Miami is still processing what just happened. Jimmy Butler wants out? The same Jimmy who last year said winning a chip with the Heat would mean “everything” to him. Shams Charania’s report made it clear that Butler wants out of Miami before the Feb 6 trade deadline and the rumors have already started swirling around the 6-time All-Star. The Heat were not featured among the Christmas games, but Erik Spoelstra wasn’t spared of the inevitable Jimmy Butler-related questions.
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Pat Riley sheds light on Heat’s plan regarding potential Jimmy Butler trade
Since this summer, Heat President Pat Riley had dropped hints that the franchise wouldn’t be offering Jimmy Butler the $113 million extension he was seeking. However, with rumors of potential suitors emerging for Jimmy Buckets, a new twist has surfaced.
The Godfather recently made a statement saying, “We usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches. Therefore, we will make it clear – We are not trading Jimmy Butler.”