Although his contract situation is the leading factor (he wanted an extension and the Heat haven’t offered one), another part of the reason Jimmy Butler prefers a trade out of Miami is that he’s been hoping the team would be able to acquire more impact players, but it has been unable to do so, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter video link). “Over the last three years, … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Butler, Spoelstra, Johnson, Stevens, Rozier
Pat Riley Announces Heat Aren’t Trading Jimmy Butler
In an unusual move, the Heat president of basketball operations Pat Riley has made a public statement saying Miami isn’t trading Jimmy Butler (Twitter link). “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,” Riley … [Read more...] about Pat Riley Announces Heat Aren’t Trading Jimmy Butler
Isaiah Stevens Signs Two-Way Contract With Heat
9:49am: Stevens’ two-way deal is official, the Heat confirmed in a press release. 8:43am: The Heat will fill a two-way opening by signing Isaiah Stevens from their Sioux Falls affiliate in the G League, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The move, which had been expected along with the promotion of Keshad Johnson to the 15-man roster, was confirmed to Charania … [Read more...] about Isaiah Stevens Signs Two-Way Contract With Heat
Updates On Butler, Who Is Doubtful To Play Thursday
Star forward Jimmy Butler, who prefers a trade out of Miami but hasn’t formally requested to be dealt, is doubtful for Thursday’s contest in Orlando with what the Heat are calling “return to competition; reconditioning,” tweets Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. A person with knowledge of the situation insisted to Jackson that Butler has been “genuinely sick” of late, causing … [Read more...] about Updates On Butler, Who Is Doubtful To Play Thursday
Jimmy Butler Prefers Trade Out Of Miami
Heat forward Jimmy Butler would prefer to be traded ahead of the February 6 deadline rather than sticking with Miami for the full season, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. Charania clarifies that Butler has not formally asked the Heat to trade him, but he’s “believed to be ready for his exit” from the franchise. Butler has been the subject of trade rumors in recent weeks, with … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Prefers Trade Out Of Miami