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.

With the Miami Heat navigating Jimmy Butler’s second suspension in three weeks, coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t interested in softening the reality.

As the Miami Heat take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, it will mark the return of star Jimmy Butler coming off of his seven-game suspension. As Butler was reportedly to start in his first game back, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the return of the 35-year-old star and made sure to express how he wants to quiet all the drama.

Erik Spoelstra says there is no need for drama in Jimmy Butler’s return from the forward’s seven-game Miami Heat suspension. Minutes before, Butler dramatically announces he is back in

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wants his team to realize the recent Jimmy Butler drama is just another day in the NBA.

With all of the distractions and chaos off the court because of Jimmy Butler’s constant suspensions, this was an excellent win for the Miami Heat. Erik Spoelstr

The drama in South Beach continues as All-Star forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the third time this month, the team announced Monday.

As Jaime Jaquez Jr. will represent the Heat on All-Star weekend, Erik Spoelstra speaks on his season thus far.

Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Monday night game against the Orlando Magic.

The delicate dance continued for the Miami Heat at Thursday morning’s shootaround at Fiserv Forum, the ongoing discussion about Jimmy Butler’s absences amid the team stressing in advance that coach Erik Spoelstra would not be taking questions on the subject.

Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, this time for two games.