In 2023, against Jokic, Butler averaged 21.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.4 assists. Those numbers were in line with his season averages that campaign, further illustrating Jokic's point.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra answered questions ahead of the Heat's game against the Golden State Warriors, with many ...

Q: Seems like the best games post-Jimmy Butler were when Nikola Jovic was in the lineup. Is he the X-factor? – Cesar, Lake Mary. A: I’m not sure I would go that far, but Nikola Jovic’s ...

Nikola Jokić and Jayson Tatum. No shame there. That’s a robust stretch of success in the span of 5 1/2 seasons for the Miami Heat, made possible by the big-game-ability of Jimmy Butler ...

MIAMI — When last seen at Kaseya Center, Jimmy Butler isolated himself ... beyond cursory platitudes from Butler confidants Kevin Love and Nikola Jovic. Asked about going against Butler, Herro ...

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) meets with fans at court-side ... Josh Christopher (G League), Keshad Johnson (G League), Nikola Jovic (broken right hand), Dru Smith (Achilles surgery ...

The Heat suspended Butler three times over the span of a month before trading him to the Warriors in early February. Miami ...

And whatever else he might be, Jimmy Butler is most certainly one of those ... teams’ offensive possessions are MVP front-runners Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo ...

It’s Jimmy Butler III’s return to Miami to face the ... NBA Draft might not be the most successful NBA player named “Nikola Jo_ić,” but he’s been having a strong third season, averaging ...

The Golden State Warriors will be without two-time MVP Stephen Curry for their game against the Heat, amid Jimmy Butler's anticipated ... dealing with lower back pain. Nikola Jovic, (broken ...