5:25pm: Head coach Erik Spoelstra has confirmed that Butler will start vs. Denver, tweets Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. 5:10pm: Having finished serving his team-imposed seven-game suspension, Jimmy Butler will make his return on Friday when the Heat host the Nuggets in Miami, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter) that the star … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler To Start On Friday In Heat Return
Members Of Heat Organization Fear Jimmy Butler Situation Could Get Uglier
Members of the Heat organization, including players, coaches and staffers, have grown weary of Jimmy Butler‘s feud with the front office and it’s feared that the situation could get even worse, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reports. With his team-imposed seven-game suspension over, Butler could return to action against the Nuggets on Friday. However, there’s a sense of dread in the … [Read more...] about Members Of Heat Organization Fear Jimmy Butler Situation Could Get Uglier
Heat Notes: Butler, Young Core, Adebayo, Rozier, Richardson
Despite the fact that Heat star Jimmy Butler made it clear he reportedly no longer wants to play for the franchise, he may suit up for Miami on Friday, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Butler is eligible to return against Denver from his team-issued suspension and was not listed on Thursday’s injury report. The six-time All-Star was expected to meet with Arison and CEO … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Butler, Young Core, Adebayo, Rozier, Richardson
And-Ones: G. Williams, Harlan, Yang, Trade Deadline
Former SuperSonics star Gus Williams passed away on Wednesday nearly five years after suffering a major stroke, writes Tim Booth of The Seattle Times. Williams was 71 years old. A 6’2″ point guard whose nickname was “The Wizard,” Williams played 11 seasons in the NBA with the Warriors, SuperSonics, Bullets (Wizards) and Hawks. He spent six seasons in Seattle, helping guide the … [Read more...] about And-Ones: G. Williams, Harlan, Yang, Trade Deadline
Southeast Notes: Herro, Bitadze, Williams, Wizards
After being referred to as “fragile” by Heat president Pat Riley last spring, Tyler Herro has responded in impressive fashion to Riley’s public challenge to improve his availability, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Acknowledging during his end-of-season press conference last year that Herro had dealt with some major injuries, Riley said he hoped to see the veteran … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Herro, Bitadze, Williams, Wizards