Will Jimmy Butler make his Heat return on Friday against the Nuggets? Check back here for updates throughout the day

Bernie Lee, Butler’s agent, posted a press release on X akin to Michael Jordan’s famous “I’m back” statement, which ended his first NBA retirement in 1995. Leaning into the Jordan theme — or troll — Butler posted photos on his Instagram story wearing the Jordan No. 45 Bulls uniform.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler took a page out of NBA legend Michael Jordan's book to announce his return to the lineup versus the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

Butler publicly announced his displeasure with the Heat following a 128–115 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Jan. 2, stating that he hasn't been playing with "joy" in Miami. He hasn't played since that night, as the Heat issued a seven-game suspension for Butler over conduct detrimental to the team.

The Miami Heat weighed whether to change the designation for the suspension they issued to disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, according to NBA insider

Jimmy Butler is expected to play for Miami again Friday when it hosts the Denver Nuggets, a game that would be his first since the Heat confirmed that he wants a trade and that they are trying to accommodate that request.

With the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler drama reaching new points every day, new details emerge about the star's frustration with his recent role on the team. With the Heat facing the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday,

Jimmy Butler was in the starting lineup for the Miami Heat against the Denver Nuggets on Friday after completing his seven-game suspension, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra announced."You're looking for drama.

Coming off a team-enforced seven-game suspension and embroiled in controversy and trade rumours, Jimmy Butler is set to make his return to the Miami Heat's starting lineup on Friday.

The Miami Heat are dreading Jimmy Butler's expected return from a seven-game suspension Friday against the Denver Nuggets, reports ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.The widespread concern reportedly revolves around what Butler could do and the impact any resulting chaos would have on the team's environment.

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