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.

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.

The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler for a second time this month on Wednesday, electing to keep the star out two more games after he missed a team flight to Milwaukee, ESPN reported.

Butler drew the latest suspension — it is expected to last two games, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had yet to announce its decision — for missing the Heat’s flight to Milwaukee on Wednesday.

With Tyler Herro out of the lineup, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was uninspiring in loss to Portland Trail Blazers

The Jimmy Butler saga continues to loom over the Miami Heat, creating some tense and uncomfortable moments for all parties involved. But Heat veteran Kevin Love is using social media to bring a welcomed element to what has become a difficult and complex situation. Levity.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wants his team to realize the recent Jimmy Butler drama is just another day in the NBA.

Since returning from his seven-game suspension, Jimmy Butler's performances have been underwhelming, to say the least.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was back on the court Friday night for the first time since he was handed a seven-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the

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With no Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat were no match for the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The Bucks handled the Heat 125-96 with Butler serving a