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On YouTubeMiami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 3
One Hilarious Meme Perfectly Captures Miami Heat's Offseason So Far
Miami Heat fans have not held back on their critiques of team president Pat Riley. And they seemingly won't stop until the front office makes some serious acquisitions.
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / July 2
Bill Simmons Praises Pat Riley, Heat For Landing Hidden Gem
In a recent podcast posted on Wednesday night, Bill Simmons lauded the Heat's strategic moves to begin the NBA offseason, particularly highlighting the acquisition of Italian sharpshooter Simone Fontecchio.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 2
NBA Champion Joins Miami Heat Fans In Scorching Pat Riley
It's closing in on the third day of NBA free agency. And yet, the Miami Heat still haven't made any additions to their team. The team was encouraged to be active in free agency after missing out on superstar Kevin Durant, but they have remained stagnant thus far for what feels like the seventh consecutive offseason.
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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 29
Miami Heat Forward Expected To Ink $13 Million Contract Extension
With the Miami Heat's re-signing of guard Davion Mitchell to begin the offseason, all eyes are now on Pat Riley to see if he will extend one of the team's young forwards.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27
Heat’s first-round pick gushes over meeting Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat used its 20th pick overall to take Kasparas Jakucionis out of the University of Illinois, there is no doubt excitement from the team and the player himself about the new journey ahead.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 26
Ex-Heat Player Critical Of Pat Riley's Handling Of Kevin Durant Trade Talks
Former Miami Heat player Markieff Morris has been mostly complimentary about his one-year stint with the organization. He was a fan of the culture and coach Erik Spoelstra, but Morris was critical of the Heat's recent move regarding Kevin Durant.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 26
Miami Heat Fans Once Again Shade Pat Riley Amid Latest Draft Miss
Miami Heat fans were ready to welcome former Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. to the team after weeks as the favorite to land him. The Utah Jazz had other plans.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 26
Miami Heat's Pat Riley Ecstatic After Drafting Guard Kasparas Jakucionis
The Miami Heat selected Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis with the 20th pick in the NBA draft. Although the Heat were widely expected to draft Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr., the organization appears pleased with their actual selection.
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Watch: Pat Riley's Reaction After Miami Heat Drafts Kasparas Jakucionis
Kasparas Jakucionis, seen as a top-12 lock before the draft, unexpectedly tumbled down the board on Wednesday. Still, the Miami Heat were quick to pounce at No.
Pat Riley Under Fire After Heat Miss on Walter Clayton Jr.
The Miami Heat had a golden opportunity to land one of the most electric scorers in the draft, and they let it slip. Walter Clayton Jr., a Florida native and national champion, was still on the board at pick No.
Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / June 25
Pat Riley’s Future In Focus As Heat’s Offseason Strategy Revealed
MIAMI – The Miami Heat stand at a critical junction. As other Eastern Conference teams climb, the Heat’s grip on relevance loosens. With Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum sidelined due to Achilles injuries, the East is temporarily more vulnerable.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 24
Pat Riley Conveys Crucial Messages in Miami Heat's Kevin Durant Talks
Now that the dust has settled on the Kevin Durant saga, we can give Pat Riley and the Miami Heat front office their deserved props. After the most disappointing
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 23
Stephen A. Smith Disappointed In Pat Riley For Not Going All In For Kevin Durant
For the past several seasons, the Miami Heat have been linked to a star player every offseason and trade deadline. However, they have failed to land them
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 22
Pat Riley Receives Wrath Of Miami Heat Fans After Kevin Durant Whiff
Miami Heat team president Pat Riley has been under fire by fan base for the past few years because the inability to land top free agents in the offseason.
Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / June 20
'What Are We Doing?': Dwyane Wade Was Confused By Pat Riley Hiring First-Timer Erik Spoelstra As Heat Coach
Everybody has to start making a name for themselves somewhere. For players like Dwyane Wade, that’s usually in college, where fans and NBA scouts familiarized themselves with his game long before he got to the league.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 19
NBA Draft: Miami Heat Hope To Avoid Franchise-Crippling Pick From 2015
The Miami Heat have made some incredible draft decisions over the years. All-Star talents Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo were drafted by president Pat Riley.
Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / June 18
Pat Riley’s Body Conditioning Rules Stopped Former No. 1 Draft Pick From Joining the Heat in 2011
During the early 2010s, the Miami Heat became one of the NBA’s hottest free-agent destinations. The formation of the “Big Three” in LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh attracted numerous role players eager for a chance to win a championship.
NBA News / The SportsRush / June 9
Pat Riley’s 'No Rebounds, No Rings' Creed Highlighted by ESPN Analyst as Thunder Dominate Pacers in Game 2
Game 1 of the NBA Finals was uncharacteristic in a lot of ways for the Oklahoma City Thunder. They lost, for one thing, which is something they’ve rarely done this year, but it’s the way the Indiana Pacers stole the game that really went against what we’ve come to expect from this team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 15
Pat Riley vindicated for not paying Jimmy Butler
In five games against the Timberwolves, Butler put up his usual counting stats, but failed to live up to his "Playoff Jimmy" moniker in pivotal moments.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / May 10
Heat’s Pat Riley: No Regrets On Jimmy Butler Deal; Change Is Coming In Miami
In a candid end-of-season press conference Friday, Heat president Pat Riley acknowledged that the well-publicized fallout with Jimmy Butler cast a long shadow over Miami’s season, calling it a major factor in the team’s underperformance.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9
Pat Riley makes harsh comments about Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler is still alive in the playoffs right now with his new team, but Pat Riley clearly has no regrets about how he handled that whole situation.
Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18
Former All-Star says Heat need to 'get rid of' Pat Riley
The Heat certainly seem like they will be standing by Riley, who has worked for the team since 1995.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 21
TNT makes notable change to programming for Jimmy Butler's return to Miami
You can tell there's a fierce rivalry between two teams when a network voluntarily gives up a New York Knicks game to showcase it. Jimmy Butler's return to Miami fits the bill.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 10
Chiefs' failed three-peat costs Miami Heat executive big bucks
Like every other major professional sports franchise that has attempted it since the Los Angeles Lakers won three straight from 2000-02, the Chiefs fell short.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / January 27
Jimmy Butler's relationship with Heat is beyond repair
Much like his style of play, Butler thrives in chaos. Neither he nor Pat Riley will want this partnership to last beyond the trade deadline. Things have become too fractured to repair.
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