Clutch Points: “Me being from Chicago growing up watching [Jimmy Butler], It’s kind of crazy that I’m on his team trying to help him win a championship now… He has one of the most highest basketball IQs I’ve ever been a part of and been around.” —Max Strus pic.twitter.com/cMbAHmVYEm
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Jimmy Butler once did an interview where he said the one thing he’d never wear was a Miami Heat jersey.
Now?
“It’ll be the last jersey that I wear.” pic.twitter.com/kK38MQo84J – 9:55 PM
Jimmy Butler once did an interview where he said the one thing he’d never wear was a Miami Heat jersey.
Now?
“It’ll be the last jersey that I wear.” pic.twitter.com/kK38MQo84J – 9:55 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Why didn’t Jimmy Butler want to hold the Eastern Conference Finals trophy?
“I play for Mr. O’Brien… You can take the All-Stars… You can take the All-NBA. All defensive team, don’t care. I really only want to win a championship.” pic.twitter.com/wu6fOERIOW – 9:40 PM
Why didn’t Jimmy Butler want to hold the Eastern Conference Finals trophy?
“I play for Mr. O’Brien… You can take the All-Stars… You can take the All-NBA. All defensive team, don’t care. I really only want to win a championship.” pic.twitter.com/wu6fOERIOW – 9:40 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
For @YahooSports: Our annual look at the legacies on the line in the NBA Finals, starring Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jokic, Erik Spoelstra and some veterans still holding out hope.
sports.yahoo.com/nikola-jokic-j… – 9:19 PM
For @YahooSports: Our annual look at the legacies on the line in the NBA Finals, starring Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jokic, Erik Spoelstra and some veterans still holding out hope.
sports.yahoo.com/nikola-jokic-j… – 9:19 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Heat star Jimmy Butler on his friendship with late Broncos star Demaryius Thomas, via @ryanmcfadden_.
denverpost.com/2023/05/31/jim… – 8:59 PM
Heat star Jimmy Butler on his friendship with late Broncos star Demaryius Thomas, via @ryanmcfadden_.
denverpost.com/2023/05/31/jim… – 8:59 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Last year — Max Strus told me it wasn’t personal between himself and the Celtics in the ECF. But after the G7 out of bounds call & last-second loss, the Heat admitted they were revenge-minded. And for Strus…the motivation of his waiving clearly still lingers.
Finals G1 is THU. pic.twitter.com/Vnl4wh7dik – 8:57 PM
Last year — Max Strus told me it wasn’t personal between himself and the Celtics in the ECF. But after the G7 out of bounds call & last-second loss, the Heat admitted they were revenge-minded. And for Strus…the motivation of his waiving clearly still lingers.
Finals G1 is THU. pic.twitter.com/Vnl4wh7dik – 8:57 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
So many quality pieces via @denverpost already today (with more coming).
Jimmy Butler said he wasn’t coming for Nikola Jokic after the the Markieff Morris incident: “That wasn’t my beef”
Via @BennettDurando
denverpost.com/2023/05/31/nik… – 8:57 PM
So many quality pieces via @denverpost already today (with more coming).
Jimmy Butler said he wasn’t coming for Nikola Jokic after the the Markieff Morris incident: “That wasn’t my beef”
Via @BennettDurando
denverpost.com/2023/05/31/nik… – 8:57 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
IG post from Max Strus tonight
He kept the receipts pic.twitter.com/UlGO4ZRzN7 – 8:26 PM
IG post from Max Strus tonight
He kept the receipts pic.twitter.com/UlGO4ZRzN7 – 8:26 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier –Heat’s Spoelstra rules out Tyler Herro for Game 1 of Finals; Jimmy Butler acknowledges ‘bum ankle’ sun-sentinel.com/2023/05/31/hea… – 6:55 PM
From earlier –Heat’s Spoelstra rules out Tyler Herro for Game 1 of Finals; Jimmy Butler acknowledges ‘bum ankle’ sun-sentinel.com/2023/05/31/hea… – 6:55 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Jimmy Butler clears the air on Heat-Nuggets skirmish from last season that involved Nikola Jokic
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 5:57 PM
Jimmy Butler clears the air on Heat-Nuggets skirmish from last season that involved Nikola Jokic
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 5:57 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From today’s Media Day session at NBA Finals:
Q. “Was there an NBA Finals that you remember from growing up that had an effect on you?”
JIMMY BUTLER: “No, we didn’t have cable.”
(Games over the air on ABC starting Thursday.) – 5:46 PM
From today’s Media Day session at NBA Finals:
Q. “Was there an NBA Finals that you remember from growing up that had an effect on you?”
JIMMY BUTLER: “No, we didn’t have cable.”
(Games over the air on ABC starting Thursday.) – 5:46 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler:
“Maybe I’ll hit a game-winner like @DwyaneWade, I think that would be really good. I’m not standing on any tables, but it’d be really cool to be D-Wade for a day.” pic.twitter.com/hV3SRLZAzJ – 5:25 PM
Jimmy Butler:
“Maybe I’ll hit a game-winner like @DwyaneWade, I think that would be really good. I’m not standing on any tables, but it’d be really cool to be D-Wade for a day.” pic.twitter.com/hV3SRLZAzJ – 5:25 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra rules out Tyler Herro for Game 1 of the NBA Finals; Jimmy Butler acknowledges “bum ankle.” sun-sentinel.com/2023/05/31/hea… Also: Bruce Brown looking forward to reunion with UM coach Jim Larrañaga; parts of Heat preseason and summer schedules announced. – 5:07 PM
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra rules out Tyler Herro for Game 1 of the NBA Finals; Jimmy Butler acknowledges “bum ankle.” sun-sentinel.com/2023/05/31/hea… Also: Bruce Brown looking forward to reunion with UM coach Jim Larrañaga; parts of Heat preseason and summer schedules announced. – 5:07 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Playoff leaders:
PTS — Jayson Tatum
REB — Anthony Davis
AST — Nikola Jokic
STL — Jimmy Butler
BLK — Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/56pwf6i0Yg – 4:42 PM
Playoff leaders:
PTS — Jayson Tatum
REB — Anthony Davis
AST — Nikola Jokic
STL — Jimmy Butler
BLK — Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/56pwf6i0Yg – 4:42 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Two very interesting things in this clip.
Tyler Herro is participating in 5-on-5
Jimmy Butler does not appear to be practicing. Or any other Miami starter. pic.twitter.com/7oxRKiYX05 – 4:36 PM
Two very interesting things in this clip.
Tyler Herro is participating in 5-on-5
Jimmy Butler does not appear to be practicing. Or any other Miami starter. pic.twitter.com/7oxRKiYX05 – 4:36 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“Water, wine, music … Spice Girls”
Jimmy Butler breaks down his “formula” to prepare for Game 1 🤣
pic.twitter.com/1iCvFyjQcz – 4:30 PM
“Water, wine, music … Spice Girls”
Jimmy Butler breaks down his “formula” to prepare for Game 1 🤣
pic.twitter.com/1iCvFyjQcz – 4:30 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Jimmy Butler says what he will do to adapt to the altitude is what he does for any game, drink water, listen to some good music. Asked what he will listen to before Game 1, he mentioned numerous artists including Lauryn Hill and possibly some Spice Girls. – 3:59 PM
Jimmy Butler says what he will do to adapt to the altitude is what he does for any game, drink water, listen to some good music. Asked what he will listen to before Game 1, he mentioned numerous artists including Lauryn Hill and possibly some Spice Girls. – 3:59 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jimmy Butler clears up something from the Miami/Denver scuffle in 2021. Butler said he didn’t have beef with Jokić. Said the individual he was talking to knew he was talking to him, and then told the media they should write that. – 3:52 PM
Jimmy Butler clears up something from the Miami/Denver scuffle in 2021. Butler said he didn’t have beef with Jokić. Said the individual he was talking to knew he was talking to him, and then told the media they should write that. – 3:52 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Sometimes it’s worth considering how far Jimmy Butler has come. When the Longview News-Journal did its preview of Butler’s region in the national JuCo tournament, Butler wasn’t even one of the top players to watch that year. He got thrown into the “other guys.” He kept grinding. pic.twitter.com/6BQLbyADbL – 3:50 PM
Sometimes it’s worth considering how far Jimmy Butler has come. When the Longview News-Journal did its preview of Butler’s region in the national JuCo tournament, Butler wasn’t even one of the top players to watch that year. He got thrown into the “other guys.” He kept grinding. pic.twitter.com/6BQLbyADbL – 3:50 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
There’s a Miller moth flying around the press conference room going at media members during this Jimmy Butler interview – 3:49 PM
There’s a Miller moth flying around the press conference room going at media members during this Jimmy Butler interview – 3:49 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
A moment with Jeff Green and Jimmy Butler. pic.twitter.com/HcBZPkXSkc – 3:19 PM
A moment with Jeff Green and Jimmy Butler. pic.twitter.com/HcBZPkXSkc – 3:19 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Aaron Gordon says Jimmy Butler gets under opponents’ skin more than anything because of his poise. – 2:45 PM
Aaron Gordon says Jimmy Butler gets under opponents’ skin more than anything because of his poise. – 2:45 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Aaron Gordon said out of all of his individual matchups in this postseason, Jimmy Butler is potentially the most complete player. Those previous matchups include Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant and LeBron James – 2:42 PM
Aaron Gordon said out of all of his individual matchups in this postseason, Jimmy Butler is potentially the most complete player. Those previous matchups include Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant and LeBron James – 2:42 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Aaron Gordon reiterates his belief Jimmy Butler might be most complete player he covers during these playoffs, a list that also includes Karl- Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant, LeBron James. – 2:42 PM
Aaron Gordon reiterates his belief Jimmy Butler might be most complete player he covers during these playoffs, a list that also includes Karl- Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant, LeBron James. – 2:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jimmy Butler this playoffs:
— 1st in clutch points
— 1st in steals
— 1st in iso points
Top __ player in the league. pic.twitter.com/zKOUxdza5h – 2:23 PM
Jimmy Butler this playoffs:
— 1st in clutch points
— 1st in steals
— 1st in iso points
Top __ player in the league. pic.twitter.com/zKOUxdza5h – 2:23 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most blocks by a player remaining this playoffs:
13 — Kyle Lowry
13 — Nikola Jokic
11 — Jimmy Butler
11 — Bam Adebayo
Anthony Davis still has more than all of them combined. pic.twitter.com/VeUQvja0EW – 1:22 PM
Most blocks by a player remaining this playoffs:
13 — Kyle Lowry
13 — Nikola Jokic
11 — Jimmy Butler
11 — Bam Adebayo
Anthony Davis still has more than all of them combined. pic.twitter.com/VeUQvja0EW – 1:22 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW: Can Aaron Gordon check Jimmy Butler? Can Kyle Lowry keep up his recent strong play? How physical will Miami get with Nikola Jokic? @SInow asked a veteran coach to weigh in on key questions for the Finals si.com/nba/2023/05/31… – 1:10 PM
NEW: Can Aaron Gordon check Jimmy Butler? Can Kyle Lowry keep up his recent strong play? How physical will Miami get with Nikola Jokic? @SInow asked a veteran coach to weigh in on key questions for the Finals si.com/nba/2023/05/31… – 1:10 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Miami Heat guard Max Strus recently revealed that he grew up watching the Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler-led Chicago Bulls. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/31/chi… – 1:05 PM
Miami Heat guard Max Strus recently revealed that he grew up watching the Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler-led Chicago Bulls. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/31/chi… – 1:05 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
How much do Jimmy Butler and the Heat have left in the tank?
How will the Heat contain Jokic?
@JustinVerrier, @RobMahoney, and Big Wos preview the Finals matchup on ‘Group Chat’: youtu.be/OZiaHabCKKA – 12:46 PM
How much do Jimmy Butler and the Heat have left in the tank?
How will the Heat contain Jokic?
@JustinVerrier, @RobMahoney, and Big Wos preview the Finals matchup on ‘Group Chat’: youtu.be/OZiaHabCKKA – 12:46 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Only 1 guy didn’t have that ECF T-shirt on in the locker room after game 7:
Jimmy Butler
This run has been incredible, but he’s leading them into something bigger
Game 1 of the Finals tomorrow pic.twitter.com/0K2zc9fw9i – 12:41 PM
Only 1 guy didn’t have that ECF T-shirt on in the locker room after game 7:
Jimmy Butler
This run has been incredible, but he’s leading them into something bigger
Game 1 of the Finals tomorrow pic.twitter.com/0K2zc9fw9i – 12:41 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Aaron Gordon should be a great matchup on Jimmy Butler. pic.twitter.com/EViI4QKrkn – 12:34 PM
Aaron Gordon should be a great matchup on Jimmy Butler. pic.twitter.com/EViI4QKrkn – 12:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW 📝 for @MileHighSports:
A Finals matchup between Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokić is extremely fitting.
The Miami Heat, an 8 seed, are emblematic of today’s parity-driven NBA.
The Denver Nuggets could embody what the NBA needs tomorrow: greatness.
milehighsports.com/nikola-jokic-v… – 12:11 PM
NEW 📝 for @MileHighSports:
A Finals matchup between Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokić is extremely fitting.
The Miami Heat, an 8 seed, are emblematic of today’s parity-driven NBA.
The Denver Nuggets could embody what the NBA needs tomorrow: greatness.
milehighsports.com/nikola-jokic-v… – 12:11 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Today’s @WonderyMedia Starting Five w/ @TMOluvsSports
-Impact of Bob Myers leaving Warriors
-Breanna Stewart returns to Seattle
-Mets keep owning Phillies
-Coco Gauff inspired by Jimmy Butler
-England’s (in)famous CHEESE ROLL
An @ianhurley77 production
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 10:37 AM
Today’s @WonderyMedia Starting Five w/ @TMOluvsSports
-Impact of Bob Myers leaving Warriors
-Breanna Stewart returns to Seattle
-Mets keep owning Phillies
-Coco Gauff inspired by Jimmy Butler
-England’s (in)famous CHEESE ROLL
An @ianhurley77 production
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 10:37 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Wrote about Bob Myers, self-made pressure and the crossroads at which he leaves the Warriors: ziller.substack.com/p/bob-myers-im…
Also have a vignette on the importance of the Heat and Jimmy Butler’s commitment to lore-building. pic.twitter.com/dlxBvMSXNW – 9:35 AM
Wrote about Bob Myers, self-made pressure and the crossroads at which he leaves the Warriors: ziller.substack.com/p/bob-myers-im…
Also have a vignette on the importance of the Heat and Jimmy Butler’s commitment to lore-building. pic.twitter.com/dlxBvMSXNW – 9:35 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Tempestuous temperament, beautiful mind: The riddle of Jimmy Butler’s Heat leadership. sun-sentinel.com/2023/05/31/tem… Bam Adebayo, “He leads in a different way than normal people would think he would. It’s hard to explain. So I just would say different.” – 9:05 AM
Tempestuous temperament, beautiful mind: The riddle of Jimmy Butler’s Heat leadership. sun-sentinel.com/2023/05/31/tem… Bam Adebayo, “He leads in a different way than normal people would think he would. It’s hard to explain. So I just would say different.” – 9:05 AM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I fully expect to see Jimmy Butler hunt Jamal Murray after seeing LeBron go to that look in the WCF.
Post ups like this slow the game down, allow Miami to set their defense regardless of miss or make & take control of the tempo. I’d bet its something we see out of the gate. pic.twitter.com/FTbesNLByv – 12:36 AM
I fully expect to see Jimmy Butler hunt Jamal Murray after seeing LeBron go to that look in the WCF.
Post ups like this slow the game down, allow Miami to set their defense regardless of miss or make & take control of the tempo. I’d bet its something we see out of the gate. pic.twitter.com/FTbesNLByv – 12:36 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jimmy Butler has filed a trademark for “Himmy Buckets” coffee-flavored beverages, beer, and several other types of drinks, per @JoshGerben 🥤 pic.twitter.com/UeVukM9bOh – 10:26 PM
Jimmy Butler has filed a trademark for “Himmy Buckets” coffee-flavored beverages, beer, and several other types of drinks, per @JoshGerben 🥤 pic.twitter.com/UeVukM9bOh – 10:26 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Jimmy Butler calling his shot and offering Coco Gauff Finals tickets in Miami BEFORE THE PLAYOFFS is like Jaylen Brown’s guarantee with Taylor Rooks except the exact opposite. – 9:19 PM
Jimmy Butler calling his shot and offering Coco Gauff Finals tickets in Miami BEFORE THE PLAYOFFS is like Jaylen Brown’s guarantee with Taylor Rooks except the exact opposite. – 9:19 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone gives credit to the Miami role players.
“Caleb Martin could have easily won that MVP of the Eastern Conference championship.”
Focused in on Martin and Gabe Vincent, but also had hat tips to Strus, Robinson, Lowry, and said he knows Tyler Herro will be back. – 3:52 PM
Michael Malone gives credit to the Miami role players.
“Caleb Martin could have easily won that MVP of the Eastern Conference championship.”
Focused in on Martin and Gabe Vincent, but also had hat tips to Strus, Robinson, Lowry, and said he knows Tyler Herro will be back. – 3:52 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Michael Malone praised Gabe Vincent and his poise when he steps on the floor. Also he mentioned Caleb Martin, Max Strus and he added “Tyler Herro will return at some point and we know what he’s capable of doing”. #MileHighBasketball #NBAFinals – 3:51 PM
Michael Malone praised Gabe Vincent and his poise when he steps on the floor. Also he mentioned Caleb Martin, Max Strus and he added “Tyler Herro will return at some point and we know what he’s capable of doing”. #MileHighBasketball #NBAFinals – 3:51 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Tipazo el Max Strus. Tomó el trofeo del campeón de la Conferencia del Este y lo compartió con los tripulantes del vuelo del @MiamiHEAT a Denver, incluyendo a @LaVozDelHEAT, para tomarles fotos y dárselas como recuerdo.
#Asistiendo
Foto: @TheJaxShow pic.twitter.com/MtT4IRDpCy – 3:29 AM
Tipazo el Max Strus. Tomó el trofeo del campeón de la Conferencia del Este y lo compartió con los tripulantes del vuelo del @MiamiHEAT a Denver, incluyendo a @LaVozDelHEAT, para tomarles fotos y dárselas como recuerdo.
#Asistiendo
Foto: @TheJaxShow pic.twitter.com/MtT4IRDpCy – 3:29 AM
Jason Jackson @TheJaxShow
If you ever wondered why I love Max Strus, wonder no more. Max just walked the entire plane with the EC trophy taking pics for all of us. #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/HBqwbhnjoy – 2:14 AM
If you ever wondered why I love Max Strus, wonder no more. Max just walked the entire plane with the EC trophy taking pics for all of us. #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/HBqwbhnjoy – 2:14 AM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Miami made some egregious decisions in the latter half of 3Q and, by and large, lived to tell about it.
Butler missed wide-open Vincent in transition.
Whole team lost Grant Williams in transition.
Strus putting up shot after OREB. – 10:14 PM
Miami made some egregious decisions in the latter half of 3Q and, by and large, lived to tell about it.
Butler missed wide-open Vincent in transition.
Whole team lost Grant Williams in transition.
Strus putting up shot after OREB. – 10:14 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Rob is handling switches vs. Butler and White/Smart are containing Bam. That’s a positive sign for the C’s defense. The Martin, Vincent & now Strus contributions are going to break the scheme though. – 9:55 PM
Rob is handling switches vs. Butler and White/Smart are containing Bam. That’s a positive sign for the C’s defense. The Martin, Vincent & now Strus contributions are going to break the scheme though. – 9:55 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Strus will have nightmares about Derrick White at this rate – 9:52 PM
Strus will have nightmares about Derrick White at this rate – 9:52 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics go 2 for 15 FG to end 1Q, and trail #Heat 22-15. Brown 8, Tatum 1; Martin 7, Butler 6, Strus 5.
BOS 0 for 10 from 3pt line, 7 for 45 since beginning of Game 6. – 8:59 PM
#Celtics go 2 for 15 FG to end 1Q, and trail #Heat 22-15. Brown 8, Tatum 1; Martin 7, Butler 6, Strus 5.
BOS 0 for 10 from 3pt line, 7 for 45 since beginning of Game 6. – 8:59 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
jayson tatum’s ankle is kind of a big deal. he sat the last 4:11 of the first quarter.
miami has yet to sub out jimmy, bam, caleb martin, or max strus – 8:58 PM
jayson tatum’s ankle is kind of a big deal. he sat the last 4:11 of the first quarter.
miami has yet to sub out jimmy, bam, caleb martin, or max strus – 8:58 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat on a 12-2 run, including back to back 3-pointers by Caleb and Strus. Heat lead is 16-11. – 8:50 PM
Heat on a 12-2 run, including back to back 3-pointers by Caleb and Strus. Heat lead is 16-11. – 8:50 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat again starting Bam Adebayo, Caleb Martin, Jimmy Butler, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent. Inactive (as in NOT playing) are Tyler Herro and Victor OIadipo. – 8:04 PM
Heat again starting Bam Adebayo, Caleb Martin, Jimmy Butler, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent. Inactive (as in NOT playing) are Tyler Herro and Victor OIadipo. – 8:04 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat again going with starting lineup of Gabe Vincent, Max Strus, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo tonight. – 8:01 PM
Heat again going with starting lineup of Gabe Vincent, Max Strus, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo tonight. – 8:01 PM
More on this storyline
Clutch Points: Malika Andrews: “Where is the Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy now?” Jimmy Butler: “With my dad. I gave it to him. I don’t need it.” Jimmy has other hardware in mind 🤩 🏆 pic.twitter.com/QJ9lsYcxSm -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 31, 2023
Clutch Points: “That’s my guy, my brother forever. I miss him so much. I used to spend so much time here with him watching him be great. He motivated me because his story was really really incredible.” Jimmy Butler on former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas 🙏🏽 (via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/zb9dG1DWze -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 31, 2023
Anthony Chiang: Jimmy Butler asked if his ankle is 100 percent: “Nobody cares. You don’t, either. I’m still expected to do my job at a high level if I take the floor, which I will. We’re going to be okay. We’re going to get the job done, bum ankle or not.” -via Twitter @Anthony_Chiang / May 31, 2023
Ira Winderman: Max Strus, “If anybody in the league is prepared for it, it’s our team.” -via Twitter @IraHeatBeat / May 29, 2023
I will have a much bigger piece on potential free agents and sign-and-trade possibilities over the next few weeks. But these are some early names to put on the radar: Boston’s Grant Williams, Miami’s Max Strus, Golden State guard Donte DiVincenzo (has a player option), polarizing Charlotte swingman Kelly Oubre Jr., New York’s Josh Hart (has a player option), Sacramento’s Harrison Barnes (will cost around $20 million annually), Los Angeles sharpshooter Malik Beasley (the Lakers need to prioritize Austin Reaves), New Orleans wing Josh Richardson, Cameron Johnson (a pipedream target and restricted free agent that would probably require a large payday and the Cavs shaking up the roster), Gary Trent Jr., Yuta Watanabe, Joe Ingles, Jalen McDaniels and Torrey Craig. -via Cleveland Plain Dealer / May 19, 2023
Facing the Celtics, the team that eliminated Miami in seven games in the East finals last year, may be personal to Strus, but he knows that the teams’ recent histories matter to everyone with the Heat. “It’s personal to everybody now,” Strus said. “Everybody was here last year. The guys that weren’t have taken that on and they know what happened last year and we take that personally.” -via Heavy.com / May 18, 2023