The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games due to “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team.” After scoring just nine points in a loss to the Indiana Pacers, Butler publicly admitted he had lost the joy of playing in Miami and formally requested a trade. This prompted the team to start exploring trade offers.<\/p>\n
Tensions escalated after internal accusations that Butler hadn\u2019t given his best effort during a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Head coach Erik Spoelstra benched Butler in the fourth quarter of the last two games.<\/p>\n
The suspension will cost Butler $2.35 million, while the NBA Players Association plans to file a grievance against what they deemed an “excessive” punishment. Butler is in the final guaranteed year of his contract, with a $52 million player option for next season.<\/p>\n
Miami now faces a challenging trade market to resolve the situation. Butler will miss the next seven games, including a home matchup against Utah and a West Coast road trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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