On January 14, Beijing time, Jack Fischer wrote an article revealing more inside information about Butler's suspension by the Heat, the star of the house has been absent from practice many times, and he insists on taking private flights and not sharing the plane with his Heat teammates, and even his friend Lowry is starting to get tired of him.

Even Lowry, a good friend of Butler's, grew tired of his former teammate's wayward tendencies on the field, sources said. Lowry, who currently plays for the 76ers in his hometown of Philadelphia, declined to comment last week when asked to answer a question about Butler.

Now, Pat Riley's management has made it clear that they will no longer tolerate Butler's freewheeling, and on January 4, they announced to the world that the six-time NBA All-Star was suspended for "detrimental behavior to the team."

According to league sources, Butler's violations included missing multiple morning shooting drills and sticking to a private flight that was different from the Miami team's charter flight. Former Heat star Tim Hardaway told Sirius XM NBA Radio last weekend that Riley sent a 10-page letter to the players' union detailing Butler's problems.

In the previous game between the Heat and the Magic, Butler was absent, and the team's injury report gave the cause of an upset stomach.

Tim Hardaway said: "Butler didn't play in Orlando and then went somewhere else to play and let those guys down. People called me and said, 'Oh my gosh, he didn't even play in Orlando.' He eats at Prime 112 Steakhouse and hangs out with friends. I knew Riley well, and I knew he must have written a 10-page letter to the players' union, showing them the footage and telling them why he was suspending Butler. ”

ESPN Payroll Specialist Bobby Marks breaks down Butler's future contract.

The 35-year-old Butler has a salary of $48.8 million this season and a $52.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, and is eligible to sign a $112.6 million contract extension with the Heat.

If Butler is traded away by the Heat, he is eligible to sign a two-year, $110.9 million max contract.

If Butler becomes a free agent this offseason (out of contract), he could sign a four-year contract with the Heat or a trade manager with a starting salary of $54.1 million; If it's a sign-and-trade, Butler can sign a contract for up to three years, with a starting salary of up to $54.1 million.