The clash pits perhaps the NBA's most disgruntled superstar against a franchise that won't bend to his will. And everyone in the NBA is watching.
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.
Jeremy Taché, host & reporter with FanDuel Sports Network, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down what's next for Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat after the star reportedly asked for a trade and is coming off a suspension leading into tonight's game in Denver.
The Miami Heat are suspending Jimmy Butler for two games, per multiple reports, including ESPN. Butler missed the team's flight on Wednesday for Thursday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, but had plans to join the team Wednesday evening.
Butler and Riley once shared dreams of winning a title together in South Florida. How did things get this bad?
Jimmy Butler will be suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday, a move that adds to the possibility he has already played his final game for the franchise.
A Miami Heat legend recently revealed the surprising reason for Jimmy Butler's absence in the game against the Orlando Magic.
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.
Jimmy Butler will rejoin the Miami Heat for Friday night's matchup with the Denver Nuggets with the end of his seven-game suspension. He's expected to be in the Heat's starting lineup, reports Chris Haynes.
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.