According to reports, Butler's relationship with Riley took an ugly turn after the latter publicly challenged the five-time All-NBA forward to be more available for games. The Heat also reportedly refused to give Butler the two-year, $113 million extension he wanted, which ultimately led to the 35-year-old forcing himself out of Miami.

Butler wound up being suspended for a total of 14 Heat games before the trade. But the Heat have a tradition of welcoming back players who were All-Stars or champions with the team; Butler was an All-Star in Miami who led the team to three Eastern Conference finals berths and two trips to the NBA Finals.

Jimmy Butler questions the importance of the Miami Heat’s 'Heat Culture,' suggesting that winning is more about having committed players than a specific culture. Since his trade to the Golden State Warriors,