Ahead of Friday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center, Erik Spoelstra offered an opening comment about the return of forward Jimmy Butler from his seven-game team unpaid suspension.

The Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra and Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr are easily among the most successful active coaches. Kerr has won four championships and made five Finals appearances in his decade leading the Warriors.

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Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra addressed the two-game suspension of the team's star forward, Jimmy Butler. The Heat suspended Butler on Wednesday following a missed team flight.

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra discussed the team's expectations for Jimmy Butler's performance following his return to the NBA after serving his suspension. Miami Heat are navigating a turbulent stretch as franchise drama continues to cast a shadow over their season.

After serving a seven-game suspension, primarily not traveling with the team on the road, Jimmy Butler made his return in a Miami Heat jersey. The post Heat Locker Room Reacts to Jimmy Butler’s Return as Erik Spoelstra Maintains Silence on Key Details appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The defeat to the Lakers also marked the first game back by Heat center Bam Adebayo as he missed the Clippers game because of a lower back contusion. He suffered the injury in the win over the Portland Trail Blazers last Saturday after a bad fall right on the back which made him inactive for the first time this season.

Miami Heat center Kel`el Ware is making huge improvements in his first season. Coach Erik Spoelstra said it's more from a standpoint outside of basketball. Ware is putting in work behind the scenes. "It's not just what's going on,

Jimmy Butler back with Heat, playing games. Jimmy Butler reportedly was heard using the Marshawn Lynch "I'm just here so I won't get fined" comment, which likely is true, but he i

When Jimmy Butler returned against the Denver Nuggets, his message hinted at their being peace until his way out of the Heat is found. The post Amid Media Ban, Heat Locker Room Break Silence on Jimmy Butler Drama as 3 Persons Control Trade Fate appeared first on EssentiallySports.

On Wednesday, the Miami Heat announced they suspended Jimmy Butler for the second time in three weeks. "We have suspended Jimmy Butler for two games for continued pattern of disregard of team rules, insubordinate conduct and conduct detrimental to the team,