Jimmy Butler will rejoin the Miami Heat for Friday night's matchup with the Denver Nuggets with the end of his seven-game suspension. He's expected to be in the Heat's starting lineup, reports Chris Haynes.

The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat saga has dominated NBA headlines for the better part of the season; after all, it's not every day that a superstar of Butler's calib

Butler, 35, had been suspended for "detrimental conduct," which cost him approximately $2.36 million in lost salary.

The Phoenix Suns are rumored to be one team interested in Butler, but that involves the Heat taking Bradley Beal and the two seasons and $110.7 million remaining on Beal’s contract. Plus, Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract. The Suns would be willing to give Butler another financially significant contract.

The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler have had a falling out and all indications are that the relationship could be beyond repair. A new piece by ESPN's Ramona Shelbu

“The following statement was released today by Jimmy Butler, through his agent, Bernie O. Lee, President of Thread Sports Management L.L.C. (“Thread”) located in Miami FL, in response to questions about his future career plans: ‘I’m back. ”

Even though his ongoing feud with Heat executive Pat Riley is still not resolved, Butler does not yet have a new home. While there are perhaps several suitors ( including the Suns) with potential interest in the veteran, without a deal, Butler is still employed by the Heat and obligated to play.

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly hoping to get involved in a trade headlined by Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler as a third or fourth party. According to

The saga between a player and a franchise that could ultimately end up benefitting the Phoenix Suns appears to potentially be taking a new turn in the coming days. Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat have had a strained relationship since the summer,

Amid an up-and-down season for the Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo has remained a steady, influential force for the franchise that drafted him 14th in 2017.

Things are getting downright tense between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. The Heat, forever known for their strong culture, are reportedly dealing with a growing rift within the organization, with both players and staff feeling the pressure of Butler’s increasingly strained relationship with the front office.