NBA rumors: Jimmy Butler thought Erik Spoelstra was 'joking' about benching after suspension
“Spoelstra did not offer Butler an explanation for the change, and Butler was informed about three hours later that he was ...
Did Jimmy Butler Just Fire Another Shot at Erik Spoelstra, Heat Management?
Even on his nights off, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler makes headlines for comments with a potentially deeper meaning.
Spoelstra, Heat players reflect on Butler era and assess each of the team’s new players
Here were thoughts from several Heat veterans, and Spoelstra, on the players Miami snagged and Butler’s memorable 5 ½ year Heat tenure that included two NBA Finals appearances, three deep playoff ...
Erik Spoelstra readying for new Heat chapter after Jimmy Butler trade
After the Miami Heat trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors was made official Thursday, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke for the first time regarding the news. As there had been some ...
Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra Keeps Focus On Team Amid Jimmy Butler Drama
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has never allowed "outside noise" to enter the locker room. That's why he's treating the ...
Inside the messy Jimmy Butler saga -- and how it all came down to Kevin Durant
One team was desperate to end an embarrassing saga. Another was desperate to appease its stars. Another was desperate to ...
Erik Spoelstra, Heat continue struggling with close losses as tough season continues
Missed on-court opportunities continue to define this season for the Miami Heat (24-24). Of course, the drama surrounding ...
How Jimmy Butler’s disruption doesn’t impact Erik Spoelstra, Heat
As the Miami Heat indefinitely suspended Jimmy Butler on Monday, head coach Erik Spoelstra would downplay the events ...
Pat Riley Details When Things Went South With Jimmy Butler
Miami Heat president Pat Riley accused Jimmy Butler of skipping practices, ignoring coach Erik Spoelstra, and more in a ...