Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami has carried a strange tone from the very start. The Heat welcomed him with a tribute when he first came back in March. Fans cheered, and Butler lifted his hands in reply. But the feelings on the court were not warm. He scored only 11 points and walked away fast after the game.

The same thing happened again on Wednesday. Butler sat out due to a back strain. The game was in Miami, and the Heat won 110-96. As soon as the buzzer sounded, Butler stood up and headed to the tunnel. He did not look at any Heat player. The people involved were Butler, the Heat roster, and the Golden State Warriors’ staff. The reason was linked to his exit from Miami.

Before the game, Bam Adebayo spoke to Miami Herald reporter Anthony Chiang. He said, “I am blocking out the noise and

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