Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for seven games, will listen to offers for him
The Miami Heat are suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games as a result of “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team”, the team announced in a statement on Friday.
“We have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games due to multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team throughout the season, and especially over the last few weeks,” the statement read.
The Heat’s decision to suspend Butler followed the star’s comments that he could no longer find “joy” in Miami, and ESPN report that he would be happy playing “anywhere” except the heat.
“By his actions and statements, he showed that he no longer wants to be part of this team,” the statement said. “Jimmy Butler and his agent have indicated they want to be traded, so we will listen to offers.”
Heat president Pat Riley previously released a statement saying so Butler wouldn’t tradebut Butler’s public frustration seems to have forced the organization to reconsider its position.
Butler (35) averaged 17.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game this season.
The Heat (17-15) are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
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2025-01-04 00:24:00
