Hoops Rumors

While the Heat played at Brooklyn on Saturday, Jimmy Butler was at the Reserve Club Miami padel tournament, writes Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Butler was completing his two-game suspension, which was imposed Wednesday for a “continued pattern of disregard of team rules.” Sources tell Jackson that Butler is expected to rejoin the team for Monday’s home game against … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Butler, Highsmith, Herro, Team Meeting

Asked on a live stream on Friday whether the Pacers might be open to trading center Myles Turner, who is on an expiring contract, Jovan Buha of The Athletic (YouTube link) said he has heard a “little bit of chatter” about that possibility. However, based on his wording, it sounds like Buha is just referring to speculation from rival executives who are curious about whether … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Turner, Heat, Brown, Raptors, Clippers

Heat first-year center Kel’el Ware is quietly moving up the rookie rankings and he’s now seen as a favorite for the Rookie of the Year award. He started the second half of a blowout win against the Spurs on Jan. 19, scoring 25 points. Now, he’s been promoted to the starting lineup alongside Bam Adebayo, allowing the latter to slide down to the four spot. “It was working,” coach … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Ware, Larsson, Rozier, Butler, Rivers

The Grizzlies are “lurking” as a potential suitor for Heat star Jimmy Butler, according Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link), who report that Memphis has talked to Miami about Butler. Multiple reporters have indicated that Butler’s camp has warned Memphis not to pursue him, though there hasn’t been an explicit reason given as to why. The 35-year-old makes … [Read more...] about Grizzlies Have Talked To Heat About Jimmy Butler

In appearance on First Take on Thursday morning (YouTube link), ESPN’s Shams Charania described Jimmy Butler‘s situation with the Heat as “ugly, bitter” and untenable.” Miami suspended Butler for two more games on Wednesday after he missed a team flight to Milwaukee. The flight was reportedly moved up after the Heat canceled a team practice. According to Charania, Butler … [Read more...] about Latest On Jimmy Butler