The Heat do not seem to be planning to trade Butler though. A statement from Pat Riley released on the team's official X account read: "We usually don't comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches. Therefore, we will make it clear - We are not trading Jimmy Butler."

Miami Heat announces its final decision on the Jimmy Butler trade scenario, shedding light on future team plans and player status.

Miami Heat president Pat Riley may have just offered the final word in the Jimmy Butler saga. "We usually don't comment on rumors, but all this