NBA Fans React To Jimmy Butler Miami Heat Suspension

The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler.

May 12, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler speaks with the media after a series clinching victory against the Philadelphia 76ers in game six of the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jimmy Butler has been the most discussed topic in the NBA over the last 24 hours.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Butler wants a trade out of Miami, and he was also very honest when he met with reporters after Thursday's 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Now, the Heat have announced that Butler has been suspended for seven games.

The Heat (via Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald): "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."

Per Heat: "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.…

— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) January 4, 2025

Many fans reacted to the news.

@Endishere45: "Heat is going to play hardball, it is not going to be bullied by Jimmy"

Heat is going to play hardball, it is not going to be bullied by Jimmy

— F35 (@Endishere45) January 4, 2025

@TwoWayDav: "- Herro playing All-NBA caliber
- Bam playing at All-Star level again
- Ware looks like the ROTY
- Jovic looks like possible 6MOY
- Heat are 5 seed and only 1 GB from 4th

Jimmy quitting on the team was overshadowing all of it, and was a clear distraction

Good move by Miami."

- Herro playing All-NBA caliber
- Bam playing at All-Star level again
- Ware looks like the ROTY
- Jovic looks like possible 6MOY
- Heat are 5 seed and only 1 GB from 4th

Jimmy quitting on the team was overshadowing all of it, and was a clear distraction

Good move by Miami. https://t.co/zHbAxyjIHY pic.twitter.com/C3umJlLicW

— 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝⚡️ (@TwoWayDav) January 4, 2025

@RealDCunningham: "I gotta say, I am floored that Jimmy Butler’s tenure with another team has ended poorly. No way anyone could have seen this coming."

I gotta say, I am floored that Jimmy Butler’s tenure with another team has ended poorly. No way anyone could have seen this coming. https://t.co/chRngVtd5X

— Danny Cunningham (@RealDCunningham) January 4, 2025

@WorldWideWob: "What is the date of that 7th game, you ask?

January 15th.

The day most players with trade restrictions are eligible to included."

What is the date of that 7th game, you ask?

January 15th.

The day most players with trade restrictions are eligible to included. https://t.co/2r7V2GLe4H

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) January 4, 2025

@SJBasketball8: "yeah jimmy gon pick up a fine from the league too lol"

yeah jimmy gon pick up a fine from the league too lol

— SJ (@SJBasketball8) January 4, 2025

@Koviett: "He doesn’t want to play so they are just giving him what he wants lmao"

He doesn’t want to play so they are just giving him what he wants lmao

— Koviet🪽 (@Koviett) January 4, 2025

@mildyVolatile: "He’ll be traded by the time the suspension is up"

He’ll be traded by the time the suspension is up

— Trop sosa (@mildyVolatile) January 4, 2025

@nitro1738: "The Miami Heat-Jimmy Butler thing going on is all about EGO."

The Miami Heat-Jimmy Butler thing going on is all about EGO.

— Blah Blah (@nitro1738) January 4, 2025

Butler is in his sixth season playing for Miami.

While they have been unable to win a title, they have reached the NBA Finals twice (and Eastern Conference finals three times) in that span.

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.

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 4, 2025