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Miami Heat president Pat Riley couldn’t hold back his delight after seeing Dwyane Wade get elected into the 2023 Hall of Fame class. Wade was officially named a Hall of Fame inductee on Saturday alongside other legends of the game like Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich and Becky Hammon. Of course it […]

The New York Knicks haven’t won an NBA championship since 1973. But that could’ve changed if they just listened to their head coach. The Knicks were one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference during the ’90s despite never winning a title, making the playoffs every year while also reaching the NBA Finals twice. […]

In many ways, the 2022-23 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers has worked out similarly to last year’s campaign. LeBron James and co. are outside the playoff picture looking in and are battling injuries as they try to keep their head above water. They currently sit in 12th place in the Western Conference. But […]

The most common NBA GOAT conversation tends to revolve around Michael Jordan and LeBron James. However, Pat Riley believes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greatest player of all time. Riley recently defended his take, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. “I always said that Kareem was the greatest player of all time because of his longevity,” Riley said. […]

Not too long ago, Miami Heat team president Pat Riley called out Kyle Lowry for his fitness. Riley said that he thinks the veteran point guard could be in “better shape” at this point in his career. These comments unsurprisingly blew up as questions about Lowry’s weight were again brought to light. For his part, […]

The Miami Heat finished last season with the best record in the Eastern Conference at 53-29, no small feat in a conference that has shaped up to be extremely competitive. They also came terribly close to making it back to the NBA Finals, just falling short to the eventual runner-up Boston Celtics in a hard-fought […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the greatest franchises in sports history, thanks to their incredible history. A big part of their history is the legendary Showtime squad. Spearheaded by Magic Johnson and coached by Pat Riley, the squad destroyed their opponents with a high-paced offense and a solid defense. Recently, Magic, Riley, and […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the best players to ever grace the court in the NBA. The NBA’s all-time scoring leader, Abdul-Jabbar won six championships, five with the Lakers and one with the Milwaukee Bucks early in his career. No one can doubt the impact Abdul-Jabbar has […]

Tim Hardaway Sr., after 15 long years of waiting, will finally be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on the weekend. Hardaway’s resumé on the court had long made him deserving, but well-detailed issues off the court served to delay his inevitable enshrinement. Hardaway, who owns one of the nastiest crossovers in […]

Tim Hardaway Sr., the legendary guard most famously known for his stints with the Run TMC Golden State Warriors and the late 90s Miami Heat, has waited long enough for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and on September 11, he will finally receive the plaudits his illustrious career deserves. Hardaway […]

Udonis Haslem is one of the most prominent personalities in Miami Heat franchise history. The fact that he’s now coming back for his 20th season with the team is a clear testament to this fact. At this point in his career, Haslem has earned the trust and respect of his teammates. It’s probably also safe […]

It wasn’t all peaches and cream when LeBron James joined the Miami Heat back in 2010. Apart from the fact that they were dubbed as public enemy No. 1 by pretty much the entire league, LeBron and Co. actually had their fair share of struggles in their first season as a squad. This included a […]

Udonis Haslem is returning for his final season with the Miami Heat, and team president Pat Riley wouldn’t want it the other way for sure. After announcing that they have re-signed Haslem for his 20th season in the NBA–all with the Heat–Riley heaped praised on the veteran big man who has been a huge part […]

The Miami Heat’s pursuit of Brooklyn Nets want-away superstar Kevin Durant appears to have bogged down. The same is the case for their chase for Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz. At this point, it seems that Miami might not be able to bring a new superstar to South Beach this summer. Now might be […]

Everyone talks about “The Decision,” when LeBron James announced he was joining the Miami Heat. However, people don’t discuss his return to Cleveland as much. It was something that was crucial for the Cavaliers franchise. But Miami’s Pat Riley made a shocking proposal prior to LeBron’s return to the Cavaliers, per NBA insider Marc Stein. […]

Multiple reports have recently come out to say that at this point, Kevin Durant has accepted his fate of not being able to force a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets. There just hasn’t been enough traction of late, despite noteworthy efforts from interested teams such as the Miami Heat. At this point, however, renowned […]

Make no mistake about it. The Miami Heat are serious about their pursuit for another superstar this summer. This could come in the form of either Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell — two players that are both on the trade block and have both been heavily linked to Miami. As it is, however, it does […]

The Miami Heat offseason started on a brutally honest note. Team president Pat Riley said that Kyle Lowry has to get in better shape this offseason. It seems like the 36-year-old has accepted the challenge, as he appears to be in very good shape. In a photo that was originally shared by trainer Travis Wallace, Kyle […]

Tyler Herro has starting aspirations. He recently doubled down on that request and even expressed his desire to be an All-Star someday. Pat Riley is known for giving advice to Miami Heat players. He even told Herro to go and win the starting gig. Herro recently commented on his relationship with the Heat executive. “He (Riley) […]

Udonis Haslem is going to be entering his 20th season in the NBA next term. That is, of course, under the assumption that the Miami Heat veteran does not decide to retire before the start of the new season. If you ask Heat president Pat Riley, however, it seems that Miami is more than willing […]

Miami Heat President Pat Riley may be 77 years old, but he feels at least 30 years younger. Riley addressed the media on Monday for the first time since Miami was bounced from the NBA Playoffs in the Eastern Conference Finals by the Boston Celtics, and he dropped some incredible quotes for fans back home. […]

Tyler Herro enjoyed a terrific season for the Miami Heat in 2021-2022. The 22-year old averaged over 20 points per game en route to winning the Sixth Man of the Year award in a bench role for Miami. However, Herro recently made it clear that he wants to start next season. Heat team president Pat […]

After being eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Miami Heat are heading into the offseason with some key questions to figure out on the roster. Pat Riley addressed the media on Monday, and the Heat President didn’t hold back one bit when speaking on criticism of some players. Riley was […]

The Miami Heat secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference during the regular season but they fell short in the playoffs, losing in the conference finals to the Boston Celtics. Two players that certainly did their part were P.J. Tucker and Victor Oladipo, with the latter making an impact mostly during the postseason after […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going big-name fishing to add a star this offseason. But the stars they are looking for right now aren’t on the court. They’re in the front office. The Timberwolves are looking into Tim Connelly, the Denver Nuggets’ president, for the same role in Minnesota. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, […]

Sixers head coach Doc Rivers has quite a unique relationship with Miami Heat team president Pat Riley. Apart from being two of the greatest coaches in the history of the NBA, these two were actually on the same team nearly three decades ago. Back then, Rivers was still a player while Riley was the head […]

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Wednesday surpassed his boss Pat Riley in the list of highest winning percentages among coaches with at least 100 games in the history of the NBA Playoffs. With the Heat’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their second round series, Spoelstra improved his record to 91-59 […]

Kevin Garnett is one of, if not the best story-tellers in the entire NBA. The Hall of Famer proved this yet again with a hilarious retelling of one of his first encounters with Miami Heat team president Pat Riley. According to KG, Riley wasn’t pleased about having to watch Garnett during his pre-draft workout. Riley, […]

LeBron James’ legacy is simply unmatched. There have been more accomplished players but few have the overall impact and uniqueness that James’ basketball career has. His team-hopping tendency, which began with his infamous decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat, was never seen by legendary NBA players before him. His four-year stint […]

Jake Paul was recently in South Beach at a Miami Heat game and actually met the legendary Pat Riley, who is an icon around the organization. In hilarious fashion, Riley squared up with Paul, who is fresh off a knockout win over former UFC champ Tyron Woodley. Take a look: .@jakepaul stopped in Miami and […]

We all know Shaquille O’Neal as a gentle giant who’s probably one of the nicest guys in and around the NBA. However, the Hall of Fame big man can get a bit violent when he loses his temper. Just ask former Miami Heat teammate Udonis Haslem. According to Haslem, Shaq once got into it with […]

Having a well-rounded and cohesive roster is one of the ingredients to winning an NBA championship. However, winning championships doesn’t just require a solid group of players. It also requires a great head coach who can initiate a system and lead the squad from the sidelines. Throughout the years, we’ve seen coaches make an impact […]

Dwyane Wade is considered by many as one of, if not the greatest Miami Heat player in franchise history. The soon-to-be Hall of Famer has nothing but love for the organization and the city as well, and a recent reunion reminded him of just how unbreakable his bond is with the Heat. Wade recently got […]

Saturday’s Hall of Fame ceremony had its fair share of memorable moments. One particular sequence that stood out, however, happened during the latter part of Chris Bosh’s acceptance speech. Miami Heat team president Pat Riley was on stage with Bosh and the pair shared a wonderful moment that will have basketball fans everywhere tearing up. […]

Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade are two of the most prominent members of the esteemed 2003 NBA Draft class. Bosh was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors, which was quickly succeeded by the Miami Heat drafting Dwyane Wade at No. 5. For his part, however, Heat team president Pat Riley recently confessed that they […]

Pat Riley has built a reputation in basketball as a proven winner. The Miami Heat mastermind has nothing left to prove, winning the biggest prize in every level of the sport. Riley won as a player, leading the Kentucky Wildcats to the 1966 NCAA title and also as a member of the 1972 Los Angeles […]

After an impressive Playoff run in his rookie year, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro struggled massively this year. Despite that, though, Pat Riley still has high hopes for him. Per The Athletic’s Manny Navarro, Riley said this about Herro: “He’s a core player. That’s all there is to it… Tyler Herro is a core player […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley welcomed 41-year-old veteran Udonis Haslem back to the franchise after officially re-signing for his 19th season in South Beach. The three-time NBA champ is once again returning on a veteran’s minimum contract to play another season for the Heat which left the longtime exec more than thrilled. “Mister Miami is […]

Kyle Lowry is now ready to get to work with the Miami Heat after agreeing to a three-year deal worth $85 million. Lowry still chose the Heat despite a $90 million dollar offer from the Dallas Mavericks because he wants to play with good friend Jimmy Butler. The Heat were already hotly pursuing Lowry during […]