Past the contract, different points even have led to Jimmy Butler’s rising ambivalence towards remaining with Miami. A supply stated that Butler was caught off guard when Riley, throughout a Could information convention, scolded him for saying that “Boston could be at dwelling” and “New York rattling positive could be [expletive] at dwelling” if Butler had been wholesome for Miami’s five-game first-round playoff playoff loss in opposition to the Celtics, which he missed due to a knee harm. “For him to say that, I assumed, ‘Is that Jimmy trolling, or is that Jimmy critical?’” Riley stated throughout his end-of-season press convention. “If you happen to’re not on the court docket taking part in in opposition to Boston or on the court docket taking part in in opposition to the New York Knicks, it’s best to hold your mouth shut.” In accordance with a supply, Butler was additionally upset 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
