Jimmy Butler suspended for 7 games by Heat for ‘conduct detrimental to the team’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler suspended for 7 games by Heat for ‘conduct detrimental to the team’

New York Times  

Jimmy Butler was suspended indefinitely by the Heat on Jan. 27 after walking out of team shootaround. The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team” and announced they are “listening to offers” for the All-Star forward eight days after team president Pat Riley publicly said the team “will not trade” Butler. Following Miami’s 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Jan. 2, days after returning to the Heat after a five-game absence, Butler said he lost his joy for playing basketball and was willing to restore it “wherever that will be.” When asked if that joy could be restored in Miami, Butler said “probably not.” Shortly afterward, a league source confirmed an ESPN report that Butler informed the Heat of his desire to be traded to any other NBA team by the league’s Feb. 6 trade deadline. Miami HEAT statement on Jimmy Butler: We have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks. — Miami HEAT January 4, 2025 In the two games preceding Butler’s suspension, he totaled 11 shot attempts while averaging nine points in a little more than 25 minutes per game.

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How Jimmy Butler-Heat relationship devolved to where a trade was the only solution
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Jimmy Butler-Heat relationship devolved to where a trade was the only solution

New York Times  

Two of the toughest, most obstinate, most my-way-or-the-highway personalities in the NBA were face to face early last month. Shortly after the meeting, sources close to the player said Riley called Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, and told him of his plans to lift Butler’s suspension and have him rejoin the team. When the Heat determined after the meeting that Butler …

Miami Heat to trade star Jimmy Butler to Golden State Warriors, per reports
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Miami Heat to trade star Jimmy Butler to Golden State Warriors, per reports

CNN  

CNN — Jimmy Butler is leaving South Beach for the Bay Area, according to the Associated Press. The Miami Heat are reportedly finalizing a deal Wednesday night that would send the six-time All-Star forward to the Golden State Warriors. After the reports, Butler posted on X, a song with the lyrics “Welcome to the Wild Wild West, where the dogs …

NBA: Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely by Miami Heat for ‘disregard of team rules’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA: Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely by Miami Heat for ‘disregard of team rules’

The Hindu  

The Miami Heat indefinitely suspended Jimmy Butler on Monday after the disgruntled forward walked out of a practice session, reportedly when he was told he would be coming off the bench for the NBA team. “The Miami Heat are suspending Jimmy Butler without pay effective immediately for an indefinite period to last no fewer than five games,” the Heat said …

Jimmy Butler suspended for the 3rd time this month by the Miami Heat as trade deadline looms
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler suspended for the 3rd time this month by the Miami Heat as trade deadline looms

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler was back from suspension. The team said Butler left Monday’s morning shootaround practice early, in advance of a game against the Orlando Magic — something the team called “intentionally withholding services.” The suspension is without pay and indefinite for now, with the team saying it will last at least five games. “The Miami Heat are suspending …

Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for ‘an indefinite period to last no fewer than five games’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for ‘an indefinite period to last no fewer than five games’

New York Times  

By James Jackson, Sam Amick and Jon Krawczynski The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler without pay for “an indefinite period to last no fewer than five games” after the forward walked out of the team’s shootaround Monday ahead of its game against the Orlando Magic. “We didn’t talk about anything today other than preparing for the Magic,” Heat coach …

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler drama: 'Get used to it'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler drama: 'Get used to it'

Hindustan Times  

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wants his team to realize the recent Jimmy Butler drama is just another day in the NBA. The reasoning given for Butler's first suspension was that, "through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to be part of this team." The National Basketball Players Association said it would appeal Butler's seven-game …

Dwyane Wade on tense nature of Jimmy Butler-Heat relationship: ‘It’s ending tragically’
2 months ago

Dwyane Wade on tense nature of Jimmy Butler-Heat relationship: ‘It’s ending tragically’

New York Times  

Nobody wants to see loved ones feud, especially when that friction plays out publicly. On Tuesday, the Heat announced via X that they suspended Butler “for two games for continued pattern of disregard for team rules, insubordinate conduct and conduct detrimental to the team, including missing today’s team flight to Milwaukee.” This has been a months-long saga, which has included: …

Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time for 2 games for missing team flight, AP source says
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2 months ago

Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time for 2 games for missing team flight, AP source says

Associated Press  

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. Butler drew the latest suspension — it is expected to last two games, according to the person who …

Report: Heat suspending Jimmy Butler two more games
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2 months ago

Report: Heat suspending Jimmy Butler two more games

Hindustan Times  

The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler for a second time this month on Wednesday, electing to keep the star out two more games after he missed a team flight to Milwaukee, ESPN reported. HT Image Butler already served a seven-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, as the Heat went 3-4 from Jan. 4-15. At the time, Butler said …

How did Jimmy Butler, Pat Riley and the Heat reach this point?
2 months ago

How did Jimmy Butler, Pat Riley and the Heat reach this point?

New York Times  

The drama surrounding Jimmy Butler took another turn Wednesday, with The Athletic confirming via a league source that the Miami Heat are planning to suspend the six-time All-Star for two games after he missed a team flight Wednesday. The news of that suspension came amid constant trade speculation related to Butler and less than a week after Butler returned to …

Jimmy Butler returns from suspension, plays Friday for Miami against Denver
2 months ago

Jimmy Butler returns from suspension, plays Friday for Miami against Denver

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler walked out of the Miami Heat locker room on Friday night wearing a Michael Jordan jersey. “I know what I’m expected to do while I’m here.” And that is the question — how much longer will Butler be in Miami? “I’m back,” it said, the whole bit copying how Jordan’s agent, David Falk, announced — in …

As life without Butler begins, Heat fails to ignite
2 months, 2 weeks ago

As life without Butler begins, Heat fails to ignite

China Daily  

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler stands on the court during an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans, on Jan 1, in Miami. Butler is gone, banished by the Heat for seven games over what it called "conduct detrimental to the team" — and he's probably not going to play for Miami again. "It's disappointing when you see the organization …

Heat begin a new chapter: Life without Jimmy Butler, who is suspended and seeking a trade
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heat begin a new chapter: Life without Jimmy Butler, who is suspended and seeking a trade

Associated Press  

MIAMI — For the 119th time since Jimmy Butler joined Miami, the Heat played a game without him. Butler is gone, banished by the Heat for seven games over what they called conduct detrimental to the team — and he’s probably not going to play for Miami again. “It’s disappointing when you see the organization and a player going head-to-head …

Miami Heat Suspends Jimmy Butler For 7 Games And Will Seek To Trade Him
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Miami Heat Suspends Jimmy Butler For 7 Games And Will Seek To Trade Him

Huff Post  

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Miami. via Associated Press MIAMI — Jimmy Butler was Miami’s best player for five years, the leader of a team that went to the NBA Finals twice in his tenure. One day …

Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for 7 games and will seek to trade him
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for 7 games and will seek to trade him

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler was Miami’s best player for five years, the leader of a team that went to the NBA Finals twice in his tenure. One day after Butler said that he doesn’t think he can find on-court joy in Miami going forward, the Heat suspended him for seven games and said they will listen to trade offers — …

Jimmy Butler, when asked if he can find on-court joy again in Miami: ‘Probably not’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler, when asked if he can find on-court joy again in Miami: ‘Probably not’

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. I want to see me get my joy back from playing basketball, wherever that may be — we’ll find out here pretty soon,” Butler said. ESPN reported after Butler’s postgame comments on Thursday that he has “indicated” to the Heat that he wants a trade. …

Jimmy Butler indicates he wants a trade away from the Miami Heat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler indicates he wants a trade away from the Miami Heat

CNN  

CNN — Jimmy Butler has indicated that he would like to be traded by the Miami Heat, telling a press conference: “I want to get my joy back.” Speaking after the Heat’s 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, the six-time NBA All-Star was asked whether he will be able to find that joy in Miami. Following the …

Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for seven games and will seek to trade him
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for seven games and will seek to trade him

LA Times  

The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler seven games for “conduct detrimental to the team” on Friday. The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games on Friday and said they will seek to trade him. The Heat said the suspension was for “conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks.” “Through …

Jimmy Butler tells Miami Heat he wants to be traded: Source
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler tells Miami Heat he wants to be traded: Source

New York Times  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler has informed the Miami Heat of his desire to be traded before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. Given that team president Pat Riley recently announced that the Heat “will not trade” Butler, the question now is whether the longtime executive will relent in light of Butler’s request. ESPN …

Jimmy Butler and the Heat need to work together for now, with or without a trade
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler and the Heat need to work together for now, with or without a trade

New York Times  

Although the trade chatter around Jimmy Butler was reignited after his candid media availability on Tuesday, one couldn’t tell as he returned to the Miami Heat on Wednesday after his five-game absence. In the week since team president Pat Riley announced via a team statement Miami has no intentions of trading Butler, the Heat remain steadfast in not discussing their …

Amen Thompson suspended 2 games, Terry Rozier suspended 1 game for roles in Rockets-Heat fight
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Amen Thompson suspended 2 games, Terry Rozier suspended 1 game for roles in Rockets-Heat fight

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The NBA has suspended Houston’s Amen Thompson for two games and Miami’s Terry Rozier for one game over their roles in a skirmish in the final moments of the Rockets-Heat game on Sunday night. Houston coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000 for verbally abusing a game official and not leaving the court in a timely manner, while the …

Jimmy Butler is planning to play Wednesday for the Heat, but his future remains unsettled
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler is planning to play Wednesday for the Heat, but his future remains unsettled

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler plans to play for the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The good news for the Heat: Butler declared himself healthy again after what he described as a fairly severe illness for more than a week and said he will return to the lineup when Miami hosts New Orleans on New Year’s Night. Remember that.” His return to …

From Jimmy Butler chatter to trusting Tyler Herro: 5 New Year’s resolutions for Heat
2 months, 3 weeks ago

From Jimmy Butler chatter to trusting Tyler Herro: 5 New Year’s resolutions for Heat

New York Times  

The new year is always an opportunity to shed middling habits and grow into new ones. Trade rumors, close losses and fractured rotations have been common themes for the Heat this season — and Jimmy Butler chatter won’t fully cease until the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline passes. Miami’s pace with Ware is far higher than when he sits, which …

Heat say Jimmy Butler will miss 2 more games before rejoining team next week
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat say Jimmy Butler will miss 2 more games before rejoining team next week

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler will not play in the final two games of Miami’s ongoing road trip while recovering from illness, the team said Friday. Butler hasn’t played since the first quarter of Miami’s Dec. 20 game against Oklahoma City, when he twisted an ankle, left the game and then was ruled out because of illness. Miami has played three …

Pat Riley says the Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pat Riley says the Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, saying the team has no plans to trade Butler. “You have to compartmentalize in this business,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday at the team’s …

Jimmy Butler: Miami Heat president defiant on star’s future
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler: Miami Heat president defiant on star’s future

CNN  

CNN — Miami Heat president Pat Riley has issued a defiant update on Jimmy Butler’s future at the franchise amid trade talk rumors. “Therefore, we will make it clear – We are not trading Jimmy Butler.” ESPN’s Shams Charania said Wednesday that Butler “prefers” a trade away from the Heat – something the Miami star’s camp had previously denied. Michael …

Heat list Jimmy Butler as doubtful for Thursday as speculation about his future intensifies
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat list Jimmy Butler as doubtful for Thursday as speculation about his future intensifies

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The Miami Heat are listing Jimmy Butler as doubtful for their game Thursday at Orlando, saying he needs time to recondition before returning to the lineup. It is the latest twist in a long-running saga involving Butler’s future with the Heat, one that began picking up steam back in May when Heat president Pat Riley was noncommittal about …

Jimmy Butler to play out existing Heat contract, won’t sign extension with any team: Sources
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler to play out existing Heat contract, won’t sign extension with any team: Sources

New York Times  

Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler decided he would play out next season on his existing contract with the Miami Heat and will not sign an extension with them or any other team ahead of his opt-out clause in 2025, league sources briefed on the matter told The Athletic. After averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists for the Heat …

Pat Riley tells Jimmy Butler to 'keep your mouth shut' after Heat star claimed Miami would have beaten the Celtics and Knicks if he were healthy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pat Riley tells Jimmy Butler to 'keep your mouth shut' after Heat star claimed Miami would have beaten the Celtics and Knicks if he were healthy

Daily Mail  

Pat Riley has hit out at Jimmy Butler after the Heat forward claimed that Miami would have beaten the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs had he been healthy. The Heat were ousted from the postseason after just five games in the first round as they were blown out at times in their four defeats …

Pat Riley rebukes Jimmy Butler for ‘trolling’ comments, but says Heat won’t trade star
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pat Riley rebukes Jimmy Butler for ‘trolling’ comments, but says Heat won’t trade star

New York Times  

Miami Heat president Pat Riley said the organization will not trade Jimmy Butler this offseason amid rumblings of possible discontent between the franchise and its star player over a possible contract extension this summer. “If you’re not on the court playing against Boston, if you’re not on the court playing against the New York Knicks, you should keep your mouth …

Jimmy Butler says he’s ‘working,’ but there’s no timetable for his return to the Heat
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler says he’s ‘working,’ but there’s no timetable for his return to the Heat

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler says he wants to play in the NBA playoffs, though there’s no timetable for his return from a sprained MCL. The Miami Heat forward spoke to TNT during a first-quarter stoppage of his team’s Eastern Conference first-round game against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, as he watched from the team’s bench area. “I don’t know …

Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks
11 months ago

Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The results are in: Jimmy Butler is out. Butler will not be able to play for the Miami Heat in a win-or-else game on Friday night against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA’s play-in tournament because of a right knee injury, one that will sideline him for several weeks. That means if Miami wins Friday, it still won’t …

Jimmy Butler’s knee injury exposes Miami Heat’s lackluster offense
11 months ago

Jimmy Butler’s knee injury exposes Miami Heat’s lackluster offense

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — A few moments after pulling off another defensive miracle, Jimmy Butler grimaced, putting his hands on his knees. At the end of the first quarter of his Miami Heat’s 105-104 loss in the Play-In Tournament to the Philadelphia 76ers, Butler suffered a right knee injury when Kelly Oubre Jr. fouled him. “Honestly, I thought the adrenaline would kick …

Heat’s Jimmy Butler out Friday with MCL sprain; expected to miss multiple weeks, per sources
11 months ago

Heat’s Jimmy Butler out Friday with MCL sprain; expected to miss multiple weeks, per sources

New York Times  

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering a knee injury in Wednesday’s Play-In Tournament loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources said. The Heat confirmed Thursday that Butler has an MCL sprain and will miss Friday’s Play-In elimination game against the Chicago Bulls. He seemed to be in a good deal of pain and …

Miami’s Jimmy Butler ruled out of Heat-Warriors game with illness
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Miami’s Jimmy Butler ruled out of Heat-Warriors game with illness

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler was ruled out of Miami’s game against Golden State on Tuesday night, one that comes with the Heat trying to escape the play-in tournament in the Eastern Conference. It was the 22nd time in 72 games this season that Miami played without Butler, who missed the team’s morning shootaround with a non-COVID illness. Butler is Miami’s …

Warriors’ Draymond Green suspended 5 games for involvement in fight with Timberwolves
1 year, 4 months ago

Warriors’ Draymond Green suspended 5 games for involvement in fight with Timberwolves

New York Times  

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended five games for his involvement in Tuesday’s fight with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the league announced. — Slater This is the longest suspension of Green’s career and his first time being penalized multiple games. While this might be his largest suspension, Green’s most costly was still Game 5 of the 2016 NBA …

What comes next for Jimmy Butler and Miami after their astonishing four-year run
1 year, 9 months ago

What comes next for Jimmy Butler and Miami after their astonishing four-year run

New York Times  

DENVER – Jimmy Butler’s only turnover on Monday night will end up being one he’ll never forget. “One hell of a basketball team that we couldn’t really find enough solutions to be able to get us over the top.” Butler doesn’t leave these Finals blameless, though. They’ve made it to the Eastern Conference Finals three of the last four seasons, …

Heat’s Butler says ‘Playoff Jimmy not a thing’ when addressing lows in finals
1 year, 9 months ago

Heat’s Butler says ‘Playoff Jimmy not a thing’ when addressing lows in finals

New York Times  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler doesn’t believe in the narrative he created for himself through all those memorable playoff performances for the Heat. “This ‘Playoff Jimmy’ narrative is not a thing,” he said Tuesday, also adding: “I think I’ve done great” in the current series. The 56 points and 42 points in Miami’s first-round upset of Milwaukee, the four 40-pointers he …

NBA Finals: Heat need to match Nuggets physicality, says Butler
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA Finals: Heat need to match Nuggets physicality, says Butler

The Hindu  

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler called on his teammates to match Denver Nuggets’ physicality after the Nuggets overpowered the Heat to win game one of the NBA Finals on Thursday. Jokic later said Denver had been determined to land the “first punch” of the series, and Butler admitted Miami would need to up their physicality over the rest of the …

How Heat’s Jimmy Butler was at his lowest, then his highest before it all came crashing down again
1 year, 9 months ago

How Heat’s Jimmy Butler was at his lowest, then his highest before it all came crashing down again

New York Times  

MIAMI — The sonnets on South Beach were already being written. After being held to nine points through the first three quarters of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, Butler figured out a way to puncture a Boston Celtics defense that had kept him in check for 44 minutes in Miami’s biggest game of the season. With Miami trailing …

Jimmy Butler called the Miami Heat’s shot for Game 6. He’d better make it
1 year, 9 months ago

Jimmy Butler called the Miami Heat’s shot for Game 6. He’d better make it

New York Times  

MIAMI — There is no denying that Joe Namath guaranteed the Jets would beat the Colts in Super Bowl III, despite being an 18-point underdog. “We are always going to stay positive, knowing that we can and we will win this series,” Butler said after the Heat lost Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals to the Celtics in Boston. …

Jimmy Butler calls for ‘beer,’ ‘wine,’ and ‘defense’ in predicting Heat will get the win they need
1 year, 9 months ago

Jimmy Butler calls for ‘beer,’ ‘wine,’ and ‘defense’ in predicting Heat will get the win they need

New York Times  

MIAMI – Jimmy Butler suggested beer, wine and defense as means for the Heat to stop the Eastern Conference finals before the series gets any stickier. “We are going to listen to some music, we’re going to drink some beers back there, I’m going to go have some wine,” he said, sounding as much Buffett as Butler. “All of the …

Heat star Jimmy Butler fined $25,000 for not talking to media after Game 3 win over Celtics
1 year, 10 months ago

Heat star Jimmy Butler fined $25,000 for not talking to media after Game 3 win over Celtics

New York Times  

MIAMI — The NBA fined Heat star Jimmy Butler $25,000 for refusing to speak to reporters after Miami’s 128-102 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, the league announced Tuesday. The league requires all players who participate in a game — and were not hurt or ejected — to be available for questions after …

Butler fuels Heat as Boston burned
1 year, 10 months ago

Butler fuels Heat as Boston burned

China Daily  

Another Jimmy masterclass earns Miami Game 1 win BOSTON — The Miami Heat were in need of a calming presence following a sluggish start to their latest conference finals showdown with the Boston Celtics. Butler scored 35 points, including 20 after halftime, and the Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the …

Jimmy Butler, Heat stun Bucks to set up showdown with old rival Knicks
1 year, 10 months ago

Jimmy Butler, Heat stun Bucks to set up showdown with old rival Knicks

New York Times  

MILWAUKEE — Still clinging to his blue Sharpie long into his postgame interview, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra deferred when asked to detail the jaw-dropping, game-saving play he diagramed but Jimmy Butler boldly audibled just before pulling off the incredible. “You can’t use those words that he said on television,” Heat guard Kyle Lowry said. “I was going to do …

Jimmy Butler and a legacy-building 56-point performance for the ages: ‘This is my s—!’
1 year, 10 months ago

Jimmy Butler and a legacy-building 56-point performance for the ages: ‘This is my s—!’

New York Times  

Editor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2023. List of players with 56+ points in a playoff game in NBA history : Michael Jordan Wilt Chamberlain Charles Barkley Elgin Baylor Donovan Mitchell Jimmy Butler — Will Guillory April 25, 2023 But it wasn’t just the final stat line that made this night so special. It always …

How Jimmy Butler powered Heat to dominant Game 1 road upset vs. top-seeded Bucks
1 year, 11 months ago

How Jimmy Butler powered Heat to dominant Game 1 road upset vs. top-seeded Bucks

New York Times  

That’s how Miami coach Erik Spoelstra described his team’s mission hours before the Heat snatched a 130-117 Game 1 victory at Milwaukee, the top-seeded opponent consensus more succinctly labeled “better.” After the week that was for the Heat, however, Spoelstra sensed his players were ready for whatever came their way Sunday inside Fiserv Forum. Jimmy Butler on the Heat’s Game …

Jimmy Butler calls Miami Heat shot over Atlanta Hawks, primed for another memorable postseason
1 year, 11 months ago

Jimmy Butler calls Miami Heat shot over Atlanta Hawks, primed for another memorable postseason

New York Times  

MIAMI – Of all that has changed on both sides of the ledger since they met in the Eastern Conference playoffs last year, Tuesday’s Miami Heat–Atlanta Hawks matchup in the NBA Play-In Tournament could come down to Jimmy Butler staying the same ol’ “Jimmy.” Butler was arguably the most dominant player in the postseason in 2022, including in Miami’s 4-1 …

NBA: Jimmy Butler’s dunk lifts Heat to win over struggling Rockets
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA: Jimmy Butler’s dunk lifts Heat to win over struggling Rockets

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler dunked off a 35-foot in-bounds pass from Gabe Vincent with just 0.3 seconds left as the host Miami Heat defeated the Houston Rockets 97-95 on Friday night. AT&T Replay // @ATTpic.twitter.com/gaMLVfy2ny — Miami HEAT February 11, 2023 Bam Adebayo added 20 points and nine rebounds, and Butler scored 16 points as the Heat won their eighth straight home …

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