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Jimmy Butler is listed as probable due to back spasms for the Golden State Warriors game on Tuesday against the Hornets.

How trading Butler could benefit Charlotte Charlotte's benefit from a potential Butler trade is two-fold. If Miami moves on from Jimmy Butler, they will become a worse basketball team in the present.

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New Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler is "probable" to play against the Charlotte Hornets after missing his first game for the franchise on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Miami Heat, annual bullies of the NBA's Southeastern Division that hosts the Charlotte Hornets, have reached an impasse with their mercurial superstar Jimmy Butler.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives into Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) during the second half at Spectrum Center.

Jimmy Butler is expected to take the court when the Miami Heat will encounter the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday at Spectrum Center.

Jimmy Butler, key forward for the Golden State Warriors, is probable for the game against the Charlotte Hornets due to a back injury.

Jimmy Butler is expected to suit up when the Miami Heat hit the road for their skirmish against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Wednesday (Nov. 27).