Jimmy Butler plans to report for basketball duty when his suspension by the Miami Heat is lifted, a source close to the players tells Sam Amick of The Athletic. How Butler and the Heat move forward with him possibly on the court again remains to be seen. Butler will rejoin the Heat on Thursday ahead of a home game on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Butler's seven-game … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Plans To Report Back To Heat On Thursday
Heat Don’t Like Jimmy Butler Trade Options
The Miami Heat have reportedly had trade talks involving Jimmy Butler with a number of teams. However, no trade is close because Miami doesn't like the options they have. The Heat are facing an awkward situation, with Butler's team-issued suspension soon to expire. Butler has indicated he's ready to return to the team and play. But Miami is seemingly reluctant to go down that … [Read more...] about Heat Don’t Like Jimmy Butler Trade Options
Jimmy Butler Tells Heat He Would Only Use $52M Player Option As Trade Maneuver
For months, Jimmy Butler had signaled his intention to become a free agent this offseason by declining his $52 million player option for the 25-26 season. But sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania that Butler intends to use that player option as a trade maneuver if he is not dealt by the trade deadline on Feb. 6. During his face-to-face meeting with Pat Riley, Butler said he will … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Tells Heat He Would Only Use $52M Player Option As Trade Maneuver
Jimmy Butler Reiterates Trade Demand During Face-To-Face Meeting With Pat Riley
Jimmy Butler had a face-to-face meeting last week with Pat Riley and reiterated his desire to be traded. Butler added that he will not sign a new contract with the Heat and intends to only use his $52 million player option for 25-26 as a trade maneuver. Butler's seven-game suspension ends on Thursday. The Heat are faced with a decision on how to move forward with Butler with … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Reiterates Trade Demand During Face-To-Face Meeting With Pat Riley
Jimmy Butler Tells Heat He Intends To Use $52M Player Option As Trade Maneuver In Offseason
For months, Jimmy Butler had signaled his intention to become a free agent this offseason by declining his $52 million player option for the 25-26 season. But sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania that Butler intends to use that player option as a trade maneuver if he is not dealt by the trade deadline on Feb. 6. During his face-to-face meeting with Pat Riley, Butler said he will … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Tells Heat He Intends To Use $52M Player Option As Trade Maneuver In Offseason