A: Pat Riley did not create the Jimmy Butler Situation. Yes, Pat might have been a bit too public in his frustration, but it ...

Pat Riley and his stars have always had a troubled relationship. Alonzo Mourning, Dwayne Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, Lebron and now Jimmy Butler. Riley was a tough coach and is a tough negotiator.

“If you’re not on the court playing, you should keep your mouth shut,” Riley said in response at his end-of-season media session. Riley and Butler’s relationship has yet to ...