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Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler looked dog tired in the aftermath of his team’s 111-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Who can blame him? Jimmy Buckets played all but one minute of the entire 48-minute contest but still came up big at both ends of […]

Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel remained confident that they can dust off their Game 5 loss in the NBA Finals and bounce back. They had several chances to steal the win from the Miami Heat, but they just couldn’t get the job done. But while he admitted it was a tough loss to swallow, […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra claimed that young players in this league should strive to emulate his superstar Jimmy Butler if they want to have a successful career. Following Miami’s thrilling 111-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Coach Spo had high praise for the two-way ace’s […]

Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat didn’t disappoint as both teams traded haymakers in the dying moments. It was a surefire classic that will get talked about in the years to come. But it didn’t take long for other NBA stars to talk about the mind-blowing […]

Call it The Jimmy Butler Game. With their backs against the wall, Miami Heat alpha dog Jimmy Butler made sure they’ll stay alive in the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. He delivered a legendary triple-double performance in Game 5 on Friday night, finishing with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists while adding […]

The Miami Heat kept their season alive by coming out victorious against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5, but Jimmy Butler still wants his team to put up a better performance come Sunday. The Heat’s superstar swingman spoke to ESPN’s Rachel Nichols shortly after his team’s down-to-the-wire 111-108 victory to cut the Lakers’ Finals […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler put up an historic performance on Friday, as he led his team to a hard-fought 102-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The All-Star forward put up an epic triple-double, and he did it with only 48 seconds of rest throughout the ballgame. […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler connected on a spectacular play midway in the third quarter of Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers. https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1314757459232268289 Jimmy Butler got a whole forearm to the face from Dwight Howard pic.twitter.com/cZZVP8UkhI — SB Nation (@SBNation) October 10, 2020 Jimmy Buckets had perfect position down low and cleaned up the […]

Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler hit a tough contested 3-pointer at the half of Game 5 of the 2020 Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Take a look at the stellar play by Mr. Buckets. https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1314751522257821697 Jimmy Butler has turned into a superstar right in front of our eyes in these 2020 playoffs. […]

Things heated up early in Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat on Friday. Around the seven-minute mark in the first quarter, Jimmy Butler got entangled with Dwight Howard as the pair tried to secure position for the rebound. Officials were quick to blow the whistle as […]

Jimmy Butler has set up his own coffee business in the NBA bubble, and he has had plenty of customers. Unfortunately for him, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is not one of them. Ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Vogel explained why he hasn’t bought a cup of Butler’s Big Face […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant just broke down Jimmy Butler’s amazing 40-point triple-double for the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers . Durant provided some valuable insight throughout, but he did not exactly sound too enthused. Here’s a four-minute excerpt of Durant’s commentary on Butler’s awe-inspiring performance […]

Regardless of the eventual outcome of the 2020 NBA Finals, one thing will remain quite certain heading into next season — the Miami Heat are officially on the map in the Eastern Conference. Despite battling a slew of injuries down the stretch of the NBA Finals, All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler and breakout rookie sharpshooter Tyler […]

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler has news for anyone thinking the NBA Finals will be over in Game 5: they’re just getting started. Though the Heat find themselves backed into a corner by the Los Angeles Lakers, Butler clapped back at the doubters ahead of Game 5 on Friday night. "Ain't nobody thinkin' bout going […]

The good news is that a stellar performance from All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to a win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The bad news? That seemed to wake up superstar forward LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 as the Western Conference powerhouse now holds a […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s 40-point explosion stole Game 3 from the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. It happened on the same night when Anthony Davis was bothered by early foul trouble which ultimately limited his productivity. He ended with a meager output of 15 points and five rebounds in the 115-104 disappointing loss. […]

After falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in Tuesday night’s Game 4 matchup, the Miami Heat find themselves looking up from the depths of 3-1 hole. Most experts are calling this series a wrap, but we’re here to discuss how the Heat can fight their way back in. 1. Don’t give up First things first, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers found a solution to slow down Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Purple and Gold assigned their best defender, Anthony Davis, to shadow the gritty swingman. The adjustment certainly paid dividends, as the Lakers took a commanding 3-1 lead in their […]

The Miami Heat are in a deep hole right now following their Game 4 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Now down 3-1 in the series, Miami will need nothing short of a miracle to come back and win the title. Nonetheless, Miami star Jimmy Butler does not seem fazed. When asked […]

In Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler seemed to have pushed Alex Caruso to Anthony Davis’ knee, which caused the big man to grimace in pain. Peep the clip below and look at the action near the rim. Butler jockeyed for position for the […]

It is no secret that Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns did not exactly see eye to eye with former teammate Jimmy Butler. As it turns out, however, Towns’ “distaste” for Butler also had an adverse effect on Towns’ relationship with former coach Tom Thibodeau. This report comes via Marc Berman of the New York Post: […]

Jimmy Butler has been a polarizing figure in the NBA ever since he forced his way out of Chicago, and then again in Minnesota, and then again in Philadelphia. However, it seems like he’s finally found a home in Miami and he lead the Heat to a win over the Lakers in Game 3 of […]

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler let the world in on a tip as to why he’s always ready for the next game, even after playing an extreme amount of minutes and shouldering a heavy workload on both ends. When asked by the press about the secret to his unwillingness to bow down to fatigue, Butler […]

Near the end of Game 3 of the 2020 Finals, Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler told Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James the Lakers were “in trouble” after the Heat won the contest to make the series 2-1. After the game, Butler told the media that James yelled at him that Miami was in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]