Stephen A. responds to Jimmy Butler’s ‘Heat Culture’ claims (1:45)
Stephen A. Smith and Carlos Boozer weigh in on Jimmy Butler’s comments about the “Heat Culture” under Pat Riley. (1:45)
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Mar 25, 2025, 09:57 pm and
After finally snapping a 10-game losing streak, the Miami Heat welcome back a familiar face.
Jimmy Butler III makes his return to Kaseya Center as the Golden State Warriors take on the Heat in a Tuesday clash featuring two teams going in opposite directions.
Butler was traded from Miami on Feb. 5 in a five-team deal that ended a bitter feud between the six-time NBA All-Star and the team he led to two NBA Finals appearances. The Warriors have vastly improved with Butler, going 16-4 since his arrival and remaining in playoff contention within a tough Western Conference. Butler has scored more than 20 points in three of his past four outings while developing quick chemistry with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
As for Miami, its win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday stopped a 10-game skid in a season that will likely be remembered for Butler’s prolonged standoff with Heat general manager Pat Riley. The team is just 4-17 since trading away Butler but is likely to reach the postseason as an Eastern Conference play-in team.
Follow live as NBA Insiders provide their insights and observations from Tuesday’s game.
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