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Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat Tenure Unravels as Team Suspends Him Amid Trade Request

Jimmy Butler has been suspended for seven games by the Miami Heat after expressing a desire to regain joy in playing basketball, indicating a trade request.

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Updated: Jan 3rd, 2025, 11:15 PM ET

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Star forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended for seven games by the Miami Heat due to conduct detrimental to the team amid his trade request. Butler, who has struggled lately, scoring just nine points in back-to-back games, expressed that he no longer finds joy in playing for Miami, where he has been a significant player for over five years. The Heat have altered their stance on Butler, who had previously been deemed untouchable, now stating they will listen to trade offers. Butler’s future remains uncertain as he enters the final year of his contract.

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