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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What a night for Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler. The 31-year old leader for the Heat had a monster game in Game 3 as he took control of the game and notched a 40-point triple-double on Sunday which ultimately made the difference and helped the Heat edge over the Los Angeles Lakers with a 115-104 win. […]

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 […]

LeBron James had no other choice but to tip his hat to Jimmy Butler after the Miami Heat superstar had one of the best performances of his career in their Game 3 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Butler clearly outplayed James on Sunday and managed to notch his first playoff triple-double over the Lakers. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Miami Heat have dug themselves a deep hole following Friday night’s Game 2 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. Miami star Jimmy Butler spoke about being down 2-0 in the series, and according to the All-Star swingman, the Heat cannot be counted out at this point. Miami has fallen behind in […]

The first few minutes of Game 1 of the NBA Finals began as well as the Miami Heat could have hoped. Jimmy Butler and Jae Crowder hit some early shots, and they were largely able to contain the Los Angeles Lakers, jumping out to a 23-10 lead in the first quarter. Then the Lakers made […]

Jimmy Butler has never lacked in confidence, whether in himself or in his teammates with the Miami Heat. After all, it was Butler who proclaimed to ESPN’s Rachel Nichols that the Heat can win the NBA title even before the playoffs began, when they were the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. This self-belief is […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler had words for encouragement for point guard Goran Dragic after the veteran suffered a plantar fascia tear in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Butler lamented the fact Dragic will not be able to take the floor, possibly for the remainder of the series. But he also noted Dragic’s injury […]

It appears five-time All-Star Jimmy Butler will be active and available to play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Miami Heat talent tweaked his ankle ankle on a drive against Anthony Davis in the second quarter in Game 1 Wednesday night. Jimmy Butler says he plans to play […]

The Miami Heat were on the receiving end of some terrible news following their Game 1 blowout defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. After being forced to exit the game with a foot injury, it was later confirmed that Heat veteran Goran Dragic suffered a torn plantar fascia. Miami talisman […]

Two factoids about the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat that you’ve : The Heat are the first no. 5 seed or lower since the 1999 New York Knicks to reach the Finals LeBron James has now made more Finals appearances (10) than 27 of 30 franchises The […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are still possibly picking their scraps off the floor after getting obliterated by the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After a ho-hum opening quarter, the Lakers poured it on in the second period to take a 17-point lead at halftime. From there, the Purple […]

Miami Heat fans can now breathe a sigh of relief as it seems that Jimmy Butler’s ankle injury isn’t as bad as it seemed. Although the 31-year old was still able to play despite the injured ankle, he sure didn’t look quite himself out there as he watched and endured a blowout beating from the […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler started strong against the Los Angeles Lakers in the much-anticipated Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. However, he gave the team quite a scare late in the second quarter when he twisted his left ankle on a strong drive against Anthony Davis. Jimmy Butler sprains his ankle […]

The narrative of Jimmy Butler being a bad teammate has been decimated, now that he’s led an underdog Miami Heat side all the way to the NBA Finals. It’s hard not to look back at his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves, which one could say, where it all started for Butler in terms of allegedly […]

By leading the Miami Heat to an improbable run to the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler pretty much destroyed the “bad teammate” narrative the media had bestowed upon him. Prior to Miami, Butler plied his trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, where many saw him as somewhat detrimental to the team. As it turns out, however, it […]

It has been one of the craziest NBA seasons ever, and now we have finally reached the NBA Finals almost a full year after this 2019-20 campaign officially began. Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat is on Wednesday night. It’s no surprise the Lakers made it […]