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Report: Miami Heat to suspend Jimmy Butler for 2nd time this season

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

MIAMI – The Miami Heat are set to suspend forward Jimmy Butler for two games, according to reports.

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Butler missed a team flight on Wednesday and had planned to rejoin the Heat in Milwaukee, but the team decided to keep him home for their two-game road trip, ESPN’s Sham Charania confirmed.

Butler’s latest reported suspension comes just weeks after he served a seven-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.

Rumors are also swirling that the Phoenix Suns are exploring a trade for Butler, as his dissatisfaction with the Heat continues to grow.

The Miami Heat are 21-21 on the season after losing 116-107 to the Portland Trail Blazers (15-28) on Tuesday.

Miami’s next game is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET, when they face the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum.


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