Butler’s suspension runs through the Heat’s upcoming six-game West Coast trip. He’ll be eligible to come back when the Heat returns to Miami to host the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 17, but it would be surprising if Butler ever plays another game in a Heat uniform even if he’s still on the roster at that point.

The Miami Heat are in no way forced to part ways with veteran star Jimmy Butler at February's trade deadline. Still, it appears the route Miami's front office is eager to take. ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Saturday evening the Heat are looking to move the six-time All-Star forward "as soon as possible.

Coming into Saturday, the Heat were 5-5 in games without Butler this season. They also had not lost a game by more than 19 points. As -400 favorites against Utah at home, Miami's 9-for-35 shooting performance from three and -25 rebound margin sealed the embarrassing result that nearly doubled its worst losing margin on the season.

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The suspension will cost Butler $2.35 million in game checks, according to Bobby Marks. The suspension will run through an upcoming six-game Miami road trip and is set to end when the Heat return home on Jan. 17.

When asked if he believes his joy for basketball can be restored while remaining in South Florida, Butler responded, "Probably not.”

Jimmy Butler reportedly wants out of Miami, and the Heat are eyeing Jonathan Kuminga in a potential trade with the Warriors.

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Longtime NBA guard Austin Rivers didn’t have trades or drama in mind when he learned the Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler. All Rivers could think about was his