Miami backup big Kevin Love has become something of a star on Instagram by keeping onlookers updated through his knack for timely and versatile posts that often double as context for every step of the Butler drama in South Florida.
Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Monday night game against the Orlando Magic.
MIAMI — As the rumors continue to swirl around Jimmy Butler's fate with the Miami Heat, the NBA star said that he's unsure of his future here in South Florida.
After Butler officially requested a trade off Miami early on in January, the team suspended him for seven games due to multiple instances of conduct detrimental. Butler returned for three games after this suspension ended, before he was suspended for two morre games after he missed the team's flight to Milwaukee last Wednesday.
The Miami Heat extended their NBA winning streak with a victory over the Orlando Magic, despite Jimmy Butler serving his third suspension. Regarding this situation, the team has reportedly taken additional steps to accelerate Butler’s departure.
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.
The Heat handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their fourth loss of the season when the teams met in Miami last month. On Wednesday, the short-handed Heat will look to hand the Cavaliers their fourth loss in the last five games when the teams reconvene in Florida.
The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler indefinitely and without pay after Butler, 35, walked out of the Heat’s practice on Monday, according to the team.
Jimmy Butler's agent Bernard Lee had some things to say following the Miami Heat's suspension of his client on Monday.
After topping the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat aim to sustain their NBA momentum and climb the conference standings. However, the spotlight in Miami remains on Jimmy Butler, as new reports stir up ongoing drama surrounding the star forward.
The Golden State Warriors are one of the teams that are in talks with the Miami Heat to trade for Jimmy Butler. But it appears not everyone on the Warriors is completely sold on Butler's arrival.