Rockets swingman Amen Thompson has been suspended for two games, while Heat guard Terry Rozier has received a one-game suspension, the NBA announced today in a press release (Twitter link). Thompson and Rozier are being suspended for the roles they played in the on-court altercation that occurred during the final minute of the Heat/Rockets game in Houston on Sunday. In addition … [Read more...] about NBA Suspends Amen Thompson Two Games, Terry Rozier One Game
Jimmy Butler Rejoins Heat, Addresses Trade Rumors
After missing two games due to an illness and three due to return-to-competition reconditioning, Heat forward Jimmy Butler rejoined the team on Tuesday, participating in practice and telling reporters that he’ll play in Wednesday’s game vs. New Orleans. As Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald relays, Butler also spoke to the media about last week’s ESPN report suggesting that he … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Rejoins Heat, Addresses Trade Rumors
Southeast Notes: Butler, Love, Mann, Champagnie
Heat forward Jimmy Butler is expected to practice on Tuesday and return to action on Wednesday against the Pelicans, the Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang reports. Butler has missed the last five games after battling a flu-like illness. Miami president Pat Riley issued a statement last week that he wasn’t going to trade Butler, who holds a $52.4MM player option on next year’s … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Butler, Love, Mann, Champagnie
Heat/Rockets Altercation Likely To Result In Suspensions, Fines
An on-court altercation broke out during the final minute of Sunday’s Heat/Rockets game, resulting in several ejections that will likely to lead to suspensions and/or fines for the players involved. With Miami up by five points and about to inbound the ball with 35.7 seconds left in the game, Heat guard Tyler Herro and Rockets guard Amen Thompson began exchanging words and … [Read more...] about Heat/Rockets Altercation Likely To Result In Suspensions, Fines
Multiple Playoff Hopefuls Eyeing Lonnie Walker
The Sixers, Timberwolves, Heat, Nuggets and Celtics are all said to have interest in signing veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV, reports Marc Stein (Twitter link). Walker played on Boston’s training camp roster via an Exhibit 10 deal, but was cut ahead of the 2024/25 regular season. The 6’4″ wing isn’t quite a free agent. He is currently playing for Lithuanian EuroLeague club … [Read more...] about Multiple Playoff Hopefuls Eyeing Lonnie Walker