Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat due to behavioral issues. The star power forward is expected to return this Friday against the Denver Nuggets, according to reports from a source.
However, internal discontent among players regarding Butler’s presence became evident following his seven-game suspension. The main concern is his repeated behavioral problems within the team.
Reports indicate that both players and coaching staff are fed up with Butler’s attitude and are advocating for his departure from the franchise. This discontent could facilitate a potential trade, with the Los Angeles Lakers expressing interest in acquiring him.
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-“I don’t know how he can come back into this locker room,” commented a source close to the team. “We don’t want him to come back.”
Butler was not on the injury report this Friday, suggesting he is ready to play, although this may be one of his final appearances with the Heat.
Earlier in the season, Butler expressed his displeasure with the current situation, stating that he lost his enjoyment of playing with the Heat following a loss to the Indiana Pacers on January 2. He even hinted at the possibility of distancing himself from the team.
Although Butler has not publicly requested a trade, it appears he made such a request during a face-to-face meeting with Heat president of basketball operations Pat Riley. The Lakers are eager to secure a player of Butler’s stature to bolster their offensive capabilities.
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