Jimmy Butler’s tumultuous relationship with the Miami Heat took another turn on Monday as the team is suspending the six-time NBA All-Star for the third time this season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Per Charania, the suspension came after Butler walked out of a team shootaround after being informed that he would no longer be starting.
Butler reportedly walked out of their shootaround Monday morning after being informed he would no longer start.
Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler is currently suspended indefinitely without pay from the Miami Heat after walking out of practice.
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, the Miami Heat are suspending Jimmy Butler indefinitely. Butler, who has requested a trade from the Heat, walked out of shootaround this morning after being informed the team is planning not to start him.
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Butler apparently walked out of shootaround Monday morning after learning the team wasn't going to start him in their game against the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Haywood Highsmith will start in his place. Butler was set to return to the team Monday after serving a two-game suspension.
The Jimmy Butler saga has taken a turn for the worst in Miami as the Heat superstar skipped out on a team walk around that led to another suspension.
The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.
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