The Miami Heat are suspending disgruntled star Jimmy Butler indefinitely, the team announced in a statement Monday.
“The Miami Heat are suspending Jimmy Butler without pay effective immediately for an indefinite period to last no fewer than five games,” per Miami’s statement.
“The suspension is due to a continued pattern of disregard of team rules, engaging in conduct detrimental to the team, and intentionally withholding services. This includes walking out of practice earlier today,” the team added.
Butler was scheduled to return from a two-game suspension Monday night against the Orlando Magic. However, he walked out of shootaround after he was told that Haywood Highsmith would start in his place, according to ESPN’s Shams…