Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler saying Miami would have beaten Boston or New York if he was healthy: If you're not on the court, you should keep your mouth shut
Five Reasons Sports: Pat Riley clearly wasn’t amused by Jimmy Butler’s comments about beating Boston or NY if he was healthy. He says he doesn’t know “is that just Jimmy trolling.” But…. “If you’re not on the court…. you should keep your mouth shut.”
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Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Pat Riley was non-committal today when asked whether the Heat will offer a max extension to Jimmy Butler this offseason. But Butler’s request for a max extension will happen and he wants it this offseason miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 5:07 PM
NEW: Pat Riley was non-committal today when asked whether the Heat will offer a max extension to Jimmy Butler this offseason. But Butler’s request for a max extension will happen and he wants it this offseason miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 5:07 PM
Ethan J. Skolnick @EthanJSkolnick
Our first of a few episodes of @5OTF_ on the Pat Riley press conference podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fiv… – 4:33 PM
Our first of a few episodes of @5OTF_ on the Pat Riley press conference podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fiv… – 4:33 PM
Ethan J. Skolnick @EthanJSkolnick
My general take from the Pat Riley press conference today:
Fans should welcome this.
He sees what we saw. Yes, add talent, but your top players need to play more. No more of this “we have enough” stuff in all areas.
More talent.
More games played. – 3:54 PM
My general take from the Pat Riley press conference today:
Fans should welcome this.
He sees what we saw. Yes, add talent, but your top players need to play more. No more of this “we have enough” stuff in all areas.
More talent.
More games played. – 3:54 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
“If you’re not on the court, you should keep your mouth shut.”
— Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler saying Miami would have beaten Boston or New York if he was healthy pic.twitter.com/ANZuYU0j7y – 3:40 PM
“If you’re not on the court, you should keep your mouth shut.”
— Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler saying Miami would have beaten Boston or New York if he was healthy pic.twitter.com/ANZuYU0j7y – 3:40 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler’s recent comments: “For him to say that, I thought is that Jimmy trolling or is that Jimmy serious? If you’re not on the court playing against Boston or the Knicks you should keep your mouth shut in your criticism of those teams.” pic.twitter.com/Vce9huG6YC – 3:16 PM
Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler’s recent comments: “For him to say that, I thought is that Jimmy trolling or is that Jimmy serious? If you’re not on the court playing against Boston or the Knicks you should keep your mouth shut in your criticism of those teams.” pic.twitter.com/Vce9huG6YC – 3:16 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Jimmy Butler did a lot of talking during and after the Celtics-Heat series and Pat Riley called him out for it today masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 3:00 PM
New: Jimmy Butler did a lot of talking during and after the Celtics-Heat series and Pat Riley called him out for it today masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 3:00 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Pat Riley says Jimmy Butler should’ve kept his ‘mouth shut’ about Heat vs. Celtics, addresses potential trade
cbssports.com/nba/news/pat-r… – 2:52 PM
Pat Riley says Jimmy Butler should’ve kept his ‘mouth shut’ about Heat vs. Celtics, addresses potential trade
cbssports.com/nba/news/pat-r… – 2:52 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lawrence Frank citing injuries in Milwaukee (Giannis, Dame), New Orleans (Zion), Miami (Jimmy Butler) to go with Clippers (Kawhi Leonard) falling short this postseason due to bad timing with key player availability – 2:46 PM
Lawrence Frank citing injuries in Milwaukee (Giannis, Dame), New Orleans (Zion), Miami (Jimmy Butler) to go with Clippers (Kawhi Leonard) falling short this postseason due to bad timing with key player availability – 2:46 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
I asked Pat Riley about how he views Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic currently:
“They’re two greats pieces for us.”
On Jaime:
“And he plays. He would’ve played 82 games…He’s a proud young warrior that WILL play every night for you.”
(Shoutout @Brendan_Tobin for video) pic.twitter.com/uJb4H0plqh – 2:45 PM
I asked Pat Riley about how he views Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic currently:
“They’re two greats pieces for us.”
On Jaime:
“And he plays. He would’ve played 82 games…He’s a proud young warrior that WILL play every night for you.”
(Shoutout @Brendan_Tobin for video) pic.twitter.com/uJb4H0plqh – 2:45 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jimmy Butler “should keep your mouth shut” since he’s not on the court — Pat Riley
pic.twitter.com/6xLbobLqUB – 2:32 PM
Jimmy Butler “should keep your mouth shut” since he’s not on the court — Pat Riley
pic.twitter.com/6xLbobLqUB – 2:32 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
One of many interesting things Pat Riley said today about Heat star Jimmy Butler:
“Jimmy moves the needle the most. He’s an incredible player. What I said at the beginning about change is he’s got to give it some thought himself for this team to be what he wants it to be.” – 2:12 PM
One of many interesting things Pat Riley said today about Heat star Jimmy Butler:
“Jimmy moves the needle the most. He’s an incredible player. What I said at the beginning about change is he’s got to give it some thought himself for this team to be what he wants it to be.” – 2:12 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
This is the exact Pat Riley quote on Jimmy Butler that has caught fire on Twitter: “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 on the criticism of those teams.” – 2:01 PM
This is the exact Pat Riley quote on Jimmy Butler that has caught fire on Twitter: “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 on the criticism of those teams.” – 2:01 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Pat Riley shared his thoughts on Jimmy saying the Heat would beat the Knicks and Celtics if he was healthy 😳 pic.twitter.com/OB9Ls0qC8r – 2:00 PM
Pat Riley shared his thoughts on Jimmy saying the Heat would beat the Knicks and Celtics if he was healthy 😳 pic.twitter.com/OB9Ls0qC8r – 2:00 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Everything newsworthy that Pat Riley said just now in what will assuredly be the most interesting press conference of the year in South Florida sports
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Including a pointed message to Butler (and an admonishment), thoughts on Bam, Herro, Jovic, Jaquez,… – 1:54 PM
NEW: Everything newsworthy that Pat Riley said just now in what will assuredly be the most interesting press conference of the year in South Florida sports
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Including a pointed message to Butler (and an admonishment), thoughts on Bam, Herro, Jovic, Jaquez,… – 1:54 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler: “If you’re not on the court playing, you should keep your mouth shut.” pic.twitter.com/BorsYtOu8J – 1:52 PM
Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler: “If you’re not on the court playing, you should keep your mouth shut.” pic.twitter.com/BorsYtOu8J – 1:52 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Pat Riley press conference is over. Here’s a rundown of everything Riley said, with player availability and Jimmy Butler the main topics of the day miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 1:50 PM
The Pat Riley press conference is over. Here’s a rundown of everything Riley said, with player availability and Jimmy Butler the main topics of the day miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 1:50 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Pat Riley said he ended the season by sipping tequila, slept until noon the next day, then got to work on next steps. – 1:47 PM
Pat Riley said he ended the season by sipping tequila, slept until noon the next day, then got to work on next steps. – 1:47 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Pat Riley said he talked to Udonis Haslem about his First Take appearance in a light-hearted portion of the media session.
“One thing he has to realize is he works for the Heat.” – 1:46 PM
Pat Riley said he talked to Udonis Haslem about his First Take appearance in a light-hearted portion of the media session.
“One thing he has to realize is he works for the Heat.” – 1:46 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Pat Riley is non-committal when asked about Tyler Herro being a Sixth Man. Says it’s not a convo now but Spoelstra could bring it up.
“Whether it be [Herro] or Rozier, he may. Whatever is in the best interest of the team we won’t know until we have everybody available.” – 1:45 PM
Pat Riley is non-committal when asked about Tyler Herro being a Sixth Man. Says it’s not a convo now but Spoelstra could bring it up.
“Whether it be [Herro] or Rozier, he may. Whatever is in the best interest of the team we won’t know until we have everybody available.” – 1:45 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Pat Riley on UD’s comment about Tyler being better in a 6th man role:
“That’s a narrative that’s out there.”
“Tyler is a starter.”
Jokes: “One thing about what Udonis said, is that he works for the Heat,” as he laughs – 1:45 PM
Pat Riley on UD’s comment about Tyler being better in a 6th man role:
“That’s a narrative that’s out there.”
“Tyler is a starter.”
Jokes: “One thing about what Udonis said, is that he works for the Heat,” as he laughs – 1:45 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Pat Riley says if he brings something to Micky and Nick Arison, their answer never changes. “Let’s go,” they’ll say.
“I’m not going to bring them something that’s just going to make us a little bit better,” Riley said. – 1:43 PM
Pat Riley says if he brings something to Micky and Nick Arison, their answer never changes. “Let’s go,” they’ll say.
“I’m not going to bring them something that’s just going to make us a little bit better,” Riley said. – 1:43 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pat Riley asked if he feels there’s a need for major changes to Heat roster: “No, not right know. … But I’m always open, ears wide open or I’m not doing my job.”
Continues to say the No. 1 issue is player availability and having players available to go every night. – 1:43 PM
Pat Riley asked if he feels there’s a need for major changes to Heat roster: “No, not right know. … But I’m always open, ears wide open or I’m not doing my job.”
Continues to say the No. 1 issue is player availability and having players available to go every night. – 1:43 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Pat Riley on the idea of making “major changes:”
“No, not right now.”
“I’m always ears wide open or I’m not doing my job.”
“The number 1 issue is player availability.” – 1:43 PM
Pat Riley on the idea of making “major changes:”
“No, not right now.”
“I’m always ears wide open or I’m not doing my job.”
“The number 1 issue is player availability.” – 1:43 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Pat Riley was asked if he thinks the roster needs major changes.
“No. Not right now. Not the kind of changes you’re suggesting…. We want to try to control some things we lost control of.
“But my ears are always open.” – 1:42 PM
Pat Riley was asked if he thinks the roster needs major changes.
“No. Not right now. Not the kind of changes you’re suggesting…. We want to try to control some things we lost control of.
“But my ears are always open.” – 1:42 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pat Riley on Terry Rozier’s neck: “I see him with a neck brace on, so he’s doing everything he’s supposed to do.”
Riley added that Rozier has been told by doctors that the injury will heal. – 1:38 PM
Pat Riley on Terry Rozier’s neck: “I see him with a neck brace on, so he’s doing everything he’s supposed to do.”
Riley added that Rozier has been told by doctors that the injury will heal. – 1:38 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Asked Pat Riley about Terry Rozier’s neck injury and if there is a long-term concern.
“Doctors convinced us and him that this will heal and go away.” – 1:37 PM
Asked Pat Riley about Terry Rozier’s neck injury and if there is a long-term concern.
“Doctors convinced us and him that this will heal and go away.” – 1:37 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Terry Rozier is in a neck brace, Pat Riley says, and “doing everything he is supposed to do.” Says Rozier wanted to play and that the Heat wouldn’t mess around with it. – 1:37 PM
Terry Rozier is in a neck brace, Pat Riley says, and “doing everything he is supposed to do.” Says Rozier wanted to play and that the Heat wouldn’t mess around with it. – 1:37 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Pat Riley asked about Tyler Herro’s season:
“What did he play, 40 games?”
“He’s been fragile a little bit.”
“He might have to go to another level nutritionally.”
“He’s got to make some adjustments, definitely.”
Says there isn’t anybody that works harder on his game – 1:37 PM
Pat Riley asked about Tyler Herro’s season:
“What did he play, 40 games?”
“He’s been fragile a little bit.”
“He might have to go to another level nutritionally.”
“He’s got to make some adjustments, definitely.”
Says there isn’t anybody that works harder on his game – 1:37 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Pat Riley stresses Heat player availability, downplays possible Jimmy Butler contract extension. sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/06/pat… Thoughts from ongoing media session at Kaseya Center. – 1:33 PM
Pat Riley stresses Heat player availability, downplays possible Jimmy Butler contract extension. sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/06/pat… Thoughts from ongoing media session at Kaseya Center. – 1:33 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler’s comments over the weekend about beating the Celtics and Knicks.
“If you’re not on the court playing against the Boston Celtics or against the New York Knicks, you should keep your mouth shut.” – 1:32 PM
Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler’s comments over the weekend about beating the Celtics and Knicks.
“If you’re not on the court playing against the Boston Celtics or against the New York Knicks, you should keep your mouth shut.” – 1:32 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Pat Riley on the Boston Celtics: “They are this year I think the best team in the league with the best roster in the league… Brad Stevens did a great job.” – 1:31 PM
Pat Riley on the Boston Celtics: “They are this year I think the best team in the league with the best roster in the league… Brad Stevens did a great job.” – 1:31 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pat Riley continues to emphasize the need for improved player availability. Says the team needs to take a “deep dive” on the issue this offseason. – 1:29 PM
Pat Riley continues to emphasize the need for improved player availability. Says the team needs to take a “deep dive” on the issue this offseason. – 1:29 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
I cannot stress enough how much Pat Riley is stressing player availability. He brings it up in nearly every answer. – 1:27 PM
I cannot stress enough how much Pat Riley is stressing player availability. He brings it up in nearly every answer. – 1:27 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Pat Riley said organization hasn’t decided how it will answer when Butler asks for extension but makes clear Butler must make himself available for more games
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
And Riley downplays need to add another star, addresses other issues in ongoing press… – 1:24 PM
NEW: Pat Riley said organization hasn’t decided how it will answer when Butler asks for extension but makes clear Butler must make himself available for more games
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
And Riley downplays need to add another star, addresses other issues in ongoing press… – 1:24 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Pat Riley when asked if Jimmy Butler can still be the top player on a championship-winning team: “Yes… but it will take some changes” in his availability. – 1:21 PM
Pat Riley when asked if Jimmy Butler can still be the top player on a championship-winning team: “Yes… but it will take some changes” in his availability. – 1:21 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Pat Riley says there’s two or three critical players in this league who would get the Heat to “go for it, shoot the moon.” Otherwise, he stresses, this summer isn’t necessarily about adding a star. And he points out that of the eight tax teams — Miami included — six are done. – 1:21 PM
Pat Riley says there’s two or three critical players in this league who would get the Heat to “go for it, shoot the moon.” Otherwise, he stresses, this summer isn’t necessarily about adding a star. And he points out that of the eight tax teams — Miami included — six are done. – 1:21 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Pat Riley: “Going into the tax and going way into the tax to win a championship, you better be damn sure about the guy you are going to get.” – 1:21 PM
Pat Riley: “Going into the tax and going way into the tax to win a championship, you better be damn sure about the guy you are going to get.” – 1:21 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Pat Riley on if the non-Butler and Bam assets can’t get the player they want, do they have to think about trading Jimmy:
“No.” – 1:20 PM
Pat Riley on if the non-Butler and Bam assets can’t get the player they want, do they have to think about trading Jimmy:
“No.” – 1:20 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Pat Riley when asked if he would consider trading Jimmy Butler.
“No.” – 1:19 PM
Pat Riley when asked if he would consider trading Jimmy Butler.
“No.” – 1:19 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Pat Riley says he doesn’t understand the 65-game rule, because he thinks it sends a message that it’s OK to miss 17 games. – 1:18 PM
Pat Riley says he doesn’t understand the 65-game rule, because he thinks it sends a message that it’s OK to miss 17 games. – 1:18 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pat Riley says the Heat have a year to give Jimmy Butler the extension he’s looking for. The Heat has until June 30, 2025.
Riley: “We haven’t made a decision on it, in earnest, discussed it.” – 1:17 PM
Pat Riley says the Heat have a year to give Jimmy Butler the extension he’s looking for. The Heat has until June 30, 2025.
Riley: “We haven’t made a decision on it, in earnest, discussed it.” – 1:17 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler’s extension:
“We don’t have to do that for a year, so we have not discussed that internally right now.” – 1:14 PM
Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler’s extension:
“We don’t have to do that for a year, so we have not discussed that internally right now.” – 1:14 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Pat Riley talks about looking at the good things:
“Who moves the needle the most on our team? It’s Jimmy. He moves the needle the most. He’s an incredible player.”
On change: “He needs to give it some thought as well.” – 1:12 PM
Pat Riley talks about looking at the good things:
“Who moves the needle the most on our team? It’s Jimmy. He moves the needle the most. He’s an incredible player.”
On change: “He needs to give it some thought as well.” – 1:12 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pat Riley begins his press conference by talking about the need for a deep dive on player availability.
Riley: “We got to change some things, but we’re surely not gonna rip things apart here.” – 1:08 PM
Pat Riley begins his press conference by talking about the need for a deep dive on player availability.
Riley: “We got to change some things, but we’re surely not gonna rip things apart here.” – 1:08 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Pat Riley begins by talking about change, the erosion of culture, generational change, players missing games around the league … “we have to change some things. But we surely are not going to rip things apart.” – 1:07 PM
Pat Riley begins by talking about change, the erosion of culture, generational change, players missing games around the league … “we have to change some things. But we surely are not going to rip things apart.” – 1:07 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Pat Riley starts by talking about how player availability is a major concern for the Heat. References how other players have their stars available for 70-or-so games. – 1:07 PM
Pat Riley starts by talking about how player availability is a major concern for the Heat. References how other players have their stars available for 70-or-so games. – 1:07 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Pat Riley:
“We have to change some things. But we surely aren’t going to rip anything apart here.” – 1:07 PM
Pat Riley:
“We have to change some things. But we surely aren’t going to rip anything apart here.” – 1:07 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Pat Riley’s opening statement:
“Until you change the way you go about doing the things that were necessary to win — whatever they are — those things you are doing to try to win if they aren’t working, must change. So that doesn’t mean that change is a sinister word here.” – 1:06 PM
Pat Riley’s opening statement:
“Until you change the way you go about doing the things that were necessary to win — whatever they are — those things you are doing to try to win if they aren’t working, must change. So that doesn’t mean that change is a sinister word here.” – 1:06 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Getting a lot of questions about the Pat Riley news conference. There are about 27 TV cameras here. 206 people are going to live-tweet everything Pat says. I don’t think you’ll miss anything. – 12:58 PM
Getting a lot of questions about the Pat Riley news conference. There are about 27 TV cameras here. 206 people are going to live-tweet everything Pat says. I don’t think you’ll miss anything. – 12:58 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
No television coverage or streaming coverage of Pat Riley’s annual press conference today – 12:22 PM
No television coverage or streaming coverage of Pat Riley’s annual press conference today – 12:22 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat say no live stream of Pat Riley season-ending media session today at 1 PM at Kaseya Center. – 12:14 PM
Heat say no live stream of Pat Riley season-ending media session today at 1 PM at Kaseya Center. – 12:14 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat president Pat Riley set to hold his end-of-season press conference today around 1 p.m.
For those wondering, the press conference will not be live streamed. – 11:49 AM
Heat president Pat Riley set to hold his end-of-season press conference today around 1 p.m.
For those wondering, the press conference will not be live streamed. – 11:49 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler future update sportando.basketball/en/miami-heats… – 7:11 AM
Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler future update sportando.basketball/en/miami-heats… – 7:11 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Rival executives believe Jimmy Butler is the Sixers’ contingency plan, if they fail to sign Paul George in free agency, per @TheSteinLine (marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-coaching…).
Philadelphia would have enough cap space to absorb Butler’s salary in a deal revolving around draft picks. pic.twitter.com/hKmiaye7Tp – 7:02 PM
Rival executives believe Jimmy Butler is the Sixers’ contingency plan, if they fail to sign Paul George in free agency, per @TheSteinLine (marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-coaching…).
Philadelphia would have enough cap space to absorb Butler’s salary in a deal revolving around draft picks. pic.twitter.com/hKmiaye7Tp – 7:02 PM
More on this storyline
Barry Jackson: Takeaway from Riley: They’re just not giving Butler a one-year max extension because he wants one. They expect him to commit to playing in more games – and really meaning it – before considering this. Riley said issue was discussed with his agent a year ago. -via Twitter @flasportsbuzz / May 6, 2024
Brady Hawk: Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler playing more games in the regular season: “That was discussed prior to last year. We had a discussion with his agent about that.” -via Twitter @BradyHawk305 / May 6, 2024
Wes Goldberg: Riley on Jimmy Butler’s extension: “We don’t have to do that for a year. We have not discussed that internally right now but we have to look at making that kind of commitment.” -via Twitter @wcgoldberg / May 6, 2024