Depending on how you process any recent Heat news, that latter point feels correct, given some of Butler’s relationships with players on Miami’s roster. That is especially true of younger contributors who have grown to see Butler as a mentor no matter his team-related drama or level of candor.

Jimmy Butler has been suspended indefinitely by the Miami Heat in the latest twist in one of the more dramatic public feuds between player and team in recent NBA history. The drama began at the end of last season,

Miami announced the indefinite suspension after its star forward walked out of shootaround Monday, and a trade before next week’s deadline is the inevitable next step.