Early in the Heat–Spurs game, Chris Paul got stuck guarding the much bigger Nikola Jovic in the post. Rather than give up a bucket, Paul fouled Jovic, who ended up on the ground. On the ensuing possession, Butler gave Paul a chest bump to the back and knocked him out of bounds.

During Game 3 of the NBA preseason, Jimmy Butler made a notable gesture toward Chris Paul during the Miami Heat's victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The Miami Heat bounced back with a 120-117 victory over the San Antonio Spurs,

The intensity between Jimmy Butler and Chris Paul was palpable once again as they reignited a rivalry that dates back to the NBA bubble in 2020. During Tuesday’s preseason game between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs,

As if there weren’t enough things fans need to feel optimistic about this season for the Miami Heat, an engaged Jimmy Butler trash-talking with Chris Paul in the preseason certainly gets added to the list.