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Pat Riley Reportedly Cried During His Meeting With Jimmy Butler
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/pat-riley-reportedly-cried-during-his-meeting-with-jimmy-butler/
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Jimmy Butler has officially left the Miami Heat and is now a member of the Golden State Warriors.
It’s been a long time coming, and many reports said the Heat were happy to see him go.
But a new article from The Athletic sheds light on a conversation between Butler and Pat Riley when things apparently got emotional.
Riley opened up and actually started to cry when speaking with Butler, but his attempts at rebuilding a bond with Butler failed.
This is a surprising move from Riley, who usually keeps his emotions on a tight leash.
Even though he was upset with Butler, he felt a strong connection to him and started to open up about their shared experiences.
Perhaps Riley thought this would create a path for reconciliation and for Butler to remain with the Heat, motivated and ready to play better.
Instead, it did just the opposite, and Butler saw Riley as “unhinged.”
This just made Butler want to leave the Heat even more.
This episode proves just how badly things had become between Butler and Riley.
Their relationship was so broken that even a very intimate moment like this couldn’t repair it.
In the end, there was no fixing this, and it makes sense that Butler is now gone.
The post Pat Riley Reportedly Cried During His Meeting With Jimmy Butler appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/pat-riley-reportedly-cried-during-his-meeting-with-jimmy-butler/
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DeMarcus Cousins Names Who Should Replace Pat Riley
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/demarcus-cousins-names-who-should-replace-pat-riley/
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Pat Riley has been behind the Miami Heat for years now and is one of the most important figures in modern sports.
But no man can work forever, and the 79-year-old will eventually retire.
So, who will take over his responsibilities with the Heat when Riley finally steps down?
Speaking on “Run It Back,” former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins said that Bob Myers, previously of the Golden State Warriors, should fill Riley’s place.
DeMarcus Cousins thinks Bob Myers could go to Miami to replace Pat Riley
"With Pat Riley walking out the door, a name that's been really quiet lately, Bob Myers going to Miami. He'd be top-notch for that."
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 6, 2025
Myers was the general manager of the Golden State Warriors from 2012 to 2023.
As basketball fans can remember, this was a hugely important period for the Warriors, and they won multiple championships during that time.
For his hard work, Myers was named NBA Executive of the Year twice during his tenure.
Since retiring from that role, Myers has been all over the television and has given his opinion and analysis to ESPN.
It seems like he is quite comfortable in his new job, but would he be willing to return to the league if the Heat called him?
Being Heat president could give Myers the ability to reshape the team and start its next chapter.
Of course, taking over for Riley would also be a huge honor that Myers would be proud of.
Right now, he likes his job, and it looks like Riley isn’t stepping down.
But when that day comes, Heat fans should take another look at Myers.
The post DeMarcus Cousins Names Who Should Replace Pat Riley appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/demarcus-cousins-names-who-should-replace-pat-riley/
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Jimmy Butler Reportedly Only Wants To Be Traded To 1 Team
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/jimmy-butler-reportedly-only-wants-to-be-traded-to-1-team/
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Jimmy Butler desperately wants out of the Miami Heat and is eager to join one team and one team only: the Phoenix Suns.
Speaking on ESPN, per Dru on X and NBACentral, Brian Windhorst said no amount of money would convince Butler to play for another team.
He is adamant about coming to the Suns, even as his chance of going there dwindles days before the trade deadline.
What will happen if talks between the Suns and Heat never materialize and lead to a trade?
That will leave Butler in a tough spot, seemingly stuck with the team he has tried so hard to get away from.
Could Butler potentially come back and play well with the Heat after all the drama?
He is eager to be in Phoenix, but the Suns might not be able to put a deal together.
They’d have to part ways with Bradley Beal, who has a no-trade clause.
They also might have to include even more than that to make the Heat happy.
A lot of things have to go right in a short amount of time.
Of course, Butler could also choose to try a different team instead.
But even then, a lot of reporting has said there aren’t many franchises interested in Butler right now, especially after this debacle with the Heat.
The options are limited, and the clock is winding down.
Will Butler get his wish and move to the Suns, or will he spend the next few months in an awkward situation with the Heat?
The post Jimmy Butler Reportedly Only Wants To Be Traded To 1 Team appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/jimmy-butler-reportedly-only-wants-to-be-traded-to-1-team/
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Jimmy Butler Has Reportedly Blocked Multiple Trades
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/jimmy-butler-has-reportedly-blocked-multiple-trades/
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Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Miami Heat and join the Phoenix Suns.
Anything less than that isn’t interesting to the six-time All-Star.
According to a new report from Brian Windhorst, Butler has actually blocked multiple trade options that would have been good fits for him, all in hopes of moving to the Suns.
Butler has obviously gone all-in on the Suns and that is his only goal before the upcoming trade deadline.
Tim Bontemps was also part of this report with Windhorst and said that there isn’t a lot of interest in Butler right now, so if things with the Suns don’t work out, where will he go?
That remains to be seen, but the Heat are serious about getting rid of him as soon as they can.
The team is reportedly “unwilling” to not find a suitor for Butler, which means they may settle on a squad that he isn’t happy with.
If that happens, he will have nothing to do and no choice but to move.
He has made his desire known and only wants to play for the Suns, but he may not get his wish.
Because of the way he has handled this situation, he might be traded to a team he doesn’t like since the Heat are so eager to cut ties with him entirely.
Butler is attempting to use all his leverage but is running out of power and options.
Will he be in Phoenix next week or will the Heat choose to send him somewhere else?
The post Jimmy Butler Has Reportedly Blocked Multiple Trades appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/jimmy-butler-has-reportedly-blocked-multiple-trades/
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Analyst Names Dark Horse Suitor To Acquire Jimmy Butler
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-names-dark-horse-suitor-to-acquire-jimmy-butler/
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The NBA trade deadline is now just days away, and the clock is ticking louder than ever.
That means if the Miami Heat want to deal away Jimmy Butler, they will have to do it soon.
Reports have said that multiple potential deals have fallen apart, but a dark horse is still in the running for Butler.
According to Jake Weinbach, the Milwaukee Bucks “loom as a real dark horse suitor for Jimmy Butler.”
This isn’t the first time fans have heard rumors of the Bucks wanting Butler.
They envision him fitting in well alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and others.
Ironically, Lillard was attempting to sign with the Miami Heat when he was leaving the Portland Trail Blazers, partly because he wanted to play with Butler and the team’s culture.
If a deal comes together, Lillard might finally get his wish and suit up with Butler in Milwaukee.
Speaking of deals, the Bucks would have to move around a few assets to get Butler.
They would need to compose a package that makes the Heat happy, but that might be easier than before.
There was a time when the Heat were content to sit still and not do anything.
They had no desire to give into Butler’s demands and weren’t going to agree to anything they didn’t really like.
But they have softened their stance and are now eager to get rid of Butler before the deadline, so the Bucks have a better chance than they did before.
However, time is winding down, and both teams will need to move quickly.
The post Analyst Names Dark Horse Suitor To Acquire Jimmy Butler appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-names-dark-horse-suitor-to-acquire-jimmy-butler/
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Miami Heat Have Worrisome Record Since Jimmy Butler Trade
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/miami-heat-have-worrisome-record-since-jimmy-butler-trade/
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The Miami Heat have been without Jimmy Butler for a few weeks, and things have not gone well during that time.
According to NBACentral, the Heat are now 1-6 since the Butler trade and have struggled even during this sole victory.
Is this just the Heat adjusting to life without Butler, or will they always be this way until they make a big acquisition?
It all started with their game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 7, when they lost 102-86.
Following that, they fell to the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, and Atlanta Hawks.
Their one win came against the Toronto Raptors on February 21, but that was an overtime victory that they had to claw and fight hard for.
It’s not because the Heat’s roster has completely fallen apart and they still have some great talent in the lineup.
But there is an argument to be made that the Heat are attempting to find an identity without Butler.
He injected a lot of leadership and personality into the team and was more than just a player.
During his prime, he was also a leader and a player-coach.
Heat fans are starting to worry that things won’t get better until next season.
Perhaps the Heat can make a big pick-up in the summer, and that will enhance their chances next year.
The Heat are now the ninth team in the East with a 26-30 record.
That means they would have to fight through the play-in tournament if it started today.
They have done that before and even pushed far into the playoffs, but that was when Butler was on board.
Will they have the same sort of success this year without him?
The post Miami Heat Have Worrisome Record Since Jimmy Butler Trade appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/miami-heat-have-worrisome-record-since-jimmy-butler-trade/