The rollercoaster saga of the Miami Heat and All-Star Jimmy Butler continues, as they reportedly suspended him for two games for missing the team plane on a road trip, per ESPN.
The Heat were headed to Milwaukee on Wednesday for their nationally televised game against the Bucks on Thursday night, but Butler was not on the plane.
ESPN adds that Butler intends to go to Milwaukee otherwise, but the Heat are expected to hold him on the road trip, including Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets.
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Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat prepares to make a free throw against the Washington Wizards on February 2, 2024 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images)
It’s the second indoor suspension for Butler this season, which only adds to the turmoil highlighted by the trade request a few weeks ago.
Butler was also suspended seven games for “multiple incidents of conduct detrimental to the team,” even though he is still a member of the Heat.
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Butler continues to play, but noted over the weekend that “the whole truth will come out” after he makes his trade request.
“Over time, the whole truth will come out, but until then, we’re going to continue to let people talk. And if I’m there, I’m going to go out there and play,” Butler told reporters after playing in the club’s lineup. loss to the Denver Nuggets at home.
Boulter also seemed frustrated by reports that his relationship with Miami players and the front office was strained.
“I expect people to talk,” Butler said. “The reason is nobody knows what I’m really doing, so you just do things, which is good. And, honestly, I don’t care. But I have people telling me, ‘Oh they said this.’ So, I think it’s all really good.
“So power to you. Keep talking, we’ll see where we end up.”
Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat reacts against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 2, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, the 35-year-old woman sparked controversy on social media as she was seen wearing Phoenix Suns-themed sneakers on Tuesday night, many believe that this was done on purpose as a selling point.
It also came hours after the Suns acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for another first-round pick.
Phoenix could use another star, as the Kevin Durant-Devin Booker-led lineup is just 21-21 this season.
Heat president Pat Riley said back in December, “We’re not trading Jimmy Butler.” However, the situation of the team has changed after this suspension of seven games.
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) leaves the court after the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. (Photos by Rick Osentoski-Imagn)
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The Heat said they would “listen to offers” for Butler after announcing his suspension.
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