Q: Jimmy Butler as the point guard late in his career is like what LeBron James has done for the Lakers. If only he accepts that role fully, and lets Erik Spoelstra integrate the young guys that they continue to develop. But, yeah money is still the priority for him. – Mac.

Tensions are high, but Butler can bolster his own market by playing well for Miami when his suspension ends after Wednesday's game in LA.

Jimmy Butler is expected to play for Miami again Friday when it hosts the Denver Nuggets, a game that would be his first since the Heat confirmed that he wants a trade and that they are trying to accommodate that request.