Miami Dolphins superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill dropped a bombshell during a postgame interview after the 32-20 loss to the New York Jets ending Miami’s season. When asked if he was considering leaving the organization, Hill responded with a blunt, “Yes,” before storming off. This marked a bitter end to a season where the Dolphins missed the playoffs and it would be Hill’s first time doing so in his illustrious career.
Since that fateful interview, reports have surfaced claiming Hill hasn’t officially requested a trade and still ‘wants to move forward with the organization’. But let’s be honest, Miami fans—should we even want him to stay? Looking at the situation objectively, it might be time for the Dolphins to part ways with their star receiver.
First, let’s acknowledge the obvious: Tyreek Hill is an elite football player. In just three years with the Dolphins, he shattered franchise records including most receptions and yards in a single season with the team. He also brings an electrifying presence to the offense with his misleading pre-snap motions and his blazing-fast speed. But talent alone isn’t enough to lead a team to success. Leadership and accountability are equally important, and Hill’s recent actions suggest he’s lacking in both.
Consider this: the week leading up to the Jets game, Hill called out of practice citing an illness. Yet, later that same day, he was seen on TikTok Live, giving out merchandise from his “SoulRunner” brand at his store. This is a glaring example of putting personal priorities above the team. The optics are terrible, and it’s emblematic of a larger problem within the Dolphins organization—a culture that tolerates unserious behavior, leading to inconsistent performances on the field.
Let’s not sugarcoat it—this season was a disaster. The Dolphins’ offense, despite its star power, failed to deliver when it mattered most. Hill’s outburst after the Jets loss underscores a deeper issue: he no longer seems committed to the team. He’s on the final year of his contract, and his recent behavior suggests he’d prefer to play for a contender. Why should the Dolphins continue to invest in a player whose heart doesn’t seem to be in Miami?
Trading Hill would benefit Miami in multiple ways. First, it would alleviate a significant burden on the salary cap, freeing up resources to build a more balanced roster. Second, Hill’s trade value is still high, and the Dolphins could secure valuable draft picks to address other areas of need. With Jaylen Waddle already locked into a long-term deal, Miami has a young, dynamic receiver to build around. Investing in the future makes more sense than overpaying an aging player who appears ready to move on.
The reality is the Dolphins haven’t won a playoff game since 2000—the longest drought in the NFL. Continuing to cater to players who prioritize personal brand over team success isn’t the solution. The organization needs to set a new standard, one that demands commitment and accountability from everyone in the locker room.
In the last few weeks, the Miami HEAT front office has gone to war with their star player, Jimmy Butler. NBA insider Shams Charania has made multiple rumors saying Butler wants to be traded by the trade deadline on Feb. 6. Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, denounced this statement along with HEAT president Pat Riley clearly stating, “We are not trading Jimmy Butler.” But from the way the week is looking, those words might have been empty statements.
After a loss to the Indiana Pacers, Jimmy Butler stated he “wanted to get his joy back playing basketball,” and when asked if he could find it in Miami, he responded, “Probably not.” After this, Butler requested a trade, and the HEAT front office suspended him for 7 games due to ‘conduct detrimental to the team’. In the statement, the HEAT front office stated, “Through his actions, he has shown he no longer wants to be part of this team.”
Jimmy Butler is already stapled as a Miami HEAT legend, leading the team to its first NBA finals since the Big 3 era. In his 6 years here, Butler willed the HEAT to 2 NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023, winning 2 Eastern Conference Championships, and giving fans multiple memorable performances in the playoffs.
Some fans have gone on to blame Pat Riley, Andy Elisburg (the HEAT General Manager), and Micky Arison (owner), for not doing enough in free agency to acquire help around Butler and make a championship run. Despite the emergence of Tyler Herro, most fans were expecting the HEAT to make a big off-season move, so they can hopefully make a deep run again. Jimmy Butler, without that much All-Star help other than Bam Adebayo, helped the HEAT to get to the Finals, an extra piece could’ve been the difference between getting to the Finals and winning the Finals.
After the suspension, I’m about 100% sure Jimmy Butler will be traded to another team, most likely in the Western Conference for more assets and the HEAT will have to hope to try to get another star to pair alongside Tyler Herro to attempt to get their fourth banner in the rafters. But on the off chance that Butler stays for the rest of the season, it could either go really good or the HEAT organization could go up in flames due to Riley and Butler’s relationship. I feel like Butler will stay only if we have a good season and if he still doesn’t want to be in Miami, his trade value could go up and we can trade him off to another team.
