Gilbert Arenas ripped into Heat president Pat Riley on how the franchise has treated star forward Jimmy Butler

The Miami Heat have a midseason mess, because after two trips to the NBA Finals and another to the Eastern Conference final in Jimmy Butler’s five years they refused to give the aging forward a golden parachute near his career’s end.

The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler are finally moving on from each other — and it's the right move for both sides.

If Miami Heat president Pat Riley has any social media accounts, he may want to spend the next few days off the internet. Social media users crushed Riley after

Butler and Riley once shared dreams of winning a championship together in South Florida. How did things get this bad?

Amid rumors that the veteran star could be traded, Heat president Pat Riley said Thursday the team will not be trading Butler.

A: As stated above, this not only could be a moment that alters the course with Jimmy Butler, but also alters how Pat Riley operates going forward when it comes to his forward-facing appearances. For those who have enjoyed the raw candor, it may never again quite be the same.

Heat president Pat Riley said Thursday that his team has no plans to trade Jimmy Butler, despite swirling rumors.

Although both parties have leverage, Butler has the influence of player empowerment, ironically gifted by former Heat star LeBron James. Regardless of "Godfather" Riley's typically iron-clad position, perhaps the stubborn executive can't afford to keep refusing offers for the disgruntled star.

For months, many reports have suggested Jimmy Butler's unhappiness with the Miami Heat. While the organization tried to nip them in the bud, they failed. Following the Heat's recent loss at the hands of the Indiana Pacers,

If you’re not on the court playing, you should keep your mouth shut,” Riley said in response at his end-of-season media session. Riley and Butler’s relationship has yet to