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The Miami Heat made headlines on Wednesday night after they successfully acquired the services of three-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala from the Memphis Grizzlies. This was a clear indication from the Heat brass that they’re extremely serious about their title bid this season, and the fact that they now appear to be in the final […]

Miami Heat All-star Jimmy Butler spoke to reporters after his team’s acquisition of Andre Iguodala. He spoke highly of the veteran, saying he’s “super smart” and that “there’s nothing he cannot do.” Additionally, Butler noted that everyone’s “winning level is going up” under the three-time NBA champion’s influence. He’s super smart. There’s nothing he cannot […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic got some love from Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler after dropping 38 points against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. After the game, Butler said he felt like Luka. The Mavs star went to Twitter to let Butler know he appreciated the shout-out: 🙏🙏🙏 @JimmyButler https://t.co/yz0j3hFCGX — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry and Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler are really good friends and usually like to troll each other. At the 2018 All-Star game, Butler trolled Lowry and the Canadian franchise on national television. When TNT analyst David Aldridge asked Butler what he thought about the Raptors, Jimmy — standing […]

The NBA announced the 10 starters for the 2020 All-Star Game on Thursday. The starters in the Eastern Conference include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam, Kemba Walker and Trae Young. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Luka Doncic and James Harden headline the starters from the Western Conference. 14 more All-Stars — seven from […]

Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler is convinced teammate Bam Adebayo will be among the names listed for the upcoming All-Star Game in February, given his breakout 2019-20 season. Adebayo put up 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Orlando Magic on Monday, making an even stronger case as to why he should […]

While Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat was not named an All-Star starter last week, he will most likely be named an All-Star reserve at some point in the next few weeks. To celebrate Jimmy Buckets likely being named to his fifth career All-Star game, let’s look at the 10 most insane quotes that Butler […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler suffered an ankle injury on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers and was forced to leave the game. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says Butler has a sprained ankle: “It’s a sprain,” coach Erik Spoelstra said of Jimmy Butler’s injury, via the Sun-Sentinel. “We’ll have to re-evaluate. I […]

The Miami Heat are having a difficult time containing the LA Clippers in front of their own fans. TO make things worse for the American Airlines Arena crowd, they might have to play without Jimmy Butler who is still nursing his injuries. Jimmy Buckets was tasked with guarding Kawhi Leonard during the Heat’s game against […]

The NBA revealed the East and West All-Star starters this week, via the fan vote, and the frontcourt was missing Miami Heat veteran wing Jimmy Butler. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had strong words against the tally, calling it a “joke.” “Jimmy Butler should be a starter in this All-Star Game,” Spoelstra told reporters before […]

From Kendrick Perkins’ observation, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s choice to list himself as a forward instead of guard hurt his chance to start in the All-Star game Via Twitter, Perkins is still confident that Butler will be an All-Star this year. Jimmy Butler in my opinion should had been on the list of Guards […]

The NBA released the list of the starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star game and it did not include Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley voiced his displeasure with the fact that Butler was left off the list. He believes the acquisition of Butler is the factor that has turned […]

The Miami Heat are listing All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler as questionable to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. The Heat say Butler is dealing with right knee soreness. Butler underwent surgery on his right knee during the 2017-18 season when he was with the Minnesota Timberwolves: So, some notable updates on the Heat […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently expressed his belief in how Jimmy Butler is a perfect fit for the Heat. According to Wade, Butler has the right brand of “crazy,” which makes him seamlessly fit in with Miami’s unique culture down in South Beach. For his part, Butler seems to completely agree with his Heat […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade says Jimmy Butler’s personality and drive to win are perfect for the Miami Heat franchise. Wade says Butler wanted to play for the Heat because of the winning culture the franchise has exuded over the years. “I always felt that Jimmy’s personality and his crazy is perfect for Pat Riley’s and […]

The Miami Heat have upgraded Jimmy Butler to probable to face the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Butler didn’t play on Monday against the Sacramento Kings because of hip soreness. The Heat were still able to defeat the Kings by a final score of 118-113. Heat’s Jimmy Butler upgraded to probable vs. Wizards; Robinson, Dragic on […]

The Miami Heat will be without All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler on Monday when they take on the Sacramento Kings. Butler, Miami’s best player, is dealing with hip soreness: Jimmy Butler out today due to right hip soreness. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) January 20, 2020 The Heat are 29-13 on the season. They are in […]

There has been some trade speculation swirling around Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns this season. But the big man has said nothing publicly about wanting to get dealt. On Saturday, he made it clear that he’ll keep that type of stuff private. Towns also appeared to take a shot at former teammate Jimmy Butler in […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat face off on Wednesday, which means we get to see All-Stars DeMar DeRozan and Jimmy Butler go at one another. DeRozan and Butler are close friends off the court, which makes their battles on the floor even more special. “Me and Jimmy, we had countless battles being in […]

The Miami Heat reportedly told Jimmy Butler this past summer they will be aggressive in trying to land another star in the future. Butler has full confidence in the Heat’s front office, which is led by Hall of Famer Pat Riley: “I’m just here to hoop,” Jimmy Butler said when asked if he thought about the future possibilities […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra have been enamored with Jimmy Butler over the past few years, which is why both men jumped for joy when Butler decided to sign with the Heat in free agency this past summer. Butler signed a four-year max contract with Miami as part of a sign-and-trade deal with […]

If it hasn’t been clear by the midway point of the season, the Miami Heat are enamored with Jimmy Butler. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t the exception, as the boss mused about how the forward should have been with the franchise all along, maybe even getting drafted by the Heat in 2011 and getting […]

Apart from sharing his take on the Kevin Durant vs. James Harden debate, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler opened up about another generational talent in Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. Butler recently penned a great piece for The Players Tribune’s “Five Toughest” series, where he detailed the five hardest players to guard in today’s […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler is one of the best defensive stoppers in the league today, often getting the task of slowing down the opposing team’s superstar. Having defended two of the best scorers of this generation in Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, Butler recently gave his two cents […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is widely considered as one of the best defenders in the league today. Recently, the four-time All-Defensive team member penned an article for The Players’ Tribune, wherein he openly spoke about some of the most challenging players he’s ever had to guard throughout his entire career. Jimmy Butler starts things […]

The Miami Heat lost in embarrassing fashion against the New York Knicks. The 124-121 defeat against one of the favorites to win the first overall pick in the draft was something everyone knew Jimmy Butler would not stand for. Everyone almost knew that the temperamental guard would be bound to blow up his top after […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has worn the No. 21 jersey throughout his career. Why, then, did he decide to change to the No. 22 when he arrived in South Beach? Apparently, Butler did so to honor former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Taj Gibson, who wore N0. 22 when the two played together […]

It’s already been a couple of days since Miami Heat swingman Jimmy Butler and Indiana Pacers forward TJ Warren got into each other’s faces. However, Brooklyn Nets fans made sure that Jimmy Buckets wouldn’t forget about it just yet with their chant. Nets fans unleashed the chant/jeer during one of Jimmy Butler’s nine free throw […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler missed the first three games of the season due to the birth of his daughter. Luckily for Butler, he has Erik Spoelstra as his coach. Butler admits Spoelstra, who is a father as well, made everything easier for him. “I missed my opening night’s game,” Jimmy Butler said during an […]

In an appearance on Trevor Noah’s Comedy Central Show, Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler talked about his altercation with Indiana Pacers shooting guard TJ Warren. Warren was ejected after picking up his second technical foul for clapping his hands in Butler’s face after the Heat forward was called for an offensive foul. This […]

The NBA has fined Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler and Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren for their roles in a heated altercation on Wednesday night. Warren was fined $25,000 for “engaging” in the altercation and making an obscene gesture that ensued in his ejection. Butler was fined $35,000 for engaging and escalating the incident on social […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler got into it with Indiana Pacers swingman T.J. Warren on Thursday in a feisty encounter between these two Eastern Conference contenders. The competitiveness and physicality seemed to have gone a bit overboard at one point, with the two needing to be separated as things began to escalate. Following the game, […]

Indiana Pacers guard TJ Warren was ejected on Wednesday after picking up two technical fouls following an altercation with Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler. Warren was ejected after picking up his second technical foul for clapping his hands in Butler’s face after Butler was called for an offensive foul. This was after both guards got […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan thinks Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler should have been ejected after the refs tossed TJ Warren. Butler and Warren got into it on Wednesday in Indiana. Warren was ejected after picking up his second technical foul for clapping his hands in Butler’s face after Butler was called for an […]

Jimmy Butler is one of the men in the NBA whose lines you would never want to cross. the Miami Heat swingman has proven time and time again that he can talk trash and back it up. He showed TJ Warren that he is not a man he would want to mess with on and […]

Jimmy Butler had a solid performance as the Miami Heat took down the Indiana Pacers, 122-108. It was a good display of team basketball for the Heat in spite of the slight fight between Butler and TJ Warren. In fact, Butler even went so far as to call Warren out on social media and hype […]

The Miami Heat easily blew out the Indiana Pacers, 122-108, and it was hardly a contest in the slightest. However, the biggest talking point of the game wasn’t the manner in which the visitors overwhelmed the home team, but on the tussle Jimmy Butler had against TJ Warren. Butler and Warren went at each other […]

Miami Heat swingman Jimmy Butler had a parting gift for Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren after Warren was ejected from Wednesday night’s game. Warren clapped in Butler’s face after drawing an offensive foul, resulting in his second technical foul and an ejection. After a short verbal exchange, Butler blew Warren multiple kisses: Jimmy blew TJ […]

Miami Heat swingman Jimmy Butler is not playing around. Butler got right in the face of Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren after Warren attempted to hook Butler’s arm in an effort to prevent a drive to the rim. Jimmy is hot after the TJ foul. pic.twitter.com/DhkNhLO9hX — Michael Gallagher (@MikeSGallagher) January 9, 2020 Jimmy Butler […]