Butler’s current suspension stems from escalating tensions between him and the Miami Heat organization. This incident comes amid an already tumultuous season, as Butler publicly requested a trade and expressed dissatisfaction with the Heat’s direction.

On the day an interview with Miami Heat President Pat Riley dropped regarding dealing with player empowerment, more clarity emerged about the ongoing team suspension of forward Jimmy Butler. Amid the unpaid seven-game suspension of Butler,

Still, compared to his high-profile departure from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Butler hasn’t publicly rocked the boat all that much this time around. He did, however, have a little fun at the expense of the Heat recently during an appearance at his coffee shop,