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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has played for four teams in nine seasons in the NBA since being selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 Draft. But his performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers has to be considered the best game of his life. Butler racked […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro broke NBA Twitter on Sunday during Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Herro, who has been turning heads left and right during the 2020 playoffs due to his stellar play, had a crazy snarl which has quickly turned into a meme. During his media […]

When will Goran Dragic be able to return to the lineup for the Miami Heat? Dragic has no idea. Speaking to the media on Monday, Dragic was asked multiple questions about his foot injury and what his status is in terms of coming back. When asked about whether he’ll be able to return at all […]

While the rest of the basketball world remains in awe of Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, one of his teammates in big man Bam Adebayo isn’t exactly surprised. Facing the possibility of a 0-3 series deficit from which no team has recovered […]

Miami Heat star guard Jimmy Butler clearly hasn’t seen a pair of clippers lately, as he’s been going for the caveman-like appearance throughout his stay in the NBA bubble in Orlando. Hall of Famer and TNT commentator Charles Barkley took an opportune moment to land a joke on Butler’s hairstyle (or lack thereof) during an […]

The Miami Heat secured a massive win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, and it is possible they could get a key player back in All-Star Bam Adebayo for a pivotal Game 4. Adebayo said his injured neck is improving, and he hopes to get back on the floor as soon as possible. However, […]

It’s safe to say there’s no one in the NBA quite like Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. From his leadership of a young Heat squad currently in the NBA Finals, to his savvy coffee business inside the NBA bubble, to his unique way of paying tribute to his coaches and teammates, Butler has established himself […]

After taking a seemingly convincing 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, several analysts were ready to hand the Los Angeles Lakers their 17th championship. The Miami Heat had other plans, however, as they went on to claim an impressive 115-104 victory in Sunday night’s Game 3 matchup. All of a sudden, it looks like this […]

Thanks to his heroics for the Miami Heat over the stretch of what has been a very impressive postseason run for the team, Jimmy Butler has pretty much rewritten his image as being a “bad teammate.” This narrative peaked during Butler’s time with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he literally forced his way out of the […]

The entire basketball world already knows that Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will never shy away from confrontation. He was famously reported to have yelled “you (expletive) need me; you can’t win without me” at then-Minnesota GM Scott Layden during his forgetful stint with the Timberwolves back in 2018. He was seen yelling again with […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro recently went viral for his mean mug late in the fourth quarter of Game 3 after sealing their 115-104 win against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. However, Herro’s vicious snarl didn’t go unnoticed as Heat teammate Jimmy Butler witnessed his celebration during the game. “I […]

Jimmy Butler had the performance of his career on Sunday, as he led the Miami Heat to a surprise Game 3 victory against the mighty Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. The Heat superstar finished with an astounding 40-point, 11-rebound, 13-assist triple-double, which captivated pretty much the entire basketball world. Personalities around the NBA […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler set a record for being the first player to outscore, outrebound, and out-assist Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James in a Finals game, including Lebron’s teammates. Despite his impressive performance, Butler knows that he can’t do it alone if they want to win more games in the series, while also […]

Apart from the Miami Heat’s Game 3 victory, basketball fans have been talking about LeBron James walking out of the game before the final buzzer sounded. During the post-game presser, the Los Angeles Lakers forward clarified that he simply thought the game was over and was frustrated by their loss. LeBron on if he walked […]

The Miami Heat logged their first win of the NBA Finals on Sunday, as they defeated the mighty Los Angeles Lakers 115-104. In the process, Erik Spoelstra made a bit of history from a personal standpoint, as he climbed up the rankings in the most Finals wins of all-time for a head coach. Congrats to […]

Jimmy Butler isn’t backing down from anyone, not even LeBron James. The Miami Heat star converted bucket after bucket almost the entire game of Sunday’s incredible 115-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. With his team down 0-2, Butler came out was swinging and was fearless as he attacked the paint and was a headache […]

Jimmy Butler is taking over social media after Sunday’s historical performance. After Miami Heat’s crucial 115-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had nothing but praises for his court leader. Per Spo’s post-game presser, it was actually former Heat icon Dwyane Wade who […]

Miami Heat veteran guard Goran Dragic gave Jimmy Butler a massive shoutout after the forward’s historic Game 3 performance against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. Via Twitter, Dragic showered Butler with praise by reminding everyone why he’s the heart of the team. Brate @JimmyButler showed today why he is the leader and […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler has had many run-ins against LeBron James in the past back when he was still a member of the Chicago Bulls. The 6-foot-7 swingman once again figured in a collision course against the league’s poster boy, this time on the grandest stage of basketball. The Heat and the Los Angeles […]

The Miami Heat shocked the basketball world on Sunday, as they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. This was thanks in large part to a tremendous performance by Heat superstar Jimmy Butler, who himself sent a warning for L.A. about the potential return of Bam Adebayo. In his post-game […]

With the game wrapped up in favor of the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James walked out of the court even before the final buzzer sounded which caused a slight delay. Game 3 was in the bag for the Heat thanks to a stellar performance from Jimmy Butler. They opted to let the […]

LeBron James doesn’t sound alarmed even after the Los Angeles Lakers failed to get a commanding 3-0 lead against the Miami Heat in their NBA Finals showdown on Sunday. Sans injured stars Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic, Miami rode the hot-shooting of Jimmy Butler to escape with an impressive 115-104 win in Game 3. A […]

After their Game 3 victory in the NBA Finals over the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler finally realized that yes, they do belong in the biggest stage of basketball. Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Butler shared his thoughts after their Game 3 win — their first victory in the NBA Finals. With […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler is certainly built for the big stage. The 31-year-old two-way ace made Finals history on Sunday after becoming only the third player to record a triple-double on the grandest stage of the playoffs. He joins an exclusive club composed of legendary player Jerry West and his current NBA Finals foe […]

There’s probably a party right now somewhere in South Beach after the Miami Heat took Game 3 of the NBA Finals in impressive fashion. The Heat had the Los Angeles Lakers shook almost the entire evening as Miami’s leader Jimmy Butler notched an epic 40-point triple-double to lead his squad to a spectacular 115-104 win […]

Jimmy Butler brought the heat on Sunday, and he got Dwyane Wade and everyone else hyped. Butler and his Miami Heat squad pulled off an epic 115-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 to bring them back to within a game in the NBA Finals. The 31-year-old’s herculean effort on Sunday impressed […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler let out a stern warning to LeBron James and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Shortly after Butler gave the Heat a nine-point advantage with 1:15 left in regulation, the two-way superstar jawed at James and said the Lakers are […]

For Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Rajon Rondo, one has to pay attention to the little things because as the game progresses, they will add up. With that in mind, Rondo prevented the high-five between Miami Heat forwards Jimmy Butler and Andre Iguodala. Peep the clip below as Rondo denied the high-five between Butler and […]

Lakers’ point-guard Rajon Rondo hit a high arcing shot off the top of the basket Sunday night, despite being chased down by both Jimmy Butler and Kelly Olynyk of the Miami Heat. Rajon Rondo has had something of an offensive renaissance thus far in the playoffs, hitting over 44 percent of his 3-pointers to go […]

Miami Heat and the Jimmy Butler had a strong start in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Heat legend Dwyane Wade took this opportunity to clap back at the forward’s critics. Via Twitter, Wade had some choice words for those who have been criticizing the Heat in the NBA Finals. […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo still has some spring in those 34-year-old legs, as he stifled Jimmy Butler’s shot in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. In the third period of the closely contested match, the Miami Heat All-Star thought he had a free lane to the hoop after getting past initial defender Markieff […]

LeBron James and Jimmy Butler appeared to have several choice words for one another before being preemptively separated at the conclusion of the first quarter in game 3 of the NBA Finals. Bron and Jimmy 🗣 (via @SportsCenter) pic.twitter.com/BDK3r7hdFn — SLAM (@SLAMonline) October 5, 2020 While the series thus far has largely been devoid of […]

When you are powerful enough on defense to force what should have been a dunk into a turnover, that’s when you know you’re a special talent. That’s exactly what Anthony Davis of the Lakers just did, and to Jimmy Butler of the Heat, no less. Jimmy Butler looked to have a clear path to a […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has passed former Utah Jazz guard John Stockton for second all time in assists recorded in the NBA postseason. Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for moving up to 2nd on the all-time #NBAPlayoffs ASSISTS list! pic.twitter.com/3lY8MVutI7 — NBA (@NBA) October 4, 2020 Obtaining the mark early in the […]

Erik Spoelstra admitted that after Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic learned they won’t be able to play for the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, they were overcome with anguish. Erik Spoelstra on Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic on not playing Game 3. “I can see the anguish in their eyes. Both […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo and point guard Goran Dragic will be sidelined for the second straight game in the NBA Finals. Adebayo sustained a shoulder/neck injury in Game 1, while Dragic suffered a plantar fascia tear in the same contest. They both missed Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers and was initially listed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to increase their lead to 2-0 over the Miami Heat, but they didn’t come away unscathed in Game 2. After injuring his hip versus the Heat on Friday, Danny Green revealed his status for Game 3 on Sunday, per ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. Asked about his hip, Danny Green said […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat instantly became a match made in heaven when he joined the South Beach squad last summer. The two-way forward embodies every bit of the Heat culture, and it’s hard to picture Butler thriving on any other squad other than Miami right now. However, according to Sam Amick of The […]

Despite the Miami Heat losing Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Jimmy Butler admitted that Udonis Haslem’s emotional speech during the game helped the team. To recall, Haslem gave his teammates an earful during a timeout in the third quarter of the contest as the Heat was playing catch up […]