Player availability – or lack thereof – was a focus for Pat Riley during the Heat president’s annual end-of-season press conference, writes Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Riley repeatedly brought up the fact that Miami needs to have its best players available more often and made it clear that figuring out how to improve on that front will be a goal this offseason. “That’s a … [Read more...] about Heat’s Pat Riley Talks Butler, Injuries, Herro, Rozier, More
Eastern Notes: Pistons, Horst, Butler, Sixers, Hornets, Nets, More
Now that the Bucks‘ season has come to an end, the Pistons are expected to formally seek permission to interview Milwaukee general manager Jon Horst for their president of basketball operations job soon, Marc Stein reports in his latest story at Substack. According to Stein, it’s not yet known whether the Bucks will grant Detroit permission to meet with Horst, a Michigan native … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Pistons, Horst, Butler, Sixers, Hornets, Nets, More
Adebayo, Butler To Become Extension Eligible In July
Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel looks at important dates for the Heat’s offseason. Two of the most significant are July 6, when Bam Adebayo will become eligible for a three-year, $165MM extension (which could be much larger if he wins Defensive Player of the Year or is named to an All-NBA team) and July 7, when Jimmy Butler will be eligible for a two-year, $112.9MM extension. … [Read more...] about Adebayo, Butler To Become Extension Eligible In July
Heat Notes: Martin, Second Apron, Spoelstra, Butler
Caleb Martin said at Friday’s exit interviews that his preference is to remain with the Heat, but Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald explains that the team’s financial situation may not make that realistic. Martin has a $7.1MM player option for next season, which he’s expected to turn down to seek a longer and more lucrative contract in free agency. “Everybody knows I want to … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Martin, Second Apron, Spoelstra, Butler
Heat Notes: D. Robinson, Highsmith, Wright, Jaquez, Swider, Butler
Duncan Robinson, one of several Heat players affected by health issues this season, said on Friday that – based on the medical feedback he has received – he has no reason to believe that his back issue will “linger or last,” per Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Robinson missed nine of the team’s final 14 regular season games due to the injury and played a limited role in the … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: D. Robinson, Highsmith, Wright, Jaquez, Swider, Butler