"Bro knows Jimmy is a Sixer" - NBA fans react to Kevin Love's cryptic post amid Jimmy Butler- Heat saga

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love posted an edited photo of himself on Friday with his current teammates Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler on Instagram. However, his post also featured his former Heat teammate and current Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry.

The post was made after Butler asked to be traded out of Miami after the Heat's 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. During his postgame press conference, the All-Star forward revealed that he's lost his joy while playing for the Heat organization.

Moments after, an article from ESPN's Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst confirmed Butler's intention to be traded this season.

Love, meanwhile, seemed unbothered by the report and posted a photo of himself and the three other players as the vocal quartet Boyz II Men.

"Power of Friendship 2025," Love posted.

Fans had various reactions to his cryptic post on Instagram.

Fans react to Love's cryptic IG post

Fans react to Love's cryptic IG post

Fans react to Love's cryptic IG post

Fans had fun with Love's approach amid the Butler-Heat saga.

Fans react to Love's cryptic IG post

Fans react to Love's cryptic IG post

Butler isn't having the best season of his career with the Heat. After 22 games into the season, the six-time All-Star is averaging 17.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists.

Butler scored nine points in each of their consecutive games against the Pacers (Jan. 2) and the New Orleans Pelicans (Jan. 1).

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Jimmy Butler's relationship with Pat Riley has "run its course" according to an analyst

Others responded differently to the breaking news when the ESPN reporters reported Jimmy Butler's trade request. Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins took to social media with his thoughts on the news. First, he called out Butler's agent, Bernie Lee.

According to Big Perk, Lee owes Charania an apology. Before Butler's intention was made known to the public, the ESPN journalist reported about potential teams that could trade for the All-Star. However, the agent slammed the reporter on social media, claiming the reports lacked credibility.

However, Charania stood by what he reported and didn't back down from the attacks made by Lee.

Perkins' second take on the Butler saga was about the player's relationship with Heat president Pat Riley.

"Pat Riley gotta his put his pride aside and get Jimmy to another destination. That relationship has run its course," Perk posted.

The relationship between the two has reportedly been tainted after Riley told Butler to "shut your mouth." His comment came after the Heat star bragged that Miami could've beaten the Boston Celtics in the playoffs, slamming the New York Knicks' second-round exit against the Pacers.