Jimmy Butler (Image Credit: Getty Images) The 2024-25 NBA season has certainly taken an unexpected turn for Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat. Over the last few weeks, he has found himself at odds with the franchise and its president , Pat Riley. In early January, Butler candidly expressed his wish for a trade , which led to the team suspending him for seven games. The Heat mentioned they would entertain offers. Butler’s suspension recently ended during a challenging 117-108 defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, reports indicate that the tension between Butler and the Heat could escalate. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne mentions that while sources from the Heat are optimistic about Butler returning to play against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, concerns linger regarding his potential reactions and the possible unrest that could follow. “I don’t know how he can come back to this locker room,” one source close to the team said to ESPN. Said another, “We don’t want him back.” One sourc...