Jimmy Butler returns to Heat starting lineup after 7 game suspension

Butler has 18 in return from ban, but Heat lose

With his seven-game suspension over, Jimmy Butler returned to the Heat's starting lineup Friday night against the Nuggets and addressed his future plans with a short statement: "I'm back."

ESPN - 1h

Jimmy Butler returns from suspension, plays Friday for Miami against Denver

Jimmy Butler returned to the Miami Heat as planned on Friday, going through the team’s walkthrough in advance of their game against the Denver Nuggets

ABC News - 3h

Jimmy Butler announces that he's 'back,' but friction with Heat reportedly remains after suspension

Butler is expected to be in the starting lineup Friday night vs. Denver

CBS Sports - 4h

Jimmy Butler scores 18 in Heat's 130–110 loss to Nuggets, returning after 7-game suspension

Butler is seeking a trade from the Heat, saying "I want to get my joy back."

Yahoo Sports - 5h

'Jimmy hasn't even really started': Inside the simmering feud between Butler and the Heat

The clash pits one of the NBA's most disgruntled superstars against a franchise that won't bend to his will. And everyone in the NBA is watching.

ESPN - 13h

Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Butler's suspension ends and things could turn ugly; Phoenix top destination

Is there a realistic trade out there that works for Miami?

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Pat Riley would be wise to take his own advice with Heat's Jimmy Butler saga unresolved as suspension ends

The man behind the astute understanding of 'The Disease of More' needs to remember his own teachings

CBS Sports - 13h

Magic's Paolo Banchero scores 34 points in return after missing 34 games with oblique injury

Banchero picked up where he left off before his injury, nearly leading the Magic to a win.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Jimmy Butler mock trades: Five potential deals for Heat star, including his dream blockbuster with Suns

We're putting together deals that get Butler to Phoenix, Milwaukee and more destinations

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

College basketball rankings: After a slow start, Purdue is heating up as it adjusts to life without Zach Edey

The Boilermakers, ranked No. 15 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1, defeated Rutgers for their fourth straight victory

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Why Draymond was not surprised by Butler's fallout with Heat

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green shared why he wasn't surprised by Jimmy Butler's fallout with the Miami Heat.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Zion Williamson looks great in return to Pelicans lineup as depressing cycle starts back at beginning

Williamson scored 22 points in his first game back after missing the last 27 with a hamstring injury

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

How to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Miami Heat: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Warriors vs. Heat basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Will Pat Riley and the Heat bend to Jimmy Butler's demands?

The Heat star wants out of Miami. But what is it that he wants? The answer is obvious.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Heat receiving 'poo-poo platter' offers, Grizzlies among teams told to stay away

Butler is going to want major money this offseason, and that's scaring teams off

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

How to watch Sacramento Kings vs. Miami Heat: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NBA game

How to watch Kings vs. Heat basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Three under-the-radar landing spots for Heat star ahead of deadline

These three potential Western Conference suitors could explore a deal before the Feb. 6 deadline

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

NBA winners and losers: Thunder make statement, Kawhi Leonard returns, Heat mired in Jimmy Butler saga

Also, referees will forever fear passing Nikola Jokic the basketball

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Heat. Pat Riley has been in this spot many times before

Pat Riley turns 80 in a couple of months

ABC News - Jan. 6

Jimmy Butler mural in Miami altered with 'I quit' headband after Heat star's trade demand, suspension

The Heat are listening to trade offers for Butler, who's serving a seven-game suspension

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Severe weather alert: Chiefs cannot return to Kansas City immediately after Week 18 game vs. Broncos

The team is playing in Denver on Sunday

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat saga escalated quickly -- here’s what we know and what could be next

After two NBA Finals appearances, how the situation between Miami and Butler got to this point and why a trade might not be as easy as it seems.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Kawhi Leonard in the starting lineup as he makes his season debut with Clippers

Kawhi Leonard was in the starting lineup and made his season debut as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Atlanta Hawks Saturday night

ABC News - Jan. 4

Heat begin a new chapter: Life without Jimmy Butler, who is suspended and seeking a trade

For the 119th time since Jimmy Butler joined Miami, the Heat played a game without him

ABC News - Jan. 4

Heat focused on 'who's with us' after Butler ban

Jimmy Butler begins his team-issued suspension Saturday, and while Heat players say it's disappointing to be without the veteran star, they are now focusing on "who's with us now."

ESPN - Jan. 4

Heat suspend Butler, will listen to trade offers

The Heat suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for "conduct detrimental to the team" and said they would listen to trade offers.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Miami Heat Suspend Star Jimmy Butler for ‘Conduct Detrimental to the Team’

The N.B.A. forward said in a press conference Thursday that his joy for basketball will “probably not” be restored while with the team.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Rybakina defends ex-coach Vukov after suspension

Elena Rybakina says she was never mistreated by her former coach Stefano Vukov, who has been suspended by the WTA.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler suspended for 7 games

The Miami Heat have suspended star small forward Jimmy Butler for seven games, the team announced Friday, and said it will listen to trade offers.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Evolution: Kevin Love pokes fun following Jimmy Butler's trade frenzy

The Heat forward channeled his inner R&B following Butler's comments of not having joy in a Heat jersey.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Jimmy Butler suspension: NBPA will file grievance to recoup more than $2M in wages over next seven games

Things are getting extremely contentious in Miami

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Jimmy Butler trade request: Heat suspend star forward for seven games, will listen to offers

Butler appears to have gotten his way as Miami will look to deal him

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Heat suspend Jimmy Butler 7 games after contentious news conference, say they will listen to trade offers

The Jimmy Butler situation isn't getting much better in Miami.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Why Heat star's reported request might not change much about contentious situation

Butler is putting pressure on Miami, but that doesn't guarantee that he'll get his way

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Risers and fallers: Max Christie, Jimmy Butler trending in opposite directions

Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Jimmy Butler's relationship with the Heat has run its course

Things are getting ugly in Miami. Is the franchise ready to part with its superstar?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Sources: Butler indicates to Heat he wants trade

Jimmy Butler has indicated to the Heat he wants the team to trade him, sources told ESPN. The six-time All-Star is open to playing anywhere other than Miami and believes he can make any team a ...

ESPN - Jan. 3

‘I want to get my joy back’: Jimmy Butler signals he wants trade from Miami Heat

Heat star indicates he wants trade out of Miami Butler has scored nine points in consecutive games Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. And when asked if he can ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Jimmy Butler loudly signals he wants trade from Heat: 'I want to get my joy back'

Jimmy Butler isn't having fun anymore with the Heat.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Predators Forward Zachary L'Heureux Slapped with 3-Game Suspension for Slew-Footing

Incident occurred during the second period of Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

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