The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games due to “conduct detrimental to the team», as announced on social networks last Friday. Despite this sanction, the Heat expect the six-time all-star rejoins team and plays if not tradedaccording to Anthony Chiang of Miami Herald.
During this suspension period, the California franchise continues to explore trade options involving Butler, the Phoenix Suns being among the teams most currently cited to welcome Jimmy Butler.
As a reminder, the 35-year-old was suspended following his comments in a post-match interview.
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Jimmy Butler had clearly expressed his lack of joy playing basketball with the current Heat roster and suggested he might look to play elsewhere to find his happiness on the court. He continued his remarks by explaining that he felt happy in Miami, but off the field.
Finally, he said he wants to become a dominant player again and help his team win, something he feels he cannot do with his current franchise.
From an economic standpoint, this suspension will cost him approximately $2.4 million in salary.
