Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra and Heat

Ex-NBA Player Believes Jimmy Butler At Odds With Erik Spoelstra, Not Pat Riley
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.
Erik Spoelstra: Heat 'Focusing on the Task at Hand' Amid 3rd Jimmy Butler Suspension
Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat aren't letting their disgruntled star distract them amid off-court drama. The Heat are without Jimmy Butler after he
How Jimmy Butler's disruption doesn't impact Erik Spoelstra, Heat
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat indefinitely suspended Jimmy Butler on Monday, head coach Erik Spoelstra would downplay the events surrounding the team as his focus is elsewhere. With the trade deadline looming for the Heat and Butler, Spoelstra is more focused on the team in the locker room.
Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra Keeps Focus On Team Amid Jimmy Butler Drama
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has never allowed "outside noise" to enter the locker room. That's why he's treating the latest Jimmy Butler drama the same. On Monday, the Heat announced they were suspending Butler indefinitely after another violation of team rules.
Heat attempt to limit noise: Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely
Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely. After the Heat suspend Jimmy Butler indefinitely, Erik Spoelstra refocuses: 'There's no better place to be than p
Heat's Erik Spoelstra on Jaime Jaquez Jr. working through 'inconsistency' amid Rising Stars selection
As Jaime Jaquez Jr. will represent the Heat on All-Star weekend, Erik Spoelstra speaks on his season thus far.
Erik Spoelstra Praises Kel’el Ware Amid Sudden Rookie of the Year Push
At one point earlier this season, Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware struggled to even hit the court. Now, a surging Ware is the ...
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra reportedly hints at key star’s return against Magic
Following their NBA victory over the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat aim to maintain their momentum and secure another win as ...
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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praises Kel'el Ware: 'He is highly intelligent'
Kel'el Ware registered another double-double on Monday to help the Heat defeat the Magic in double overtime for their second ...
With ‘enough chaos going on around here,’ Heat’s Adebayo praises Herro, Spoelstra
Among the unanticipated elements of center Bam Adebayo succeeding Udonis Haslem as Miami Heat captain has been standing as ...
NBA News: Heat’s Erik Spoelstra asserts one of his players deserves All-Star selection
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the performance of one of his players and confirmed he should be part of the ...
Erik Spoelstra Feels Miami Heat "Proved Grit" In Win Without Jimmy Butler
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 ...
ASK IRA: Has Butler-gate been a blessing in disguise for Heat’s youth?
Q: Is Jimmy Butler’s refusal to honor his contract a blessing in disguise? Is this young core of players bonding through this adversity and actually learning how to win? Is it possible that Erik ...