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On YouTubePat Riley News / Hoops Wire / May 4
Heat’s Pat Riley hints at bigger role for young guys, keeps door open on trading pick
A lot came out of Pat Riley’s end-of-season session, but a few things probably deserved more run than they got. As Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald noted, Riley circled back more than once to the idea that Heat coach Erik Spoelstra may need to loosen the reins a bit with younger players.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 3
Ranking the Miami Heat's Contracts for Trades
The Miami Heat will focus on landing a superstar or All-Star this offseason. Whether it’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, or Kevin Durant, Miami is expected to be involved in just about every major conversation.
Pat Riley News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Sports Quote of the Day: Pat Riley's Lesson on Commitment
It's one thing to win a championship, and it's another to win multiple in different roles. That's Pat Riley's experience, and his career is still going.
The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The NBA began awarding the Defensive Player of the Year following the 1982-83 season. Since then, the award has been given out 42 times. How many of the 42 can you name in five minutes?
Kasparas Jakucionis News / Miami Heat on SI / May 1
A deeper look into the next steps for the Miami Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis
With the 20th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, the Miami Heat were on the clock looking at a single name that they truly didn't believe would still be sitting there at that pick.
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.
Kawhi Leonard News / Miami Heat on SI / April 30
Kawhi Leonard to Miami? ESPN’s Mock Trade Raises Big Questions for the Heat
The Miami Heat are once again at the center of offseason trade speculation, and this time, the name being linked to South Beach is Kawhi Leonard. The Miami Heat missed the NBA Playoffs for the first time in seven seasons, and if the Miami Heat plan on getting back into playoff contention, they ned to take some risky swings.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 30
The star that best fits the Miami Heat's roster and timeline
One can easily picture Miami Heat president Pat Riley telling his vice president/general manager Andy Elisburg to grab the harpoon if things go sideways for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Miami Heat News / Total Pro Sports / April 30
Star Guard and Miami Heat Reportedly Headed Toward Summer Split
While Pat Riley may view Bam Adebayo as the Miami Heat’s top star, what about other players on his team? There’s no denying that after their 2023 NBA Finals run, the Heat have regressed.
Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29
Miami Heat are expected to part ways with one All-Star player
The Miami Heat may finally be ending the Boy Wonder era this offseason.
Miami Heat News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / April 29
Bam Adebayo, Travis Hunter and more athletes react to Michael film
From the NBA to the NFL, several athletes could not contain their excitement when it came to Michael Jackson’s new biopic. Michael was released in theaters on April 24, and prior to it being released to the general public, several stars walked the red carpet in Los Angeles to get a first look at the film.
Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / April 29
Where the Miami Heat could finally move Tyler Herro
The Miami Heat are entering an offseason that feels different. For the last few years, the organization has managed to stay competitive without fully committing to a rebuild or making a major roster-altering move.
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.
Pat Riley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
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.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 28
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Heat lose to Hornets without Bam Adebayo after potentially dirty LaMelo Ball play
The Miami Heat already had their hands full with the Charlotte Hornets in the 9-10 play-in game. Their task got tougher when they lost their best player to a highly questionable play.
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