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While the Miami Heat are at home after a first-round playoff exit -- by way of being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers -- former star forward Jimmy Butler is thriving in the Bay Area.
The former Heat star -- who once led the club to two NBA Finals appearances -- is now the co-star to Stephen Curry.
The duo had a brilliant end to the 2024-25 NBA regular season, and they captured a first-round victory as the Warriors downed the No. 2-seeded Houston Rockets in seven games.
Heat fans, after they watched their favorite team be swept in the first round, have to suffer watching their former star player enjoy success with a club he joined at the trade deadline.
While Golden State is tied 1-1 in a second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they are still alive for at least three more games, if not more.
Miami Heat president Pat Riley addresses the crowd during the Pat Riley Court dedication ceremony at Kaseya Center.Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Many look back at the trade as a win for the Warriors. They landed a star forward who altered their season. Butler will be heavily relied upon with Curry sidelined with injury, too.
Heat executive Pat Riley is more concerned about sending Butler his well wishes, however, as he made clear in his season-ending press conference. He doesn't regret saying no to a contract extension, though.
“There’s no doubt that what happened with Jimmy had a tremendous impact on our team… I’m not going to apologize for saying no to him on a contract extension… It’s done. I wish him well," Riley explained.
The Heat executive also reiterated that he hopes Butler wishes the organization well.
The exit from the two sides was sour. Butler wasn't all that fond of Butler and the Heat decision-makers.
Looking back, the two sides had a good run. However, while Riley is set for plenty of changes within the Heat's squad, Butler is aiming to prolong the Warriors' current playoff run.
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The former Heat star -- who once led the club to two NBA Finals appearances -- is now the co-star to Stephen Curry.
The duo had a brilliant end to the 2024-25 NBA regular season, and they captured a first-round victory as the Warriors downed the No. 2-seeded Houston Rockets in seven games.
Heat fans, after they watched their favorite team be swept in the first round, have to suffer watching their former star player enjoy success with a club he joined at the trade deadline.
While Golden State is tied 1-1 in a second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they are still alive for at least three more games, if not more.
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Miami Heat president Pat Riley addresses the crowd during the Pat Riley Court dedication ceremony at Kaseya Center.Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Many look back at the trade as a win for the Warriors. They landed a star forward who altered their season. Butler will be heavily relied upon with Curry sidelined with injury, too.
Pat Riley sends Butler message
Heat executive Pat Riley is more concerned about sending Butler his well wishes, however, as he made clear in his season-ending press conference. He doesn't regret saying no to a contract extension, though.
“There’s no doubt that what happened with Jimmy had a tremendous impact on our team… I’m not going to apologize for saying no to him on a contract extension… It’s done. I wish him well," Riley explained.
The Heat executive also reiterated that he hopes Butler wishes the organization well.
The exit from the two sides was sour. Butler wasn't all that fond of Butler and the Heat decision-makers.
Looking back, the two sides had a good run. However, while Riley is set for plenty of changes within the Heat's squad, Butler is aiming to prolong the Warriors' current playoff run.
Continue reading...
