The Heat were by no means a top contender in the East when Butler was traded, but without their star they struggled to win games. Miami's struggles were on full display in its first-round matchup with the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers.

After getting bounced from the NBA Playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Heat star Bam Adebayo reflected on the season and the effects of the Jimmy Butler trade.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat season ending on a frustrating sweep to the Cleveland Cavaliers, there's no doubt that the year will be remembered for how Jimmy Butler exited the team. As Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra touched on the impact of the saga with Butler, so did stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo after the conclusion of the season.