Poll: Which side is to blame for this messy situation — Jimmy Butler or the Heat?
The Jimmy Butler situation has gotten very messy.
In the wake of Jimmy Butler’s eye-opening press conference following the Miami Heat’s home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, the Heat is suspending Butler for seven games.
The Heat announced the suspension Friday night through a press release that said: “We have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks. 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.”
According to multiple sources, the 35-year-old Butler has been disappointed with the Heat primarily because Miami declined to give him a two-year, $113 million contract extension this past summer, a deal that would have run through the 2026-27 season. Butler was open to signing such a deal early in the negotiating window, but his mindset changed when the extension wasn’t immediately offered by the Heat.
Which side is to blame for this toxic situation? Vote in the poll below to let us know your thoughts.
This story was originally published January 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM.
