Heat battling distractions ahead of game vs. lowly Pelicans

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The Miami Heat expect to have All-Star Jimmy Butler back in the lineup when they host the woeful New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.

How long they will have him is uncertain.

Butler has missed the last five games while recovering from a flu-like illness. During that time it has been reported that Butler wants to be traded amid a contract negotiation, though he was vague a