Jimmy Butler's six-season tenure with the Miami Heat appears to be nearing its end. Butler, who led Miami to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023, was suspended by the team Friday for "conduct detrimental to the team," one day after indicating to the Heat that he would like to be traded.
Butler, who arrived at training camp this season with a declaration of "no shenanigans" had scored just 18 points combined in the past two games after missing the previous five with an illness. ESPN's Shams Charania reported as early as Dec.