Pat Riley Talks Jimmy Butler Extension, Miami Heat Season Evaluation, Missing Too Many Games

Pat Riley Reflects on 2023-24 Season

[@markcraven3842]

"if your not on the court keep your mouth shut" WOW!!!!!

[@jareddickerson5127]

That's the biggest takeaway from this press conference. Credit to Tobin for asking that question

[@jeffheinzel1977]

Well said pat keep your mouth shut Jimmy!

[@elijahsnell7519]

You got 2 respect the Miami Heat leadership. Go Heat

[@HL.Est95]

This was the realest, most direct I've ever heard him... Changes will come this year, not just roster wise. These guys or whoever it may be on the roster will feel old school HeatCulture...he made that extremely clear... #ILoveIt #HeatCulture #HeatNationForLife

[@gregbors8364]

You can get a vaccine for that 💉

[@heyarnold8023]

A change is definitely needed regardless of if he wants to admit it or not

[@starfishandroid]

I agree. But just be real.

[@carlosgarcia3238]

God Father laying down the law

[@Blazenetwork1990]

He need to actually do some damn work for his team he hasn’t did nothing for the Jimmy era

[@Themoomabides]

I could listen to Riley allllll day

[@DJ.Rutledge]

Changes NEED to be made

[@Itshadow306]

Starting with himself and coach spo.

[@aboutthatlifegaming3281]

You listing to why the heat are the top of the nba for a reason...starts from the top....when he's gone would hope they give the lead to are coach 🙏

[@mravalosmj]

can't believe I listened to the while thing, and learned a shit ton about a lot.

[@user-gj9ti8wu7x]

Pat mf Riley the man the myth the legend We’re so lucky to have him

[@reemro8760]

Pat Riley makes you wanna run through a wall for him

[@drestathagangsta8880]

Yeah, until he gets too egomaniacal and beside himself. Magic and the rest of the Showtime Lakers were sick of him towards the end of their run. And D-Wade and Shaq couldn't stand him after their title in 2006. The Heat Big 3 Era would've never happened if Riley had come back to coach in place of Spoelstra. Wade said he wouldn't play again for Riley as his coach.

[@marcel4002]

The Don may be old, but he's still sharp...

[@jamdum2290]

Some complain about Jimmy getting old and must trade, but when it matters most, he outplayed the young guys. Pay Jimmy and get him the help you promised him.

[@wbrodie55]

No. When it mattered the most, he wasn't available.

[@Love.hammer999]

“ you promised him 🥺” - drake ahhh comment

[@jonstorm1484]

But drake up we fell short similar to Kendrick ​@Love.hammer999

[@jamdum2290]

@@wbrodie55 I am talking about the playoffs runs he had so far, not this season. Some of the heat fans are ungrateful. This team is nothing without Jimmy.

[@gersonsintjago3025]

Loved what he did in the play offs in 2020 and 2023, but he did disappeared in both Finals, completely. So no, not exactly when it matters.

[@dco419]

Ira is a good reporter he asks the tough questions

[@Dizzelsoul3542]

Did Ira mentioned that Jimmy lost love ones along the way?

[@Esanti1221]

@@Dizzelsoul3542how tf is that relevant… you can take days off for a lost loved one, not over a qtr season then a play in injury causing him to miss the entire series. He made millions ain’t nobody crying for him, we all lose people

[@Shango440]

After listening Pat I’d be surprised if Jimmy gets that extension but I’d take Mitchell and Ingram who are both same age group as Bam.

[@MichealLee__]

Ingram 6”5 trash Mitchell is “6”1 SG you can’t be serious no keep jimmy just trade for more players

[@frankiev-tech4630]

The legend! Still remember his coaching days from the 80s! Maintained that suave swagger even at his old age! LOL!

[@Mavrock954]

This man can really be trusted to hold EVERYONE accountable 💯💯💯💯

[@StarFox85]

Lets hear..salut Mr.Riley!

[@realtalkwitskiii]

Tyler needs 2 come off the bench 😤 and we need a center from the draft

[@KJ-vn9hf]

Jimmy has to be our healthy playmaker. In games where he had 6+ assists, we went 18-4. Can't ignore that!

[@KJ-vn9hf]

Moreover, in those games we had an average margin of victory of 12.4 points.

[@robinshaul4069]

Spo loves Jimmy and pat has to count on butler gotta do that and can get a ring

[@MotoM1234]

Great.. it’s an 82 game season + playoffs…. That is good production for about 25% of games….

[@alisterromain8425]

Good show, Pat.

[@nickacuna7215]

Pat is a G. Got alot of faith that hell put together good roster this summer. Hopefully we can flip Tyler and others for Donovan mitchell to match other teams fire with fire

[@gatonetwork1788]

Pat still got it man 👍

[@razzlegames2922]

yeah we're running it back

[@timfwaygo2537]

Smdh more herro zero

[@markc1839]

Run it back baby!!

[@cristiantabora8218]

Love how riley is str8 forward

[@rontardif8740]

The pineapple is a symbol of friendship. It was in the backdrop with Baptist health

[@z32ghost]

Yesss finally Pat showed face and u know if Pat does a Press confrense he cleaning house ✊️💯. We tired of this jimmy herro not playing all season and playing 60% when they getting paid top dollar...trade jimmy and herro to the cavs for mitchell and jarret allen ✊️💯💯💯

[@kaleb324]

thanks tobin

[@tcg_delta8331]

Pat Riley for US President.

[@Maymaymayok]

😮😮😮

[@305Navi]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you God Father Riley.

[@dmc1118]

Riley and his son Tyler is running the Heat straight into the ground!! If the play-in champs make it back next year they should be happy

[@Und890]

He roasted Tyler too. I like Riles but Knicks call him Pat the rat for a reason, you can never trust his words. He's proven he'll trade any player at any second. He doesn't give a fk lol

[@garnetgordon398]

I been a Heat fan before Pat got here and we for sure don't need fans like y'all

[@dmc1118]

@@Und890 Tyler whined about starting and getting paid and daddy gave one then lol, he basically tells Jimmy and UD to shut up after running off Lebron and DWade but don't tell Tyler or Myles Leonard nothing

[@stevewillis1916]

@@garnetgordon398lmao dude was in Cuba when we were fans 😂

[@drestathagangsta8880]

​@dmc1118 I gotta disagree with you on one thing. Pat didn't run off LeBron. LeBron took his ball and ran back to Cleveland like a petulant child because he could never get his way like he has with other teams. I'm a Laker fan, and you see what he's doing to my team. Need I remind you that if Riley had let LeBron have his way, Coach Spo would've been fired a long time ago. Clearly, Riles made the right choice.

[@raystravels9830]

We DON'T need major changes, only changes we need is in attitude... Don't forget, we won a game in Boston, we played without Jimmy AND Rozier AND Richardson.... Like Pat said, players need to make themselves available every night......Perhaps adding another vet and continue to develop Jaime and Nico.

[@truthhurts79]

You're drunk 😂

[@gatonetwork1788]

Suave pat baby! 🌴🍹

[@robinshaul4069]

I agree with pat Riley

[@LouieRides]

I wish Pat was immortal.

[@JayK07]

Tell the masses

[@pkspecial2196]

Tyler is more focused on trying to look pretty than actually play basketball

[@steverodgers777]

Real talk. We as fans must come to the realization that the old school mentality is gone. Riley is old school and I'm sure he is pissed at this "Diva" mentality. I love Jimmy, but your availability is what's important. It's a business for these guys these days. It's about your brand, your social media influence, and $$$$$$$$$.

[@neimansimmons9047]

If we can't get a game changer ! Then there is no need to blow up this team!!

[@chill1224.]

All we’ve ever really needed these last few years was higher level role players but instead we always go after the big signing every year and waste our opportunity at getting high level role players and end up with g league undrafted guys who deserve to be there but it’s hard to win a ring that way.

[@lynnjoseph7359]

The Godfather playing chess moves.

[@tennesseet7388]

Riles basically told us all he’s in no rush to extend Jimmy and will evaluate him to “make a decision “. Jimmy’s on borrowed time now folks

[@dmc1118]

Jimmy figured out last off season, what Lebron figured out, DWade figured out and UD jus figured out 😂😂 that u better "shut up" and dribble or wear that suit lol, Riley is an Adolph Rupp disciple well at least he didn't tell Myles Leonard to shut up

[@koalabearss]

He has two year player opt. And he isn’t trading Jimmy. Did you watch the entire thing or you just skip the whole thing?

[@drestathagangsta8880]

​@dmc1118 Let's be honest. Sometimes, players need to just shut and dribble.😂😂 Take Kyrie Irving, for example. He's playing the best basketball that he's played in years and having a positive effect on his team in Dallas. UD has a job as an executive for the Heat now, and Meyers Leonard was sent packing.

[@JayK07]

Sure buddy

[@tennesseet7388]

@@koalabearss yup, watched all of it. Riles stated he’s under contract and they’ll cross that bridge when they get there

[@YonkoJai]

This man started talking bout taking a deep dive into the defense of this team when the issue is the offensive talent.

[@darrylnelson6264]

Tell em Pat. Poor Jimmy!

[@dennislopez1272]

Sign Bam. Keep Jovic, and JJJ. They're our future. Thanks for not extending Jimmy, Pat. Trade him and get a good package. Let's do it right this time. Tyler can hit the door with him. #GOHEAT

[@Gvo_ron]

We gone let you play PG

[@antjack6192]

⁠why y’all so doom n gloom? Tyus jones is a free agent, trades can be made

[@dennislopez1272]

@@antjack6192 it ain't doom and gloom. It's time to retool. Gotta weed out the older cats on the roster. Starts with Jimmy. It happens to every team in the league, sooner or later.

[@db3917]

If Jimmy goes to New York, it’s over for the east

[@dennislopez1272]

​@@db3917We'll see. Gotta give up something to get something.

[@greenrodney45]

it's time to move on for jimmy getting older alot of injuries

[@robinshaul4069]

Plz Jimmy don't leave the heat.Your my hero and the sixers are nobody s.Your the king of the heat.Why would you go ,we love you.Pat Riley just wants a ring,I know you can do this.❤❤❤❤. Miami princess 💋❤️💪🏿👸💅👑🐐👹🏆🏆🏆👄😤😋

[@starfishandroid]

Team Jimmy just like I was team Wade.

[@MotoM1234]

Jimmy is no Wade

[@gras1hoppa420]

Do you think being able to show up and overcome means something to Riley???

[@robinshaul4069]

Pat Riley sir,plz pay Jimmy butler.I know he had a bad year,but he has done so much for us .He is part of our dynasty and coach spo loves him.Sir,i ask jimmy to come replace lebron.Loved jimmy on the bulls.Talk with the team and i hope my hero Jimmy butler can stay .I hope jimmy can still make you proud and get the ring.Miami princess 👸💋🏆🏆🏆

[@chirocket4791]

Rosier or Herro are too similar, can't have both starting. Trade one or one has to be a sixth man.

[@Mac2Mon]

Definitely one should come off the bench or get traded… and it’s pretty obvious: Player 1: 16.4 pts, 42% overall, 37.1% from 3, 4.6 assists, 1.3 turnovers Player 2: 20.8 pts, 44% overall, 41.2% from 3, 4.3 assists, 1.3 turnovers One is listed as a point guard and one is listed as a shooting guard….

[@Und890]

​@macbetter10 rozier started off poorly in his first 6 or so games but his impact on the offense is undeniable. He has a bigger bag and is more potent offensively than Tyler because he's quick has elite handles and is very shifty. We've seen what Herro does in the playoffs, either not play or get shut down. I'd rather keep Rozier and trade Herro who would have more trade value anyways being the younger player.

[@Mac2Mon]

@@Und890 Rozier may have a serious neck/spine injury.. and his style of play will not work with that… it’s time to let go of Terry… get over it my friend he was simply Oladipo continued on this team Also, he as a member of the starting unit was a net negative… no matter who was around him… stop speaking about your “feelings” and start dealing with facts

[@koalabearss]

I super hate this guy asking pat stupid questions about jimmy butler…. Leave Jimmy alone. He still has undergoing two year contract as player opt. He’s not going anywhere

[@Mac2Mon]

Let Jimmy play out his contract… no harm no foul… Hold off a year to extend Bam… can’t afford to have a max player who is defense first and can’t get you 25pts easy under the new CBA.

[@isaiahjohnson9575]

What I got from Pat is Everything is on the table. Heat nation change is coming. He said hes not making a trade unless it makes sense and to be honest Donovan Mitchell Makes sense, Pull the trigger Pat even if its sacrificing Jaime

[@Maymaymayok]

Pat Riley could play Dracula 😂

[@elijan7874]

Ooohhhh.

[@hamsterbrigade]

All I know is Tyler and Bam got blown out in three post season games. Considering how long they've been in the league it, if either of them were a guy, that wouldn't happen.

[@fernandoc7470]

Jimmy Butler is on my Heat Mt Rushmore....That being said he did more talking then playing this season. No extension this season, let us see how Jimmy plays this season.

[@joefried6604]

2024 Roster too deep We need a BIG THIRD

[@srvtx6527]

Who cares the best part of this season was the Boston Celtics celebrating their Championship in Miami Heat land! 😂😂😂😂

[@user-mw7cn2ze6l]

Can’t have bam giving us d.green typa offense during play offs 😡

[@user-tn7bh2yk3z]

Bam should be scoring 22 a game easy. Anything less is an underachievement.

[@lukejoles5749]

Now it’s your turn Pat to trade and get rid of guys who’s not on the court and guys who actually perform

[@colocolo161]

Tyler on the team next year I ain’t watching a single game . Dude making excuses for that boy .

[@robinshaul4069]

Yeah❤

[@user-rn9co7jc4t]

Look this could end badly or smoothly If the Heat ain’t going to pay & build around Jimmy then he gonna make his feelings heard and cause an uncomfortable situation for everyone in the Heat organisation If they do the opposite then you have legitimately one or two more pushes to win a championship.

[@Averagedre]

jimmy as your number 1 will never be good enough to win a chip lol

[@nolan9173]

They don't make them like this anymore

[@markfriedman5358]

We still have NO DEPHTH. Pat make changes it's time,5 years isn't cutting it,and the pasted 3 years,it's not working. But you have to do it.

[@blazet3389]

Damn, he told Jimmy to keep his mouth shut...sheeesh

[@Und890]

I love Jimmy but he looked goofy saying if he were playing those teams would lose.

[@dmc1118]

And UD too basically when he said "we the ones paying you" lol, they need to get Riley from upfront now, he's exposing himself

[@MrJermainehall]

He likes players who let their play talk for itself. I can tell he doesn’t like that about jimmy. I hope this don’t push JB out the door

[@Jojo73006]

We need 90 to 100% availability this BS of not playing I’m tired of this is why we are the 8th seed over and over again. This is why I did not purchase any tickets to go see them this year. I’m not spending my hard earned money if the team is not giving us 100%

[@garnetgordon398]

Well we didn't miss you at all I work there and it was still a packed arena

[@hrs1414]

Relax mate, theyve made the finals like 8 times in the last 20 years.

[@ImadogGarcia]

@@hrs14147

[@user-tn7bh2yk3z]

All my contracts would be on a payed because you played basis. No signing bonus, none of that. This is a merit based business. Shit...my warehouse gig is merit based. I don't pull my quota I don't make the money I'm supposed to make. Same thing should go for these athletes.

[@Rematch112]

Can anyone on this thread name an NBA Executive who has the courage and who is going to hold everyone including himself accountable? Loose balls 🏀 ~ Offensive Rebounds ~ Defensive Rebounds, basically controlling the the GLASS consistently night in/night out and keeping your turnovers to a Minimum… win 🏆 Championships. Fundamentals is undefeated,believe it or not ! Respect ✊

[@user-tn7bh2yk3z]

Facts

[@Miles_305]

They can offer Jimmy the bag, sure BUT don't make it guaranteed. The Don is correct. Jimmy gotta play man..AND not take games off while on the court either😒. Not for the type of money he wants...I mean, he can go to the Pistons or whoever...I wouldn't be happy but team first.

[@albertraymond]

Win Now culture suddenly turned Exit Now..! 🤣 Full Stop 🛑 now to this Butler gamble. Package him along with Herro.

[@rachelpowell5377]

They need taller players and a real point guard.

[@colocolo161]

You want better offense with Caleb, hayhood, old kevin, old mills, Delon . Oh okay. Wake up dude the league is living you behind.

[@murdagang2969]

Jimmy nd Tyler need to take a pay cut so we can get better players

[@colocolo161]

People need to tell that guy he needs to build a better team and stop playing with people’s faces. Joking around them Questions

[@jonstorm1484]

This team so up and down i dont know who to keep like J.B JAMIE,BAM,DUNCAN MAYBE CALEB? BEST TWO OUT OF 3 coin flip on jovic😅

[@jonstorm1484]

Hey, herro is good, but he looks mad nervous running the whole of the offense and I think past injuries play with why mentally his hustle and defensive plays so low

[@Juimango40]

@@jonstorm1484 Herro needs a whole season being THE GUY, we can’t just keep throwing him in for a 2-3 game stretch, he needs practice

[@Gaveck]

Noooooooooooo! PLEASE NOOO, no extension this guy can’t even stay on the court and is a professional talker from the sidelines, he’s also old and his prime has passed please please don’t do this

[@srvtx6527]

Who cares the best part of this season was the Boston Celtics celebrating their Championship in Miami Heat land! 😂😂😂😂

[@franciscomorales9871]

Haslem is going to be brought into the office lol he seems bothered by all the reporting Haslem has been doing

[@scottgonnella2383]

There are a shit ton of really good free agents available this summer that won’t break the bank. Like Wiggins, OG, Monk. PG13 might cost to much. Trade Herro for a good player and pair with jimmy and Bam. Let’s go Pat get to work and stop bitching all the time. Make the right moves. Jimmy probably pissed Riley never makes moves to make this team any better. If he thinks Rozier was worth a 1st round pick he might be getting to old for the job.

[@user-tn7bh2yk3z]

I would snatch Monk as he and Bam have history. I would try to get Wiggins as well. Good wing, plays D, and he's a champion. My take on that

[@dbrewphil]

Get everybody outta here

[@wuzzy87]

Trade Tyler Herro. Like yesterday

[@507Eldoctor]

Jimmy Butler didn’t want to play the playoffs because he still upset for the Kyle Lowry trade he’s so spoiled, now he wants to go back to Philadelphia 76ers cause his friend. That’s my humble opinion.

[@robinshaul4069]

Sixers and Lowery stinks and Jimmy will be laughing stock NBA ,embid out in every second round

[@abscinding]

I dont at all mean this in a disrespectful way but dang Pat Riley has been looking as old as he is now. From young mafia boss to mafia boss of the retirement home.

[@Thousandeyes85]

Sounds like Jimmy is getting moved this off-season

[@jeffheinzel1977]

Wow doesn’t sound like they want to extend Jimmy

[@Mr.SouthEast]

Resign Riley 5 years not getting job done waste Jimmy Butler's prime Brad Steven doin everything for Boston

[@cvgodd1432]

Miami fans realizing Jimmy is just all talk 😂… false promises is what he does. It’s bad when your boss is telling Jimmy the employee to shut up

[@charleskummerer]

It’s so over… bye Jimmy I guess

[@lightbeing1370]

Trade herro and go after Pascal. Bam and pascal will arguably be the best 4 and 5 together.

[@MotoM1234]

Those 2 with Jimmy…. Where will the shooting come from. Why would Indy trade him to us?

[@lightbeing1370]

@@MotoM1234 shooting will come from terry rozier and our point guard(Jamie) and. Jimmy shoots the 3 as well.@

[@tristanmack7034]

It's time for Riley to RETIRE!!!!! The Heat requires "rebuilding" NOT retooling. The successful teams this past season, experienced rebuilding projects.

[@pkspecial2196]

Jimmy Butler gave up on the team after last year you can see it. The way he played this year he didn't even want to be on the court. I hope he gets traded

[@db3917]

Pay Jimmy and bam. Trade everything else except jovic.

[@bestofdbest934]

JJJ?? Him and Jovic are the 2 promising young talent we have on the roster.

[@dennislopez1272]

He ain't paying, Jimmy. Better get ready for the reality that he will be gone. Pat ain't gonna let Jimmy bitch and complain all year about not getting an extension. He's got a culture he has to protect.

[@dwyanewade8645]

Jaime ain't going nowhere bro. Stop

[@bestofdbest934]

@@dennislopez1272 Its stupid to not pay Jimmy after what he has done for Miami since he has arrived...

[@uhm4026]

@@dennislopez1272Pat literally said Jimmy wasn’t going nowhere

[@jaysoncarter3171]

Tyler needs to be moved. We need to do what ever it takes to get a number 1 and jimmy be the 2 bam the 3

[@IAMYAMAMA]

HES OFF HIS ROCKER SELL INJURY BUTLER, BUM ADEBUMO, AND CRYLER TEARO

[@conradduncan1468]

We cant spend so much money on jimmy he is old

[@JianoJoel]

Bro this wayyy too long lol

[@angeloisern]

Jimmy and Bam stays Rest bye bye🙉

[@ShootItALBY]

I'm glad Pat killed off the we have enough crap. It's time for changes.

[@rq5304]

If tyler wants to stay (( take a pay cut and come off the bench))

[@somebody9785]

Don't do it! It'll be another Lowry contract but worse! Bro is getting old

[@bestofdbest934]

He will still be a solid 2 way player who plays smart. You let him go or minimize his value, you're losing some major intangibles that could inspire a team that's developing.

[@dennislopez1272]

Don't worry. Pat is telling us all that he isn't going to extend Jimmy.

[@user-mp6mh8fl5o]

​@@bestofdbest934 solid 2 way player is not 55 mil, keep Bam, trade Jimmy to Philly for picks and good role players get other teams involved if needed, trade Tyler to Orlando for Jonathan Issac and picks, role players, package everyone to Cavs for Donovan Mitchell. Build from there with two 27 year olds and a deeper, more athletic and younger roster.

[@Awshucks13]

Without Jimmy Butler the Heat aren’t relevant. Please chase him out of Miami so Tyler Herro can be your “star” player lol.

[@user-rn9co7jc4t]

Tyler?!!😂😂😂😂😂