A couple of Eastern Conference rivals meet up on Thursday, Jan. 23 when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Miami Heat at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

With the Miami Heat navigating Jimmy Butler’s second suspension in three weeks, coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t interested in softening the reality. Throughout the season, Spoelstra has tried to keep Miami’s attention on its on-court performance as external noise surrounding Butler’s future with the team has grown louder by the day.

The Heat have already allowed Butler more leeway than most other stars who've come through those doors. Being on time for flights is not that hard of an ask. But this is getting so ridiculous, guys. If it's not one thing,

Jimmy Butler is suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a move that adds to the possibility he has played his final game for the franchise.