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A surprising turn in the narrative came when it was clarified that head coach Erik Spoelstra, rather than team president Pat Riley, is the one making critical decisions regarding Butler's status on the team. Spoelstra's autonomy was emphasized, differentiating his leadership from Riley's overarching role in the organization. Nevertheless, the fallout from Butler's actions has put both management and the coaching staff in an awkward position, faced with the need to manage not only a superstar but a significant headache as well.