Jimmy Butler's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will return on Friday against the Denver Nuggets after serving a seven-game suspension. Butler is expected to be in the starting lineup after serving a suspension that Miami imposed. The 35-year-old has made it clear that he wants to be traded, making it a challenging situation. DFS managers may want to stay clear of Butler, as there is no telling how many minutes the disgruntled forward will play this evening.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Miami Heat would like to trade forward Jimmy Butler "as soon as possible." The multi-time All-Star is away from the team while serving a seven-game suspension. However, even if he's not moved before his suspension is over, it's likely he has already played his final game in Miami. Butler has already informed the team that he wants to be dealt elsewhere, and as of a few weeks ago, he preferred a trade to Phoenix or Golden State. Yet, there are several challenges in either scenario from a financial aspect. There's also a recent report from The Athletic indicating the Warriors aren't interested, especially since Butler is looking for a max contract moving forward. While there was once a time when Butler was considered an MVP-caliber performer, that's no longer the case, with the 35-year-old averaging 17.6 points, his lowest since the 2013-14 campaign. At any rate, there's a good chance he'll land somewhere before his suspension is over. But fantasy managers should consider any trade offer for Butler, considering his injury issues may follow him to his new team.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended seven games by the organization on Friday. The Heat have suspended Butler for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team. Butler has not been shy about airing out his disappointment with the team and his desire to play elsewhere. This is not the first time that Butler has talked his way out of an organization. The superstar forward has a player option for next season, which he's obviously not going to accept if Miami doesn't trade him. That being said, Butler is expected to be traded this season and possibly has already played his last game with the Heat.