Jimmy Butler was again sidelined.
Miami Heat suspended the butler indefinitely on Monday afternoon in the middle of his trade request, which has not yet been filled. He marks his third suspension with the organization this month.
Butler apparently came out of Shootarrand on Monday morning after learning that the team was not going to start it in their match against Orlando Magic, According to Shams Charania d’Espn. Haywood Highsmith will start in its place. Butler was to go back to the team on Monday after serving a suspension of two games.
“The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler without any salary in force immediately for an indefinite period to last no less than five games,” the team said in a statement. “The suspension is due to a continuous scheme of contempt for the team’s rules, to conduct prejudice to the team and to intentionally retain the services. This includes leaving training earlier during the day. “”
Butler will now be suspended for at least five games, although the team has called the indefinite suspension. The NBA commercial deadline is scheduled for Thursday, February 6 – which is one day after Butler would be eligible to return to court for the team if the suspension only lasts five games.
The suspension, By brands at Bobby d’Espnwill cost no 2.6 million dollars to Butler.
Butler seemed to respond to the suspension of its Instagram history on Monday afternoon.
Kevin Love heat veteran Make a joke on the Instagram incidentAlso, and used an NSFW Denzel Washington clip from the film “Training Day” to do it.
Butler has an average of 17 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists per match this season, his sixth with The Heat. He was First suspended for seven games January 3 for what the heat called “several driving bodies that are harmful to the team”. He returned briefly, but was then Suspended for two games last week After missing a team flight for a road trip.
Even before his first suspension, he clearly indicated that he wanted to get out of Miami and he was not happy there.
“I want to recover my joy,” said Butler before his first suspension. “I am happy here on the field, but I want to be back to a little dominant, I want a hoop and I want to help this team win. Right now, I’m not doing that.
The Heat initially declared that they were not going to exchange Butler, but they have since reversed the course and declared that they would listen to the offers “. It was linked to reports for a possible job with the Phoenix Suns, and Butler was even spotted wearing shoes in the colors of the Suns earlier this month. We do not know if such an agreement will be concluded.
This type of behavior is nothing new to Butler. He Mennesota Timberwolves with Timberwolves Also getting out of this organization. Obviously, he is not only ready to do it this time, but he already does this before he is clear.
But if nothing else, Butler remains faithful to his word. He wants to go from heat, and he does not back down – even if it goes completely against The culture of the team whose organization has been declining for decades And ends up costing millions of dollars. He wants to do in Miami.