During Hardaway’s interview, podcast co-host Stephen Jackson added that perhaps Riley is also tired of Tyler Herro, who has sporadically missed time due to injury while the Heat have been “babying” him. Hardaway replied: “He’s probably talking about both of them, but I think he’s really talking directly to his star.”

Adebayo was handed a monster extension not too long ago. Also, Pat Riley has not always been pleased with Bulter. As reported by CBS Sports back in May, Riley had said when discussing some of Butler's comments: "If you're not on the court playing against Boston, or on the court playing against the New York Knicks, you should keep your mouth shut."

Entering their sixth year together, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra believes a breakthrough in his relationship with Jimmy Butler is imminent. That thesis is based almost entirely on longevity and mutual need.

NBA Hall of Famer and former Heat guard Tim Hardaway Sr. has made the claim that Miami president Pat Riley is "tired" of star player Jimmy Butler.35-year-old Butler is heading into his final year

Jimmy Butler will be late for Heat’s media day. He had travel issues with his planned Sunday return from Paris.Source: x.com More on this storyline Ira Winderman: The

Heat star Jimmy Butler showed up to the team’s media day with his hair relaxed and in an all-black outfit, featuring a trench coat.