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,
Miami announced the indefinite suspension after its star forward walked out of shootaround Monday, and a trade before next week’s deadline is the inevitable next step.
The Miami Heat are suspending star Jimmy Butler indefinitely. After multiple incidents, it remains to be seen if Butler will return to the team. NBA insider Shams Charania reported the news on social media.
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.
As the Miami Heat take on the Orlando Magic on Monday night, all eyes will once again be on star Jimmy Butler as he has been the face of trade talks in the NBA. Butler had been serving a two-game suspension where he is now eligible to come back and play for the team before he is moved with the trade deadline nearing on Feb. 6.
One of the true superstars in the NBA is Giannis Antetokounmpo. He has proven that he is a top-five player in the league every single year.
Through conversations with Kings officials in recent weeks, Houston Rockets officials were aware of the increasing likelihood of a potential De'Aaron Fox trade away from Sacramento, especially as the prospect of the 27-year-old guard signing a long-term extension with the Kings became less and less plausible.
Recent reports indicate that a Western Conference team is eyeing Giannis Antetokounmpo in a potential blockbuster trade.
The Heat handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their fourth loss of the season when the teams met in Miami last month.
De'Aaron Fox is the new name on the market after sending signals he doesn't want to commit long-term to the Kings. Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler remains suspended as the Heat decide his future.