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[Saba Sports News] With Jimmy Butler heading into his final season under contract with the Miami Heat, signs suggest a potential split might be looming.
Heat legend Tim Hardaway appeared on the “ALL THE SMOKE” podcast, claiming that team president Pat Riley is “tired of Jimmy Butler.” Butler, now 35, has been the face of the franchise, leading them to NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023.
However, tensions may be rising after some comments Butler made following Miami’s season, which reportedly displeased Riley.
Riley, 79, is known for clashing with star players, including Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James. It remains to be seen if Butler will be the next Heat star to part ways with the legendary executive, but he might already have his next move in mind.
As Hardaway put it, “Pat’s gonna talk this year. He’s tired of a lot of things, including Jimmy Butler.”