Heat star Jimmy Butler responds to the Miami team's president Pat Riley's controversial comment from earlier this year.
Jimmy Butler was asked point-blank about trade rumors surrounding him and the Miami Heat, as well as his desire, or potential lack thereof, to remain with the team. Butler returned to the team Tuesday after he was away while "working on conditioning" according to Dec.
As trade rumors continue to swirl around Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, the forward responded Tuesday with “that’s a good question” when asked by reporters whether he wants to stay in Miami.
According to multiple sources, Butler has grown disenchanted for several reasons, primarily the Heat’s reluctance to give him a max extension through the 2026-27 season. Barring a change of heart, he now is intending to become a free agent next summer instead of exercising his $52.8 million player option for 2025-26.
The Jimmy Butler drama took yet another twist on Tuesday. The Heat star turned cryptic when asked if he wants to stay in Miami as trade rumors swirl around him.
Jimmy Butler is one of the hottest names around the NBA as we approach the trade deadline on Feb. 6. A lot can happen until then, but of late Butler’s name has been involved in plenty of trade rumors.
The Heat have lost six games by three points or less this season, tied with Toronto Raptors (7-25) and Sacramento Kings (14-19) for the NBA lead. That’s awkward for Miami, because Toronto wants to lose games, while the Kings recently fired 2023 Coach of the Year Mike Brown and are figuring out how to restore playoff form.
The Jimmy Butler era in Miami might be coming to a close. Despite a positive record, there are plenty of rumors about Butler potentially being traded away from the Heat. It's a surprising turn of events,
Butler was coy about his future in Miami following a report that he prefers to be traded before February's NBA trade deadline.
When asked Tuesday if he wants to be in Miami, amid now a couple weeks and counting of trade speculation, Butler was noncommittal. "It's a good quest
One might think more Miami Heat fans think the team itself is suffering more than Jimmy Butler during the latter’s latest absence. At least one survey says you