Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler, team says ‘we will listen to offers’

MIAMI — Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the team.

The decision was announced in a statement released by the team Friday evening.

Butler has been suspended for seven games without pay.

Here is the Heat’s statement:

“We have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks. Through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to be part of this team. Jimmy Butler and his representative have indicated that they wish to be traded, therefore, we will listen to offers.”

This comes in the wake of Butler’s comments on Thursday evening in which he indicated his desire to be traded.

Miami’s next game is on Saturday against the Utah Jazz at Kaseya Center.

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