NBA legend Scottie Pippen isn't impressed with Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler or modern NBA superstars in the player empowerment era.
After an alarming last-minute injury scratch from the lineup on Wednesday, Nikola Jokic was able to play with a sprained right elbow in Miami. It did not seem to bother him. He completed his 16th triple-double of the season late in the third quarter with one of his most delicious highlights of the year.
Back from his suspension, Jimmy Butler indicated there was no change to his relationship with the Heat following Friday's loss to the Nuggets, saying, "We are where we are."
Jimmy Butler's frustration over the Miami Heat's lack of aggressive moves during his tenure comes to light amid ongoing trade drama.
Jackson specifically cites the Boston Celtics' trades for center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday which resulted in an instant title, and the Milwaukee Bucks' deal for All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, moves that Jackson observes were far bolder than the Heat's summer signings of center Thomas Bryant and shooting guard Josh Richardson.
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Where Do Jimmy Butler and the Heat Go From Here?
Miami has suspended Jimmy Butler for conduct detrimental to the team and he's asked for a trade. We're looking at potential outcomes, what Butler's departure would mean for the Heat, and how this moment could shape the way he's remembered.
Jimmy Butler may soon discover that the Miami Heat aren't the only team balking at his reported asking price on his next contract.
The ongoing Butler-Heat saga sparked a lively discussion among the studio show’s analysts/former NBA players Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal in the early hours of Wednesday morning after Tuesday night’s games.
Jimmy Butler's future with the Miami Heat has been a subject of speculation for quite some time. Recent developments, especially with the outspoken comments from former NBA player Kendrick Perkins, have intensified the ongoing trade saga.
Butler could return from his seven-game suspension on Friday. Will his stalemate with Heat end or further fester tension?
A fter two trips to the NBA finals in 2020 and 2023, the Jimmy Butler-led Miami Heat's best days are likely behind them. After a series of issues with the franchise, the all-star