Pat Riley on Heat’s future: 'There has to be some change.'

The Miami Heat had a letdown of a season. For starters, they lost their franchise player, Jimmy Butler. Miami also failed to win a postseason game as the Cleveland Cavaliers swept them.

President of the Miami Heat, Pat Riley, recently spoke about the future of the team. He stated that he understands a change is needed in South Beach.

“I do think we do have to make changes,” said Riley. “There’s no doubt. There has to be some change. Players aren’t just going to show up. You have to make deals. You have to look at the board. You’ve got to try to do something that will benefit your team and your two key guys.

“I think we’re in as good of a situation as we could have ever been from a draft pick, young player, a favorable contract situation in a long time. Especially at a time in the market when it’s hard to plan.”

Kevin Durant is a player that is being mentioned as a potential target for the Heat. If the Heat can land Durant that would be a start, but they still will need to add other players to the supporting cast.

If not, the Heat could turn into the Suns, which isn’t ideal.​