Jimmy Butler, Heat and Erik Spoelstra

Erik Spoelstra: Heat 'Focusing on the Task at Hand' Amid 3rd Jimmy Butler Suspension
Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat aren't letting their disgruntled star distract them amid off-court drama. The Heat are without Jimmy Butler after he
Ex-NBA Player Believes Jimmy Butler At Odds With Erik Spoelstra, Not Pat Riley
Many fans and pundits feel the Jimmy Butler saga is directly related to his relationship with team president Pat Riley. One former NBA player, however, feels Butler's real beef is with coach Erik Spoelstra.
Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time indefinitely
The Miami Heat suspended disgruntled forward Jimmy Butler indefinitely after he walked out of a team shootaround Monday.
Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely by Heat after walking out of practice
The Miami Heat have suspended disgruntled forward Jimmy Butler again -- this time indefinitely after he walked out of a team shootaround practice Monday.
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 latest Jimmy Butler drama the same. On Monday, the Heat announced they were suspending Butler indefinitely after another violation of team rules.
Heat's Erik Spoelstra downplays drama ahead of Jimmy Butler return
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.
Heat attempt to limit noise: Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely
Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely. After the Heat suspend Jimmy Butler indefinitely, Erik Spoelstra refocuses: 'There's no better place to be than p
Erik Spoelstra Feels Miami Heat "Proved Grit" In Win Without Jimmy Butler
With all of the distractions and chaos off the court because of Jimmy Butler’s constant suspensions, this was an excellent win for the Miami Heat. Erik Spoelstr
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 surrounding the team as his focus is elsewhere. With the trade deadline looming for the Heat and Butler,
Erik Spoelstra Praises Kel’el Ware Amid Sudden Rookie of the Year Push
At one point earlier this season, Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware struggled to even hit the court. Now, a surging Ware is the ...
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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praises Kel'el Ware: 'He is highly intelligent'
Kel'el Ware registered another double-double on Monday to help the Heat defeat the Magic in double overtime for their second ...
Heat take next big thing to new heights with meshing of Kel’el Ware, Nikola Jovic, Bam Adebayo
In the moment, it appeared as little more than an innocuous substitution as Heat coach Erik Spoelstra cycled through his ...
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From ASU’s video room to NBA sidelines? Madeline Sulka pursues history on road less traveled
Valley native Madeline Sulka started her coaching journey as a video coordinator. Her ultimate goal is to be an NBA head ...
Why Heat's Duncan Robinson helps new Bam Adebayo-Kel'el Ware lineup
With the Heat putting Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware together, Duncan Robinson is a crucial piece to that puzzle. Robinson had ...
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra reportedly hints at key star’s return against Magic
Following their NBA victory over the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat aim to maintain their momentum and secure another win as ...
ASK IRA: Has Butler-gate been a blessing in disguise for Heat’s youth?
Q: Is Jimmy Butler’s refusal to honor his contract a blessing in disguise? Is this young core of players bonding through this adversity and actually learning how to win? Is it possible that Erik ...
Miami Heat's Tyler Herro On Pace To Join LeBron James In Rare Feat
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is hardly in the category of NBA great LeBron James. But he is on pace to join James in rare Heat company. Herro is averaging 24.1 ...