The NBA’s new resting regulations, according to Heat forward Jimmy Butler, will have “zero” impact on how many games he plays in the regular season.

Butler hasn’t participated in more than 65 games since the 2016–17 season due to a variety of knee and back problems. Butler laughed when asked on Wednesday how much he would alter the way he load-manages his season.

“Because I don’t give a damn about honors, I don’t care about an All-NBA team. “From the team’s training camp at Florida Atlantic University, I’m going to play the games that I am healthy and go out there and help my team win,” stated Butler. “Everyone can hate me, but I’m still going to have dinner with my kid at night. They can put a number on whatever they want to put a number on.”NBA Commissioner Adam Silver retaliated in September against the current NBA, which allows elite players to take breaks during important games. A number of resting regulations have been implemented by the league, such as the requirement that stars be available for nationally broadcast games and the new in-season tournament. It was an acknowledgment to the networks paying the outrageous sums.

Other “resting” regulations required teams to avoid a protracted player shutdown and to rotate players between home and away games. A different NBA regulation sets a minimum of 65 games played to qualify for honors.

Prominent figures who have committed the worst offenses in the past include Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James (who just recently), and Kawhi Leonard.

Bam Adebayo, the center for the Heat, is baffled as to why a “policy” was required for the straightforward matter of participating in games when well.

“A guy is injured, he’s injured,” Adebayo declared following the Heat’s first training camp workout on Tuesday at FAU. “You ought to play if you are able to. I think it shouldn’t be necessary to implement a policy in order for men to compete. Many of us enjoy doing it, and when we were younger, we did it for free. Thus, a great deal of this shouldn’t be happening.

When asked if he was taken aback by the NBA’s decision, Adebayo responded, “Not shocked.” Every year, it seems like they’re making an effort to get guys accessible and play more.

The Heat received a $25,000 fine the previous season for neglecting to submit an accurate injury report against Oklahoma City. In retaliation, the Heat included every player on the roster for the next matchup with San Antonio on the injury report.

Erik Spoelstra, the coach of the Heat, disputes that his group is manipulating its injury list. Noteworthy is the fact that the Heat advanced to the Finals as the eighth seed, despite point guard Kyle Lowry missing 27 games due to persistent knee problems.

Spoelstra declared, “We’re not a load management team.” “The league is doing a wonderful job. It’s a good idea to try and make our best product available for audiences to see. When there are injuries, there is a part of the game where we have to safeguard our players. That is equilibrium. Their deliberate actions are a positive step.