Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s potential return to the team has taken a surprising turn after teammate Kevin Love hinted at a new development in their saga.
Butler had publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the team following a January 2 loss, stating that he hadn’t been playing with “joy” in Miami. However, a post by Love on Instagram suggests that Butler recently met with Heat owner Micky Arison and that things may have gone well.
The post features a famous clip from the movie Wolf of Wall Street, with Butler appearing to approve of it after hitting like on the video. This could indicate that Butler’s days as a trade request were numbered, and he is now eligible to return to the team.
Butler has been out since the suspension, but with a 20-19 record and ninth place in the Eastern Conference, there may be a chance for him to regain his form. The Heat enter Friday night’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets with Butler set to make his comeback.
Despite being on the verge of reaching a lucrative multiyear deal, Butler is expected to decline his $52.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season in search of better terms. His return to the team could potentially alter his contract situation.
Source: https://www.si.com/nba/jimmy-butler-reacts-to-kevin-love-post-hinting-new-development-in-heat-saga-01jhrfr84x8t