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While the rest of us have been left engrossed by “The Last Dance, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has just revealed that he has not seen a single episode of the series. Butler explained what he has been doing instead: “I haven’t seen this MJ doc. I haven’t seen it,” said Butler during a recent […]

To say that Jimmy Butler’s time with the Minnesota Timberwolves ended in the most controversial of manners would probably be an understatement. Prior to forcing his way out of Minnesota in 2018, Butler had an infamous blowup in practice, during which he allegedly berated his teammates while dominating with the third string. One of the […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler recently went on an Instagram Live video with WNBA legend Sue Bird and US Women’s Soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe. One of the things they discussed was, of course, Kawhi Leonard’s epic game-winner against Butler’s former NBA team, the Philadelphia 76ers, during Game 7 of the 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals. That […]

If the NBA is able to resume, Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro will get his first taste of playoff basketball, with his team currently in the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference at 41-24. However, the first-year swingman has personal motivations for finishing the 2019-20 season, too. The 20-year-old, selected 13th overall by Miami […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler sent basketball hoops to his Heat teammates and coaches to help them stay in basketball shape amid the coronavirus pandemic. Butler had Lifetime deliver the hoops to players and coaches, including those living in condos and players on two-way contracts. He also plans to donate portable hoops to schools and […]

Picking guys like Michael Jordan and Derrick Rose at the top of the draft were easy for the Chicago Bulls. After all, their talent and athleticism were off the charts and they were expected to make an immediate impact. However, while the Bulls have been fortunate to get top-tier guys, they have also shown a […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler wears No. 22 with the Heat in honor of Taj Gibson. However, Butler had a different number in college at Marquette and at his previous NBA stops. The Heat forward wore No. 33 in college, No. 21 with the Chicago Bulls and No. 23 with the Minnesota Timberwolves. […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo knows exactly why small forward Jimmy Butler has fit in so well with the team in his first season down in beautiful South Beach. Adebayo, who made his first All-Star team this season with Butler, says Jimmy holds people to a higher standard than they hold themselves: “He’s just holding […]

During their fun IG live chat, Miami Heat legends Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem talked about the new star in Miami, Jimmy Butler. Wade, who played with Butler for one season on the Chicago Bulls back in 2016-17, told Haslem that he tried to warn everyone about how “crazy” Butler really is: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pgq-bJJKS/?utm_source=ig_embed Butler fits the Heat […]

While having a fun chat on IG live, NBA All-Stars Carmelo Anthony and Jimmy Butler briefly discussed the time when Melo’s son met Butler for the first time in Puerto Rico. Butler recalled Anthony’s son calling him “doo-doo” at NBA 2K literally five minutes after meeting him (clip starts around 16:35): Kiyan Anthony is pretty […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler says former NFL wideout Chad Johnson is his “favorite athlete of all-time.” Johnson was kind of like the Jimmy Butler of the NFL, except way more talented. Chad was cocky and used to talk a lot of trash, just like Jimmy does for the Heat: “He’s easily my […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler was in Paris with Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade when the Chicago Bulls traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves back in June 2017. Butler was “hurt” by the trade, but his pals Anthony and Wade were there for him and told him everything was going to be fine: […]

NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler was with Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade in Paris when the Chicago Bulls traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves back in the summer of 2017. Butler, Wade and Anthony were playing spades with Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union. It was Butler and Anthony versus Wade and Gabby. During the game, Butler got […]

Life is pretty simple for Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler at the moment. Since the NBA is on lockdown and the CDC is telling everyone to stay inside and social distance, Butler is pretty much just drinking wine and working out these days. At least that’s what the Heat star told his good […]

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley is still one of the best executives in the game today. Just last summer, he shocked the basketball world when acquired Jimmy Butler, successfully keeping his team relevant in the Eastern Conference in the process. This is exactly why it would not be surprising if Miami once again emerges […]

Apparently, Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler doesn’t think white players can guard him. That’s at least what New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick and Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson claim. To recall, Butler and Redick were teammates on the Philadelphia 76ers last season, while Butler and Robinson are teammates this season in Miami: […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler has an insane work ethic, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that the new franchise star in South Beach is training hard during the NBA suspension. Staying inside is very important during the coronavirus pandemic. Butler, who is fortunate enough to live in beautiful Miami, is showing NBA fans […]

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 […]