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

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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 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 — a clear sign that they do not expect him to wear their uniform again. The National Basketball Players Association said it intends to file a grievance, calling the seven-game suspension “excessive and inappropriate.” The 7-game suspension imposed tonight by the Miami Heat on Jimmy Butler is excessive and inappropriate, and we intend to file a grievance challenging the discipline. 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 after Thursday’s game.

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Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Heat. Pat Riley has been in this spot many times before
2 days, 21 hours ago

Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Heat. Pat Riley has been in this spot many times before

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Pat Riley turns 80 in a couple of months. Jimmy Butler’s in-progress breakup with the Heat — Miami didn’t give him an extension, Butler wants a trade, the franchise suspended him for seven games for conduct detrimental to the team, and here we are — is not the first time that a superstar has been in Miami but …

Heat begin a new chapter: Life without Jimmy Butler, who is suspended and seeking a trade
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4 days, 12 hours 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 …

Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for 7 games and will seek to trade him
5 days, 8 hours 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’
6 days, 4 hours 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. …

Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for seven games and will seek to trade him
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6 days, 8 hours 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 indicates he wants a trade away from the Miami Heat
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

Jimmy Butler is planning to play Wednesday for the Heat, but his future remains unsettled
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Heat say Jimmy Butler will miss 2 more games before rejoining team next week
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1 week, 5 days 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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1 week, 6 days 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 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 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 …

Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami will try to end its three-game losing streak when the Heat take on Brooklyn. The Nets average 109.2 points per game, 0.7 fewer than the 109.9 the Heat allow to opponents. Cameron Johnson is scoring 19.1 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Nets. LAST …

Jimmy Butler says he’s not worrying about his future with Heat amid trade speculation
4 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler says he’s not worrying about his future with Heat amid trade speculation

Associated Press  

Jimmy Butler knows there are tons of questions about his future with the Miami Heat. The Heat forward — who has led the team to a pair of NBA Finals trips in his Miami tenure — spoke out about trade speculation Wednesday, telling reporters after practice that he doesn’t mind his name being in the rumor mill. ESPN reported earlier …

Butler scores 26, Herro adds 23 and Adebayo has triple-double as Miami tops Toronto 121-111
1 month, 1 week ago

Butler scores 26, Herro adds 23 and Adebayo has triple-double as Miami tops Toronto 121-111

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler scored 26 points, Tyler Herro added 23 and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 121-111 on Friday night. Bam Adebayo had a triple-double for Miami — 14 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, the last of those boards coming after Butler airballed a jumper in the final seconds. RJ Barrett scored 25 for Toronto and …

Heat Dominate Pistons, Clinching Victory in Thriller
2 months, 1 week ago

Heat Dominate Pistons, Clinching Victory in Thriller

Associated Press  

The Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night. Jimmy Butler had a double-double with 23 points and seven assists, while Terry Rozier added 20 points and the Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter. The Heat dominated the first half, outscoring the Pistons 39-18 and holding a 64-53 lead at halftime. The Heat won the game 106-98, …

Heat Dominate Hornets in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Showdown
2 months, 1 week ago

Heat Dominate Hornets in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Showdown

Associated Press  

The Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-106 in their season opener. Jimmy Butler had a double-double with 13 points and 8 assists, while Tyler Herro added 22 points and 5 3-pointers. The Heat dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Hornets 33-18 in the final period. The Hornets struggled with 20 turnovers and missed several free throws in the crucial …

Miami Heat unveil Dwyane Wade statue outside Kaseya Center
2 months, 1 week ago

Miami Heat unveil Dwyane Wade statue outside Kaseya Center

New York Times  

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article misstated the number of former players with statues at NBA arenas. Few players in NBA history have a greater impact on one franchise than Dwyane Wade with the Miami Heat. On Sunday, as part of a two-day celebration to honor Wade, 2,000 fans gathered in front of the team’s home arena as …

Heat Today: Miami prepares to honor Dwyane Wade, regroup against Hornets this weekend
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heat Today: Miami prepares to honor Dwyane Wade, regroup against Hornets this weekend

New York Times  

What’s better than moving past a blowout loss to open the regular season? ET Last Heat game: 116-97 loss vs. Orlando Magic Upcoming opponent, head-to-head in last 10: at Charlotte Hornets Last head-to-head meeting: 104-87 Heat win on Jan. 14, 2024 Key Heat injuries: None Key Hornets injuries: Brandon Miller Two Heat players to watch Jimmy Butler: During Wednesday’s loss …

Jimmy Butler to play out existing Heat contract, won’t sign extension with any team: Sources
6 months, 2 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
8 months 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 …

Riley says Heat aren’t sure on a Butler extension. Player availability is a big priority
8 months ago

Riley says Heat aren’t sure on a Butler extension. Player availability is a big priority

Associated Press  

MIAMI — If Jimmy Butler wants to see more pay, Pat Riley will want to see more play. Butler is almost certainly going to ask the Heat for a two-year extension this summer — it could guarantee him as much as $113 million for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons — and Riley said Monday in his annual end-of-season remarks that …

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

Heat rule rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. out of Game 5 vs. Celtics with hip injury
8 months, 1 week ago

Heat rule rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. out of Game 5 vs. Celtics with hip injury

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The Miami Heat will be without yet another starter when they face an elimination game in Boston on Wednesday night. Rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. did not travel with the team on Tuesday to Boston for a Game 5 against the Celtics, ruled out with a strained right hip flexor. Jaquez Jr. left Game 4 against the Celtics …

Jimmy Butler says he’s ‘working,’ but there’s no timetable for his return to the Heat
8 months, 1 week 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 face Celtics in first round after epic conference finals duel last season
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Heat face Celtics in first round after epic conference finals duel last season

Associated Press  

BOSTON — As the Boston Celtics prepare for what they hope will be their latest NBA title run, coach Joe Mazzulla had his team look to past NBA champions for inspiration. And we have to be ready for that.” It’s a lesson Boston learned last season when the Miami Heat jumped on the Celtics 3-0 in the Eastern conference finals, …

Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales

Associated Press  

MIAMI — When injuries affect the Miami Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra almost always delivers the same three-word outlook. All four teams — Miami and Chicago in the Eastern Conference, New Orleans and Sacramento in the Western Conference — have serious injury concerns going into their matchups to decide the No. “It fits our identity.” The Bulls-Heat game is a rematch …

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game Friday
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game Friday

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Miami guard Jimmy Butler will have an MRI on his right knee Thursday, with the Heat bracing for the strong possibility that he may miss Friday’s elimination play-in game against the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the situation said. “I fell, he landed and my knee just didn’t do well, I guess,” Butler said Wednesday night. …

Butler scores 22 to lead the Heat to a 119-104 victory over the Rockets
9 months ago

Butler scores 22 to lead the Heat to a 119-104 victory over the Rockets

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jimmy Butler scored 22 points, and Bam Adebayo had 18 points and 12 rebounds to help the Miami Heat to a 119-104 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Jeff Green made a 3-pointer for Houston with about eight minutes left, but the Rockets didn’t score again until a layup by Jock Landale four minutes later. “The …

Miami’s Jimmy Butler ruled out of Heat-Warriors game with illness
9 months, 1 week 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 …

NBA: Joel Embiid To Sit Out 76ers-Heat Christmas Game Due To Ankle Issue
1 year ago

NBA: Joel Embiid To Sit Out 76ers-Heat Christmas Game Due To Ankle Issue

News 18  

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will not play in Philadelphia’s Christmas night game against the Miami Heat, with the 76ers ruling him out because of a sprained right ankle. It’ll be the fourth game Embiid has missed this season for the 76ers, who are third in the Eastern Conference and fourth overall in the NBA, entering Monday with a 20-8 …

Heat waste almost all of 19-point lead, scramble to hold off Pistons 103-102
1 year, 2 months ago

Heat waste almost all of 19-point lead, scramble to hold off Pistons 103-102

Associated Press  

MIAMI — To open a new season, the Miami Heat revisited their go-to move from last season: winning close games. Bam Adebayo scored 22 points, Jimmy Butler finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Heat held off the Detroit Pistons 103-102 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both clubs. A lot of good things.” Tyler Herro …

Tyler Herro thought the Heat would trade him. Now, he’s out to ‘show people my value’
1 year, 2 months ago

Tyler Herro thought the Heat would trade him. Now, he’s out to ‘show people my value’

New York Times  

MIAMI – When the 2023 NBA Finals ended, Tyler Herro assumed he was on the clock. I was just waiting for that series to see what was gonna happen – if I had any hope of coming back.” GO DEEPER ‘I still can’t believe it’: Heat's Tyler Herro was ready to make noise in the NBA playoffs As Miami advanced …

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler makes big ‘tampering’ claim following Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee Bucks
1 year, 3 months ago

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler makes big ‘tampering’ claim following Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Milwaukee Bucks agreed to a three-team trade deal to acquire the services of former Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. Following the move, Heat star Jimmy Butler has now accused the Bucks of "tampering.” Butler posted a video on social media requesting the NBA to look into the Bucks. Jimmy Buttler speaks on Damian Lillard trade “Yo NBA man, y’all …

What comes next for Jimmy Butler and Miami after their astonishing four-year run
1 year, 6 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, …

Hollinger: Jimmy Butler’s legend should not be lost to NBA history
1 year, 6 months ago

Hollinger: Jimmy Butler’s legend should not be lost to NBA history

New York Times  

With Miami’s longshot bid for championship glory, at long last, on the brink of elimination, it’s time to address something that’s been nagging at me the entire playoffs: How, exactly, do we describe Jimmy Butler’s place in NBA history? Until he won the Larry Bird Trophy for Eastern Conference finals MVP this season, Butler’s most notable “black ink” accomplishment was …

NBA: Miami Heat's Butler, Lowry Excited to Have Lionel Messi in Town
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Miami Heat's Butler, Lowry Excited to Have Lionel Messi in Town

News 18  

Lionel Messi saying he will soon play for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer is exciting news for Miami Heat players, already thrilling Florida sports fans in the NBA Finals. I’m glad he’s here.” Butler said he has met Messi but doesn’t know him well. I know we will link whenever he is here.” Miami’s Lowry said he was wearing …

Heat’s Butler says ‘Playoff Jimmy not a thing’ when addressing lows in finals
1 year, 7 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 …

Heat’s ‘ignitable’ shooters come to life to tie NBA Finals: ‘A beautiful thing to see’
1 year, 7 months ago

Heat’s ‘ignitable’ shooters come to life to tie NBA Finals: ‘A beautiful thing to see’

New York Times  

DENVER — “Ignitable.” That’s the word Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra used to describe his top shooters on Saturday. After Denver’s dominant showing in Game 1, most people assumed it was just a matter of time before the Nuggets and Nikola Jokić ended the magical run that brought Miami to this point. This slight shift in style and personnel has …

NBA Finals: Heat need to match Nuggets physicality, says Butler
1 year, 7 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 …

Jimmy Butler told tennis star Coco Gauff his Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals
1 year, 7 months ago

Jimmy Butler told tennis star Coco Gauff his Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals

Firstpost  

Coco Gauff said Jimmy Butler offered her tickets to see the Heat’s last regular-season game in early April and offered the Finals tickets as well. To hear tennis star Coco Gauff tell it, basketball star Jimmy Butler assured her his Miami Heat would make it to the NBA Finals before they were guaranteed of so much as participating in the …

NBA Finals 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Nuggets-Heat winner
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Nuggets-Heat winner

New York Times  

Who’s going to win the NBA title, Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets or Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat? Because of that, if they wipe each other out, it may revert back to, ‘OK, now what are the superstars going to do?’ GO DEEPER Why Jimmy Butler – and Caleb Martin – give the Heat hope in NBA Finals “If that does become …

Jimmy Butler told Coco Gauff Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals before even qualifying for playoffs
1 year, 7 months ago

Jimmy Butler told Coco Gauff Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals before even qualifying for playoffs

The Hindu  

To hear tennis star Coco Gauff tell it, basketball star Jimmy Butler assured her his Miami Heat would make it to the NBA Finals before the team was guaranteed of so much as participating in the playoffs. Before the French Open began, 2022 runner-up Gauff — who lives in South Florida and is an avid Heat fan, one who uses …

Jimmy Butler told tennis star Coco Gauff his Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals
1 year, 7 months ago

Jimmy Butler told tennis star Coco Gauff his Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals

Associated Press  

PARIS — To hear tennis star Coco Gauff tell it, basketball star Jimmy Butler assured her his Miami Heat would make it to the NBA Finals before they were guaranteed of so much as participating in the playoffs. Before the French Open began, 2022 runner-up Gauff — who lives in South Florida and is an avid Heat fan, one who …

NBA: Miami Heat rout Boston Celtics to book Finals showdown with Denver Nuggets
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Miami Heat rout Boston Celtics to book Finals showdown with Denver Nuggets

Firstpost  

Jimmy Butler played a starring role as the Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals by routing Boston 103-84 on Monday, denying the Celtics a historic comeback after trailing the playoff series 3-0. But we’ve got one more to get.” Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said he never doubted his resilient squad could win game seven. “When the ship gets rocky, …

Jimmy Butler helps Heat to 103-84 Game 7 win over Celtics and spot in NBA Finals
1 year, 7 months ago

Jimmy Butler helps Heat to 103-84 Game 7 win over Celtics and spot in NBA Finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — No unprecedented comeback, no last-tick miracle, no cavalcade of higher seeds is going to prevent these Miami Heat from playing for the NBA title. Eastern Conference finals Most Valuable Player Jimmy Butler scored 28 points, and Caleb Martin had 26 points and 10 rebounds to help the eighth-seeded Heat beat Boston 103-84 in Game 7 on Monday night …

Why Jimmy Butler – and Caleb Martin – give Heat hope in NBA Finals against the Nuggets
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Jimmy Butler – and Caleb Martin – give Heat hope in NBA Finals against the Nuggets

New York Times  

BOSTON — The date of the last two Game 7s in the Eastern Conference finals was May 29 — kind of odd because prior to last year’s Heat-Celtics finale, there had never been a Game 7 played on that date. Precisely one year ago from last night, Caleb Martin sat on the Miami bench and watched the Heat’s 100-96 heartbreaking …

How Heat’s Jimmy Butler was at his lowest, then his highest before it all came crashing down again
1 year, 7 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 calls for ‘beer,’ ‘wine,’ and ‘defense’ in predicting Heat will get the win they need
1 year, 7 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 …

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