Miami Heat veteran Jimmy Butler was in the starting lineup for Friday's 133-113 defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets after completing his seven-game suspension.Butler recorded 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting.

After seven games away from his team, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler appears ready to return. Butler will start for the Heat Friday against the Denver Nuggets, according to a Friday afternoon report from veteran NBA insider Chris Haynes.

Jimmy Butler returned from his seven game suspension in the Miami Heat’s 133-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday at the Kaseya Center.

Jimmy Butler was in the starting lineup for the Miami Heat against the Denver Nuggets on Friday after completing his seven-game suspension, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra announced."You're looking for drama.

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Though Butler is returning to the court as his team-issued seven-game suspension ends, his dispute with the Heat remains far from resolved.

Jimmy Butler is all set to make his return for the Miami Heat against the Denver Nuggets on Friday after serving a seven-game suspension.

In a bounce-back victory over the Pacers, the Cavs were led by Donovan Mitchell, who put the team on his back.

The Philadelphia 76ers release the latest medical update on star big man Joel Embiid before their 3-game road trip begins.

The Pacers beat the NBA's best team 108-93 despite missing star guard Tyrese Haliburton. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Embiid has experienced some swelling in his left knee after a workout he had on Thursday and he will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days which means he will also miss the Jan. 24 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. One has to wonder if he will return on Jan. 25 against the Chicago Bulls, but that remains to be seen.

Joel Embiid's ongoing knee issues should alter the Sixers' strategy heading into the NBA trade deadline, as they now have far less incentive to make a win-now move.