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.

Butler apparently walked out of shootaround Monday morning after learning the team wasn't going to start him in their game against the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Haywood Highsmith will start in his place. Butler was set to return to the team Monday after serving a two-game suspension.

The Phoenix Suns' pursuit of Jimmy Butler could be hurt by the size of the trade market for Bradley Beal, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

The Miami Heat are reportedly expected to play without star Jimmy Butler for a few more games. Butler, who was set to return from a two-game suspension, was re

The drama in South Beach continues as All-Star forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the third time this month, the team announced Monday.

The Heat said they are suspending Butler for a minimum of five games, which will take the team through the Feb. 6 trade deadline. They added that Butler's latest suspension comes without pay, and the Heat say the veteran star was "intentionally withholding services."

The Miami Heat have suspended NBA star Jimmy Butler indefinitely without pay, citing Butler’s “detrimental conduct” in the wake of his recent trade demand. On Monday (Jan. 27), the Heat announced he will be away from the team for a minimum of five games.

The Jimmy Butler saga in Miami continues to get progressively worse with every passing day. After multiple suspensions, countless locker room dramas and standoffs between Butler and the front office,

NBA rumors link Julius Randle to a potential Jimmy Butler trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat.

Due to the suspensions, Butler has appeared in just five games this month and has probably played his last game in a Heat uniform. Jimmy Butler the last month: Jan 3: suspended for 7 games Jan 22: suspended 2 games Jan 27: suspended indefinitely pic.twitter.com/AxireKvXYt

On Monday, the Miami Heat (22-22) host the Orlando Magic (24-23) at the Kaseya Center, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. The Heat are coming off a 106-97 win over the Brooklyn Nets Saturday on the road.