Heat Suspend Jimmy Butler Amid Trade Speculation [Video]

Following his postgame comments, the Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler, adding that the team will consider trade offers for the star forward.The team announced on Friday that Butler has been suspended seven games for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks.”The Heat continued that, “Through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to be part of this team. Jimmy Butler and his representative have indicated that they wish to be traded, therefore, we will listen to offers.”The suspension comes a day after he indicated that he would like to be traded by the Heat, saying in a press conference: “I want to get my joy back.”Speaking after the Heat’s 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, the six-time NBA All-Star was asked whether he will be able to find that …