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.”

After years of the team staying the course and only making minor changes, some people believe Pat Riley has grown tired of the stagnation, and is also upset with his team’s lead star. Speaking with “All The Smoke”,

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

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."

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.