After an alarming last-minute injury scratch from the lineup on Wednesday, Nikola Jokic was able to play with a sprained right elbow in Miami. It did not seem to bother him. He completed his 16th triple-double of the season late in the third quarter with one of his most delicious highlights of the year.

Will Jimmy Butler make his Heat return on Friday against the Nuggets? Check back here for updates throughout the day

Jimmy Butler walked out of the Miami Heat locker room on Friday night wearing a Michael Jordan jersey. It wasn’t a No. 23 jersey.

Since Jimmy had his meeting with Micky Arison on Thursday, there is no doubt an uptick in (trade) discussions around Butler,' Windhorst said. 'The Heat shifted

This is when reality further hit home for the Miami Heat. Mediocre without Jimmy Butler. Mediocre with Jimmy Butler.

Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler's return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on Friday night.

The Denver Nuggets (25-16) routed the Miami Heat (20-20) and ruined Jimmy Butler's return in a 133-113 finish Friday night. Here’s a look at four major takeaways from the matchup: 1. Jimmy Butler was much more engaged It was not difficult for Butler's return from his seven-game suspension to be a massive improvement over his previous two starts.

T he Jimmy Butler saga that has taken place with the Miami Heat over the last few months has been nothing short of interesting. From Butler's agent, Bernie Lee, having internet be

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler will make his return tonight against Denver Nuggets after serving 7-game suspension and he’s expected to be in the starting lineup, sources tell @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/fRpVaiEvGH

Jimmy Butler rejoined the Miami Heat 's line-up following his 7-game suspension last Friday in a 133-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He was also on the floor in Sunday's 128-107 victory against the San Antonio Spurs.