For now, however, the Rockets are among the top teams with a young core, and the Mavericks remain a contender in the tightly competitive Western Conference. It’s also worth noting executives who’ve checked in on Butler got the impression that Miami wants to figure out their star’s future after the season,

As the Miami Heat lost to the Boston Celtics Monday night, they look to break their current two-game losing streak Wednesday as they face the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the Heat missed star Jimmy Butler in the defeat as he gets the latest injury update provided by the team itself for the upcoming outing.

But let’s also not be knee jerk from Monday’s absence, especially an injury that came with Jimmy Butler trying to desperately help the Heat try to salvage Sunday night’s game in Toronto. Look, this is a very real conversation to have at some point.