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Jimmy Butler loudly signals he wants trade from Heat: 'I want to get my joy back'

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Jimmy Butler wants out of the Miami Heat.

There's not much more that can be said about the six-time All-Star after a surreal, two-minute postgame news conference following the Heat's 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Butler, who was playing in his second game since a five-game absence due to illness, scored nine points on 3-of-6 shooting, then sat down and lambasted his role and future with the team.

When asked what he wants to see happen, Butler didn't hold back:

"What do I want to see happen? I want to see me get my joy back from playing basketball and wherever that may be, we'll find out pretty soon.