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Erik Spoelstra Sends Message After Missing Pat Riley’s Statue Ceremony

Erik Spoelstra missed Pat Riley’s statue unveiling in Los Angeles on Sunday, but he made sure his voice was heard. The Lakers commissioned a nearly eight-foot-tall, 510-pound bronze statue of Riley outside Crypto.com Arena.

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Stephen A. Smith's comments about Pat Riley show lack of understanding

One thing you can surely say about Stephen A. Smith is that he is sure about everything. There's not a topic that the ESPN everywhere host doesn't think he has the talent to talk about,and that applies to the NBA more than anything.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra defends Myron Gardner after $35,000 fine with ‘easy target’ declaration

As Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner and Memphis Grizzlies’ Scottie Pippen Jr. got into a showdown on Saturday night that led to a scuffle that went into the stands, there was punishment for the two players.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Heat’s Davion Mitchell, Nikola Jovic’s status for Bucks game in question amid Dr. visit

As the Miami Heat outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies in their showdown on Saturday night, 136-120, the team looks to carry its three-game winning streak into Tuesday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Heat’s Pat Riley laments missed ‘dynasty’ with LeBron James

On the same night that the Los Angeles Lakers honored Pat Riley with a statue for his time with the franchise, he reflected on LeBron James’ days with the Miami Heat.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Scotty Pippen News / Miami Heat on SI / February 23

Miami Heat agitator will be giving some new salary back

It didn't take long for the league to learn Myron Gardner's name. Now the league office has also. The NBA has fined the Heat's rambunctious swingman $35,000 for his role in skirmish in Miami's rout of the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 23

Why Thursday's Heat game in Philadelphia matters so much

The Miami Heat have made the goal clear from here: Strip off the Play-in stigma. For three straight seasons, the Heat have landed outside the top six, in the Play-in Tournament, needing to scrap their way out.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Is Dwyane Wade the GOAT Miami star? Here’s what Pat Riley thinks

Although Pat Riley is well-known for his impactful tenure as coach of the Lakers, he’s equally as synonymous with a success of the Miami Heat. Recently, the Lakers unveiled a statue honoring Riley’s contributions to the organization.

Pat Riley News / Athlon Sports / February 23

NBA Legend Pat Riley's Latest Coaching Take Draws Attention

Pat Riley may be now known as the team president of the Miami Heat, but the beloved NBA icon built his legacy as the sideline tactician for the Los Angeles Lakers in the eighties.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 23

The Miami Heat's Worst Contract So Far this Season

The Miami Heat are sitting in a pretty position and look poised to escape the undesirable Play-In Tournament this season. They are currently the East's seventh seed and find themselves tied with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.