The Miami Heat weighed whether to change the designation for the suspension they issued to disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
The Heat suspended Butler for seven games for conduct detrimental to the team. Haynes reported they considered changing the reason for the ban to "refusing to provide services." That latter would've resulted in the fines doubling for the six-time All-Star.
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