Miami, FL
ASK IRA: Are these Heat seasons with limited Butler availability sustainable?
Q: Ira, that’s 21 missed games by Jimmy Butler, without a serious major injury. How does that happen? Was this planned out ahead of time? – Brett.
A: For all Adam Silver has attempted to do regarding getting players on the court, including the 65-game requirement for postseason awards, it simply is a different era. The reality is that players prioritize certain games. As in playoff games. At this point, you accept that Jimmy Butler will be a 75%-of-the-time player during the regular season, with the hope that he will be a 125%-of-the-time player during the playoffs. Is it optimal? On the face of it, no. But based on the playoff results in three of the past four years, it has proven to be a successful formula for both Jimmy and the Heat. So the consternation about the absences essentially gets put on hold until the final game is played. Then the venting could be more than justified . . . or forgotten.
Q: Fastest player to 1,000 threes and yet Duncan Robinson will be out of the starting rotation when Tyler Herro returns. Unlike Tyler, Duncan has never thrived off of the bench. Aren’t the Heat wasting his potential by not designing ways for him to get more shots? – Noah, Miami.
A: What was viewed as a given, that if Tyler Herro plays, then at this point in his career he starts, no longer is necessarily an absolute. Continuity matters, and Duncan Robinson has displayed a profound continuity in the starting lineup. At this point, with all the time Tyler has missed, it would appear that the least intrusive means of working him back into the mix would be by working him back off the bench. That, in turn, would allow Terry Rozier to continue to build chemistry with Jimmy Butler and Duncan. The ultimate factor could be if the Heat can avoid the play-in, and therefore assure themselves of at least a five-day break before the playoffs. In that case, everything can be on the table with a full pre-playoff training camp. As it is, Duncan could be the next one needing time of.
Q: I am sorry Erik Spoelstra, we clearly do not have enough right now to compete with the top six teams in the East. – Enrique, Doral.
A: Which he knows. But what else is a coach expected to say? As it is, it has become apparent the Heat don’t have enough to compete with the top team in the East, with the Celtics on another level from recent seasons. But when whole, the Heat have shown the ability to compete with the rest of the conference. The question is when or even if they will be whole.
Three people were hurt after a building caught fire on Lincoln Road on Sunday, according to authorities.
The Miami Beach Fire Department said it was working a fire near 230 Lincoln Road.
The flames had spread from a fire in a manhole that “ignited an FPL vault of an adjacent building,” officials said.
Three people were taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center with minor injuries.
The building was evacuated, and FPL has shut off power to the surrounding area, the fire department said.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area of Collins Avenue between 16th and 17th streets while crews worked the scene.
Miami, FL
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Tommie Lee among 6 arrested during World Cup match in Miami, sheriff says
Reality television personality Tommie Lee — whose real name is Atasha Jefferson — best known for her appearances on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” was among six people arrested during the England vs. Norway FIFA World Cup match in Miami on Saturday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said 60,024 fans attended the match. Deputies also reported 19 ejections from the stadium, adding that all incidents were isolated and handled quickly.
Authorities have not yet released the circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest or any charges she may face.
A social media account that regularly reports celebrity news claimed Sunday that Jefferson was arrested July 11 and released July 12 after posting a $1,000 bond. The post also alleged she is facing a felony charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event and said she later shared a video on Snapchat appearing to be in good spirits after her release.
What we don’t know
CBS News has not independently verified those claims, including the reported charge, bond amount or release information, and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has not publicly confirmed those details.
CBS News has also not independently verified what led to the encounter, and the sheriff’s office has not said what prompted deputies to take Jefferson into custody.
CBS News has requested Jefferson’s arrest report, booking information and any charging documents from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. A request for comment has also been sent to Jefferson’s representatives.
Reality TV star’s legal troubles in South Florida amid World Cup festivities
Jefferson rose to national prominence as one of the breakout personalities on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” before later appearing on several Zeus Network reality series, where she has remained a frequent cast member.
This is not Jefferson’s first legal issue in South Florida. In 2024, she was arrested in Miami Beach on a battery charge following an incident outside LIV Nightclub. Court records from that case alleged she physically confronted another person before officers took her into custody.
Saturday’s arrest comes as Miami continues hosting FIFA World Cup matches that have drawn tens of thousands of fans from around the world. Despite the arrests and ejections, the sheriff’s office said the event proceeded safely and described the incidents as isolated.
This is a developing story. CBS News will update this article as additional information, including the exact circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest and any charges, becomes available.
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