despite gambling probe, Heat’s Erik Spoelstra says
Despite Heat guard Terry Rozier being investigated as part of a federal gambling probe stemming from his time with the ...
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra stern demand to Bam Adebayo-led frontcourt after 20-point blowout
As the Miami Heat lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 126-106, it was a disappointing showing for the ...
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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praises Kel'el Ware: 'He is highly intelligent'
Kel'el Ware registered another double-double on Monday to help the Heat defeat the Magic in double overtime for their second ...
Erik Spoelstra Praises Kel’el Ware Amid Sudden Rookie of the Year Push
At one point earlier this season, Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware struggled to even hit the court. Now, a surging Ware is the ...
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra on Jaime Jaquez Jr. working through ‘inconsistency’ amid Rising Stars selection
While Miami Heat star Tyler Herro awaits hearing the hopeful news of being an All-Star, one player on the team that will be ...
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra reportedly hints at key star’s return against Magic
Following their NBA victory over the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat aim to maintain their momentum and secure another win as ...