Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again for missed flight on road trip: report

The Miami Heat’s roller-coaster saga with the All-Stars jimmy butler The game continued, and he was reportedly suspended two games for missing the team’s away flight, according to ESPN.

heat The team will travel to Milwaukee on Wednesday for Thursday night’s nationally televised game against the Bucks, but Butler is not on the plane.

ESPN added that Butler intends to travel to Milwaukee another way, but the Heat are expected to suspend him during their road trip, which also includes Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets.

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Miami Heat player No. 22 Jimmy Butler prepares to shoot a free throw against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 2, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images)

This is Butler’s second internal suspension of the season, which only adds to the chaos highlighted by his request for a trade just weeks ago.

Butler was also suspended seven games for “repeated conduct detrimental to the team,” although he remains a member of the Heat.

Hours after Phoenix acquired trade assets, Jimmy Butler takes the court in Suns-themed sneakers

Butler is still playing, but he noted over the weekend that “the whole truth is going to come out” after requesting a trade.

“Sooner or later, the full truth is going to come out, but until then, we’re going to keep letting people talk. If I were here, I’d be out there playing ball,” Butler told the media after the team played. loss to denver nuggets At home.

Boulter also seemed frustrated by reports of tension between him and Miami players and management.

“I want people to talk,” Butler said. “Half the reason is because no one knows what I’m really doing, so you just make something up, which is fine. And, to be honest, I don’t really care about it. But I’ve had people tell me, ‘Oh, they’re So said. “So, I guess it’s really good that I don’t need to clarify anything.

“More power to you. Keep talking and we’ll see.”

Jimmy Butler, No. 22, of the Miami Heat against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 2, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the 35-year-old sparked some social media controversy when he was spotted wearing Phoenix Suns-themed sneakers on Tuesday night, with many believing it was intentional as part of his desired trade destination.

Just hours ago, the Suns acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for another first-round pick.

Phoenix may need another star, as the team led by Kevin Durant and Devin Booker is just 21-21 on the season.

Heat president Pat Riley said in December, “We will not trade Jimmy Butler.” However, after a seven-game suspension, the team’s stance changed.