Jimmy Butler's Status for Spurs vs Heat

The Miami Heat have revealed Jimmy Butler's status against the San Antonio Spurs

Jan 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks on against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat are set to take the court Saturday night with tipoff being scheduled for 8:30 PM EST.

The Miami Heat are coming off of a defeat against the Cavaliers to close out the January slate.

The 23-23 Heat are not only battling on the court but off the court with inner issues inside the franchise as NBA star Jimmy Butler has made it clear he doesn’t want to continue playing basketball with Miami.

Butler requested a trade from Miami earlier this season and was suspended by the team. Following the suspension he would come back to the team and once again be suspended but this time indefinitely by the franchise.

The Miami Heat are suspending Jimmy Butler indefinitely, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/iQrD0OeyL3

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 27, 2025

Butler will be unavailable for tonight’s game against the Spurs and is listed as OUT. His playing time in Miami seems to be over as many teams have speculated to be in the running for Butler.

Before his indefinite suspension, Butler was averaging 17 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists on shooting 54/36/80 from the field. Butler has been a star in the league for quite some time as the Heat star is a five-time All-NBA team, five-time All-Defensive, one-time Most Improved, and one-time Finals MVP award winner.

Jan 21, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles the basketball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Butler was averaging his worst statistical season with the Heat at the point of his suspension, with hopes of a chance to play basketball somewhere else.

Butler is hopeful to finish his career at the next team he joins. He has many teams in mind with a select couple of teams he doesn’t want to join. Those teams are Sacramento and Memphis.

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