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[Saba Sports News] Jimmy Butler is once again in trouble with the Miami Heat, this time for reportedly missing a team flight.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Heat plan to suspend Butler for two games after he failed to join the team for a scheduled flight on Wednesday. While Butler reportedly intended to rejoin the team later that night, the Heat opted to exclude him from their two-game road trip altogether.
This latest incident comes on the heels of a seven-game suspension Butler recently served for detrimental conduct following his trade request from the Heat. While Miami has so far resisted granting his request, this situation could potentially shift the team’s stance.
Adding to the controversy, a recent report suggested Butler had been taking private flights for road trips instead of traveling with the team on their chartered flights. Although Butler’s camp denied the claim, his alleged absence from the team flight may raise further questions about the validity of those reports.
As tensions continue to rise between Butler and the Heat, the latest disciplinary action underscores the growing strain in their relationship. Whether this marks another bump in the road or the beginning of the end for Butler in Miami remains to be seen.