Past the contract, different points even have led to Jimmy Butler’s rising ambivalence towards remaining with Miami. A supply mentioned that Butler was caught off guard when Riley, throughout a Could information convention, scolded him for saying that “Boston could be at residence” and “New York rattling certain could be [expletive] at residence” if Butler had been wholesome for Miami’s five-game first-round playoff playoff loss towards the Celtics, which he missed due to a knee damage. “For him to say that, I believed, ‘Is that Jimmy trolling, or is that Jimmy severe?’” Riley mentioned throughout his end-of-season press convention. “In case you’re not on the court docket enjoying towards Boston or on the court docket enjoying towards the New York Knicks, it is best to preserve your mouth shut.” In accordance with a supply, Butler was additionally disillusioned that the Warmth didn’t publicly deny a Dec. 10 ESPN report that Miami was open to buying and selling him. -via Miami Herald / December 25, 2024
