1 day ago · Brian Windhorst, for instance, expressed surprise that the Heat franchise took the bold step of suspending him again. Butler, has his share of supporters, especially in the form of Stephen A. Smith who did not mince his words, calling out Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra for provoking the athlete (Butler walked out of practice after he was informed ...

Jan 8, 2025 · Pat Riley wants to keep Jimmy Butler. Riley and Butler have been playing tug of war with one another over the latter’s contract and future with the Heat. Amidst the ongoing trade rumors surrounding his star player, Riley decided to put an …

Jan 3, 2025 · According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, a prominent agent offered a word of warning to Butler regarding his posturing as it relates to Heat president and legendary NBA head coach Pat Riley,...

1 day ago · Speaking Wednesday on his Brian Windhorst and The Hoop Collective podcast (beginning at the 17:09 mark), ... and team president Pat Riley. ...

3 days ago · In a segment on ESPN, Brian Windhorst explained he believes the Heat will now back down and trade Jimmy Butler. ... “Erik Spoelstra is a Hall Of Fame coach. However, Erik Spoelsta is considered an extension, the umbilical cord to Pat Riley. “To tell Jimmy Butler that in front of the team, in a huddle, they know better than that. That’s ...

2 days ago · On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Brian Windhorst discuss where Pat Riley and the Miami Heat go from here after suspending NBA All-Star Jim...

2 days ago · Luckily, according to Brian Windhorst, that appears to be the case. That's right, Pat Riley might actually blink first and have to trade Butler for less. This is great news for anyone who recently ...

2 days ago · ESPN's Brian Windhorst explained the situation on Tuesday's First Take. ... And Pat Riley knows this player, he knows what his temperament is, he knows what his history is. If they didn't want to ...

Jan 3, 2025 · ESPN insider Brian Windhorst claimed that an anonymous prominent NBA agent offered a stern warning to the six-time All-Star concerning the Heat's long-serving President Pat Riley.

1 day ago · Miami Heat legend Tim Hardaway previously sided with Pat Riley in the ongoing Jimmy Butler-Heat feud. ... ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst reported Monday the Chicago Bulls are “absolutely ...