Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade once shared a thought-provoking take on Michael Jordan's legacy, sparking widespread debate in the basketball world. When discussing the NBA’s history, names like LeBron James,

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler walked out of the Miami Heat locker room on Friday night wearing a Michael Jordan jersey. It wasn’t a No. 23 jersey. It was a No. 45 — the one Jordan briefly wore when he returned to the Chicago Bulls after coming out of retirement in March 1995.

In his current standoff with the Heat front office ( read: Pat Riley ), Miami attempted to avoid the “burn everything down” portion by suspending Butler seven games for conduct detrimental to the team ( read: attempting to force a trade ).

The slumping Miami Heat are still 11-point favorites against the struggling Portland Trail Blazers in tonight’s NBA game. Donnie and Joe preview the showdown.

The Miami Heat reached the season’s halfway point at 21-20, good enough for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Amid all the Jimmy Butler drama and various

In a nod to the famous statement released by Michael Jordan prior to his return to the NBA in 1995, Butler announced that he'd be taking the court again for Miami this season while also potentially giving those within the organization hope that he'd return for the long haul.

Butler missed Miami’s last seven games while serving a suspension for conduct that the team deemed detrimental.

The Jimmy Butler saga continues to loom over the Miami Heat, creating some tense and uncomfortable moments for all parties involved. But Heat veteran Kevin Love is using social media to bring a welcomed element to what has become a difficult and complex situation. Levity.

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen shared what he believes is the real reason Detroit Pistons icon Isiah Thomas was left off the 1992 Olympic Dream Team roster.

The Lakers aim to dominate the Wizards, while Denver's Jokic takes on a depleted 76ers squad. Knicks, Magic, and Heat also headline.

The Jimmy Butler saga in Miami is nearing the end stage now as the Heat work around the clock to find a new home for their disgruntled star. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Heat have had some productive trade talks after Butler "tripled down" on his desire for a change of scenery.