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Heat president Riley shares direct response to Butler trade rumors
Heat president Riley shares direct response to Butler trade rumors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Miami Heat have given an update on the Jimmy Butler trade speculation.
In a press release from team president Pat Riley, the franchise will not be trading Butler, who has been the talk of trade rumors for most of the 2024-25 NBA season.
“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,” Riley wrote. “Therefore, we will make it clear – We are not trading Jimmy Butler.”
Statement from Pat Riley
“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.”
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 26, 2024
Earlier in the week, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the 35-year-old wanted to leave Miami before the NBA trade deadline.
Now, it’s clear the team has no intention of parting ways with Butler. The six-time NBA All-Star is expected to opt out of his contract after the season and hit the free agency market.
There was talk of Butler potentially getting traded to the Warriors, but nothing materialized.
Through 20 games this season, Butler is averaging 18.5 points on 55.2 percent shooting, with 5.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 31.4 minutes.
Golden State has been pursuing trades to bolster the roster recently, looking to grab another big-time scorer if possible. Now, the Warriors will have to look elsewhere for a trade.
Miami Heat president Pat Riley recently addressed the ongoing trade rumors surrounding star player Jimmy Butler in a direct and candid response.
In a press conference, Riley stated, “I want to make it clear that Jimmy Butler is a vital part of our team and our plans for the future. We have no intention of trading him and are fully committed to building around him.”
Riley’s statement comes in the wake of speculation that Butler could be on the trading block due to the Heat’s recent struggles on the court. However, Riley’s words make it clear that Butler remains a cornerstone of the team’s plans moving forward.
Fans of the Miami Heat can rest assured that their beloved star player is not going anywhere, as Riley and the organization are fully committed to keeping Butler in a Heat uniform for the foreseeable future.
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