Miami Heat suspends Jimmy Butler for 7 games due to 'conduct detrimental to team'
The Heat announced that the suspension was a result of behavior that was deemed harmful to...
The Heat announced that the suspension was a result of behavior that was deemed harmful to the team throughout the season and especially in recent weeks.
“Through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to be part of this team,” the Heat said in a statement, one day after Butler said in a postgame press conference that
he does not believe he can be happy playing in Miami
going forward.Butler will not be with the team for its home game Saturday against Utah and then the totality of a six-game road trip to Sacramento, Golden State, Utah, Portland, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers.
In theory, the earliest that Butler could play again for the Heat is Jan. 17 at home against Denver. But he has likely played for Miami for the final time.
“Jimmy Butler and his representative have indicated that they wish to be traded, therefore, we will listen to offers,” the Heat said.
