Jimmy Butler's long-term future with the Miami Heat is still a question mark after not receiving a new contract this offseason with a 2025-26 player option looming, and he addressed the situation Monday.
"I've gotta prove that I'm a major part of winning, and rightfully so," he told reporters when discussing not receiving a new contract. "I've done it before, this is no different. This is going to be a great year for myself, it's going to be a great year for the group of guys that we have. That'll take care of itself whenever the time comes.