Jimmy Butler has been suspended for one game by the NBA for his involvement in an altercation during the Miami Heat’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans last Friday. The incident began when Miami’s Kevin Love committed a hard foul on Zion Williamson, leading to a confrontation between Butler and Pelicans forward Naji Marshall. The altercation escalated, resulting in ejections and additional suspensions for other players, including Heat center Thomas Bryant and forward Nikola Jovic (Sporting News) (FOX Sports).
The suspensions were part of a broader disciplinary action that also affected New Orleans’ Jose Alvarado and Marshall, both of whom received suspensions as well (Sporting News) (FOX Sports).