The Heat expect Jimmy Butler to resume playing after his seven-game suspension is over if he hasn’t been traded by then, a source close to the situation tells Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Management isn’t willing to let Butler stay away from the team and collect the remainder of his $48.8MM salary, Chiang adds. Chiang’s source also says Miami has engaged in trade talks … [Read more...] about Heat Expect Jimmy Butler To Play If He Isn’t Traded
Shams: Heat Want To Trade Jimmy Butler “As Soon As Possible”
In appearance on SportsCenter late Friday night (YouTube link), Shams Charania of ESPN gave the latest update on Jimmy Butler‘s situation in Miami, stating that the Heat would prefer to trade the six-time All-Star “as soon as possible.” The Heat recently suspended Butler for seven games, but the duration was largely irrelevant, as no one actually expects him to play another … [Read more...] about Shams: Heat Want To Trade Jimmy Butler “As Soon As Possible”
Heat Notes: Butler, Adebayo, Rozier, Riley, Porter Jr.
Jimmy Butler‘s standoff with the Heat is the NBA’s hottest story and has overshadowed everything else going on with the team, but Butler’s teammates will have to take the court without him beginning on Saturday vs. Utah as he begins serving his seven-game suspension. As Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald relays, Bam Adebayo spoke to reporters at today’s shootaround about the … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Butler, Adebayo, Rozier, Riley, Porter Jr.
Warriors Unlikely To Pursue Jimmy Butler Before Deadline
Although the Warriors would love to find a second star to pair with Stephen Curry, that player is unlikely to be Jimmy Butler, team and league sources tell Anthony Slater, Marcus Thompson II and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Warriors were previously identified as a team high on Butler’s list of preferred destinations, though ESPN recently reported that the 35-year-old is open … [Read more...] about Warriors Unlikely To Pursue Jimmy Butler Before Deadline
Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Quickley, Towns, Butler
The Raptors’ anticipated starting five heading into the 2024/25 season has yet to play a game together. Per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link), forward RJ Barrett had been questionable to suit up against the Magic on Friday through an illness — but had he played, it would have marked the first time Toronto’s starters were all available. He was eventually ruled out … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Quickley, Towns, Butler