Typically, a coach wants as much talent available as possible. But there has been nothing typical about these past two weeks for Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat with Jimmy Butler.
Besides Adebayo and Jaquez, the team was led by Nikola Jovic who had a team-high 20 points off the bench and also showed some impressive play-making four assists and six rebounds. The Heat's All-Star hopeful Tyler Herro had an off-game with nine points as he was playing with a knee contusion.
With Jimmy Butler out, who steps up for the Miami Heat? At the moment, Erik Spoelstra’s only option is to look within, and it may stay that way.
As the drama unfolds between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, head coach Erik Spoelstra has broken his silence and commented on the recent events. Spoelstra would speak before the Heat took on the Uta
Video shows Erik Spoelstra addressing the 'distractions' surrounding Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, sparking heated reactions!
As the Heat embark on a six-game road trip, Erik Spoelstra and Tyler Herro see the benefit of it.
Miami has suspended Jimmy Butler for conduct detrimental to the team and he's asked for a trade. We're looking at potential outcomes, what Butler's departure would mean for the Heat, and how this moment could shape the way he's remembered.
The Miami Heat are closely monitoring the situation involving Jimmy Butler following recent revelations that have stirred up drama in the NBA. One of the biggest recent storylines in the NBA revolves around Jimmy Butler and his future with the Miami Heat.
The trade speculation around Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has intensified with the latest report from Shams Charania of ESPN saying that the forward prefers to be dealt by the Feb. 6 deadline. Heat he
Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night’s 123-118 double-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings: – Erik Spoelstra went back to the expected on Monday night. – Jaime Jaquez Jr. responded with a bit of everything.
The exhale finally came on the court, during the Miami Heat’s morning shootaround ahead of Monday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.