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The Philadelphia 76ers attempted to engage the Miami Heat on a trade for Jimmy Butler this past offseason, sources tell Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports. Joel Embiid pushed for the trade as they were previously teammates for part of the 18-19 season before Butler left in a sign-and-trade to the Heat. The Sixers were unable to gain traction on the talks and instead signed Paul … [Read more...] about Sixers Tried To Trade For Jimmy Butler In Offseason

Now that the Jimmy Butler situation reached the inevitable trade request from Butler, the Miami Heat have decisions to make. One thing Miami has made certain: They won't take back salary they can't move in a deal for Butler. For years, NBA teams have operated as though you can't let a player leave without getting anything in return. Last summer, the LA Clippers used the savings … [Read more...] about Heat Won’t Take Back Bad Salary For Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler has informed the Miami Heat he wants to be traded, sources tell Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Butler does not plan to offer a list of preferred teams as he open to playing anywhere other than the Heat. Butler will continue to take part in all team activities and do whatever the Heat ask him during this process. Butler scored just nine points in the … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Asks Heat For Trade, Open To Any Team

The Miami Heat accusing Jimmy Butler of not playing hard in their 119-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday was a breaking point in the two side's relationship, according to Shams Charania. "It has reached a point of no return. The one issue that has circulated over the past 24 hours is the Heat implying to Jimmy Butler and people around him that he might not have … [Read more...] about Heat Implying Jimmy Butler Didn’t Play Hard In Wednesday Win Was Breaking Point, Relationship Is ‘Irreparable’

Amen Thompson has received a two-game suspension from the NBA for his role in an on-court altercation at the end of the Houston Rockets' recent loss to the Miami Heat. Terry Rosier has received a one-game suspension. Jalen Green, Tyler Herro and Ime Udoka received fines. Thompson threw Herro to the ground while defending an in-bounds play. … [Read more...] about Amen Thompson Suspended Two Games, Terry Rosier Suspended One Game