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.

The Jimmy Butler era in Miami was a complicated one. Butler will always be remembered fondly in a Miami Heat jersey, despite how his time ended in South Beach. And on Tuesday night, Butler

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler returns to southern Florida to take on his former team, the Miami Heat, on Monday night. During his media availability before Monday’s game, Butler reflected on his exit from the Heat while setting the record straight on his suspensions and his differences with team president Pat Riley.