Why Didn'T Jimmy Butler Play Today 2025. Celtics legend paul pierce believes that jimmy butler would be a perfect addition to the warriors or bucks instead of a young team like the rockets should he and the miami heat. Butler didn’t initially end up where he wanted to go when he was traded to philadelphia.

Butler said tuesday he has tried to play in as many games as possible, citing that as the reason why he attempted to play against oklahoma city on dec. The heat said the suspension was for “conduct.