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?

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

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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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‘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 ...
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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 - 3d

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