Before the 2024-25 NBA campaign began, rumors began spreading of potential interest between Jimmy Butler and the Brooklyn Nets. Since then, Brooklyn has further committed to its complete overhaul by trading Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith for draft capital,
The Suns look like they will be a play-in team when the regular season ends. But one more trade could be on the horizon.
The Jimmy Butler soap opera took a new turn on Wednesday as the Miami Heat suspended their star forward for the second time this month. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Heat have suspended Butler for two games after he missed the team’s flight to Milwaukee on Wednesday ahead of a matchup with the Bucks.
Heat players give some thoughts on the ongoing Jimmy Butler saga. And Erik Spoelstra gives a message to his team.
The Miami Heat have suspended star forward Jimmy Butler for the second time as the NBA Trade Deadline gets closer.
The suspension is the second of the season for Butler, who's been embroiled in turmoil amid reports that he's demanded a trade out of Miami. The Heat previously suspended Butler on Jan. 3 for seven games, citing "multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team."
As is tradition, we here at The Bounce hand out the highest honors when the regular season ends, but we also do so at midseason! Just so you know: The Bouncies are among basketball’s most prestigious awards — not just anybody can receive this honor.
Jimmy Butler wore shoes with Phoenix Suns colors during the Miami Heat's game Tuesday night. A day later, he was suspended for missing a team flight.
Butler didn't travel on Miami's flight to Milwaukee on Wednesday ahead of the team's game against the Bucks on Thursday
The Suns (22-21) ended a five-game road trip with a 108-84 win Wednesday over a depleted Brooklyn Nets team. Booker scored 32 points and Durant added 24 in the win. The Suns will begin a three-game homestand Saturday night against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center looking to build off winning three of their last four games.
Fun fact: Over the last 5 games, Raptors are holding opponents to 95.5 points per 100 possessions in 158 MIN with Davion Mitchell on court. They’re allowing 128.5 points per 100 with him OFF court. Opponents are shooting 38.7 FG% with him on & 49.1% with him off in the last 5. pic.twitter.com/Q4HNwsPawm