Jimmy Butler Suspended for Detrimental Conduct; Heat Open to Trade amid NBA Rumors

Posted by Admin January 4, 2025 NBA

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The Miami Heat have suspended forward Jimmy Butler seven games for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team.” In addition, Miami confirmed it is listening to trade offers.

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Through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to be part of this team. Jimmy Butler and his representative have indicated that they wish to be traded, therefore, we will listen to offers.

Butler’s suspension will cost him $2.35 million for the seven games missed, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks:

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The Jimmy Butler suspension will cost $346,543 for each game missed.
7 game total: $2.35M
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1/145 of his $48.8M salary

The news dropped one day after Butler told reporters he wanted to find his joy in playing basketball and that he “probably” wouldn’t be able to find it again in Miami.

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Jimmy Butler with an extremely candid media session.
Said he wants his joy back on the court.
Asked if he can find that joy here, he replied “Probably not.” pic.twitter.com/AwSLbstr4W

“What do I want to see happen? I want to see me get my joy back from playing basketball, wherever that may be,” Butler said Thursday after Miami fell 128-115 to the Indiana Pacers. “We’ll find out here pretty soon, but gotta get my joy back.

“I’m happy here, you know, off the court. But I want to be back to somewhat dominant. I want to hoop. I want to help this team win, but right now, I’m not enjoying it.”

The 35-year-old Butler, a six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA player, has averaged 17.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists in his 14th NBA season.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.