Down five at the end of the second quarter, the Jazz now have the lead. A win is still up for grabs for either team after three quarters, but the Jazz are up 80-77 over the Heat. This match is far closer than the pair's previous matchup, which was decided by 36 points.

The Jazz had cut the lead to 90-88 and won a coaches challenge on a foul call on Walker Kessler, but the Heat won the resulting jump ball and Jaquez made a 3-pointer with 1:03 to play to give them the cushion they needed down the stretch.

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Three thoughts on the Utah Jazz’s 97-92 loss to the Miami Heat from The Salt Lake Tribune. 1. Are these good losses? It’s become a theme recently: The Jazz fight their way into games

The Heat will suspend Jimmy Butler for two games after missing the team flight, his second suspension this month, Shams Charania reported.

The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns made a draft-pick trade that could be the first step in Jimmy Butler getting what he wants.

The Phoenix Suns have acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for another first-round pick, the teams announced on Tuesday.

A Jimmy Butler trade is not necessarily lined up for the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat. But a trade of picks with the Utah Jazz gives them flexibility.

Jimmy Butler wears his heart on his sleeve, or sometimes on his feet! The 35-year-old has made it clear that he wants to leave the Miami Heat. Both his recent comments and performances point towards that direction.

The Phoenix Suns acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for a 2031 unprotected first-round pick, the teams announced.

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