Goran Dragic on Jimmy Butler/Erik Spoelstra argument: That’s normal, that’s how we operated in Miami

Nick Friedell: Goran Dragic on the Butler/Spoelstra argument the other night: “That’s normal. I was here for seven years. This is how we operated here.” Source: Twitter @NickFriedell What’s the buzz on Twitter? Barbara Barker @ meanbarb Former Heat …

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Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Former Heat player Goran Dragic on dust up between Spoelstra and Butler: “That’s normal. I was here seven years. Thats hiw we operated here.” pic.twitter.com/8Aa3pMygIV2:59 PM

Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Goran Dragic sums the Butler/Spoelstra/Haslem incident #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami…2:40 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
That Erik Spoelstra-Jimmy Butler Miami Heat kerfluffle? ‘Normal,’ say Knicks newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday2:34 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
On BRING IT IN, @jshector and @David Thorpe wonder what would make Jimmy Butler so mad. https://t.co/vhuhaIrtvC pic.twitter.com/BvdMOqIoNF1:46 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Dragic on the Butler/Spoelstra argument the other night: “That’s normal. I was here for seven years. This is how we operated here.” – 1:36 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash is optimistic that Curry and Dragic will play Saturday vs. Heat. – 1:24 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Goran Dragic and Seth Curry are probable tomorrow vs the #Heat according to Steve Nash. #Nets1:24 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
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Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat’s “anger and frustration” boiled over during last night’s loss to the Warriors. Inside the Jimmy Butler-Udonis Haslem-Erik Spoelstra confrontation and what happens next miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…7:49 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Heat injury report tomorrow vs Knicks
Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, PJ Tucker, and Caleb Martin all questionable
Victor Oladipo and Gabe Vincent out
@5ReasonsSports3:43 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Wobvestigation: Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, Udonis Haslem, and The Miami Heat Altercation. pic.twitter.com/6dQ6NNRgHp3:16 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey was praised by both Heat stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo recently. Maxey reacted to their praise on Wednesday. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/24/six… via @SixersWire2:49 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat’s “anger and frustration” boiled over during last night’s loss to the Warriors. Inside the Jimmy Butler-Udonis Haslem-Erik Spoelstra confrontation and what happens next miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “That’s us just figuring it out. Everybody. Emotions run high.” – 1:54 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Heat’s “anger and frustration” boiled over during last night’s loss to the Warriors. Inside the Jimmy Butler-Udonis Haslem-Erik Spoelstra confrontation and what happens next miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “That’s us just figuring it out. Everybody. Emotions run high.” – 11:02 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
The moment PJ Tucker heard Jimmy Butler say something wild. ….Knicks in Miami tomorrow night. pic.twitter.com/NbKOmPX01O7:30 AM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jimmy Butler gets heated with Udonis Haslem & Erik Spoelstra during timeout sportando.basketball/en/jimmy-butle…5:38 AM
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Udonis Haslem, Erik Spoelstra restrained from Jimmy Butler during Heat huddle nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/23/udo…11:59 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Bam Adebayo on Jimmy Butler and Udonis Haslem’s verbal confrontation:
“This is us in practice…In practice, we get like that to that point where like it looks like we want to fight each other when we get that mad, but it’s just the competitive nature that we have on this team.” – 11:35 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Bam Adebayo on the Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslem disagreement.
“We got passionate players on this team and coaches included. We’re going to have those moments when things aren’t going right, and we get frustrated and explode because we’re so passionate and want to win that bad.” – 11:22 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
PJ Tucker said the Jimmy Butler and Udonis Haslem argument is behind them already.
“It’s over. You said what you had to say. I said what I had to say. Alright cool, let’s play basketball. We’re playing basketball man.” – 11:06 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
PJ Tucker plays down the argument between Udonis Haslem, Jimmy Butler and Erik Spoelstra, saying it happens in sports.
“I laughed. I walked off the court laughing. Let’s play.” pic.twitter.com/XUw0x21Ak210:54 PM

Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Kyle Lowry on Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, and Udonis Haslem’s verbal altercation during a timeout:
“It’s crazy, but it’s passion.” – 10:39 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Here’s the play that prompts Erik Spoelstra’s timeout. Jimmy Butler lazily closes out and gives Jordan Poole an open (although still tough) shot at the end of the shot clock. Still unclear if this had anything to do with the bench argument. pic.twitter.com/yOJ94WywgH10:34 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
There was a game in March in 2016 where the Heat destroyed the Cavs and LeBron was cracking up with D Wade at halftime. Cleveland went on to win it all. Watching Jimmy Butler and Erik Spoelstra get into it while Heat get boat-raced by half Warriors reminds me of that. – 10:04 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Basically what it seems like the entire Miami Heat’s reaction was to Jimmy Butler in the huddle: pic.twitter.com/UIor6bn7Pd10:03 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Altercation between Jimmy Butler and Udonis Haslem on Heat bench pic.twitter.com/ABUBDnWSqU10:00 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Nets expended so much energy to come back from 18 that it looks like they’ve run out of gas down the stretch. Getting Curry and Dragic back is going to be big — but Nets are going to be asking the same question every night now: Who is going to step up and help KD and Kyrie? – 9:59 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
Jimmy Butler has always been the same dude. We glorified him for the stunt he pulled in Minnesota, but he was a punk then too. What’s the narrative going to be this time. Also, nothing gives more pleasure than seeing #HeatCulture being infiltrated by one of its own. – 9:52 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
I know a lot has been made about Udonis Haslem & Jimmy Butler jawing at each other & being restrained but Erik Spoelstra was the most heated off them all. When Spo tossed his clipboard on the floor & papers started flying, it was on #HeatCulture pic.twitter.com/hbRhZtjapC9:47 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Udonis Haslem and Jimmy Butler just needed to be separated in the huddle during the last time-out. Tempers way flaring right now. – 9:08 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jimmy Butler and Udonis Haslem in an argument near the Heat bench during the timeout. Tensions high after giving up a 13-0 run to the Warriors to start the 3Q. pic.twitter.com/lxnFJPFfn99:05 PM

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
The Miami bench is getting into it with each other during the timeout. Jimmy Butler and Udonis Haslem were screaming at each other, requiring other teammates to pull them apart from one another. – 9:04 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem was just pulled back from Jimmy Butler. And Erik Spoelstra was also not happy with Butler during that timeout. – 9:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Udonis Haslem was just physically restrained from going after Jimmy Butler, with Butler pointing back heatedly. – 9:04 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Halftime: Heat 50, Warriors 50. Jimmy Butler with 15 points, three rebounds and two assists. Kyle Lowry with 13 points and three assists. Warriors hanging around despite being without Curry, Green and Thompson. – 8:41 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Now this is an interesting lineup
Jimmy Butler with Duncan/Strus and Morris/Tucker
Gives Jimmy the space, but is there enough creation? – 8:01 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Among the 274 players who entered today with at least 90 three-pointers attempted, Jimmy Butler ranked last with a 18.5 three-point percentage.
Butler is 2 of 2 tonight. Heat has opened 5 of 8 on threes. – 7:59 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler has already tied his season-high for threes made in a game with two. Heat leads 13-8. – 7:50 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Alright I’ve seen enough
This team’s spacing is immaculate with elite sniper Jimmy Butler – 7:49 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler is 2 of 2 on threes and 0 of 3 in the paint. – 7:49 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Sat down for a 1-on-1 with Jimmy Butler yesterday.
He’s 2-for-2 on 3’s since.
You’re welcome. – 7:49 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler makes a three to open the game. His 18th made three of the season. – 7:43 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
And of course Jimmy Butler opens the scoring with a three, showing you can get a triple-shot at Big Face coffee. – 7:42 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Assuming Curry and Dragic play Saturday, that Heat game is a great measuring stick for a potential first-round matchup. Nets will be as close to full strength (can’t count on Simmons right now) aside from LaMarcus Aldridge as you can ask for. – 7:12 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nash hopes to have both Seth Curry and Goran Dragic for Saturday vs the #Heat. #Nets6:06 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Dragic and Curry are both out tonight — but Nash is optimistic that both will be available for Saturday’s game in Miami. – 6:05 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat injury report update, per Erik Spoelstra:
Jimmy Butler (ankle): Will warm up, likely play
Caleb Martin (knee): Will warm up, likely play
Victor Oladipo (back): Will warm up, likely play
Tyler Herro (knee): Out – 5:49 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin and Victor Oladipo expected to play tonight.
Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent are out. – 5:48 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
INJURY REPORT UPDATE FOR HEAT:
Jimmy Butler, Victor Oladipo, and Caleb Martin will warm up with the intention to play
Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent are out
@5ReasonsSports5:48 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin and Victor Oladipo will warm up with intention of playing. Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent are out. – 5:48 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The Nets say Seth Curry (left ankle sprain) and Goran Dragic (left knee soreness) are OUT tonight vs. Memphis – 5:45 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Both Seth Curry (left ankle sprain) and Goran Dragic (left knee soreness) are out for the #Nets tonight vs the #Grizzlies. #NBA5:33 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets announce Seth Curry will miss tonight’s game with a left ankle sprain and Goran Dragic is out with left knee soreness. – 5:31 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Nets status report for Memphis:
Curry (left ankle sprain) – OUT
Dragic (left knee soreness) – OUT – 5:30 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
And since I’m now going for coffee, here’s another look at our story today with Jimmy Butler, the next step for BigFace Coffee, and how he’s part of the Miami Open.
apnews.com/article/miami-…1:47 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
For Heat (vs Warriors): Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo all listed as questionable. Hard to believe all will play when the Warriors are w/o most of their rotation – 1:41 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Imagine: Claude Giroux, Tyreek Hill, Kyle Lowry, Ben Chiarot, Terron Armstead, Robert Hagg and Formula 1 racing for Frank Vatrano, Goran Dragic, Owen Tippett, Precious Achiuwa, a couple parking lots and a few draft picks. – 12:08 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash said decisions will be made on Seth Curry (ankle) and Goran Dragic (knee) in the next 6-8 hours. As of now, Curry is questionable and Dragic is doubtful. #NetsWorld11:39 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash says Dragic and Curry will be game-time decisions tonight. Both will go through their pregame routine and see how they feel. – 11:36 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
A look at an evolving aspect of the Heat’s rotation involving Markieff Morris and Dewayne Dedmon miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, the Heat’s updated injury report with Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro listed as questionable for tonight vs. Warriors – 9:01 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Coffee talk: At the Miami Open, Heat star Jimmy Butler is in the drink business apnews.com/article/8f4d8f…4:57 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Where Markieff Morris could fit in the Heat’s evolving rotation miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, the Heat’s updated injury report with Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game – 8:59 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: A look at an evolving aspect of the Heat’s rotation involving Markieff Morris and Dewayne Dedmon that has become “matchup based” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, the Heat’s updated injury report with Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game – 5:59 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin, and Victor Oladipo all questionable for tomorrow vs the Warriors
Gabe Vincent out
@5ReasonsSports5:46 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Seth Curry is questionable tomorrow with a left ankle sprain, Goran Dragic is doubtful with left knee soreness, and LaMarcus Aldridge remains out with a hip impingement for tomorrow’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. – 5:25 PM

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“We’re grown men, man,” Tucker said. “This is part of the game. I haven’t been on any team that emotions didn’t run over sometimes. Get back together, everybody love each other, blah, blah, blah. “I think it’s going to work itself out. We don’t have any guys where it’s just like hard to deal with, you got a lot of other b.s. that goes on. I think everybody’s just trying to figure it out all at the same time, just like other teams are trying to figure out. It’s a part of it, man, the ups and downs, the valleys and peaks of an NBA season.” -via South Florida Sun-Sentinel / March 24, 2022