Heat President Pat Riley Addresses Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors
Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler has been the subject of trade speculation for weeks. President Pat Riley has now weighed in.
Jimmy Butler (22) of the Miami Heat controls the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., on Dec. 20, 2024. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler will stay in South Beach, team president Pat Riley says.
Riley released a statement on Thursday amid trade speculation surrounding Butler, which has been ongoing for weeks. Riley called it “a distraction” at the moment.
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