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."

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.