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NBA Rumors: Pat Riley's Jimmy Butler Comments 'Opened a Lot of Eyes' amid Trade Buzz

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley was candid while discussing Jimmy Butler during a press conference on Monday, saying in particular that he didn't appreciate Butler suggesting the Heat would have beaten the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks in the playoffs this year were he healthy enough to play.

"For him to say that, I thought, 'Is that Jimmy trolling or is that Jimmy serious?'" Riley told reporters. "If you're not on the court playing against Boston, if you're not on the court playing against the New York Knicks, you should keep your mouth shut in your criticism of those teams.