“The following statement was released today by Jimmy Butler, through his agent, Bernie O. Lee, President of Thread Sports Management L.L.C. (“Thread”) located in Miami FL, in response to questions about his future career plans: ‘I’m back. ”

Jimmy Butler has finished a seven-game suspension and will suit up for the Miami Heat's game against the visiting Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

The clash pits perhaps the NBA's most disgruntled superstar against a franchise that won't bend to his will. And everyone in the NBA is watching.

With a seven-game suspension lifted and a trade not yet confirmed, Jimmy Butler may return to the court Friday night in a home game against the Denver Nuggets. As Heat fans eagerly shuffled into the Kaseya Center,

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love made it clear Thursday he’s excited about Jimmy Butler’s impending comeback. Others in the Heat organization apparently disagree. ESPN NBA insider Ramona Shelburne reported Friday there is a “palpable dread” ahead of Butler’s return from a seven-game suspension.

Every day, it seems more teams are being eliminated from the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes. Earlier reports stated the Milwaukee Bucks were told to 'back off' Butle

The Phoenix Suns are rumored to be one team interested in Butler, but that involves the Heat taking Bradley Beal and the two seasons and $110.7 million remaining on Beal’s contract. Plus, Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract. The Suns would be willing to give Butler another financially significant contract.

The six-time All-Star is eligible to return from suspension Friday, but the tension surrounding the team remains palpable, writes Mark Medina.

Jimmy Butler could be back in the Miami Heat's starting lineup two weeks after the team announced they plan to listen to trade offers for him. Butler

With his seven-game suspension over, Jimmy Butler returned to the Heat's starting lineup Friday night against the Nuggets and addressed his future plans with a short statement: "I'm back."

The Miami Heat are in the middle of Jimmy Butler drama this season. A couple of NBA insiders feel the Heat could have avoided the situation had they moved Butl