During the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler Michael Jordan

Jimmy Butler Michael Jordan is reportedly dealing with difficult family news.

Jimmy Butler Michael Jordan

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On Sunday night, the Miami Heat tied the series with the Denver Nuggets, 1-1.

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When play continues from South Florida, Miami will aim to take a series lead.

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Skip Bayless reports that Butler's father is "not well at the moment."

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"I think he might be a little distracted, if not drained, by going through that."

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Butler has been one of the league's finest players this postseason, helping the Heat to the NBA Finals as the Eastern Conference's No. 8 seed.

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During this terrible moment, our thoughts are with Butler and his family.8 seed.

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Hopefully, Butler's family is doing well.

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