Spoelstra speaks of enduring Heat relationship with Butler; Robinson details playoff limitations

MIAMI — Amid speculation of what might come next with the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler — with Butler eligible for an extension and also in the midst of media speculation about his future with the team — coach Erik Spoelstra spoke Friday of an enduring relationship.

“It goes by fast,” Spoelstra said of the partnership that began with the Heat’s acquisition of Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 offseason. “I remember my first meeting with him and now we’ll be heading into our sixth year working together.