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Pat Riley leaves Heat fans with less faith than ever says Dan Le Batard

Following the Miami Heat’s loss to the Hornets in the NBA Play-In, fans have been wondering what the future holds. While the team was formidable to start the regular season, the Heat cooled off as the season went on and ultimately found themselves outside of the hunt for a top-six seed.

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Bam Adebayo Reacts to Grant Williams’ Engagement Announcement

The NBA schedule keeps rolling right along as the postseason nears the end of round one. But, off the court, news continues to roll in. On Tuesday, a post from around the league started gaining traction online, pulling attention for a very different reason than a stat line or highlight.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 28

Yes, the Miami Heat are still a destination

There is no arctic freeze in South Florida. The beaches have not closed. The trendy restaurants have not shut down their sushi bars, nor tabled their Japanese-Cuban-Bahamian-Greek fusion cuisine, nor has E11even started playing show tunes and closing at 11pm.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Heat’s Pat Riley breaks silence on Terry Rozier move that backfired

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat surrounded by rumors heading into the offseason, there is no denying that this past season was a whirlwind for a myriad of reasons.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Pat Riley News / AirJordanChronicles / April 28

'Want Another Parade': Pat Riley Opens Up on His NBA Future

Pat Riley faced the media, and Miami expected answers. Instead, the team got pure defiance. At 81 years old, the veteran executive made one thing very clear.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Terry Rozier News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28

Terry Rozier hit with new charge in gambling investigation

Former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is facing a new charge in relation to his alleged gambling. Federal prosecutors intend to accuse Rozier of soliciting and accepting a bribe, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 28

How the Miami Heat Seem Likely to Handle the 2026 NBA Draft

The Pat Riley press conference concluded yesterday for the Miami Heat. There wasn’t a ton of new information shared. It was typical passionate Pat, as he lauded players that competed like Davion Mitchell and hinted at player availability being a challenge to handle as a coach.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 28

Pat Riley Declaring Bam Adebayo Untouchable is Bold Bet on Miami’s Future

The Pat Riley end-of-season press conference always sets the tone for the offseason, and this year was no different. One comment stood above the rest to me.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 28

One player the Heat need back in 2026-27

Pat Riley is a silver fox, but his basketball philosophy has not changed. He and the organization don’t yield to outside noise and their ideas of roster construction are about getting Bam Adebayo more help.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Heat’s Pat Riley preaches flexibility amid Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins contract talks

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are surrounded by rumors heading into the 2026 offseason, the team also has other big decisions incoming for certain players like Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

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Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / April 28

Heat's big changes won't include Pat Riley or Bam Adebayo

The Miami Heat know they need to make changes after winning just a single playoff game in the last three seasons. Monday, team president Pat Riley confirmed those changes wouldn't involve Heat center Bam Adebayo — or himself.

Pat Riley on looming Heat changes: ‘We’re not good enough’

Pat Riley takes another shot at Jimmy Butler

Prosecutors to introduce additional charges in Terry Rozier case

Mike Brown’s job with Knicks may not be safe

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

Pat Riley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Pat Riley reveals Heat’s pressure level amid Giannis rumors

MIAMI – Monday afternoon was an important time for the Miami Heat as Pat Riley gave insight into the future of the team after the play-in tournament loss to the Charlotte Hornets, ending their season.

Terry Rozier News / Field Level Media / April 27

Prosecutors to introduce additional charges in Terry Rozier case

In court Monday to seek a dismissal of federal charges, former Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier learned prosecutors are expanding the case against him with intentions to present new charges to a grand jury.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Rumors / April 27

Federal Prosecutors To Bring Bribery Charges Against Terry Rozier

Before being waived by the Heat earlier this month, veteran guard Terry Rozier spent most of the 2025/26 season on leave after being one of several individuals connected with the NBA arrested in October in relation to a federal gambling probe.

Pat Riley News / Field Level Media / April 27

Pat Riley plans to run Heat, not into retirement, at 81

He celebrated his 81st birthday last month but Heat president Pat Riley is "really pi--ed" and fully committed to getting Miami back to the playoffs next season.

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27

Gabrielle Union reacts to Dwyane Wade’s role in Candace Parker’s special day

Basketball legend Candace Parker is soon joining her friend Dwyane Wade and many others in the sport’s most prestigious club. The two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, and when she heard the news, she knew who her presenter for the event would be.