As the new year kicks off, there’s drama afoot within the NBA, and I’m not just talking about the war of words between Charles Barkley and JJ Redick, the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. There’s also the matter of Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler,

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler has made major headlines over the last few weeks, thanks to his open request to be traded away from the organization.In fact, Butler has clarified his stance on playing for any team in the NBA that isn't the Heat.

Following Jimmy Butler's team-issued seven-game suspension, the Miami Heat are expecting him to return to the team and play in games if he is not