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Heat’s Butler again dealing with balky knee ahead of Celtics challenge
There was a time when Jimmy Butler against the Celtics stood as an ultimate moment of NBA drama. Now it’s become the story of a balky right knee.
Heat's Jimmy Butler: Tweaks knee late Sunday
Butler looked to be in pain and was favoring the knee after falling to the floor when he was fouled by the Raptors' Davion Mitchell on a drive to the basket. He converted the field-goal attempt and stayed in the game to hit the ensuing free throw,
Jimmy Butler, Heat add to Raptors' road struggles
Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 26 points as the host Miami Heat defeated the Toronto Raptors 121-111 in an NBA Cup game on Friday night.
Jimmy Butler Injury Update: Will All-Star Forward Play Against Toronto Raptors?
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is back on the injury report, but he's expected to play Friday night against the Toronto Raptors.
Heat announce Jimmy Butler is probable for Friday after early exit vs. Hornets
The small forward was experiencing physical pains during the match, which inevitably raised concerns among fans and the team's staff.
Terry Rozier's clutch Heat outing vs Raptors gets Jimmy Butler endorsement
Jimmy Butler speaks about the new role of Terry Rozier after his performance against the Raptors.
Heat’s Rozier catching on to more catch-and-shoot; Butler embraces impending challenges
The sacrifice by Terry Rozier is appreciated, one that Jimmy Butler acknowledges he would have had trouble with at midcareer and in midseason. “I’m not going to lie to you,” Butler said, “I don’t think I could do it.
Heat falls to Raptors to drop back to .500, as Jimmy Butler exits early. Takeaways and details
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 119-116 loss to the Toronto Raptors (6-15) on Sunday night at Scotiabank Arena to open a ...
Celtics-Heat preview: Jimmy Butler’s status in doubt as Miami makes first visit to TD Garden this season
Were a stretch of five games in seven days not difficult enough, the Celtics began theirs Sunday in Cleveland, tasked with beating the East-leading Cavaliers without Derrick White (sprained foot) or ...
Heat's Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra reveal Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s superpower
After a productive game off the Heat bench, Jaime Jaquez Jr. garners the attention of Jimmy Butler and Erik Spoelstra. Jaquez ...
Jimmy Butler got most ridiculous phantom foul call of NBA season
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler earned the most ridiculous phantom foul call of the NBA season on Friday against the Toronto ...
Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea Sends Jimmy Butler to Warriors for Multiple Stars
Even though the Golden State Warriors are currently one of the top teams in the Western Conference, they'll keep getting ...
Knicks expressed interest in Jimmy Butler last summer
Across town, the New York Knicks expressed interest in Butler this past summer, sources said. However, talks didn’t go far ...
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“F*ck You”: Former Bulls Guard Reveals How Jimmy Butler Left Rookie Head Coach Fuming with “Soft” Allegations
Former Chicago Bulls star recalls when Jimmy Butler left rookie head coach fuming with anger after openly calling him 'soft' ...
Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Nikola Jokic, Jimmy Butler and More on Sunday)
Sunday’s NBA action features some terrific matchups, including the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds in each conference (Boston and ...