Jimmy Butler is expected to return as a starter for the Miami Heat as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Denver Nuggets. This match will mark Butler’s first appearance since his suspension following a request for a trade, which the team is attempting to navigate.\n\nButler faced a seven-game suspension due to conduct deemed detrimental to the team, during which the Heat recorded a 3-4 record. Uncertainty loomed over his future, but with no immediate trade discussions, Butler is now removed from the injury list, signaling the Heat’s expectation for his participation.\n\nIn the absence of a trade and following the suspension, Butler aims to regain his passion for the game. He expressed frustration with his current role and a desire to contribute positively to the team’s success. \n\n> “What do I want to see happen? I want to see me get my joy back from playing basketball, wherever that may be — we’ll find out here pretty soon,” said Butler.\n> (Translation: “What do I want to see happen? I want to see me get my joy back from playing basketball, wherever that may be — we’ll find out here pretty soon.”)\n\nAs the Heat’s strategy shifts amidst trading complexities and Butler’s financial considerations—he earns nearly $49 million this season—his relationship with the organization has drawn significant attention, especially following the controversial decision not to offer him a recent extension.