Saturday’s game against the Hawks marks the start of a back-to-back set for the Heat. Miami will close its three-game trip on Sunday against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center, with Butler’s status for that game also up in the air.

Jimmy Butler (conditioning) ruled out Thursday. — Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 26, 2024 For the Magic, they will be without star Paolo Banchero, who is currently dealing with an oblique issue. Forwards Franz Wagner remains out as well while ...

In the wake of increasing conjecture of Jimmy Butler pushing for a trade and the team considering a trade, Miami Heat President Pat Riley on Thursday issued a terse and pointed statement on the