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 Butler's real beef is with coach Erik Spoelstra.
With the Miami Heat navigating Jimmy Butler’s second suspension in three weeks, coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t interested in softening the reality.
As the Miami Heat take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, it will mark the return of star Jimmy Butler coming off of his seven-game suspension. As Butler was reportedly to start in his first game back, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the return of the 35-year-old star and made sure to express how he wants to quiet all the drama.
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra again opened up about his thoughts on the Jimmy Butler trade situation. This comes in the wake of Butler getting suspended for the third time as he walked out on the team's shootaround ahead of their game against the Orlando Magic on Monday.
Erik Spoelstra says there is no need for drama in Jimmy Butler’s return from the forward’s seven-game Miami Heat suspension. Minutes before, Butler dramatically announces he is back in
With all of the distractions and chaos off the court because of Jimmy Butler’s constant suspensions, this was an excellent win for the Miami Heat. Erik Spoelstr
It wasn’t easy for Herro to get over the feelings of resentment and rejection that come with returning to a team that seemed on the verge of trading you. It took some soul-searching and a few candid conversations with Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and the front office to get everyone back on the same page.
As Jaime Jaquez Jr. will represent the Heat on All-Star weekend, Erik Spoelstra speaks on his season thus far.
Jimmy Butler, suspended for a third time this month on Monday and demanding a trade, has ruined his Miami Heat legacy with a stunning display of childish, unprofessional behavior — and by quitting on the team and its fans.
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 126-106, it was a disappointing showing for the starting frontcourt of Bam Adebayo and rookie Kel'el Ware. Though the Heat duo of Adebayo and Ware brought life to the team recently, Erik Spoelstra gave a blunt message to the unit coming off the loss.
With growing speculation surrounding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s future, Stephen A. Smith made a notable revelation about the situation involving team owner Pat Riley.