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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler drama

Heat's Erik Spoelstra downplays drama ahead of Jimmy Butler return

As the Miami Heat take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, it will mark the return of star Jimmy Butler coming off of his seven-game suspension. As Butler was reportedly to start in his first game back, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the return of the 35-year-old star and made sure to express how he wants to quiet all the drama.

Sports Illustrated · 1h

Championship Coach Backs Erik Spoelstra After Jimmy Butler Suspension

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra finds himself in an unenviable place amid the Jimmy Butler trade drama. Butler wants out, and the Heat have suspended him twice

The New York Times · 33m

As Heat navigate Jimmy Butler’s absence, Erik Spoelstra says: ‘Get used to it’

With the Miami Heat navigating Jimmy Butler’s second suspension in three weeks, coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t interested in softening the reality.

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Erik Spoelstra Facing Terrible Difficulty Owing to Jimmy Butler’s Cold War Against Pat Riley, Claims Former Clippers Star

Heat star Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley's dispute has resulted in difficulties for the entire team. Head coach Erik Spoelstra is ...

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Jaquez on a roll, Riley responds, Spoelstra on shenanigans and a Heat prospect poached

Spoelstra was peeved that referees took the ball from Jaquez, when he was already at the free throw line, after Utah ...

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Mendoza: Revisiting the enduring Pat Riley

I recently read a poignant piece about my idol Pat Riley, the enduring NBA fixture who turns 80 in a couple of months. Written by the inimitable Tim Reynolds of ...

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Heat's Pat Riley will do what's best for the team as Jimmy Butler wants a trade

Pat Riley turns 80 in a couple of months ... And that's why he's the Godfather," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said last month. "That's why we all kill ourselves for this culture.

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Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Heat. Pat Riley has been in this spot many times before

And that’s why he’s the Godfather," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said last month ... “You can’t bicker with Pat Riley.” How they got here: Butler was eligible for a $113 million, two ...

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