This is not just a Jimmy Butler issue; this is a systemic issue that the NBA must address before it spirals further out of control.

With Jimmy Butler in the midst of his third unpaid Miami Heat team suspension, this one a five-game sanction that runs through the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, the sense around the team is of being closer to impending closure than any other point during the process.

Butler apparently walked out of shootaround Monday morning after learning the team wasn't going to start him in their game against the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Haywood Highsmith will start in his place. Butler was set to return to the team Monday after serving a two-game suspension.

Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Monday night game against the Orlando Magic.

The Heat listed estranged star forward Jimmy Butler as active for their Monday game against the Magic following his two-game suspension.

Tyler Herro scored 30 points and had a season-high 12 assists, leading the host Miami Heat to a 125-119 double-overtime win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

The Golden State Warriors are back in the running for Jimmy Butler's services now that the Miami Heat have lowered their asking price, according to Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor.

The Miami Heat continue to engage in talks for potentially trading Jimmy Butler, who was suspended for a third time after walking out of practice. Recent negotiations reportedly include a lower asking price.

The Miami Heat have suspended NBA star Jimmy Butler indefinitely without pay, citing Butler’s “detrimental conduct” in the wake of his recent trade demand. On Monday (Jan. 27), the Heat announced he will be away from the team for a minimum of five games.

Many fans and pundits feel the Jimmy Butler saga is directly related to his relationship with team president Pat Riley. One former NBA player, however, feels B

The Miami Heat have suspended disgruntled forward Jimmy Butler again -- this time indefinitely after he walked out of a team shootaround practice Monday.