Heat's Pat Riley Shoots Down Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors Amid Mavericks Smoke
Butler is averaging 18.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 4.9 APG for Miami this season. The Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and Phoenix Suns have also been mentioned as preferred destinations, with the Warriors and Suns seeming like the favorites.
NBA Insider decodes Pat Riley’s Jimmy Butler no trade Heat statement
As the trade odyssey of the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, there was one moment that came as a shock to some fans of the team and the basketball world. With all the speculation, Heat president Pat Riley released a statement saying bluntly that the team will not be trading Butler which garnered more debate among ESPN analysts.
The Cleveland Browns placed starting defensive tackle Shelby Harris on injured reserve on Thursday because of an elbow issue.
If you believe Pat Riley, the Heat will not trade star Miami forward Jimmy Butler any time soon. But there is a fairly good chance that is a bluff.
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