Heat suspend Jimmy Butler, yet again; Duke’s Cooper Flagg has another monster game

Cooper Flagg led Duke to a 74-64 win over North Carolina State with a standout performance, scoring 28 points, including 22 in the second half. Duke is in a strong position to compete for a national championship, with Flagg averaging 23.5 points per game in conference play. Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat has been suspended for the third time this month, this time indefinitely, creating uncertainty ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Miami suspended Jimmy Butler for a minimum of five games due to continued rule violations and conduct detrimental to the team. Butler had previously been suspended for missing a team flight and pushing for a trade. The Suns are a potential landing spot for Butler, but a trade involving Bradley Beal is proving difficult. The Lakers are also a team to watch at the trade deadline, with potential interest in Myles Turner. College football first-year coaching grades are being handed out, with Kalen DeBoer receiving a C- for his performance at Indiana. Key games to watch on Tuesday include Kentucky vs. Tennessee, Lakers vs. 76ers, and Bucks vs. Trail Blazers.

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