The Miami Heat are reportedly working with two NBA teams on a potential Jimmy Butler trade ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline.
Jimmy Butler’s tumultuous relationship with the Miami Heat took another turn on Monday as the team is suspending the six-time NBA All-Star for the third time this season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Per Charania, the suspension came after Butler walked out of a team shootaround after being informed that he would no longer be starting.
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, the Miami Heat are suspending Jimmy Butler indefinitely. Butler, who has requested a trade from the Heat, walked out of shootaround this morning after being informed the team is planning not to start him.
The Miami Heat have suspended star forward Jimmy Butler for the second time as the NBA Trade Deadline gets closer.
The Miami Heat are reportedly expected to play without star Jimmy Butler for a few more games. Butler, who was set to return from a two-game suspension, was reported to have another disagreement with the front office.
The situation between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler has been deteroriating for months. On Monday, matters got much worse. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Heat are suspending Butler indefinitely.
Jimmy Butler trolls Miami Heat via Instagram with “unemployed” joke at BIGFACE Coffee amid suspension and trade rumors.
Jimmy Butler has once again been suspended by the Miami Heat. According to multiple reports, Butler — who has made very clear that he would like it if the Heat trade him before the deadline in a week and a half — received an indefinite suspension from the team on Monday.
Butler reportedly walked out of their shootaround Monday morning after being informed he would no longer start.
That’s because the Spurs — reportedly Fox’s preferred trade destination — currently have nine tradeable first-round picks that they can include in a deal to the Heat’s one tradeable first-round selection. San Antonio also has young talent such as Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell and others who it can add to any trade package for Fox.
The drama in South Beach continues as All-Star forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the third time this month, the team announced Monday.
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