Rich Storry/Getty Images There’s another update in the Jimmy Butler saga, but it doesn’t appear the status quo has changed much for him and the Miami Heat. NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Tuesday that Butler’s representatives have “repeatedly told Heat he’s in shape, healthy and ready to continue his career and move past this immediately.” […]
Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images The Miami Heat might have had enough of Jimmy Butler. During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show (30-second mark), Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix suggested the team’s third suspension was a “needle mover” in how much it wants to move him ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline. “That’s been a […]
De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings are seemingly headed for a breakup. The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported Tuesday that Fox’s agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, has advised the Kings it would be wise for them to move him now, and according to ESPN’s Shams CharaniaSacramento is expected to listen to offers. One thing that […]
Megan Briggs/Getty Images After suspending Jimmy Butler for the third time this month on Monday, the Miami Heat are ramping up their efforts to move on from the disgruntled start. Appearing on the Tuesday morning episode of SportsCenterESPN’s Brian Windhorst explained the Heat are “really, really trying” to get a trade done by dropping their […]
Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images Jimmy Butler trade rumors continue to dominate NBA discussions leading up to the Feb. 6 deadline, and the Miami Heat swingman added another layer to those talks Tuesday. That is because he just so happened to be wearing shoes with Phoenix Suns colors for his team’s game against the Portland […]
Megan Briggs/Getty Images The Miami Heat are still searching for trade opportunities involving Jimmy Butler ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “Butler is indeed an active member of the Heat once again, but league sources stress that Miami is determined to keep exploring trade possibilities between now and the […]
Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images As Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat navigate what has been an awkward partnership so far this season, details about the extent to which the team broke from their traditional rules for the six-time All-Star in the past are starting to come out. Per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburnethe Heat gave […]
Harry How/Getty Images A strong second half propelled the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-108 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. With the victory, the Lakers improved to 21-17 and moved into sixth place in the Western Conference, a half-game ahead of the Dallas Mavericks. Los Angeles trailed by 12 points at the […]
The Miami Heat have suspended star guard Jimmy Butler for seven games for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team.” Butler on Thursday night, after scoring just nine points in a loss to the Indiana Pacers, said that he had lost his joy playing in Miami. “Through his actions and statements, he has shown […]
Megan Briggs/Getty Images As Jimmy Butler continues to put pressure on the Miami Heat to grant his wish for a trade, people around the NBA have taken notice of his demeanor on the court. Per ESPN’s Tim Bontempsthe thought from multiple people who watched the Heat’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday was […]
