The Miami Heat's 2024-25 NBA season ended disappointingly with a first-round playoff sweep and the departure of star player Jimmy Butler. A midseason trade reshaped the team, leading to an inconsistent end-of-season performance characterized by a 10-game losing streak followed by a surprising play-in tournament success. Amid this turmoil, team president Pat Riley acknowledged upcoming changes, stating they likely wouldn't continue with the current roster. He addressed Butler's exit, Tyler Herro's future, and Bam Adebayo's role in leadership during his exit interviews, emphasizing his commitment to remain active in leading the franchise.
I'm not going to apologize for saying no on the contract extension. And I don't think I should. I wish [Jimmy Butler] well. Good luck to him. And I hope deep down in his heart, he wishes us well too.
The new 80 is the new 60. That's how I look at it. I feel great. I am competitive as hell.
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