Despite an inconsistent six-game road trip, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo saw promising flashes from Miami's younger players
Jimmy Butler reportedly eyes a move to the Phoenix Suns, seeking a fresh start alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
Barring a trade, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is only days away from playing with suspended superstar Jimmy Butler again. How should Herro, an aspiring All-Star, feel about the potential reunion? “
Lost amid Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s frequent unavailability is teammate Tyler Herro’s constant availability. And no, that’s not us dissing Butler. We’ve collectively spent so much time talking about Butler’s injury and recent suspension that it’s become easy to forget Herro’s reliability.
Herro amassed 22 points (10-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes during Friday's 133-113 loss to the Nuggets.
Jimmy Butler addressed his future with Miami after his return from suspension, offering cryptic comments that hinted at lingering discord.
Jimmy Butler made his return, but the Heat still lost its third straight game to reach the 40-game mark at 20-20.
Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Friday night game against the Denver Nuggets.
Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler’s return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on Friday night.
Butler has been projected as a very quality fit alongside the duo of Suns stars already in place - with his relative low-usage nature, ability to pressure the rim, and underrated playmaking would be a step-up from how Bradley Beal fits currently.