Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been fined a hefty amount after he didn’t take part in All-Star media sessions.
Butler will be down $25K due to that and for not complying with the league after not taking part in the sessions.
“Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been fined $25,000 for violating league rules governing media interview access and for his noncompliance with the resulting NBA investigation,” a statement read. “This results from Butler’s failure to comply with his media availability obligations during NBA All-Star 2022, including following the game on Sunday night.”
Miami’s Jimmy Butler fined $25k for not taking part in All-Star media sessions and for not complying with the league afterward. pic.twitter.com/fPPgvjyuDE
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Butler was on Team LeBron for the NBA All-Star Game last weekend but didn’t see much action. He only played nine minutes and finished with two points and one assist.
He’s been having a great season outside of this setback. He’s averaging nearly 22 points per game, along with six rebounds and six assists per game.
The Heat are currently a top contender to come out of the Eastern Conference this season.
They’re second overall with a 38-21 record, which is a half-game behind the Chicago Bulls.
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