The Miami Heat forward was suspended indefinitely by the team on Monday, the latest in a saga that began with a trade request.

Miami Heat Star Jimmy Butler is officially on the outs with the team after being suspended indefinitely for leaving practice early.

The Miami Heat are reportedly expected to play without star Jimmy Butler for a few more games. Butler, who was set to return from a two-game suspension, was re

Many fans and pundits feel the Jimmy Butler saga is directly related to his relationship with team president Pat Riley. One former NBA player, however, feels Butler's real beef is with coach Erik Spoelstra.

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat's beef continued on Monday, but the disgruntled star made light of the situation on social media. The Heat announced

Butler was informed at shootaround that he would come off the bench behind Haywood Highsmith in this game, which prompted Butler to walk out of shootaround. From there, the Heat suspended Butler “indefinitely,” a story broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic and since confirmed by the team.

Julius Randle could be a target for the Miami Heat as they continue to explore trade destinations for Jimmy Butler.

The Miami Heat have suspended NBA star Jimmy Butler indefinitely without pay, citing Butler’s “detrimental conduct” in the wake of his recent trade demand. On Monday (Jan. 27), the Heat announced he will be away from the team for a minimum of five games.

Butler apparently walked out of shootaround Monday morning after learning the team wasn't going to start him in their game against the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Haywood Highsmith will start in his place. Butler was set to return to the team Monday after serving a two-game suspension.

Butler reportedly walked out of their shootaround Monday morning after being informed he would no longer start.

After being informed of their plans to bring him off the bench and start Haywood Highsmith in his place, Jimmy Butler reportedly walked out of the Heat's shootaround.