Miami backup big Kevin Love has become something of a star on Instagram by keeping onlookers updated through his knack for timely and versatile posts that often double as context for every step of the Butler drama in South Florida.
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.
Jimmy Butler’s tumultuous relationship with the Miami Heat took another turn on Monday as the team is suspending the six-time NBA All-Star for the third time this season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Per Charania, the suspension came after Butler walked out of a team shootaround after being informed that he would no longer be starting.
The drama in South Beach continues as All-Star forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the third time this month, the team announced Monday.
Regarding Kevin Love's viral Instagram posts on Jimmy Butler, he speaks on what drives them to make them.
LeBron James has entered the conversation and shared his input on the Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat feud. Rather than use his words, James instead opted for emojis.
Bernie Lee, Butler’s agent, posted a press release on X akin to Michael Jordan’s famous “I’m back” statement, which ended his first NBA retirement in 1995. Leaning into the Jordan theme — or troll — Butler posted photos on his Instagram story wearing the Jordan No. 45 Bulls uniform.
Butler publicly announced his displeasure with the Heat following a 128–115 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Jan. 2, stating that he hasn't been playing with "joy" in Miami. He hasn't played since that night, as the Heat issued a seven-game suspension for Butler over conduct detrimental to the team.
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler attended the final day of the Reserve Cup Miami Saturday, a day after cellphone video posted to the @OnlyInDade Instagram account showed him getting into a verbal altercation at the Reserve Padel Club.
Miami Heat forward Kevin Love turned Jimmy Butler's return into a meme that has even LeBron James laughing out loud.
The Jimmy Butler saga continues to loom over the Miami Heat, creating some tense and uncomfortable moments for all parties involved. But Heat veteran Kevin Love is using social media to bring a welcomed element to what has become a difficult and complex situation. Levity.