NBA fans love drama, and disgruntled Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is the player everyone is watching. After disparaging comments about his time in Miami, Butler will return to action for the Heat against the Denver Nuggets.

Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler was reportedly upset at the team's front office for not being more aggressive in improving the team's roster, per

When the Miami Heat suspended forward Jimmy Butler for seven games on Jan. 3, many figured—naturally—that the six-time All-Star's days with the Heat were over. However, veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes reported Tuesday afternoon on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz that Butler could potentially play again for Miami after all—as long as it doesn't trade him before he is eligible to return Friday against the Denver Nuggets.

Kyle Lowry loves Jimmy Butler, but even he got irritated with the superstar's behavior during his time with the Heat.

It is no secret that Jimmy Butler wants to be traded. He reportedly told Miami Heat president and minority governor as much, to his face, in a meeting

In a face-to-face meeting last week, suspended Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler told team president Pat Riley that, actually, he could pick up his $52.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, but only if it facilitates his exit,

Jimmy Butler is likely to be traded, and the Nuggets are an intriguing potential destination for the Heat star.

Disgruntled Heat star Jimmy Butler reiterated to team president Pat Riley in a face-to-face meeting last week that he wants to be traded, league sources told ESPN.