Miami will be a little shorthanded for this game as star Jimmy Butler remains out due to his team suspension. After essentially requesting a trade out of Miami, Butler was suspend

Butler’s current suspension stems from escalating tensions between him and the Miami Heat organization. This incident comes amid an already tumultuous season, as Butler publicly requested a trade and expressed dissatisfaction with the Heat’s direction.

The Miami Heat have "not been presented with an appealing offer" to trade Jimmy Butler and expect the suspended star to rejoin the team in a week