Tonight, the Milwaukee Bucks, as seven-point favorites, face the Miami Heat without Jimmy Butler after a suspension. Gilbert McGregor joins to preview the game.

The team's plane landed back home less than three hours before the new, later starting time because of difficulties leaving New Orleans.

MIAMI — Two distinct varieties of drama were on display Thursday night at Fiserv Forum. For the Miami Heat, it was a stupor-like daze in the wake of yet another Jimmy Butler suspension, personified by the end of the first half in the 125-96 loss, the team’s fifth in their last six games. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was playoff-level perseverance on a day they could not depart New Orleans until ...

The Milwaukee Bucks are exploring a potential trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. They face significant salary cap hurdles as a second-apron team. Moving Pat Connaughton's contract might be necessary. Despite these challenges, the Bucks are committed to finding ways to compete at the highest level and believe Butler could bolster their championship aspirations.

Miami guard Tyler Herro starred as the Heat humbled LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 134-93 on Wednesday, leaving the Lakers looking for answers after their biggest defeat of the NBA season.Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the third quarter and finished with nine of the Heat’s franchise record-equalling 24 three-pointers.Jimmy Butler added 17 points and Bam Adebayo had 14 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Heat, who set a...