It was only a month ago that Pat Riley declared Jimmy Butler trade season over. "We usually don't comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches.
Since this ordeal began, the Phoenix Suns have been the main team connected to Jimmy Butler. This has come with its own set of obstacles, primarily Bradley Beal. Because of the no-trade clause in his contract, he has to sign off on any deal he's involved in.
The Jimmy Butler saga in Miami appears to be reaching its conclusion, as NBA insider Brian Windhorst has confirmed that the six-time All-Star is expected to be traded before the February 6 trade deadline.
Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat yet again as the situation in South Beach continues to deteriorate.
The Miami Heat reportedly "baited" Jimmy Butler and have been "setting traps" for him to "fall" before levying a third, and indefinite, suspension against
A trade with the Sacramento Kings is reportedly not on the table for the Miami Heat as it relates to disgruntled veteran Jimmy Butler. Speaking Wednesday
Butler was informed at shootaround that he would come off the bench behind Haywood Highsmith in this game, which prompted Butler to walk out of shootaround. From there, the Heat suspended Butler “indefinitely,” a story broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic and since confirmed by the team.
The Heat haven’t been able to find a trade to their liking. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported last night that with just a week until the trade deadline, Pat Riley is lowering his asking price to get a deal done. The Miami Heat have lowered their asking price for Jimmy Butler, per @WindhorstESPN
Jimmy Butler’s departure from the Miami Heat isn’t a matter of if, but when. That’s according to Brian Windhorst, who appeared on “First Take” on Tuesday to talk about the Butler situation. “Jimmy Butler’s gonna get traded,
Butler returned from his suspension only to be met with yet another one. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Heat star was told at shootaround he would no longer be starting for the team. Butler proceeded to walk out. Those actions were met with an indefinite suspension from the Heat organization.
But with the Heat's latest indefinite suspension, NBA insider Brian Windhorst revealed that the organization has seemingly conceded defeat and lowered their asking price for Jimmy.
The Miami Heat shockingly (and simultaneously unsurprisingly) suspended forward Jimmy Butler again Monday afternoon. Hours before Butler was set to return from