After Wednesday’s game, and once Butler was officially no longer a member of the Heat, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra was asked about the results of the team closing a chapter, but he mostly addressed his team’s ability to focus amid challenging times, which is often his status quo.

The Miami Heat have made three Eastern Conference and two Finals appearances since 2020. Unfortunately, Jimmy Butler led the team each of those years. Since tra

The Heat (25-28) is in the middle of a transition period after trading Butler to the Golden State Warriors last week, entering the All-Star break on a four-game losing skid and in ninth place in the East. But Herro’s strong season has been among the biggest bright spots amid a rough season for the Heat.