The Miami Heat have suspended forward Jimmy Butler for the second time in three weeks – this time for missing a team flight – the franchise announced on Wednesday.

The Heat have already allowed Butler more leeway than most other stars who've come through those doors. Being on time for flights is not that hard of an ask. But this is getting so ridiculous, guys. If it's not one thing,

With the Miami Heat navigating Jimmy Butler’s second suspension in three weeks, coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t interested in softening the reality. Throughout the season, Spoelstra has tried to keep Miami’s attention on its on-court performance as external noise surrounding Butler’s future with the team has grown louder by the day.