“I’m always painted as the bad guy. Everywhere I’ve been, I’ve always been the problem,” said Butler, who also went through ugly breakups with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers before arriving to Miami. “So we’ll take it. I don’t got nothing to say. I’m not mad at being the bad guy. It’s all the way that everything is portrayed. Some people talk to the media, some people don’t. I’ve never been one to tell my side of the story to almost anybody. Let everybody think that this is what happened and we’ll ride with it.”
Source: Miami Herald
Source: Miami Herald
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📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.x.com/3bQSsjoGnq – 7:02 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat to honor Jimmy Butler with tribute video Tuesday, but Butler says “it makes no difference” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Butler discussed his Heat exit today after Warriors practice in Miami Shores. Butler: “There’s no way that I was the cause of all of this.” – 8:42 PM
Heat to honor Jimmy Butler with tribute video Tuesday, but Butler says “it makes no difference” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Butler discussed his Heat exit today after Warriors practice in Miami Shores. Butler: “There’s no way that I was the cause of all of this.” – 8:42 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
After snapping skid, Heat turns its attention to Jimmy Butler: “It’s going to be an epic battle” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “It’s going to be high intensity, it’s going to be a great game for both teams and we’ll see who walks out with the W.” – 8:36 PM
After snapping skid, Heat turns its attention to Jimmy Butler: “It’s going to be an epic battle” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “It’s going to be high intensity, it’s going to be a great game for both teams and we’ll see who walks out with the W.” – 8:36 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jimmy Butler on Steph Curry: “He is the man. He is everything everybody says of him. More than anything, he’s just nice. He’s just genuinely a good human being. To everybody. It’s very, very, very refreshing. Because he doesn’t have to be that way.” nytimes.com/athletic/62234… – 6:05 PM
Jimmy Butler on Steph Curry: “He is the man. He is everything everybody says of him. More than anything, he’s just nice. He’s just genuinely a good human being. To everybody. It’s very, very, very refreshing. Because he doesn’t have to be that way.” nytimes.com/athletic/62234… – 6:05 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The Jimmy Butler video will be around 7:29 p.m. tomorrow night, coinciding with when the Warriors starters are announced. – 5:55 PM
The Jimmy Butler video will be around 7:29 p.m. tomorrow night, coinciding with when the Warriors starters are announced. – 5:55 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Stephen Curry indeed is listed as questionable, as the Warriors said he would be, for Golden State’s game tomorrow night vs. the Heat. The Jimmy Butler Bowl. – 5:33 PM
Stephen Curry indeed is listed as questionable, as the Warriors said he would be, for Golden State’s game tomorrow night vs. the Heat. The Jimmy Butler Bowl. – 5:33 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
No hard feelings, Warriors star Jimmy Butler says, as he prepares for his first game back in Miami apnews.com/article/warrio… – 5:32 PM
No hard feelings, Warriors star Jimmy Butler says, as he prepares for his first game back in Miami apnews.com/article/warrio… – 5:32 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
While the Heat is expected to honor Jimmy Butler with tribute video, Butler didn’t hold back when discussing his Heat exit today miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “I think the suspensions are more because they just didn’t want me to be around the team. It wasn’t anything I actually did.” – 4:59 PM
While the Heat is expected to honor Jimmy Butler with tribute video, Butler didn’t hold back when discussing his Heat exit today miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “I think the suspensions are more because they just didn’t want me to be around the team. It wasn’t anything I actually did.” – 4:59 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
While Heat will honor Jimmy Butler with a tribute video Tuesday, Butler didn’t hold back when discussing his Heat exit today miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “I think the suspensions are more because they just didn’t want me to be around the team. It wasn’t anything I actually did.” – 4:51 PM
While Heat will honor Jimmy Butler with a tribute video Tuesday, Butler didn’t hold back when discussing his Heat exit today miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “I think the suspensions are more because they just didn’t want me to be around the team. It wasn’t anything I actually did.” – 4:51 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
After snapping skid, Heat turns its attention to Jimmy Butler: “It’s going to be an epic battle” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “Obviously, there will be a lot of different feelings about it. … But we had a great five-year run. We didn’t win the title, but only one team does.” – 4:49 PM
After snapping skid, Heat turns its attention to Jimmy Butler: “It’s going to be an epic battle” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “Obviously, there will be a lot of different feelings about it. … But we had a great five-year run. We didn’t win the title, but only one team does.” – 4:49 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I think that you are going to see a Warriors team that definitely wants to make sure Jimmy Butler has a good game.”
@NotoriousOHM says the Warriors are ready to follow behind Jimmy in his return to Miami 💪 pic.x.com/tj03tnKxt5 – 4:33 PM
“I think that you are going to see a Warriors team that definitely wants to make sure Jimmy Butler has a good game.”
@NotoriousOHM says the Warriors are ready to follow behind Jimmy in his return to Miami 💪 pic.x.com/tj03tnKxt5 – 4:33 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr believes part of Steph Curry’s motivation to get back for tomorrow night is the Jimmy Butler return to Miami factor
“No doubt he wants to be there for Jimmy.” pic.x.com/bSxcDGxtWU – 3:02 PM
Steve Kerr believes part of Steph Curry’s motivation to get back for tomorrow night is the Jimmy Butler return to Miami factor
“No doubt he wants to be there for Jimmy.” pic.x.com/bSxcDGxtWU – 3:02 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Heat to honor Jimmy Butler with tribute video Tuesday, but Butler says “it makes no difference” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Butler discussed his Heat exit today after Warriors practice in Miami Shores. Butler: “There’s no way that I was the cause of all of this.” – 2:48 PM
NEW: Heat to honor Jimmy Butler with tribute video Tuesday, but Butler says “it makes no difference” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Butler discussed his Heat exit today after Warriors practice in Miami Shores. Butler: “There’s no way that I was the cause of all of this.” – 2:48 PM
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Will Jimmy Butler get a tribute video when he returns to Miami tomorrow night?
@TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine share their thoughts pic.x.com/q6EvWwqT1Q – 2:27 PM
Will Jimmy Butler get a tribute video when he returns to Miami tomorrow night?
@TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine share their thoughts pic.x.com/q6EvWwqT1Q – 2:27 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler:
“I’m always painted as the bad guy. Everywhere I’ve been, I’m always the problem.” pic.x.com/Epi8Zo4YWK – 2:11 PM
Jimmy Butler:
“I’m always painted as the bad guy. Everywhere I’ve been, I’m always the problem.” pic.x.com/Epi8Zo4YWK – 2:11 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Here is some sound from Jimmy Butler meeting with reporters in Miami after practice today pic.x.com/Ve4J6iYVst – 2:11 PM
Here is some sound from Jimmy Butler meeting with reporters in Miami after practice today pic.x.com/Ve4J6iYVst – 2:11 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Yes, there will be a Jimmy Butler tribute video on Tuesday night at Kaseya Center. – 2:09 PM
Yes, there will be a Jimmy Butler tribute video on Tuesday night at Kaseya Center. – 2:09 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler on potential of getting a tribute video from the Heat: “If they have one, if they don’t, it makes no difference.” – 1:57 PM
Jimmy Butler on potential of getting a tribute video from the Heat: “If they have one, if they don’t, it makes no difference.” – 1:57 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler speaking after Warriors practice at Barry University this afternoon. pic.x.com/rBBGyvaxlG – 1:54 PM
Jimmy Butler speaking after Warriors practice at Barry University this afternoon. pic.x.com/rBBGyvaxlG – 1:54 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jimmy Butler: Heat Culture? Termine abusato sportando.basketball/en/jimmy-butle… – 11:19 AM
Jimmy Butler: Heat Culture? Termine abusato sportando.basketball/en/jimmy-butle… – 11:19 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jimmy Butler: “You can’t control grown men in this line of work. You can try, but I’m going to do what I want to do. I’m going to show up. I’m going to compete.I’m going to help us win. So you can be mad. You can paint a picture that’s not entirely true.” nytimes.com/athletic/62234… – 11:15 AM
Jimmy Butler: “You can’t control grown men in this line of work. You can try, but I’m going to do what I want to do. I’m going to show up. I’m going to compete.I’m going to help us win. So you can be mad. You can paint a picture that’s not entirely true.” nytimes.com/athletic/62234… – 11:15 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steph Curry on Jimmy Butler: “The contracts are all lined up with a defined timeline. That’s not by accident. I don’t think anyone’s worried about anything other than right now. We have this year and next year to go for it all.”
nytimes.com/athletic/62234… – 10:30 AM
Steph Curry on Jimmy Butler: “The contracts are all lined up with a defined timeline. That’s not by accident. I don’t think anyone’s worried about anything other than right now. We have this year and next year to go for it all.”
nytimes.com/athletic/62234… – 10:30 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: After snapping skid, Heat turns its attention to Jimmy Butler: “It’s going to be an epic battle” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “Obviously, there will be a lot of different feelings about it. … But we had a great five-year run. We didn’t win the title, but only one team does.” – 10:19 AM
NEW: After snapping skid, Heat turns its attention to Jimmy Butler: “It’s going to be an epic battle” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “Obviously, there will be a lot of different feelings about it. … But we had a great five-year run. We didn’t win the title, but only one team does.” – 10:19 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
I sat down with Jimmy Butler ahead of his return game in Miami on Tuesday night. He gave his blunt perspective on a number of topics, including his Heat past and Warriors future.
nytimes.com/athletic/62234… – 8:19 AM
I sat down with Jimmy Butler ahead of his return game in Miami on Tuesday night. He gave his blunt perspective on a number of topics, including his Heat past and Warriors future.
nytimes.com/athletic/62234… – 8:19 AM
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When asked Monday whether he would still be on the Heat’s roster if the team would have offered him that extension last offseason, Butler gave a one-word answer: “No.” So, Butler already knew last offseason that his days with the Heat were numbered? “I mean, pretty much, yes,” Butler, 35, answered. “I knew what direction, how it was going. Nobody ever asked me, though.” -via Miami Herald / March 25, 2025
Tim Reynolds: Yes, a Jimmy Butler tribute video is expected tomorrow. And it’s been in the works for a while. -via Twitter @ByTimReynolds / March 24, 2025