How the Charlotte Hornets are positioned to be key trade facilitator in potential Suns-Heat Jimmy Butler deal. How can Charlotte help Jimmy Butler land in Phoenix? Matt Alquiza | Jan 22, 2025.

The Heat will encounter the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday at Spectrum Center. Fans can sigh in relief as Butler is expected to take the court. This is good news for Miami, especially given Butler ...

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives into Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) during the second half at Spectrum Center.

Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro step up as Heat hold off Hornets 114-106 for first win ... Other nights, it’s a shorthanded, fatigued Charlotte Hornets roster that allows for uneven play to be enough.

Jimmy Butler scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro added five 3-pointers and 22 points and the Miami Heat spoiled the Charlotte Hornets' home opener with 114-106 victory on ...

But if a Butler trade does transpire, another team will probably need to be involved to make the finances work. That is where the Charlotte Hornets' recent decision is worth keeping an eye on.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots a free throw against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Jimmy Butler looked more like Jimmy Butler in Saturday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets, and that’s a good thing for the Miami Heat.

Jimmy Butler scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro added five 3-pointers and 22 points and the Miami Heat spoiled the Charlotte Hornets’ home opener with 114-106 victory ...