There are many layers to the fallout between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Pat Riley’s Role In Heat Drama Provides Cautionary Tale A Lack Of Communication Making a recent appearance on The Dan Le Batard Show, NBA insider Chris Haynes explains that the two went months without communication. There were “no texts, no phone calls, no face-to-face meetings” from the time of Heat … [Read more...] about Pat Riley’s Role In Heat Drama Provides Cautionary Tale
Tim Hardaway Sr. blasts Jimmy Butler: “Sinking That Ship”
Jimmy Butler is serving his last day of suspension for seven games due to several instances cosidered “conduct detrimental to the team.” Although Butler will forfeit $2.35 million, the player’s organization is anticipated to complain to the league, which may take a year to settle. Tim Hardaway Sr., a longtime member of the Miami Heat in the late 1990s-early 2000s, had some … [Read more...] about Tim Hardaway Sr. blasts Jimmy Butler: “Sinking That Ship”
Brooklyn Nets “Not Pursuing” Jimmy Butler Next Offseason
The Brooklyn Nets have formally clarified their intentions for the future. When Jimmy Butler becomes a free agent in the upcoming offseason, the team has “no plans” to pursue him, several people close to the franchise told NBA insider Marc Stein. Brooklyn made this decision as it remains committed to preserving its financial flexibility and available cap space. Brooklyn Nets … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets “Not Pursuing” Jimmy Butler Next Offseason
Jimmy Butler Meets Pat Riley to “Reiterate” Trade Request
Another day, another update on Jimmy Butler. During his time away from the court due to suspension, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Butler met with Heat owner Pat Riley to “reiterate” his trade request. Jimmy Butler Meets Pat Riley to “Reiterate” Trade Request Butler “Not Signing” a New Deal In revealing the meeting between Butler and Riley, Charania … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Meets Pat Riley to “Reiterate” Trade Request
Miami Heat Must Trade Jimmy Butler As Soon As Possible
The Miami Heat have a big Jimmy Butler problem. After asking for a trade out of Miami, Butler and the team have been essentially feuding. Recently, Pat Riley and the Heat suspended Butler for seven games for conduct detrimental to the team after demanding a trade and saying he lost his joy for playing basketball. Butler’s suspension resulted in a grievance filed by the NBA … [Read more...] about Miami Heat Must Trade Jimmy Butler As Soon As Possible