Jimmy Butler's return to Miami a bust as Warriors lose again without Stephen Curry. ... Jamal Murray and Christian Braun, and now the Hawks and Heat have outscored them by 35 points.

Butler, who has now played 16 games with the Warriors, averaging 16.4 points, 5.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds since putting on ...

Dec 7, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) during the second half at Kaseya Center.

A case can be made for Christian Braun to be an early contender for Most Improved Player, but the voting is going to have to buck a trend. The last 10 winners – Jimmy Butler, CJ McCollum ...

Christian Braun has been good. Braun, in his first season as a starter, is averaging 15.4 points. He’s connecting on 57% of his shots, including 43% from three.

Christian Braun contained all-star candidate Tyler Herro, whose 22 points came on 2-for-7 shooting from three. And Butler was semi-quiet in his return, scoring 18 points on 15 shots.

Christian Braun, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić sat out Monday's win over the Warriors. ... Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the loss.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Miami.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) directs players during the second half of an NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Kaseya Center on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Miami, Fla. D.A. Varela ...

Jimmy Butler's return to Miami a bust as Warriors lose again without Stephen Curry ... Jamal Murray and Christian Braun, and now the Hawks and Heat have outscored them by 35 points. ...