Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.
On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat hosted the Portland Trail Blazers in Florida. The Heat lost by a score of 116-107. Jimmy Butler finished the loss with 13 points, four rebounds and eight assists while shooting 4/9 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.
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Did Heat's Jimmy Butler drop trade destination hint with shoe choice vs. Blazers?
Blazers' Jerami Grant Viewed as Trade Target For Heat Amid Jimmy Butler Rumors
The Trail Blazers are going to be a team that is looked at as sellers at the trade deadline. Their most valuable asset is going to be Jerami Grant. Grant is valued across the league for his scoring ability and his length on the perimeter. Once team sees him as a potential player who can solve their current issues with their star player.
Jimmy Butler is fully fit to play his third game since returning from a seven-day suspension against the Portland Trail Blazers this Tuesday.
Jimmy Butler's shoes featured bold colors that closely resembled the Phoenix Suns' team colors: orange, purple, and yellow.
Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler decided to wear Phoenix Suns-themed sneakers for Tuesday night's game against the Portland
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Jimmy Butler is back from suspension. Again. Butler is expected to play for the Miami Heat against the Orlando Magic on Monday night, after completing his second suspension of the month.
Jimmy Butler will be suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday, a move that adds to the possibility he has already played his final game for the franchise.
The South Beach Saga of Jimmy Butler continues to play out as the disgruntled star has been suspended indefinitely.
Butler reportedly walked out of their shootaround Monday morning after being informed he would no longer start.
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Though the strength of schedule over this span hasn’t necessarily been impressive, Phoenix has been better recently, winning nine of its last 13 games. So, as the team continues its pursuit of Jimmy Butler, the Suns (24-22) are moving their way up the standings.
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