Q: Ira, there could have been some rust, but most people seem to think Jimmy Butler didn’t give full effort Friday. Which is better for the Heat: Having someone with Jimmy’s talent playing half-hearted?

Will Jimmy Butler make his Heat return on Friday against the Nuggets? Check back here for updates throughout the day

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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.

The Miami Heat are not letting the trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler affect their performance on the court.

The Heat have two games left on their six-game West Coast trip, both scheduled in Los Angeles after a 3-1 start, before being faced with the prospect of reinstating Butler from suspension. The

Since Jimmy had his meeting with Micky Arison on Thursday there is no doubt an uptick in discussions around Jimmy Butler. The Heat shifted into a new gear after that meeting. I

With the Jimmy Butler saga still ongoing, we are seeing the dynamics of any potential deal coming together in front of our eyes. Marc Stein reported on

Dan Titus gets you ready for the week ahead in fantasy hoops with his top players to add, led by the newest member of the Suns.

Observations and other notes of interest from Sunday’s 128-107 victory over the San Antonio Spurs: – For weeks, even months, Jimmy Butler has been asking to be surrounded by something better. – Sunday,

The Pacers and Spurs are headed to Paris, effectively taking those teams off the board regarding streaming value during Week 13.