Despite Jimmy Butler’s trade request, he’s back in Miami — for now.

A Miami Heat player was suspended for seven games for his behavior that harmed the team. He is now back in the starting lineup for Miami, playing against the Nuggets in a rematch of the 2023 NBA Finals on Friday.

Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, released a statement on X social media platform. It was reminiscent of Michael Jordan’s famous “I’m back” declaration when he came out of his first NBA retirement in 1995.

Leaning into the Jordan theme — or troll — Butler posted photos on his Instagram story wearing the Jordan No. 45 Bulls uniform.

Butler, who previously played for the Bulls from 2011 to 2017, decided to wear the same number jersey Jordan wore upon his comeback in 1995 before going back to his iconic number 23.

Butler last played for the Heat on Jan. 2 in a blowout loss to the Pacers, where he only scored nine points for a second straight game.

Rumors and reports had been circulating that he had become discontented due to the lack of a new contract from the Heat and that he was potentially eyeing a trade.

After the contest, he addressed the overall situation, publicly indicating he wanted a new home.

“I want to see me get my joy back from playing basketball, and wherever that may be, we’ll find out here pretty soon,” Butler said. “I’m happy here off the court, but I want to be back somewhere dominant. I want to hoop, and I want to help this team win. Right now I’m not doing that.”

When asked by a reporter if he can get his “joy back” on the court, Butler replied, “probably not.”

Earlier on Friday, a report from ESPN suggested people close to the situation may not want him back at all, but alas, he’s suiting up again for Miami.

Neither Butler nor his agent have publicly rescinded their trade request, and no reporting has suggested that much has changed beyond the six-time All-Star returning from his suspension.

Butler remains on a contract for $49 million this season with a player option for $52.4 million next season, which is difficult to move within the limitations of the NBA’s current collective bargaining agreement.