Heat guard Tyler Herro is not concerned with being the focal point of opposing defenses amid Jimmy Butler suspension and trade rumors

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro recently addressed the ongoing situation involving his team and Jimmy Butler, acknowledging the challenges the franchise is currently facing.

In a recent interview, Tyler Herro appeared uncomfortable as he was repeatedly questioned about Jimmy Butler's controversial post-game remarks

The Heat have lost six games by three points or less this season, tied with Toronto Raptors (7-25) and Sacramento Kings (14-19) for the NBA lead. That’s awkward for Miami, because Toronto wants to lose games, while the Kings recently fired 2023 Coach of the Year Mike Brown and are figuring out how to restore playoff form.

After the game, a bombshell report from Shams Charania seemed to confirm Butler's desire to be traded from the Heat. This season, Butler is averaging 17.6 points per game, his lowest average in his stint in Miami. The loss to the Pacers sent the Heat to a 17-15 record, still putting them in striking distance for a playoff spot.

Jimmy Butler's candid remarks reignited rumors about his future in Miami, but both parties must work together no matter what

Herro is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to a left knee contusion. Herro played 49 minutes during Monday's overtime loss to the Kings and may have to sit out the second half of Miami's back-to-back set,

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 136-100 loss to the Utah Jazz (8-25) on Saturday night at Kaseya Center to close its three-game homestand at 1-2. The Heat (17-16) now embarks on a six-game West Coast trip that begins Monday against the Sacramento Kings:

There was no middle ground for the Miami Heat in this one: either make it four victories in their last five games, or become the rarest of victims in the NBA, a loser to the New Orleans Pelicans.

A: Which is why all eyes will remain on Jimmy Butler, especially the eyes of Pat Riley. Jimmy remains an enigma, but also a capable enigma – when motivated, both physically and mentally. Wednesday night certainly did not tell much of a story considering Jimmy’s playing time and the opponent.