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
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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praises Kel'el Ware: 'He is highly intelligent'
Kel'el Ware registered another double-double on Monday to help the Heat defeat the Magic in double overtime for their second ...
Erik Spoelstra Praises Kel’el Ware Amid Sudden Rookie of the Year Push
At one point earlier this season, Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware struggled to even hit the court. Now, a surging Ware is the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Kel’el Ware’s NBA Rookie of the Year odds soar as impact increases for Miami Heat
When Kel’el Ware was drafted 15th by the Miami Heat last June, it wasn’t certain when the Indiana product would break into Miami’s rotation — after all, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra focuses more on the ...
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 ...