Jimmy Butler, NBA and the Heat

Ex-NBA Player Believes Jimmy Butler At Odds With Erik Spoelstra, Not Pat Riley
Many fans and pundits feel the Jimmy Butler saga is directly related to his relationship with team president Pat Riley. One former NBA player, however, feels Butler's real beef is with coach Erik Spoelstra.
How Jimmy Butler's disruption doesn't impact Erik Spoelstra, Heat
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat indefinitely suspended Jimmy Butler on Monday, head coach Erik Spoelstra would downplay the events surrounding the team as his focus is elsewhere. With the trade deadline looming for the Heat and Butler, Spoelstra is more focused on the team in the locker room.
NBA: Jimmy Butler suspended for 3rd time this month by Miami Heat
MIAMI— Jimmy Butler was back from suspension. Again. And then Butler got suspended by the Miami Heat. Again. Butler has been suspended for the third time this month by the Heat, this one starting basically just as the second one was ending.
Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra Keeps Focus On Team Amid Jimmy Butler Drama
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has never allowed "outside noise" to enter the locker room. That's why he's treating the latest Jimmy Butler drama the same. On Monday, the Heat announced they were suspending Butler indefinitely after another violation of team rules.
Heat's Erik Spoelstra downplays drama ahead of Jimmy Butler return
As the Miami Heat take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, it will mark the return of star Jimmy Butler coming off of his seven-game suspension. As Butler was reportedly to start in his first game back, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the return of the 35-year-old star and made sure to express how he wants to quiet all the drama.
Erik Spoelstra: Heat 'Focusing on the Task at Hand' Amid 3rd Jimmy Butler Suspension
Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat aren't letting their disgruntled star distract them amid off-court drama. The Heat are without Jimmy Butler after he
Erik Spoelstra Feels Miami Heat "Proved Grit" In Win Without Jimmy Butler
With all of the distractions and chaos off the court because of Jimmy Butler’s constant suspensions, this was an excellent win for the Miami Heat. Erik Spoelstr
Heat attempt to limit noise: Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely
Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely. After the Heat suspend Jimmy Butler indefinitely, Erik Spoelstra refocuses: 'There's no better place to be than p

Kel’el Ware’s NBA Rookie of Year odds soar

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra reportedly hints at key star’s return against Magic
Following their NBA victory over the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat aim to maintain their momentum and secure another win as ...
NBA rumors: Heat’s Jimmy Butler is ‘gonna get traded,’ insider claims
NBA insider Brian Windhorst says the Miami Heat are going to trade Jimmy Butler. Windhorst made the comments on the ESPN ...
Miami Heat's Tyler Herro On Pace To Join LeBron James In Rare Feat
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is hardly in the category of NBA great LeBron James. But he is on pace to join James in rare ...
NBA News: Heat’s Erik Spoelstra asserts one of his players deserves All-Star selection
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the performance of one of his players and confirmed he should be part of the ...
Heat storm back to 125-119 2OT win over Magic behind Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Kel’el Ware
Jimmy Butler might have thought he escaped abject mediocrity earlier in the day, with his third team suspension of the season. But instead of those left behind reduced to flailing and failing, the ...
4-Time NBA Champion Explains Difference Between Steve Kerr and Erik Spoelstra
The Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra and Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr are easily among the most successful active coaches.
What will life be like for Heat without Butler? Bigger lineups seem to be big part of formula
Jovic contributed 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal in the fourth quarter and the two overtimes, including an alley-oop assist to Ware to give the Heat a two-point lead with 33.5 ...