Butler publicly announced his displeasure with the Heat following a 128–115 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Jan. 2, stating that he hasn't been playing with "joy" in Miami. He hasn't played since that night, as the Heat issued a seven-game suspension for Butler over conduct detrimental to the team.

The 35-year-old Butler, who's also known to have a unique sense of humor, had the perfect response to his teammate's trolling. He posted a clip from the old comedy series "Martin," wherein the character of Martin Lawrence chided his friend for being jobless.

Kevin Love has turned into the social media jokester through Jimmy Butler's tension with the Heat and had another meme loaded up.

Kevin Love has been a ray of sunshine amid the ostensibly perpetual saga between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Love has turned the well-chronicled Butler-Heat feud into a comedic bit, using famous movie clips to depict the ongoing narratives surrounding the situation.

While Butler was suspended, Heat forward Kevin Love posted the “I'm not f*****g leaving” scene from The Wolf of Wall Street, captioning the post “LIVE LOOK – Jimmy after his meeting with Micky #getmyjoyback” in reference to Butler's comments about losing his joy on the court with the Heat. Butler spurned more headlines by liking the post.

The Jimmy Butler saga continues to loom over the Miami Heat, creating some tense and uncomfortable moments for all parties involved. But Heat veteran Kevin Love is using social media to bring a welcomed element to what has become a difficult and complex situation. Levity.

Jimmy Butler's suspension from the Miami Heat might have fans and team execs stressing, but the star forward seems to be taking it all in stride-at least on social media. Following

Jimmy Butler might have stirred the pot with him liking the Kevin Love's now viral Instagram post. Things seem to go South in Miami.

On Monday, Butler was suspended indefinitely by the team after he walked out of practice upon learning that the Heat planned to bring him in off of the bench. It’s the third suspension he’s received in relation to his ongoing quest to get traded out of Miami, and this one is set to cost him more than $500,000 for every game he misses.

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Jimmy Butler is not having the best of times with the Miami Heat. The superstar is already facing his second suspension as Pat Riley is yet to find a trade partner.