It seems like every NBA season there’s a dramatic saga where a star player becomes unhappy with their franchise, and ends up embroiled in a messy public dispute that frustrates the fanbase and plays with their emotion.
This time around, it’s the talented Jimmy Butler dealing with whatever the heck is going on with the Miami Heat.
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler will make his return tonight against Denver Nuggets after serving 7-game suspension and he’s expected to be in the starting lineup, sources tell @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/fRpVaiEvGH
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 17, 2025
In an NBA era defined by player movement, trade demands, and superstars hopping teams like it’s musical chairs, Stephen Curry’s loyalty to the Golden State Warriors feels like finding a unicorn at a petting zoo.