The Miami Heat weighed whether to change the designation for the suspension they issued to disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, according to NBA insider

Butler was said to be “caught off guard” by the comments according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. There have been many events that have led to the fractured relationship between Butler and the Heat with the one mentioned by Haynes being when the team questioned the effort level.

It is no secret that Jimmy Butler wants to be traded. He reportedly told Miami Heat president and minority governor as much, to his face, in a meeting

Kyle Lowry loves Jimmy Butler, but even he got irritated with the superstar's behavior during his time with the Heat.

Jimmy Butler's seven-game suspension for detrimental conduct has one game remaining, and Butler still hopes his time in Miami will soon come to an end. Butler reiterated his trade request to Heat president Pat Riley last week during a face-to-face meeting,

In a face-to-face meeting last week, suspended Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler told team president Pat Riley that, actually, he could pick up his $52.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, but only if it facilitates his exit,