The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors' Friday night game at Chase Center is being described as "the Jimmy Butler Bowl" by ESPN's Shams Charania.

Jimmy Butler walked out of Heat shootaround this morning after being informed the team is planning not to start him — with Haywood Highsmith starting — moving forward,

Here’s the thing: The Heat are trying to out-petty Jimmy Butler right now.

The Miami Heat forward was suspended indefinitely by the team on Monday, the latest in a saga that began with a trade request.

Miami Heat Star Jimmy Butler is officially on the outs with the team after being suspended indefinitely for leaving practice early.

The drama in South Beach continues as All-Star forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the third time this month, the team announced Monday.

The Miami Heat are suspending star Jimmy Butler indefinitely. After multiple incidents, it remains to be seen if Butler will return to the team. NBA insider Shams Charania reported the news on social media.

Butler apparently walked out of shootaround Monday morning after learning the team wasn't going to start him in their game against the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Haywood Highsmith will start in his place. Butler was set to return to the team Monday after serving a two-game suspension.

On a roster with so few two-way players, Haywood Highsmith at least adds a defensive element, and also has been efficient with his 3-point shooting this season. Like you, I was surprised to see him have his minutes drastically reduced in recent games.

Many fans and pundits feel the Jimmy Butler saga is directly related to his relationship with team president Pat Riley. One former NBA player, however, feels Butler's real beef is with coach Erik Spoelstra.

Butler was informed at shootaround that he would come off the bench behind Haywood Highsmith in this game, which prompted Butler to walk out of shootaround. From there, the Heat suspended Butler “indefinitely,” a story broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic and since confirmed by the team.

Julius Randle could be a target for the Miami Heat as they continue to explore trade destinations for Jimmy Butler.