Heat suspending Jimmy Butler again as roller coaster season takes latest turn
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.But now Butler will sit out games against the Bucks and Nets as part of the suspension.Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Kaseya Center.Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesExplore Moremariano rivera wife clara church sexual assault lawsuitYankees icon Mariano Rivera, wife Clara at center of bombshell child sexual assault lawsuitklete keller pardoned trump jan 6Olympic gold medalist speaks out after Trump’s Jan. 6 pardonaaron glenn jets coach graphicJets hire their former Pro Bowler to be new head coach after exhaustive The decision to suspend Butler comes less than three weeks after the Heat banned him for seven games for what the team called “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks.”Butler had told reporters the day before that suspension that he was hoping to find “joy” again on the court and that it likely would not be coming in Miami.At the end of December, amid swirling rumors that Butler wanted out of South Beach, the Heat put out a statement that boldly said they would not be dealing him.Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 21, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 21, 2025, at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.NBAE via Getty However, they walked that talk back during their initial suspension.“Jimmy Butler and his representative have indicated that they wish to be traded, therefore, we will listen to offers,” the team said.On Friday, Butler returned to action and had his agent, Bernie Lee, post a statement à la Michael Jordan, saying: “I’m back.”19What do you think? Post a comment.He’s scored 18, eight and 13 points in the three games since his first suspension, exceeding the 30-minute mark just once in that time.
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