The Miami Heat (20-19) are set to host the Denver Nuggets (24-16) on Friday night, marking Jimmy Butler's return after serving a seven-game suspension. The

In addition to starting with an unacceptable 18-16 record, the organization may be forced to trade Jimmy Butler, its most reliable contributor. In a shocking move, the Heat could send Butler to the Boston Celtics and move on as a franchise.

Cracks began to surface at the end of the 2023-24 season, when team president Pat Riley offered sharp criticism of the six-time All-Star. Butler missed the team’s 4-1 first-round playoff series loss to the Celtics but was vocal to the media about Miami’s place in the Eastern Conference, to Riley’s chagrin.

The latest development is that, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Heat failed to pay Butler for a period during the summer.

The defending NBA Champions are back in action on Friday, Jan. 17 when the Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic at TD Garden in Boston.

Add longtime NBA executive Bob Myers to the long list of people who has had enough of Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler. Butler returned to the court Friday night following a seven-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.

Jimmy Butler issues an intriguing response following the end of his seven-game suspension, ahead of Friday's Heat-Nuggets game

The Phoenix Suns have "discussed" sending out their 2031 first-round pick in a potential trade for Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN's

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat mended the fence enough for him to play Friday night, his first game back from a seven-game suspension. Does that mean both side

Will Jimmy Butler make his Heat return on Friday against the Nuggets? Check back here for updates throughout the day

Anthony Edwards had 36 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks.