Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time for 2 games for missing team flight, AP source says
- The Miami Heat suspended forward Jimmy Butler for two games for missing a team flight, citing a continued pattern of disregard for team rules and conduct detrimental to the team, according to a statement from the franchise.
- This is Butler's second suspension in three weeks, following a seven-game suspension for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team, as reported by the Heat.
- Butler has expressed a desire to be traded, with the Phoenix Suns being his preferred destination, as mentioned by ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
- The trade deadline is February 6, and Butler's future with the Heat remains uncertain after his latest suspension.
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NBA's Butler suspended again, commissioner talks new Europe league
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was suspended for a second time by the team Wednesday, Jan. 22, after missing the team flight to Milwaukee before Thursday night's game. Butler just returned Friday from a seven-game suspension for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team.” The six-time All-Star repeatedly requested a trade from the Heat, and the team is trying to make a deal before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Before their game with t…
Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again — this time 2 games for missing flight and ‘insubordinate conduct’
Jimmy Butler was suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a move that adds to the possibility he has played his final game for the franchise. Butler drew the latest suspension — this one will last two games — for what the team in a statement Wednesday night called a “continued pattern of disregard of team rules, insubordinate conduct and conduct detrimental to the team,” including missing the Heat’s flight to Milwaukee ear…
Jimmy Butler Was In A 'Good Mood' At Dinner With Comedian Andrew Schulz In Miami, Hours After Heat Suspension
Jimmy Butler seems to be taking his suspension in stride. On Wednesday, the Miami Heat announced that they were suspending Butler for two games after he missed a team flight amid drama about his trade request. “We have suspended Jimmy Butler for two games for continued pattern of disregard of team rules, insubordinate conduct and conduct detrimental to the team, including missing today’s team flight to Milwaukee.” said the Miami Heat via stateme…
So where was Jimmy Butler on day Heat flew to Milwaukee? PR firm issues details
Just when you thought Jimmy Butler v. Miami Heat had traversed every pathway of the absurd came this press release issued Thursday, a day after the Heat suspended Butler for two games for missing a team flight.
Jimmy Butler suspended again as Miami looks for a trade partner
Jimmy Butler was suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a move that adds to the possibility he already has played his final game for the franchise. Butler drew the latest suspension — this one will last two games — for what the team in a statement Wednesday night called a “continued pattern of disregard of team rules, insubordinate conduct and conduct detrimental to the team,” including missing the Heat’s flight to Milwa…
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