Amid the ongoing trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra addressed his team on Thursday, offering a straightforward message about the uncertainty of NBA life, according to the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson.
Spoelstra emphasized to his players that trade speculation is an unavoidable aspect of their profession, regardless of who is involved.
“The point I made to our team is get used to it,” the head coach said. “Get over it. This is the NBA life. This is the life we chose. If you think it’s just going to be predictable, you’re really mistaken.”
On Wednesday, the Heat suspended Jimmy Butler for an additional two games after he missed a flight to Milwaukee. The flight was reportedly rescheduled earlier than planned after the Heat canceled a team practice.
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