Throughout the Miami Heat’s training camp and preseason, reporters leaked information on trade discussions between the Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves over Jimmy Butler. And Pat Riley addressed those rumors with his players.
The message? Riley is pulling the plug.
Heat confirm Pat Riley did address players about Jimmy Butler trade rumors. Riley apologized for names being in rumors and said, "I'm pulling the plug," after rumors went on for too long. But doesn't mean trade can't happen down the road.
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) October 18, 2018
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