Miami will be a little shorthanded for this game as star Jimmy Butler remains out due to his team suspension. After essentially requesting a trade out of Miami, Butler was suspend

Even in a down year, Butler is posting solid numbers: 17.6 points per game on .552/.375/.788 shooting, 5.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.2 steals. Butler is not a volume shooter from deep, but he’s no liability, either. And his lack of threes is balanced by a bully-ball style that sees hm live at the charity stripe.

Butler’s current suspension stems from escalating tensions between him and the Miami Heat organization. This incident comes amid an already tumultuous season, as Butler publicly requested a trade and expressed dissatisfaction with the Heat’s direction.