Inside the simmering feud between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat -- and why it's about to boil
ASK IRA: Two Heat strikes and Jimmy Butler is out, right?
Q: Ira, I never thought Jimmy Butler was going to be back after first suspension, just too much pride. But now you suspend him twice and tell me he’s going to be on the court Monday night in Miami against Orlando?
Miami Heat to suspend Jimmy Butler for 2 games after missing team flight, sources say
Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time 2 games for missing flight and ‘insubordinate conduct’
Jimmy Butler will be suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday, a move that adds to the possibility he has already played his final game for the franchise.
Miami Heat suspend star forward Jimmy Butler for second time in three weeks
The Miami Heat have suspended forward Jimmy Butler for the second time in three weeks – this time for missing a team flight – the franchise announced on Wednesday.
Jimmy Butler again suspended by Heat after missing flight, as push for trade continues
Butler averaged 13 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game while shooting 45.2 percent from the field in those three games since returning from his first suspension. The Heat, which went 1-2 in those games, has been outscored by 6.8 per 100 possessions with Butler on the court during that span.
Did Miami Heat Issues Began When Pat Riley Told Jimmy Butler To `Shut Up And Dribble?'
The Miami Heat feud with Jimmy Butler has brewed for a long time. A local Miami Heat media personality believes it began last summer when team president Pat Ri
Jimmy Butler suspension: Heat punish disgruntled star for second time in latest trade saga twist
The Heat said Butler missed the team's flight on Wednesday for Thursday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Butler reportedly had plans to join the team Wednesday evening. However, the team decided instead to suspend him from the upcoming two-game road trip, which also includes a game against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.
How did Jimmy Butler, Pat Riley and the Heat reach this point?
Butler and Riley once shared dreams of winning a title together in South Florida. How did things get this bad?
Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again as trade talk swirls
The forward was suspended for seven games on January 3. He returned Friday and played in the next three games. The Heat are 21-21.
Miami Heat to suspend Jimmy Butler for 2 games, sources say
The sources said Butler missed a team flight to Milwaukee on Wednesday and now Miami is keeping him home for its two-game road trip.
Heat plan to suspend Jimmy Butler again as trade talk swirls
The forward was suspended for seven games on January 3. He returned Friday and played in the next three games. The Heat are 21-21.
As Jimmy Butler saga continues, what does Suns’ move mean for the Heat and a potential trade?
Just before the start of Tuesday night’s matchup between the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers at Kaseya Center, news surfaced that indicated the Phoenix Suns are stocking up for a potential Butler trade.
If no Heat move by Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, Butler would regain hammer of $52.4 million ’25-26 player option
While the focus with Jimmy Butler squarely is on the Feb 6 NBA trading deadline, it is not the only timing element in play with the Miami Heat when it comes to the player-vs.-management standoff.