The indefinite suspension all but closes a complicated chapter of Butler's 14-year career. A six-time All-Star, an Eastern Conference finals MVP and the leader of two teams that went to the NBA Finals ...
SEATTLE — This column was originally going to center around “Freduary” and how Fred Hoiberg, once again, has Nebraska playing its best basketball late in the season. It’s still a storyline.
When I see Fred Hoiberg, I have a special relationship with him that I only him and I can probably understand. When I see Amy (Williams), I probably have that same thing. Coach (Mark) Manning.
July 9, 2015: After turning down an extension the previous season, Butler signed a five-year, $90 million max contract. Dec. 20, 2015: Following a loss, Butler criticized new coach Fred Hoiberg.