Jimmy Butler scored 18 points in his return to the Miami Heat lineup, playing 33 minutes in a 133–113 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Friday marked the end of Butler's seven-game suspension,

After seven games away from his team, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler appears ready to return. Butler will start for the Heat Friday against the Denver Nuggets, according to a Friday afternoon report from veteran NBA insider Chris Haynes.

Jimmy Butler returned to the Miami Heat as planned on Friday, going through the team’s walkthrough in advance of their game against the Denver Nuggets.

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The Nuggets must get Nikola Jokic some help on the wing ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline if they want to seriously contend.

Jimmy Butler is all set to make his return for the Miami Heat against the Denver Nuggets on Friday after serving a seven-game suspension.

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.

In a bounce-back victory over the Pacers, the Cavs were led by Donovan Mitchell, who put the team on his back.

Embiid has experienced some swelling in his left knee after a workout he had on Thursday and he will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days which means he will also miss the Jan. 24 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. One has to wonder if he will return on Jan. 25 against the Chicago Bulls, but that remains to be seen.

The Pacers beat the NBA's best team 108-93 despite missing star guard Tyrese Haliburton. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Philadelphia 76ers release the latest medical update on star big man Joel Embiid before their 3-game road trip begins.

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