If the Heat don't move Jimmy Butler by the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, he'd be better off picking up his player option to facilitate a trade this offseason.

The Heat have already allowed Butler more leeway than most other stars who've come through those doors. Being on time for flights is not that hard of an ask. But this is getting so ridiculous, guys. If it's not one thing,

With the Miami Heat navigating Jimmy Butler’s second suspension in three weeks, coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t interested in softening the reality. Throughout the season, Spoelstra has tried to keep Miami’s attention on its on-court performance as external noise surrounding Butler’s future with the team has grown louder by the day.