The Heat will need to push forward without their star while they also deal with all the trade rumors floating around. Jimmy Butler (conditioning) ruled out Thursday. — Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 26, 2024 For the Magic, they will be without ...

Rumors have been swirling for weeks the Heat would potentially move their star forward, but the team president said it will not be happening.

Jimmy Butler has become synonymous with Heat basketball over his six seasons in Miami, but an illness has kept the star off the court several days.

It’s Thursday, December 26, and bragging rights in Florida are on the line as the Miami Heat (14-13) and Orlando Magic (19-12) get set to square off from Kia Center in Orlando. The Heat are currently 4-8 on the road with a point differential of 3, while the Magic have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.

W e've got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Friday's NBA schedule as the Orlando Magic will host the New York Knicks. Orlando is 19-13 overall and 12-3 at home, whil