While there have been rumors that the Miami Heat want to trade star forward Jimmy Butler, head coach Erik Spoelstra made his stance clear that he wants

Over the past few weeks, much has been made about whether the Miami Heat would trade star forward Jimmy Butler. After NBA insider Shams Charania first reported that Miami was open to dealing Butler, the star forward's agent completely pushed back on it all. Read more: Jimmy Butler Agent Goes Off on Shams Charania Following Trade Destination Report

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has heard enough of the Jimmy Butler trade rumors. One day after ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported Butler prefers a trade out of Miami, Riley issued a blunt statement through the Heat’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.