Jimmy Butler made his return, but the Heat still lost its third straight game to reach the 40-game mark at 20-20.

Many teams across the NBA landscape have been linked to Jimmy Butler since he publicly requested a trade from the Miami Heat. The club suspended him for seven games, and it was understood that Butler was going to be traded during that span, especially as the trade deadline is just a few weeks out.

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler making his return Friday night, the team would lose its third straight to the Denver Nuggets, 133-113. While the Heat are downplaying the drama, there is no doubt that fans and the basketball world alike would watch Butler's performance closely.