Riley just had a press conference. Said a few things you will probably hear about

[Kblaze8855]

When asked about what Jimmy Butler said to the Celtics(if he were playing they would have won) he responded:


"If you're not on the court playing, you should keep your mouth shut."


and when asked about Jimmy’s agent being expected to ask for an additional hundred million he said they would only consider it if he were going to make himself available every single night. Straight up, said he would have to commit to playing more games. He said “72 games. Give me 72” When talking about the minimum expectation for each player.

Jimmy has only played 72 games twice in his career and both were in Chicago.

Seems that Jimmy not taking the regular season serious and resting for the playoffs isn’t an organizational thing. Apparently he’s doing it himself and Riley is sick of it.

take from it what you will, but I will pose this question….


Jimmy makes the demand for 100 million more official. Clippers know George is leaving. They ask him about a sign and trade to Miami….

Who says no to Paul George for Resting Jimmy?

Paul has 7 years of 72 games and is just about a year younger.

Could Riley be annoyed enough to bring in Playoff P?

Clippers don’t seem to mind paying Leonard to never be healthy in the playoffs. Ballmer has to add someone since he wants to stay a big deal.

If Jimmy demands you tack on another hundred million would it annoy you enough to swap him for Paul George instead? Would heat culture fix playoff P?

[beasted]

I agree with everything he said. Jimmy being out along with overall softness/ injury bugs throughout the team has lead to such a mediocre regular season record the past 2 seasons. Their home record this year was pathetic.

Jimmy has not played like a $60M player. However, Paul George would be a treadmill move. If Jimmy is asking for a trade outright, then sure I'd take it.

I'm hoping Miami can finally move on from the Herro project and bring in a true #1 option. Holding out hope for a Mitchell trade this summer

[bladefd]

When asked about what Jimmy Butler said to the Celtics(if he were playing they would have won) he responded:


"If you're not on the court playing, you should keep your mouth shut."


and when asked about Jimmy’s agent being expected to ask for an additional hundred million he said they would only consider it if we were going to make himself available every single night. Straight up, said he would have to commit to playing more games. He said “72 games. Give me 72” When talking about the minimum expectation for each player.

Jimmy has only played 72 games twice in his career and both were in Chicago.

Seems that Jimmy not taking the regular season serious and resting for the playoffs isn’t an organizational thing. Apparently he’s doing it himself and Riley is sick of it.

take from it what you will, but I will pose this question….


Jimmy makes the demand for 100 million more official. Clippers know George is leaving. They ask him about a sign and trade to Miami….

Who says no to Paul George for Resting Jimmy?

Paul has 7 years of 72 games and is just about a year younger.

Could Riley be annoyed enough to bring in Playoff P?

Clippers don’t seem to mind paying Leonard to never be healthy in the playoffs. Ballmer has to add someone since he wants to stay a big deal.

If Jimmy demands you tack on another hundred million would it annoy you enough to swap him for Paul George instead? Would heat culture fix playoff P?

It's a reasonable trade. One issue. Wouldn't s&t hardcap both teams?

Miami would be okay with a hard cap. Clippers not so much if they plan on making other moves. I guess they could stand pat but I don't know if they will

[Kblaze8855]

Im sure it would be a bitch but I’m also sure teams that want such things done tend to find a way. I’m curious if they would even want it though. If they were actually going to trade Jimmy Butler, where else could you send him? Has To be teams trying to win now. you’re kind of stuck with the crazy Rich don’t give a **** owners like the clippers and Phoenix.

The thunder have a million picks to spare and an earlier than expected window. Would throw off the “vibe” though.

Cleveland wouldn’t want him for Mitchell.

I don’t think Riley would want Julius Randle though Butler is exactly the type to mix with the current Knicks lineup.

Not sure where hed go but Riley sounded pissed and intent on sending a message

https://x.com/wheelerjaylen/status/1787541051055485019?s=46&t=6wC01e_jvrTUpW4eOxrXKA


The audio actually sounds worse than I expected.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Could anytime imagine Paul George leading a team to the finals? I would rather have the cap space than a maxed PG as my franchise player.

[tontoz]

Riley is a G :lol but Butler is 34. It isn't realistic to expect him to play 72 games going forward.

[Kblaze8855]

He’s been the best player on three conference finals teams(Leonard only Played the first half of the series to get them there on the clippers). It’s not inconceivable. He’s probably slightly higher regard than Jimmy Butler was when he got to Miami. People were on here saying he took the money to go be a loser in Miami. I’ve always been higher on him being a bulls fan and all but people didn’t **** with Jimmy Butler like that.

that said I wouldn’t think that would be the plan. He’s a few years older than all the heats usual targets. Durant aside.

[Akeem34TheDream]

I wonder how they didn't clash before. I guess 2 finals help. And i understand that they are both fierce competitors and whatever but Jimmy always had a trolling clownish side to him. Those media day photos he took? Not the kind of action i think of when i hear about Heat culture. My guess is Riley didn't enjoy that. This might have been the last straw.

[90sgoat]

I'm hoping Miami can finally move on from the Herro project and bring in a true #1 option. Holding out hope for a Mitchell trade this summer

Agree, Herro has never impressed me, has 6th man scoring spark written all over.

[90sgoat]

I wonder how they didn't clash before. I guess 2 finals help. And i understand that they are both fierce competitors and whatever but Jimmy always had a trolling clownish side to him. Those media day photos he took? Not the kind of action i think of when i hear about Heat culture. My guess is Riley didn't enjoy that. This might have been the last straw.

Jimmy seems like he is both a diva and the hardest worker on the court. Which is probably difficult to work with.

[Real Men Wear Green]

He’s been the best player on three conference finals teams(Leonard only Played the first half of the series to get them there on the clippers). It’s not inconceivable. He’s probably slightly higher regard than Jimmy Butler was when he got to Miami. People were on here saying he took the money to go be a loser in Miami. I’ve always been higher on him being a bulls fan and all but people didn’t **** with Jimmy Butler like that.

that said I wouldn’t think that would be the plan. He’s a few years older than all the heats usual targets. Durant aside.
But could you realistically see him having the kind of playoff runs Butler has had to get the Heat to the Finals? Without doing research I remember a lot of bad playoff performances.

[fourkicks44]

Daryl Morey also had a press conference today and without naming names, essentially said as a warning to other teams, he will give PG and Butler the money they want if the Heat or Clippers aren't willing to give to.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Daryl Morey also had a press conference today and without naming names, essentially said as a warning to other teams, he will give PG and Butler the money they want if the Heat or Clippers aren't willing to give to.
It might be too late to win a championship but Philly with Butler is a legit concerning team. If they settle for George they could win 50 games with luck regarding health but I still don't see them winning the East.

[fourkicks44]

It might be too late to win a championship but Philly with Butler is a legit concerning team. If they settle for George they could win 50 games with luck regarding health but I still don't see them winning the East.

They now have 3 first round picks to trade. Morey said that he is not interested in drafting any players, he wants to use them trading for players or trading them for more future picks for future trades.

If PG was to sign with the Sixers Morey would still keep his powder dry and have those picks up his sleeve.

In contrast if they were to get Butler there is no doubt some if not all those picks are used to get him. Hence signing PG gives them an easier way to build a better team.

[ArbitraryWater]

seems harsh language for a guy whos done as much for that org as Butler has

[FultzNationRISE]

Butler for Kuminga and Podziemski, plus Chris Small to make the contracts work.

Lets go.

[BarberSchool]

The tone and cadence of Riley’s language are definitely revealing that the organization thinks it’s best to move on from Butler.

Paul George fits their roster and intention much better, and is a deadeye 3pt shooter, which Jimmy has never been. Most seasons, Jimmy’s 3pt shot is bad, in the mid to high 20’s

[Real Men Wear Green]

They now have 3 first round picks to trade. Morey said that he is not interested in drafting any players, he wants to use them trading for players or trading them for more future picks for future trades.

If PG was to sign with the Sixers Morey would still keep his powder dry and have those picks up his sleeve.

In contrast if they were to get Butler there is no doubt some if not all those picks are used to get him. Hence signing PG gives them an easier way to build a better team.
They could accumulate more talent but who had been far more dangerous in the postseason, Butler or George? Who is more likely to have a terrible playoff series?

In a different note of Morey had some great players in mind and used those picks I think that would worry me more than anything. More teams should build through the draft.

[fourkicks44]

They could accumulate more talent but who had been far more dangerous in the postseason, Butler or George? Who is more likely to have a terrible playoff series?

In a different note of Morey had some great players in mind and used those picks I think that would worry me more than anything. More teams should build through the draft.

There are things about PG and Jimmy that both excite me and worry me. Morey wants an all-star wing with playoff experience to be the third option. He obviously won't have many choices other than those two.

I think PG is more likely to accept that role and be happy with the cash. He also seems like the better fit next to Embiid and Maxey. Jimmy is so unpredictable, one argument with Nurse and it could all fall apart in an instant. Although obviously his friendship with Joel is well documented.

Another name that is rumored is Ingraham, believe it or not. We can all laugh at that one. Word on the street he is going to be available tho.

[Real Men Wear Green]

If someone could get Ingram to use his length and mobility on the defensive end he could be an excellent player and he should be highly effective if he's the third-boggest concern in the scoring report. Also young enough to be there for most of Maxey's prime if he works out well. Butler is better for immediate success but worse long term and I would take him over George both for the present as well as the future.

[NBAGOAT]

Butler is gone then. Morey is letting jimmy play 50 games in the regular season

[bluechox2]

Riley told jimmy to stfu and stop running your mouth

Jimmys daddy put him in place

[imdaman99]

Riley didn't take shit from Lebron, what makes y'all think he would let Jimmy diva his way around there?

[Jasper]

When asked about what Jimmy Butler said to the Celtics(if he were playing they would have won) he responded:


"If you're not on the court playing, you should keep your mouth shut."


and when asked about Jimmy’s agent being expected to ask for an additional hundred million he said they would only consider it if he were going to make himself available every single night. Straight up, said he would have to commit to playing more games. He said “72 games. Give me 72” When talking about the minimum expectation for each player.

Jimmy has only played 72 games twice in his career and both were in Chicago.

Seems that Jimmy not taking the regular season serious and resting for the playoffs isn’t an organizational thing. Apparently he’s doing it himself and Riley is sick of it.

take from it what you will, but I will pose this question….


Jimmy makes the demand for 100 million more official. Clippers know George is leaving. They ask him about a sign and trade to Miami….

Who says no to Paul George for Resting Jimmy?

Paul has 7 years of 72 games and is just about a year younger.

Could Riley be annoyed enough to bring in Playoff P?

Clippers don’t seem to mind paying Leonard to never be healthy in the playoffs. Ballmer has to add someone since he wants to stay a big deal.

If Jimmy demands you tack on another hundred million would it annoy you enough to swap him for Paul George instead? Would heat culture fix playoff P?

Jimmy has only played 72 games twice in his career and both were in Chicago
butler is not who some people think he is.

[Jasper]

Could anytime imagine Paul George leading a team to the finals? I would rather have the cap space than a maxed PG as my franchise player.

10 4

[RRR3]

Riley didn't take shit from Lebron, what makes y'all think he would let Jimmy diva his way around there?
Well maybe the old bastard would have more rings if he allowed superstars to get their way.

[warriorfan]

Well maybe the old bastard would have more rings if he allowed superstars to get their way.

No, he really wouldn’t. lol

[Kblaze8855]

Well maybe the old bastard would have more rings if he allowed superstars to get their way.

He’s got 9 rings and has won as a player, coach, and executive. I think he’s got it down. Not like he’s Phil Jackson who faded as the times changed. Riley built good teams decades ago and recently.

[BarberSchool]

Well maybe the old bastard would have more rings if he allowed superstars to get their way.
A chubby, pedo-lookin librarian knows better than PAT MF RILEY !
Go feed your pet tarantula, Lord Viper Scorpion.

[warriorfan]

A chubby, pedo-lookin librarian knows better than PAT MF RILEY !
Go feed your pet tarantula, Lord Viper Scorpion.

lol

[RRR3]

He’s got 9 rings and has won as a player, coach, and executive. I think he’s got it down. Not like he’s Phil Jackson who faded as the times changed. Riley built good teams decades ago and recently.
I know he has 9 rings, but most of those came in a different era. He's got to learn to adapt.

[warriorfan]

I shouldn’t even be addressing this nonsense but…

He’s built 3 different cores since the mid 00’s that totaled to 3 titles and 6 finals appearances.

If that’s not impressive I don’t know what is

[Kblaze8855]

I know he has 9 rings, but most of those came in a different era. He's got to learn to adapt.

The entire modern era has been teams trying to copy his winning approach of emptying the shelves to sign multiple stars at the same time. Before that was a good 15 year era of hardnosed defensive teams trying to copy the way his Knicks and Heat played. They didn’t all win but Riley and his copycats were the transition away from the showy 80s uptempo style. And he and Showtime exemplified that style as well. The eras have really adapted to him. A lot of them. He’s one of the most emulated people in history And a year ago, we were watching a team of heels go to a finals it had no business being in With a bunch of homegrown talent and castle sewer expected to come to Miami and lose.

And multiple stars have openly or behind-the-scenes suggested a desire to join knowing the style he demands. I don’t think players have much of a problem with Riley.

[Kblaze8855]

https://youtu.be/me9fXz54J4M?si=3ZO1bkUDj4AM7twO

Riley fuming.

[hold this L]

Butler for Kuminga and Podziemski, plus Chris Small to make the contracts work.

Lets go.
Ahh yes another old ass dude in the Warriors. That's exactly what they needed after last season.

[beasted]

Butler for Kuminga and Podziemski, plus Chris Small to make the contracts work.

Lets go.
Add at least 1 pick and find a taker for Robinson and I'm in on rebuilding around a 3-4-5 setup of Jaquez, Kuminga, Bam.