The Miami Heat face a lawsuit involving MMA fighter Conor McGregor, who is accused of sexually assaulting an anonymous woman during a Heat game in 2023. The lawsuit claims that McGregor was overserved alcohol at the game, and it names the Heat along with Basketball Properties LLC as defendants. It alleges that McGregor's access to drinks was not curtailed despite his intoxication, leading to a disregard for the safety of others.
The incident reportedly took place during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where McGregor, while promoting a pain relief spray, knocked out the Heat mascot. The lawsuit details the plaintiff's allegations of sexual assault in a bathroom following the incident. As of now, neither the Heat nor Basketball Properties LLC has commented on the lawsuit.
In related news, Miami superstar Jimmy Butler is still pushing for a trade, having communicated his demands to Heat president Pat Riley. Butler's future is uncertain as he approaches unrestricted free agency, with a $52 million player option on the line. Reports suggest he plans to use this option as leverage for a trade. Meanwhile, former Heat player Kyle Lowry has expressed that he has grown fatigued by Butler's strong-willed nature over their two seasons together.
