Third time in a month, and with this Jimmy Butler has probably set a record but we don’t know for sure. Yes, you read it right. The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler indefinitely and are working hard to move him before the February 6 trade deadline. It’s a messy situation, and if you’re a Heat fan, you’ve probably been bracing for some drama like this.
Shams Charania of ESPN dropped the bombshell: Butler “walked out of Heat shootaround this morning after being informed the team is planning not to start him — with Haywood Highsmith starting — moving forward.” Imagine being told you’re coming off the bench after years of being the face of the team. That’s gotta sting, right?
Tom Thibodeau, New York Knicks Head Coach and the 6x All-Star’s former coach was asked a few questions about Butler. Thibodeau kept his response short and sweet—and even managed to crack a smile: “I’ve got enough to worry about here.” Thibodeau repeated the same line twice, clearly dodging any deeper conversation about the Miami drama.
This is a developing story…
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