Pat Riley is no stranger to difficult moments with superstar players, but it’s increasingly clear that he may now be facing his most challenging standoff yet.

Tensions are high, but Butler can bolster his own market by playing well for Miami when his suspension ends after Wednesday's game in LA.

Jimmy Butler, a Miami Heat player and one of the NBA's biggest stars, has asked to be traded from the Miami franchise. In his trade request, which was confirmed by ESPN, Butler has