In a chat with the media ahead of Thursday's game in Milwaukee, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra explained the mindset for his team amid the ongoing Jimmy Butler saga. Despite how dire the situation has become,
Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, this time for two games.
The seemingly never-ending Jimmy Butler saga took another turn on Thursday, with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra revealing to reporters his message to the rest of the players amid the star forward’s second team-imposed suspension in three weeks.
With the Miami Heat suspending Jimmy Butler once again, the team will once again be without the star for two more games in the current road trip. As the Heat face the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, head coach Erik Spoelstra has downplayed the events that have transpired to the organization in recent days.
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wants his team to realize the recent Jimmy Butler drama is just another day in the NBA. Butler, who reportedly has requested a trade out of Miami, was suspended for two games Wednesday for missing a team flight.
Playing in a larger role, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was encouraged by what he saw from rookie Kel'el Ware to help spark a win over the Spurs.
If anything, this was the chance for Playoff Jimmy to show up in the regular season. The Miami Heat were playing without standout Tyler Herro, who was ruled ou
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra delivered a message to his team in the wake of another suspension for star forward Jimmy Butler, who will miss the upcoming two-game road trip in Milwaukee and Brooklyn as punishment for missing a team flight.
Heat players give some thoughts on the ongoing Jimmy Butler saga. And Erik Spoelstra gives a message to his team.
Even on his nights off, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler makes headlines for comments with a potentially deeper meaning.
The Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra and Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr are easily among the most successful active coaches. Kerr has won four championships and made five Finals appearances in his decade leading the Warriors.