Jimmy Butler's interpretation of Miami Heat team president Pat Riley's actions during a Jan. 7 meeting reportedly sealed the disgruntled star's decision

Uncover the final chapter of the Jimmy Butler saga in Miami: tears, missed connections, and an emotional meeting with Pat Riley.

The saga escalated from there, with Butler receiving more suspensions and Riley and the Heat ultimately deciding to make the multi-faceted trade which netted them Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, Davion Mitchell and a 2025 top-10 protected first-round pick.