Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler believes his injury was the one thing that kept his team out of the second round in the 2024 NBA playoffs. An MCL

Butler then went on a rant about the New York Knicks. If the Heat would have defeated the Sixers during the Play-In game, they would have played the Knicks in the first round. Butler took aim at Knicks coach TomThibodeau, who coached him for the Chicago Bulls.

Jimmy Butler has gone viral for his off-court antics yet again. The Miami Heat star missed the 2024 NBA playoffs, due to an MCL injury he suffered in the play-in games. This led to a matchup of No. 8 Miami and the No. 1 Boston Celtics in the first round. Without Butler, the Heat’s chances were proven to be slim, losing in five games to the Celtics.

Jimmy Butler is extension-eligible, but between his declining play this season and the constant absences, there are increasingly loud whispers that his future might not be in Miami. The Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers' elimination loss to the New York Knicks has many assessing blame to different players. But the most consistent point of criticism is toward forward Tobias Harris, who scored zero points in Game 6 with just four rebounds and three assists.

Butler was unable to play in the Heat's 2024 NBA playoff run, leaving question as to how the postseason would have played out with one of the best playoff performers sidelined. “If I was playing, Boston would be at home. New York, damn sure would be at home... Josh Hart? Come on man," said Butler, via Rock The Bells.

According to The Athletic's John Hollinger, the Heat are reportedly cooling on the idea of extending their star forward's deal. "Jimmy Butler is extension-eligible, but between hi

Jimmy Butler is being linked with a blockbuster return to the Philadelphia 76ers, who continue to search for the winning formula.

"The first name to watch is Jimmy Butler on the Miami Heat," said Windhorst. "He's got two years left on his contract and there is interest in him extending. The 76ers chose Tobias Harris' contract over paying Jimmy Butler five years ago.

Butler missed the Heat's Round 1 matchup against the Boston Celtics due to injury, a common problem for the star in recent years. The Athletic's David Aldridge believes the difference in mindsets between Butler and the front office could lead to an eventual breakup.