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NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 18
Luol Deng regrets signing with Lakers in 2016
Back in 2016 following the retirement of Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers gave huge contracts to veterans Luol Deng and Timofey Mozgov in order to try and remain competitive.
Mario Chalmers Drops Truth Bombs on Heat Big Three Era, Pat Riley, and Holding LeBron James Accountable
Before establishing himself as a fixture in NBA lore, Mario Chalmers earned a reputation for ice-cold clutch play. His legendary game-tying three-pointer
NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 13
Pat Riley Catches Strays After LeBron James Reveals Guilty Pleasure That Allegedly Ended His Miami Career
LeBron James had the option of returning to the Miami Heat before deciding to join the Sixers. The 41-year-old’s latest candid confession during the off-season has once again set the internet ablaze with talk of how his relationship with Pat Riley was strained.
The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 31
The five most disappointing seasons in Miami Heat history
Pat Riley once warned those listening that the NBA could bring a person to their knees. No doubt, that’s how some of those early years in Miami had him,
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / August 27
'Hell No': Ex-Heat Star Warns Pat Riley Won’t Tolerate Klay Thompson’s Habit After Draymond Green’s Revelation
Klay Thompson has scored 2,899 three-pointers throughout his career, placing him fourth all-time. However, while he continues to show precision on the court, he is currently under pressure for a completely different reason.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / August 24
Heat President Pat Riley Breaks Silence on Klay Thompson Signing as 4x NBA Champion’s $11.5M Deal Becomes Official
The Miami Heat have made Klay Thompson’s arrival official, but the four-time NBA champion’s $11.5 million deal leaves an obvious question hanging over Florida.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / August 5
'I Can Be Useful': 30-Year-Old Heat Star Skips Lucrative Offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Erik Spoelstra and Pat Riley
The biggest move of the Miami Heat’s offseason was landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, instantly changing the team’s outlook. They still need perimeter shooting and have explored options like Klay Thompson.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / July 29
Miami Heat Make Klay Thompson Their No. 1 Target, Explore Dallas Mavericks Trade
The Miami Heat have made Klay Thompson their top priority in a search for shooting and are exploring both a trade and a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 27
Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo-Pat Riley revelation says it all about deep level of respect
10-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo is eager to begin the latest chapter of his future Hall of Fame career, playing for Heat president Pat Riley. The two-time MVP has the utmost respect for Riley.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22
Rich Paul lays Heat’s Pat Riley love on thick amid LeBron James free agency sweepstakes
Ahead of free agent LeBron James’ announcement, his agent, Rich Paul, revealed the utmost respect for Miami Heat president Pat Riley for winning for many decades while wearing different hats as a head coach and team president.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21
Heat star Giannis’ ‘intimidating’ Pat Riley confession adds to Godfather lore
Pat Riley is undoubtedly one of the most obvious godfathers of basketball, and arguably the biggest reason behind the continued success the Miami Heat have had in the modern era.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 20
Heat's Pat Riley not badgering LeBron James as future Hall of Famer mulls options
Riley and the rest of the NBA are waiting for forward James to announce where he will play his 24th season.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 20
'Tell Pat Riley to Go…': Ex-Lakers Staffer Reveals How His Bold Remark Led to Jerry West Hiring Him
Pat Riley built one of the greatest legacies the NBA has ever seen. The 81-year-old won a championship as a player, captured five more as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, added another as a Lakers assistant, and claimed two titles as the Miami Heat’s top executive.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20
Heat’s Pat Riley reveals how he really feels about Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro fight
With Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo reportedly punching Tyler Herro in an altercation on July 10, it has led to a myriad of opinions from fans, people in the league, and elsewhere.
Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / July 16
Pat Riley takes parting shot at Tyler Herro
Miami Heat president Pat Riley got a parting shot in at Tyler Herro on Thursday during Giannis Antetokounmpo’s introductory press conference. At the start of Thursday’s press conference, Riley made sure to credit all those involved in making the deal bringing Antetokounmpo to the Heat possible.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
Pat Riley, Heat to land another superstar with Giannis Antetokounmpo
When it comes to bringing in NBA superstars, never bet against the Miami Heat or team president Pat Riley. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the latest All-Star to take his talents to South Beach after the Heat sent four players and three first-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for the two-time MVP.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade winners, losers: Pat Riley scores major victory; Celtics have Jaylen Brown problem
The wait is over. Late Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat agreed to a blockbuster deal sending two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to South Beach.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / May 31
Heat’s Pat Riley still believes; Giannis pursuit remains in play
The Heat finished 10th in the Eastern Conference and were bounced quickly from the play-in tournament. But Pat Riley still isn’t convinced Miami is all that far away.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 7
Miami Heat Mock Draft: How Picks Look if Pat Riley Gets NBA Lottery Luck
We are just three days away from the NBA's Draft Lottery. A day where many teams will put their faith into the system in hopes of obtaining a franchise altering talent.
Miami Heat 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 / 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.
Miami Heat 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 / Hoops Wire / April 27
Pat Riley on looming Heat changes: ‘We’re not good enough’
The Miami Heat know it. Pat Riley said it. Now comes the part where they have to actually fix it. Riley didn’t dance around much during his end-of-season address.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / April 27
Heat President Pat Riley Has No Plans To Step Down
A defiant Heat president Pat Riley says he isn’t going anywhere. Riley declared early in his annual postseason press conference, which lasted 67 minutes, that he has no plans to step down, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports (Twitter link).
Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / April 26
Report: Pat Riley no longer final voice in Heat decisions
The Miami Heat may not be operating the way many assume. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, team president Pat Riley is no longer the final decision-maker when it comes to basketball operations.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 24
Before Pat Riley speaks, a look at the Miami Heat's cheaper wing options
It's never too early to be talking off-season decision making in the NBA. Especially when a team gets bounced before the post-season even begins, which is what happened to the Miami Heat after losing the opening play-in game to the Hornets in Charlotte ten days ago.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / February 26
Pat Riley Wants NBA Coaches To Wear Suits Again
The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue over the weekend honoring the great Pat Riley. The former Lakers player and coach was the architect of the Showtime dynasty, winning four titles in his 10 years as the head coach of the purple and gold.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23
LeBron James makes history twice in Lakers' loss to Celtics
On a historic day for LeBron James and the Lakers, Los Angeles fell to their rival Boston Celtics, 111-89.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 30
Bucks' win allows Doc Rivers to climb NBA's all-time list
Even though it's been a while since he's led a team on a deep run through the playoffs, Doc Rivers has still won a lot of games.
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