Miami Heat finding themselves with dual Jimmy Butler realities when it comes to his availability amid suspensions.
The Miami Heat will look to pick up their second straight win and even up the season series 2-2 versus Orlando.
It was reported by The Miami Herald that just like coming off his earlier seven-game suspension, Butler will play after his tw0-game suspension that ended with Saturday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Miami still has “remained opposed to sending Butler home while paying him.”
Jimmy Butler is expected to play for the Miami Heat against the Orlando Magic after completing his second suspension of the month.
For the second time this month, Jimmy Butler is gearing up for his return from a suspension. Per the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson, Butler is expected
Jimmy Butler is set to be available for the Miami Heat’s home game against the Orlando Magic on Monday. The veteran forward has completed his two-game suspension and is cleared to suit up as he is not listed on the team’s injury report, signaling his potential return to action.
Butler was not on the injury report for Monday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic at Kaseya Center (7:30 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network Sun), with multiple league sources indicating that the Heat will make Butler available for the game barring something unexpected. Butler plans to continue to make himself available to the Heat for games.
The Magic came alive offensively in the fourth quarter on Saturday, scoring 42 points to sink the Pistons, and Wagner’s return slots everyone back into their best roles. He and Banchero combined for 64 points that night, with Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black sliding back to the bench.
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MIAMI — As the rumors continue to swirl around Jimmy Butler's fate with the Miami Heat, the NBA star said that he's unsure of his future here in South Florida.
This column is a plea — or maybe even a prayer — for the players on the Orlando Magic’s roster: I beg you, please don’t ever turn into Jimmy Butler. I’m talking to you Paolo Banchero. I’m talking to you Franz Wagner.