Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.
On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat hosted the Portland Trail Blazers in Florida. The Heat lost by a score of 116-107. Jimmy Butler finished the loss with 13 points, four rebounds and eight assists while shooting 4/9 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.
Jimmy Butler is fully fit to play his third game since returning from a seven-day suspension against the Portland Trail Blazers this Tuesday.
Jimmy Butler's shoes featured bold colors that closely resembled the Phoenix Suns' team colors: orange, purple, and yellow.
Just before the start of Tuesday night’s matchup between the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers at Kaseya Center, news surfaced that indicated the Phoenix Suns are stocking up for a potential Butler trade.
Jimmy Butler is back from suspension. Again. Butler is expected to play for the Miami Heat against the Orlando Magic on Monday night, after completing his second suspension of the month.
Jimmy Butler will be suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday, a move that adds to the possibility he has already played his final game for the franchise.
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