The Miami Heat confirmed that Jimmy Butler will be suspended in two games after missing a team flight to Milwaukee.
Jimmy Butler stopped after Miami Heat lost team flight
Once again, Butler was handed over a second suspension this month, forcing the Miami Heat to punish the controversial NBA star.
Butler reportedly intended to meet the team himself, but the fever had already suspended him.
The Miami Heat hung Butler in the early stages of 2025, but the Americans lost seven games, not a surprise due to rumors of ongoing trade.
Shams Charania commented on the suspension and confirmed that Butler actually wanted a deal from Miami.
He said: “Jimmy Butler missed a team flight from Miami to Milwaukee tonight. They’ll have a two-game road trip against the Milwaukee Bucks tomorrow night, and also against the Brooklyn net over the weekend.
“So Jimmy Butler missed that flight and was planning on joining the team tonight, but Miami will send him home. This month there’s nine games worth of suspension.”
“We know he wants to do business with Miami. The heat is engaged in conversations to get him moving, which has become an unacceptable situation.
“In the words of some coaches and players, there’s no clarity in the distractions, confusion, heat organisation. He’s clocking because he’s working and playing games, but there’s a sense of uncertainty around Jimmy Butler in Miami.”
The situation between Butler and the Miami Heat has reached a boiling point, with fans questioning the reasons behind keeping players in place.
So far, Butler has averaged 17 points, 4.8 assists and 5.2 rebounds. This highlights the player’s choice to not commit to heat completely.