Jimmy Butler, the Heat and Spoelstra

Will Miami Heat Fire Erik Spoelstra After Jimmy Butler Trade Saga?
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is almost certainly on his way out.. Could longtime coach Erik Spoelstra follow him?
NBA News: Miami Heat coach Spoelstra reveals the reason behind his major decision on Jimmy Butler
The Miami Heat secured a 119-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2024-25 NBA season, marking Jimmy Butler's return after a five-game absence. However, coach Erik Spoelstra made a notable decision regarding the star forward.
Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Heat. Pat Riley has been in this spot many times before
MIAMI — Pat Riley turns 80 in a couple of months. The Miami Heat president has not revealed any retirement timetable. He still wears impeccable suits, shakes hands with as firm of a grip as anyone, knows all eyes are on him when he walks into just about any room.
Heat's Pat Riley will do what's best for the team as Jimmy Butler wants a trade
Pat Riley turns 80 in a couple of months. The Miami Heat president has not revealed any retirement timetable. He still wears impeccable suits, shakes hands with as firm of a grip as anyone, knows all eyes are on him when he walks into just about any room.
NBA News: Heat president Pat Riley’s subtle jab at Jimmy Butler amid trade speculation
Miami Heat President Pat Riley discussed the importance of honoring contracts in the NBA, a statement that seemed to be a veiled reference to Jimmy Butler amid ongoing trade rumors. Amid swirling rumors about Jimmy Butler’s desire to leave the Miami Heat,
Pat Riley Shuts Down Negative Narratives Around Him Amid Wild Jimmy Butler-Heat Trade Saga
Heat president Pat Riley addresses the swirling rumors and shuts down negative narratives surrounding him amid Jimmy Butler trade saga.
Ex-Jimmy Butler Teammate Defends Heat Star’s Effort After Quiet Quitting Accusations
Former NBA big man Nikola Mirotić doesn’t like what he’s hearing about embattled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.
Matt Barnes defends Jimmy Butler amid his dispute with the Heat and Pat Riley: "They've gotten the most out of the underachievers"
While some fans are upset with how the former Marquette ace is handling the situation, former NBA player and media personality Matt Barnes says the Heat organization must also be
NBA greats think this D-II coach is a basketball genius. So why don’t you know who he is?
Jim Crutchfield, a former math teacher who coached tennis before getting his big break, is touted by Erik Spoelstra, Brad ...
Heat’s Spoelstra vows to ‘quiet all the distractions’ after Butler suspension, says, ‘I’m not a clickbait type of coach’
Moments after the Miami Heat said Saturday that coach Erik Spoelstra would not comment on the seven-game team suspension ...
DeRozan shines as Kings hold off Heat 123-118 in double overtime
DeMar DeRozan scored nine of Sacramento’s 11 points in the second overtime, and the Kings beat the Miami Heat 123-118 to ...
Six players, coaches ejected after fight breaks out during Rockets-Heat game
The Houston Rockets and Miami Heat did not wait for New Year's Eve to set off some fireworks. Tempers flared as the Heat led ...
Miami Heat: Houston Rockets Coach Takes Dig at Tyler Herro
On the other hand, Rockets coach Ime Udoka appeared to take a bit of a dig at Herro's strength as he said: "They were in each ...
Winderman’s view: The Miami ‘middling’? Spoelstra, Heat take step forward vs. Warriors
Observations and other notes of interest from Tuesday night’s 114-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors: – There was no pretense in this one. – The Heat and Warriors know they need to be better. – ...
Just 24 hours after brutal loss, Heat bounces back with signature win over Warriors. Takeaways
Just 24 hours after a brutal double-overtime loss to the Kings, the Heat bounced back with an impressive road win over the ...
Warriors Blowout Loss to Heat Upsets Steve Kerr
Golden State is in no position for moral victories, as scoring 19 points in a blowout loss does nothing for Kerr. With four ...