Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami, a Finals preview and the intriguing storylines to watch this NBA season The trade deadline is behind us and the playoffs are two months away, so here’s a viewer’s guide for what’s ahead, including trade deadline reunions and postseason races to watch.

Dubs tout Butler’s impact in debut: ‘He’s a force’ After Jimmy Butler’s 25-point debut, the Warriors lauded the impact of his presence on the court and how he gives the team a “swagger” that it has been missing this season.

Spoelstra to Heat on Butler’s ban: ‘Get over it’ Heat coach Erik Spoelstra delivered a message to his team in the wake of another suspension for star forward Jimmy Butler, who will miss the upcoming two-game road trip in Milwaukee and Brooklyn as punishment for missing a team flight.

Evolution: Kevin Love pokes fun following Jimmy Butler’s trade frenzy The Miami Heat forward channeled his inner R&B following Jimmy Butler’s comments of not having joy in a Heat jersey.

Jimmy Butler’s orange dye job the latest in series of hair color changes The Heat star shot down the notion of his hair color changes being tied to any subliminal messaging Thursday.

Sources: Suns among Butler’s trade preferences The Suns, Rockets, Mavericks and Warriors are the teams Heat star Jimmy Butler’s agent has indicated the six-time NBA All-Star is open to being traded to, league sources told ESPN.