Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reported that Jimmy Butler has decided to decline an invitation from Team USA to participate in the Olympics later this summer. Butler, who was recently named to the All-NBA Third Team, will instead focus on resting before the 2021-22 NBA season.
NEW: Heat’s Jimmy Butler to bypass Tokyo Olympics, focus on preparation for next season https://t.co/mv6CehqDiv Also, where things stand with Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson when it comes to the Olympics
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) June 16, 2021
The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers had just a 71-day offseason from the 2020 Finals to the beginning of this season.