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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler won’t play against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters that Butler’s toe injury is going to be a “day-to-day” issue moving forward: Erik Spoelstra said Jimmy Butler's toe injury is a "day-to-day" issue. — Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) March 11, 2020 Butler is one of […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler went on New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick’s podcast and had a lot to say about his old team, the Sixers. Butler said he had no idea who was in charge of the Sixers and also talked about his infamous film session where he ripped Brett Brown. Butler has also […]

Jimmy Butler revealed the untold story of his awkward mid-season meeting before the scandalous film session prior to a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Miami Heat star spoke with his former Philadelphia 76ers teammate JJ Redick as a guest on his podcast to delve into what was said at that meeting. Transcript via […]

As part of Wednesday’s airing of The JJ Redick Episode, Jimmy Butler made it clear that he wasn’t sure who was in charge with the Sixers. Butler signed with the Heat in July via a sign-and-trade with the Sixers. Though he’s no longer playing in Philly, the former Marquette Golden Eagle had some interesting remarks […]

Former Sixers star Jimmy Butler hinted at the real reason he chose to part ways with the Philadelphia 76ers after less than a full season with the team. Jumping on as a guest of The JJ Redick Podcast, the Miami Heat star wouldn’t point fingers but he greatly described what stirred into his swift exit […]

Former Sixers talent Jimmy Butler is presently having a tremendous season for the Miami Heat, leading his side to an impressive 41-23 record in the Eastern Conference. Nonetheless, the 30-year-old could not help but take a quick stroll down memory lane to discuss his time with the Philadelphia 76ers last year. For starters, Butler admitted […]

The Miami Heat are listing Jimmy Butler and Kendrick Nunn as questionable to face the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. The Heat are listing Butler with a left big toe injury, while Nunn has the cold: Jimmy Butler (left big toe), Tyler Herro (right ankle soreness), Kendrick Nunn (cold) and Udonis Haslem (stomach illness) are questionable […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has yet another flaming hot take on Tuesday, but one that could be deemed noteworthy in the race for the Eastern Conference crown. The notorious TV personality said the Miami Heat are the Milwaukee Bucks’ biggest threat in the playoffs, discarding the Boston Celtics as a potential roadblock. “I think Jimmy […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler is a man of many talents. Aside from his prowess on both ends of the basketball court, the 30-year-old swingman could actually pass up as a decent impersonator. Butler and the rest of the Heat had a blast during the team’s Gala on Monday at the AmericanAirlines Arena, as Jimmy […]

Like the rest of the world, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler continues to be in awe by the massive improvement of his teammate Bam Adebayo in the 2019-20 NBA campaign. The 30-year-old swingman was pleased with Adebayo’s handiwork in the Heat’s 100-89 victory over the Washington Wizards at The Capital One Arena on Sunday. The […]

The Miami Heat crushed the Washington Wizards to the tune of 100-89. However, they may have lost more than they would have liked as Jimmy Butler had to leave the game early due to a left toe injury. Fans saw Butler walk to the locker rooms and were naturally concerned with the condition of their […]

The Miami Heat are the only team thus far to have beaten the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks twice this season. For Jimmy Butler, their wins over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. simply mean that they can compete at the highest level. Per John McCall of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Butler acknowledged how good the Bucks have been […]

After a phenomenal first few months of the 2019-20 NBA campaign, the Miami Heat have suffered a fall from grace. They were in sole ownership of the second seed in the Eastern Conference leading up to Christmas, but since the dawn of the new decade, Miami has been mediocre. The Heat are just 12-13 since […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler became a five-time All-Star by seemingly working harder than everyone else. After all, Butler isn’t the fastest guy out there or a great shooter. He just plays and trains harder than most players and that’s exactly why he fits with the Heat so well: “I’m not a god-given talent,” […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with his demeanor or past actions because he cares about winning and works harder than anyone else. Butler has a reputation as a locker room chemistry killer. In fact, he had issues with all of his past teams, the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and […]

Jimmy Butler says he never had an issue with Philadelphia 76ers All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid during his time with the Sixers last season. Butler has been on record saying that not everyone on the Sixers had a common goal of winning a championship last season. The forward opted not to re-sign with the […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo and rookie Tyler Herro claim small forward Jimmy Butler set the tone for the season during the first week of training camp. Both players say Butler was unselfish and displaying great leadership qualities as soon as he joined the Heat: “That’s when you start to figure out how good […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo and small forward Jimmy Butler are already really close friends and teammates in Butler’s first season in South Beach. Adebayo says Butler isn’t the “a**hole” the media portrays him to be. Butler had rocky stops with the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers, but Adebayo says he loves […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is asking his naysayers, especially those in radio, to stay in their lane. As part of a recent interview with SI, Butler noted that his detractors can “kiss his a–.” “They can kiss my ass,” Butler said, via SI. “You’re entitled to your opinion, but stay on the radio. You […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the midst of a terrible season, and many fans are clamoring for them to go into full-blown tank mode to finish out this campaign. The Timberwolves had other ideas Wednesday night against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, erasing a late 12-point deficit to steal a 129-126 victory. While the […]

Three Minnesota Timberwolves players, led by All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell, blocked Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler at the rim with 1.2 seconds left to secure a thrilling comeback victory in South Beach. TRIPLE BLOCK FOR THE WIN! 🚨 Jimmy Butler denied at the rim by three Wolves players! pic.twitter.com/8Dvy0NQlRn — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 27, […]

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will make his return to the rotation on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing the last two games due to personal reasons, the team announced. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported Tuesday the Heat expected Butler back, and he will indeed return to the floor against one of […]

All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler has missed the last two games for the Miami Heat for what the team has called a personal issue. Butler’s status for Wednesday’s game against his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, is up in the air as well. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, however, reports that Butler is expected […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will miss his second consecutive game on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to personal reasons. According to Heat, Butler will not be traveling with the team when they play on Monday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Butler also missed Saturday’s home game against the Cavs due to the same personal […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler won’t play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday due to personal reasons, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel. The Heat are retiring Dwyane Wade’s No. 3 jersey at halftime: A personal situation is expected to keep Miami Heat Jimmy Butler out of Saturday night’s game against the […]

After dropping a career-high 50 points against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat on Thursday night, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young made sure he fired some shots of his own in their budding Twitter feud. Two months after Butler chastised Young on social media for celebrating prematurely, the 21-year-old clapped right back on Thursday. …and […]

Jimmy Butler may be the best player on the Miami Heat, but the star small forward believes Bam Adebayo is the reason Miami is winning games. The Heat went 35-19 before the All-Star break thanks in large part to Butler and Adebayo. Miami is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings, and Butler knows […]

Jimmy Butler’s motivational methods may not have gone over well in Minnesota, but he seems to personify the famous Miami Heat culture that Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra have proudly cultivated in Miami. That culture and Butler’s tactics have rubbed off on the rest of the Heat (35-19), who currently hold the fourth seed in […]

Jimmy Butler says the Miami Heat still have room for improvement after heading into the All-Star break with a 35-19 record. Butler claims the Heat are really good, but not where they want to be just yet: “We’re not a bad team, but we’re not where we want to be at, just yet,” Butler said, […]

As teammates, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo have transformed the Miami Heat into surprise contenders in the Eastern Conference. However, that doesn’t mean there can’t be a bit of fun trash talk. Prior to suiting up for Sunday’s All-Star game, Adebayo was asked who he would want to face if All-Star Weekend featured a 1-on-1 […]

Current Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler started his career with the Chicago Bulls after being selected with the last pick of the first round of the 2011 draft. From sitting on the end of the bench as a rookie to making his first All-Star appearance as a Bull in his fourth season, Butler is one […]

A year ago, the Miami Heat were a fringe playoff team in the Eastern Conference and ultimately missed the postseason altogether. Now, the Heat are in fourth place at the All-Star break at 35-19. Quite a bit has changed in South Beach since last season. Rookies such as Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro have been […]

One of the reasons Jimmy Butler supposedly requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves was he didn’t feel like he could compete against elite teams with Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns by his side. Butler reportedly had issues with Wiggins’ work ethic and approach on defense during the 2017-18 season. When Butler practiced for the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly had interest in re-signing Jimmy Butler to a max contract extension this past summer, but the Sixers instead pivoted to re-signing Tobias Harris once negotiations with Butler reached an impasse, according to Nick Friedell of ESPN. Butler signed a four-year max contract with the Miami Heat. The Sixers and Heat agreed […]

The Chicago Bulls pulled the trigger on a trade that sent star Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2017 NBA Draft. Since, Butler has made several stops. He played a season-and-change for the Timberwolves, taking them to the playoffs in his only full season with the team. He was then traded to the […]

Jimmy Butler has had a rough reputation throughout the eyes of the league in the past few years, yet this season he’s been showered in roses of praise after leading the Miami Heat from a potential fringe playoff team to a top-four threat in the East. Heat Center Bam Adebayo and new teammate Andre Iguodala […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler appears to be recruiting Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid to Miami. I’m sure this is going to go over well pic.twitter.com/zUTrwW9Vqd — Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) February 11, 2020 Butler signed with the Heat this past summer in free agency. The Sixers and Miami agreed to a sign-and-trade […]

Jimmy Butler suffered a shoulder injury during the Miami Heat’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, resulting in the star exiting after just 11 minutes. The good news is that Butler’s MRI came back clean. But Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters that he does not know if he will play […]

The Miami Heat are listing All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler as questionable to face the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Butler strained his right shoulder on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers and was forced to leave the game: Jimmy Butler is listed as doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Kings with a strained right shoulder. […]