Why didn’t the Heat get more for Jimmy Butler? Pat Riley: “If you want a dissertation on 13 [trades], we will be here a half hour. We were pretty much locked in with one team [Phoenix]. It didn’t happen there. We took the deal we felt was best for us now and in the future. We have young players. We have medium age players in their prime. Our draft picks are in better order than what they were. We have a lot of flexibility. That’s where the blueprint will come this summer.”
Source: Miami Herald
Source: Miami Herald
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Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about Pat Riley’s comments, share some new tidbits on Brian Gregory and finish off with another fun snake draft to close out the week! Come hang out:
bit.ly/3EZVhfq – 5:57 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about Pat Riley’s comments, share some new tidbits on Brian Gregory and finish off with another fun snake draft to close out the week! Come hang out:
bit.ly/3EZVhfq – 5:57 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Heat president Pat Riley spent nearly an hour looking back at what was and looking ahead at what could be today miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… From Jimmy Butler’s contentious exit to the offseason plan to rebuild, here’s what Riley had to say ahead of an important offseason – 4:57 PM
NEW: Heat president Pat Riley spent nearly an hour looking back at what was and looking ahead at what could be today miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… From Jimmy Butler’s contentious exit to the offseason plan to rebuild, here’s what Riley had to say ahead of an important offseason – 4:57 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
If you’re just regaining internet access (or purchasing it for the first time), here’s everything notable Pat Riley said today
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
He’s not retiring, open to adding a star (aging star perhaps), not apologizing about not giving Jimmy extension. And much more: – 3:08 PM
If you’re just regaining internet access (or purchasing it for the first time), here’s everything notable Pat Riley said today
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
He’s not retiring, open to adding a star (aging star perhaps), not apologizing about not giving Jimmy extension. And much more: – 3:08 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Everything notable Heat president Pat Riley said today during another memorable season-ending press conference miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… From Jimmy Butler to the plan to improve the team, Riley touched on a lot of topics – 2:29 PM
Everything notable Heat president Pat Riley said today during another memorable season-ending press conference miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… From Jimmy Butler to the plan to improve the team, Riley touched on a lot of topics – 2:29 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
All I’ve learned in this Pat Riley season ending presser is that his memory is impeccable at 80. – 1:25 PM
All I’ve learned in this Pat Riley season ending presser is that his memory is impeccable at 80. – 1:25 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pat Riley on Tyler Herro: “I hope he can stay here for the rest of his career.” – 1:20 PM
Pat Riley on Tyler Herro: “I hope he can stay here for the rest of his career.” – 1:20 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pat Riley: “I just turned 80 and I’m proud of it. … I feel great.”
“I’m going to carry on and try to make this thing better.” – 1:18 PM
Pat Riley: “I just turned 80 and I’m proud of it. … I feel great.”
“I’m going to carry on and try to make this thing better.” – 1:18 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pat Riley: “We probably won’t run it back. But players aren’t just going to show up. You have to make deals.” – 1:15 PM
Pat Riley: “We probably won’t run it back. But players aren’t just going to show up. You have to make deals.” – 1:15 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pat Riley: “No, I’m not going to apologize for saying no to him on the contract extension.”
“It’s over. It’s done. I wish him well.” – 1:11 PM
Pat Riley: “No, I’m not going to apologize for saying no to him on the contract extension.”
“It’s over. It’s done. I wish him well.” – 1:11 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pat Riley: “There’s no doubt that what happened with Jimmy had a tremendous impact on our team. There’s no doubt about it.” – 1:02 PM
Pat Riley: “There’s no doubt that what happened with Jimmy had a tremendous impact on our team. There’s no doubt about it.” – 1:02 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Pat Riley: “There’s no doubt that what happened with Jimmy had a tremendous impact on our team.”
Says his image of Jimmy is the exhausted one of him in the bubble. pic.x.com/ogYXmiEKhe – 1:01 PM
Pat Riley: “There’s no doubt that what happened with Jimmy had a tremendous impact on our team.”
Says his image of Jimmy is the exhausted one of him in the bubble. pic.x.com/ogYXmiEKhe – 1:01 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat president Pat Riley will have plenty to talk about during his season-ending news conference today at 1 p.m. miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:41 AM
Heat president Pat Riley will have plenty to talk about during his season-ending news conference today at 1 p.m. miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:41 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jimmy Butler said he’s still feeling the impact of that hard fall in Houston: “For sure.” pic.x.com/LTCPUmLwXm – 1:48 AM
Jimmy Butler said he’s still feeling the impact of that hard fall in Houston: “For sure.” pic.x.com/LTCPUmLwXm – 1:48 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
On the bench, Jimmy Butler is doing his early/mid-career LeBron James imitation, biting his fingernails. – 10:29 PM
On the bench, Jimmy Butler is doing his early/mid-career LeBron James imitation, biting his fingernails. – 10:29 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors down 56-39 at half. They went searching for some rotation answers within the wreckage and received some positive Trayce Jackson-Davis minutes. Ran some high screen action with Jimmy Butler. Had 7 points, 4 rebounds in 10 minutes. – 9:42 PM
Warriors down 56-39 at half. They went searching for some rotation answers within the wreckage and received some positive Trayce Jackson-Davis minutes. Ran some high screen action with Jimmy Butler. Had 7 points, 4 rebounds in 10 minutes. – 9:42 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors are starting rookie center Quinten Post in Steph Curry’s place, prioritizing extra size and space around Jimmy Butler. Post is an extra big for Edwards/Wolves to attack.
Game 2 starters
Brandin Podziemski
Buddy Hield
Jimmy Butler
Draymond Green
Quinten Post – 8:04 PM
The Warriors are starting rookie center Quinten Post in Steph Curry’s place, prioritizing extra size and space around Jimmy Butler. Post is an extra big for Edwards/Wolves to attack.
Game 2 starters
Brandin Podziemski
Buddy Hield
Jimmy Butler
Draymond Green
Quinten Post – 8:04 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat president Pat Riley will have plenty to talk about during his season-ending news conference tomorrow miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Riley’s media session tomorrow will be streamed live on the Heat’s YouTube channel and it can also be heard live on WQAM-560 – 4:20 PM
Heat president Pat Riley will have plenty to talk about during his season-ending news conference tomorrow miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Riley’s media session tomorrow will be streamed live on the Heat’s YouTube channel and it can also be heard live on WQAM-560 – 4:20 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Heat has opted to livestream Pat Riley press conference at 1 tomorrow – 3:52 PM
Heat has opted to livestream Pat Riley press conference at 1 tomorrow – 3:52 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Nickeil Alexander-Walker says with Steph Curry out, now the Wolves must focus on Jimmy Butler so he doesn’t “take over” the way he has in the past in the playoffs pic.x.com/GkY447Ej1M – 1:05 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker says with Steph Curry out, now the Wolves must focus on Jimmy Butler so he doesn’t “take over” the way he has in the past in the playoffs pic.x.com/GkY447Ej1M – 1:05 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jimmy Butler on the Minnesota crowd: “People do have to watch their mouth. It’s cool with the boos and all that stuff, but calling people out their name, which I can hear.”
Buddy Hield: “What they say? Watch your mouth.” pic.x.com/hSnNPa6h0M – 2:16 AM
Jimmy Butler on the Minnesota crowd: “People do have to watch their mouth. It’s cool with the boos and all that stuff, but calling people out their name, which I can hear.”
Buddy Hield: “What they say? Watch your mouth.” pic.x.com/hSnNPa6h0M – 2:16 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Best performers of the playoffs, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating.
Jimmy Butler ahead of Stephen Curry now 👀 pic.x.com/w3l3L4xxJz – 1:20 AM
Best performers of the playoffs, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating.
Jimmy Butler ahead of Stephen Curry now 👀 pic.x.com/w3l3L4xxJz – 1:20 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield postgame together
Buddy: “I was Batman today. I saved the day.” pic.x.com/S66dGKqQkH – 1:13 AM
Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield postgame together
Buddy: “I was Batman today. I saved the day.” pic.x.com/S66dGKqQkH – 1:13 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr called it “comforting” to give the ball to Jimmy Butler in the fourth quarter to protect the lead. Said they were even willing to take shot clock violations.
“Jimmy is as good as any star in the league at reading the game and controlling the tempo.” – 12:34 AM
Steve Kerr called it “comforting” to give the ball to Jimmy Butler in the fourth quarter to protect the lead. Said they were even willing to take shot clock violations.
“Jimmy is as good as any star in the league at reading the game and controlling the tempo.” – 12:34 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors starters to open the second half
Brandin Podziemski
Buddy Hield
Jimmy Butler
Gary Payton II
Draymond Green
Steve Kerr leaning defense to open. It seems likely he will go to Kuminga again in search of scoring with Curry down. – 10:58 PM
Warriors starters to open the second half
Brandin Podziemski
Buddy Hield
Jimmy Butler
Gary Payton II
Draymond Green
Steve Kerr leaning defense to open. It seems likely he will go to Kuminga again in search of scoring with Curry down. – 10:58 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Steph leaves with hammy
Buddy Hield 0-7 FG with 0 3PA
Anthony Edwards 0-8 FG
Draymond 4 threes
Wolves 0-15 on threes
Jimmy Butler with 5 orebs and a three
that first half was drunk – 10:47 PM
Steph leaves with hammy
Buddy Hield 0-7 FG with 0 3PA
Anthony Edwards 0-8 FG
Draymond 4 threes
Wolves 0-15 on threes
Jimmy Butler with 5 orebs and a three
that first half was drunk – 10:47 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
That kind of half for the Wolves: A Draymond Green airball falls right into Jimmy Butler’s hands to set up an easy layup right before the end of the 2nd Q. GSW leads MIN 44-31, with the Wolves shooting an anemic 31.8% overall, including an 0-for-15 mark from 3. – 10:43 PM
That kind of half for the Wolves: A Draymond Green airball falls right into Jimmy Butler’s hands to set up an easy layup right before the end of the 2nd Q. GSW leads MIN 44-31, with the Wolves shooting an anemic 31.8% overall, including an 0-for-15 mark from 3. – 10:43 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Game 1 starters
Warriors
Steph Curry
Brandin Podziemski
Buddy Hield
Jimmy Butler
Draymond Green
Timberwolves
Mike Conley
Anthony Edwards
Jaden McDaniels
Julius Randle
Rudy Gobert – 9:03 PM
Game 1 starters
Warriors
Steph Curry
Brandin Podziemski
Buddy Hield
Jimmy Butler
Draymond Green
Timberwolves
Mike Conley
Anthony Edwards
Jaden McDaniels
Julius Randle
Rudy Gobert – 9:03 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Here’s a look at the intertwined history between the Warriors and Timberwolves. David Kahn, Steph Curry, the D’Angelo Russell helicopter ride, Andrew Wiggins becoming Jimmy Butler, James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards, the Jonathan Kuminga pick. nytimes.com/athletic/63346… – 2:31 PM
Here’s a look at the intertwined history between the Warriors and Timberwolves. David Kahn, Steph Curry, the D’Angelo Russell helicopter ride, Andrew Wiggins becoming Jimmy Butler, James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards, the Jonathan Kuminga pick. nytimes.com/athletic/63346… – 2:31 PM
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Veteran forward Jimmy Butler, who finished Game 2 with 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and a steal on 6-for-13 shooting, took time postgame to acknowledge Kuminga’s performance — and offered a confident outlook for their partnership moving forward. “He’s a great basketball player. I can play with anybody. He can play with anybody,” Butler said. “It’s all about playing basketball the right way. That’s all it is… attack to score, attack to pass – just make the right play over and over again, every single time. “It doesn’t matter who you’re out there with. Just play basketball the right way and me and JK could thrive; can and will thrive together on the basketball floor.” -via Clutch Points / May 9, 2025
Pat Riley asked about tanking, Riley said he doesn’t know about that. That’s not the Heat way. (He did say earlier the Heat sort of tanked twice before this century but never disclosed it publicly.) Pat Riley, unsolicited, had one more comment on Jimmy Butler: “What happened with Jimmy, as ugly as it was, that I didn’t appreciate [everything else]. I love the guy. Those things happened. It wasn’t fun.” What about trading for an alpha star? “If that talent can help and he’s humble, that’s fine. If it translates to winning, that’s all that counts.” -via Miami Herald / May 9, 2025
Pat Riley on the Jimmy Butler fiasco and telling him to keep his mouth shut last May: “There’s no doubt what happened with Jimmy had a tremendous impact on our team. The buck stopped with me. I’ll take that hit. What happened in the regular season, I don’t want to discuss.” -via Miami Herald / May 9, 2025