In games where he has played, Butler has gotten the sense that Miami's offense is gearing more toward the Tyler Herro-Bam Adebayo duo, forcing him to be the third option. Although Herro is having a career year, Butler feels that if he's going to be the third option, he'd rather be a third option for Phoenix.

Jimmy Butler suspension ends, returns to Heat. Jimmy Butler's latest two-game suspension by the Heat is over, and he is on the Heat's active roster for a game Monday night at home