Despite an inconsistent six-game road trip, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo saw promising flashes from Miami's younger players

Lost amid Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s frequent unavailability is teammate Tyler Herro’s constant availability. And no, that’s not us dissing Butler. We’ve collectively spent so much time talking about Butler’s injury and recent suspension that it’s become easy to forget Herro’s reliability.

Herro amassed 22 points (10-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes during Friday's 133-113 loss to the Nuggets.

The Miami Heat (20-19) fell to 3-3 during their road trip during Jimmy Butler’s suspension against the Los Angeles Lakers (21-17) 117-108. Here’s a look at four

Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Friday night game against the Denver Nuggets.

Continues to flourish

T he Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler have had a falling out, and all indications are that the relationship could be beyond repair. A new piece by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne explains how

Butler has been projected as a very quality fit alongside the duo of Suns stars already in place - with his relative low-usage nature, ability to pressure the rim, and underrated playmaking would be a step-up from how Bradley Beal fits currently.

This is when reality further hit home for the Miami Heat. Mediocre without Jimmy Butler. Mediocre with Jimmy Butler.

Jimmy Butler made his return, but the Heat still lost its third straight game to reach the 40-game mark at 20-20.

Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler’s return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on Friday night.