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The whole scenario started when Miami Heat president Pat Riley was queried about an extension for Jimmy Butler. His lack of commitment to discussing it and a subsequent instruction to Butler to restrain his social media activity instigated further speculation. It was an awkward moment, given Butler’s aspirations for another substantial contract at his age of 35. Historically, the Miami Heat have made tough decisions—most notably when they parted ways with franchise legend Dwayne Wade in a similar situation.