Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Monday night game against the Orlando Magic.

Miami backup big Kevin Love has become something of a star on Instagram by keeping onlookers updated through his knack for timely and versatile posts that often double as context for every step of the Butler drama in South Florida.

After Butler officially requested a trade off Miami early on in January, the team suspended him for seven games due to multiple instances of conduct detrimental. Butler returned for three games after this suspension ended, before he was suspended for two morre games after he missed the team's flight to Milwaukee last Wednesday.

MIAMI — As the rumors continue to swirl around Jimmy Butler's fate with the Miami Heat, the NBA star said that he's unsure of his future here in South Florida.

The Miami Heat extended their NBA winning streak with a victory over the Orlando Magic, despite Jimmy Butler serving his third suspension. Regarding this situation, the team has reportedly taken additional steps to accelerate Butler’s departure.

Jimmy Butler is set to be available for the Miami Heat’s home game against the Orlando Magic on Monday. The veteran forward has completed his two-game suspension and is cleared to suit up as he is not listed on the team’s injury report, signaling his potential return to action.

After topping the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat aim to sustain their NBA momentum and climb the conference standings. However, the spotlight in Miami remains on Jimmy Butler, as new reports stir up ongoing drama surrounding the star forward.

The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler indefinitely and without pay after Butler, 35, walked out of the Heat’s practice on Monday, according to the team.

Jimmy Butler, suspended for a third time this month on Monday and demanding a trade, has ruined his Miami Heat legacy with a stunning display of childish, unprofessional behavior — and by quitting on the team and its fans.

Butler was informed at shootaround that he would come off the bench behind Haywood Highsmith in this game, which prompted Butler to walk out of shootaround. From there, the Heat suspended Butler “indefinitely,” a story broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic and since confirmed by the team.

Depending on how you process any recent Heat news, that latter point feels correct, given some of Butler’s relationships with players on Miami’s roster. That is especially true of younger contributors who have grown to see Butler as a mentor no matter his team-related drama or level of candor.