“An issue that led to Butler’s decision, according to sources, was an implication from team officials Thursday that he hadn’t played his hardest in the Heat’s victory Wednesday over the New Orleans Pelicans. Playing his first game in 13 days after being away because of an illness, Butler took just five shots in 25 minutes and scored nine points.”

Pat Riley recently said the Miami Heat will not be trading Jimmy Butler. The six-time All-Star, though, seems to really want a trade.