A Brooklyn Nets rumor claims they plan to pass on signing Jimmy Butler this summer and hope a certain superstar becomes available instead.

The Brooklyn Nets have formally clarified their intentions for the future. When Jimmy Butler becomes a free agent in the upcoming offseason, the team has “no plans” to pursue him, several people close to the franchise told NBA insider Marc Stein.

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.

Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler returned from a seven-game suspension last Friday, and has played in the last three games as he awaits a potential trade away from the team. Now, the 35-year-old is staring down his second suspension of the month after missing a team flight, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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.

Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for two games due to continued disregard of team rules and insubordinate conduct, marking his second suspension in January.

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.

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.

Bradley Beal’s agent denies reports that he is open to waiving his no-trade clause for teams such as the Bucks, Heat, Lakers, or Nuggets.

The Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for a second time in three weeks after he missed a team flight to Milwaukee.

Kevin Durant detailed why he loves the Suns' hectic schedule, despite playing a total of 11 games within 19 days.