The Brooklyn Nets (11-18) had a disappointing loss on Saturday against the Utah Jazz and were hoping to make up for that defeat by pulling off an upset win at the Miami Heat (14-13) on Monday. While Brooklyn did not have the services of Dorian Finney-Smith for the second straight game due to a left calf contusion,

The trade speculation involving Jimmy Butler is likely to continue until January. Butler has been involved in talks with several teams around the league. Most of it is speculation but a recent report claims the Heat could strike a deal involving Butler and Bradley Beal of the Phoenix Suns.