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Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett harshly critique Pat Riley's 'Heat Culture' in a candid and brutal rant, revealing their true feelings.

As Jimmy Butler remains suspended from the Miami Heat, NBA TV analyst Dennis Scott cautioned the star about teaming up with Kevin Durant.

Dating back to the end of last season, Jimmy Butler 's relationship with Pat Riley has been rocky at best. As the All-Star forward awaits a trade, he seems to have taken an indirect shot at the Miami Heat executive.

Miami Heat President Pat Riley has come under fire as of late regarding the team's relationship with Jimmy Butler.

“Is it really a change?” questioned KD in regards to Beal’s new role. Durant ‘argues’ that the shooting guard is still getting his required touches, more or less. “You’re [Beal] still playing a lot of minutes, getting his shots up. Last 3 games, I just feel like he’s more comfortable.”

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins reports Durant wants the six-time NBA All-Star -- his former teammate on the 2016 USA Olympic gold-medal winning team -- in Phoenix, and that each would sign a contract extension with the Suns if a trade materializes.

Butler also said he plans to opt out of the $52.4 million he is owed next season and will not re-sign in Miami.

Butler is set to return Friday against the Nuggets after serving a seven-game suspension from the Heat for conduct detrimental to the team.

Jimmy Butler is back. Officially. His seven-game suspension is over, and he was not listed on the injury report in advance of Friday's game between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. Less than two hours before tip-off,

Jimmy Butler is not on the injury report for Friday's game between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. His seven-game suspension is over, and, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, the Heat expect him to play.

The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler have had a falling out and all indications are that the relationship could be beyond repair. A new piece by ESPN's Ramona Shelbu