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Miami Heat president Pat Riley says from day one, he knew guard Dwyane Wade was going to be a special player. The Heat drafted Wade with the fifth overall pick in the legendary 2003 NBA Draft which included LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh. We all know the rest of the story. Wade has established […]

It turns out Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem was afraid of Pat Riley when he first played in the NBA in 2003. Haslem made the revelation during an interview with The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears on April 3. “I used to be scared of Pat Riley when I first got here. Not physically scared of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has forged his way beside Pat Riley as the only coaches to win a division title in each of their first five seasons as a head coach. Per Elias Sports via Warriors PR, Kerr clinched the division after their dominant 137-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. […]

For a while now, it has been known that Pat Riley recruited LeBron James to the Miami Heat in pretty confident fashion by dropping his championship rings on the table. Now we know that not only did he do the same to Chris Bosh, but we know exactly what happened: .@chrisbosh joined #CrossoverTV and spoke […]

Miami Heat team president and former coach Pat Riley was the person who hired Erik Spoelstra into the Heat organization as a video coordinator. Now, Riley and his protege share common ground in their burning desire to make the playoffs year-in and year-out. Riley spoke to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel: “Sometimes […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers spoke about his career trajectory on Sunday afternoon, crediting a trade to the New York Knicks and playing for Pat Riley as reasons becoming a coach: Doc Rivers when asked about the trade that sent him to the #Knicks back in 1992 – “That trade changed my life. […]

While the free-agent class of 2019 is widely regarded as one of the most talented classes of recent years, it appears that Miami Heat team president Pat Riley has already set his eyes on next year’s class. Speaking to Heat broadcaster Jason Jackson, Riley shared his big plans for the summer of 2020: “We’ve done […]

Pat Riley should have seen this coming. The Miami Heat re-signed Dion Waiters and James Johnson to expensive, multi-year contracts in the summer of 2017, and added Kelly Olynyk from the Boston Celtics on a similar deal. Continuity is indeed of utmost importance in the NBA, and it seemed unlikely Miami would build on the […]

There was a time when everything Miami Heat president Pat Riley touched turned to gold. The man could sell you an igloo in the middle of the desert and have you convinced that you would be able to make use of it. His shrewdness was at an all-time high during the summer of 2010, when […]

When LeBron James left the Miami Heat in the summer of 2014, Heat president Pat Riley says he saw a dynasty fly out the window. James signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014, ending his four-year run in South Beach with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Heat went to four straight NBA Finals during […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley is channeling his inner Dwyane Wade, as the 73-year-old Hall of Famer says he doesn’t want to retire until the Heat win another championship. Back in 2006 when the Heat were down 2-0 to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, Miami was on the verge of going down 3-0. That’s […]

During an awesome one-on-one interview with NBA legend and current TNT personality Kevin Garnett, Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade says he “needed” Pat Riley and Miami’s guidance to begin his NBA career. Garnett says before Wade got to the Heat in 2003, players didn’t want to come to Miami because of how crazy Pat […]

The Miami Heat host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday evening, and once the game begins, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra will pass Hall of Famer Pat Riley for most games coached in franchise history. Spoelstra, who became the head coach back in 2008, is currently tied with Riley for games coached in Miami history at […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is set to break Pat Riley’s record for the fastest coach to 300 wins in NBA history, and it could happen this week. Pat Riley, who had a legendary coaching career with the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Miami Heat, reached 300 career wins in 416 […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge had a fun exchange that centered on Pat Riley. Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Spoelstra and Ainge slipped in a playful exchange upon shaking hands. Spoelstra shakes hands with Danny Ainge and quips, “Don’t send a picture of that […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich added another milestone on his long list of achievements. The Spurs scored a 116-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night in Minneapolis. The win against the Timberwolves was Popovich’s 520th victory on the road. The veteran head coach is now tied with legendary head coach Pat […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade says he won’t be swayed by Heat president Pat Riley to play another season after this year. Wade announced before the season started that this will be his last year in the NBA. During a Veteran’s Day event, Riley said he has to get Wade to play another three […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley says the team is not actively pursuing any trades at the moment. The Heat were aggressively trying to acquire Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler last month, but trade talks reportedly fell through. Pat Riley reportedly told his players in October that he’s pulling the plug on a Butler trade. […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has reportedly told his players that he’s pulling the plug on a Jimmy Butler trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel. The Heat have been the most aggressive team trying to acquire Butler, who requested a trade from the Timberwolves almost five weeks ago. Minnesota […]

Over the past few weeks, the Miami Heat have been involved in trade discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Heat had interest in Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler, but talk between the two teams has since died down. In lieu of this failed pursuit, Heat president Pat Riley has told his players that he will stick […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley denys using profanity in a recent conversation with Minnesota Timberwolves president/head coach Tom Thibodeau. Riley and Thibodeau have been discussing a Jimmy Butler trade, and a report stated that Riley called Thibodeau a mother-bleeper and hung up the phone after Thibodeau asked for more picks in exchange for Butler. The report […]

Despite the recent rumor that Miami Heat president Pat Riley called fellow counterpart Tom Thibodeau a “m*****f***er” after the Minnesota Timberwolves backed out of a nearly-shook deal for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The initial anecdote, shared by ESPN’s Jorge Sedano on ESPN Radio Los Angeles claimed […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler almost got his wish to head to South Beach, but Tom Thibodeau reportedly got too greedy and pissed off Miami Heat president Pat Riley. According to Jorge Sedano of ESPN, the Timberwolves and Heat had essentially agreed to a trade which would have sent Butler to the Heat in […]

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley is one with the multitude of NBA fans buoyed by Dwyane Wade’s recent decision to return for one final season. Speaking in behalf of the entire Heat organization, Riley shared how he felt about Wade’s “last dance.” “We are very delighted that Dwyane decided to return,” said Riley in […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has every intent of bringing back franchise icon Dwyane Wade and lifelong Heat partner Udonis Haslem, as the two veterans ponder retirement. Riley told Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel that he’s been an avid supporter of the two coming back for another season, but will give them space […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside had a four-hour meeting with president Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra after a disappointing season where he spent time in and out of the starting lineup after being hampered by multiple injuries. The 7-footer was irate at the end of the postseason after he was clearly bumped out […]

A wild shake-up in the Eastern Conference saw the most critical move happen relatively early this summer, as LeBron James took his talents to Los Angeles, ending a 15-year reign over the East and freeing the way for many aspiring teams to claim the vacant crown. “If it’s a free-for-all, I’m all for that,” Miami […]

Dwyane Wade and his potential move to China has recently been the main focus of attention in the Miami Heat’s current offseason activity. However, an equally important, yet less talked about area of concern is forward Justice Winslow’s contract, which is set to expire next year. Addressing the media Friday night, Heat president Pat Riley […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley, one of the best head coaches and executives in league history, recently suggested that after all the big transactions that went down this summer, the Eastern Conference is wide open. Riley said that one cannot really predict what will happen in the league. He singled out last year’s deals involving […]

There’s no denying the fact that the Miami Heat and center Hassan Whiteside are not in good terms. Last season left a bitter taste in the mounts of both sides, as Whiteside resented the way he was being used on the court by head coach Erik Spoelstra. Conversely, the Heat did not seem to like […]

The Miami Heat don’t have a player the team can call as the face of its franchise. In recent years, that was Dwyane Wade, but the three-time NBA champion is seemingly in the twilight of his basketball career. Heat President Pat Riley did not call forward Justise Winslow as the player who would inherit that […]

A disgruntled Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside looked to be on his way out this offseason after seeing very few minutes on the floor during the regular season and the playoffs, which set him off, imploding in front of the media after being eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round. President Pat Riley […]

Dwyane Wade made an unforeseen return to the Miami Heat last season, getting traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers at the trade deadline, finding a window back into his eventually preferred destination after the Cavs chose to go a different direction. Yet the 36-year-old shooting guard said that he would mull his future over the offseason, […]

When the Miami Heat signed Dion Waiters to a four-year contract last year, they expected him to play a significant role on the team for the duration of his deal with the team. So far though, that hasn’t quite been the case as he dealt with an ankle injury for most of the 2017-18 NBA […]

There are a lot of intriguing storylines to watch in these upcoming weeks with the playoffs continuing and teams searching for their next head coach. One of the bigger storylines that will play out is with Miami Heat. Fresh off of a first round exit, Dwyane Wade hasn’t made an announcement on his decision to retire […]

The Miami Heat will be looking to add, not subtract personnel this offseason, looking to build with their current pieces. Among them is marksman Wayne Ellington, who became the franchise’s all-time single season leader in 3-pointers after railing eight of them in a season finale win over the first-place Toronto Raptors. President Pat Riley promised […]

The Miami Heat have a lot of questions to address coming into this offseason, but team president Pat Riley notes he won’t tear up the team he built from the ground up. Having granted three four-year deals over last summer, the Heat’s architect is aware of the team’s struggles and areas of needs, but he […]

The Miami Heat face a gigantic decision to make this offseason, not only in frame, but in importance — as center Hassan Whiteside’s reported unhappiness with the way he’s been deployed this season could spell future nightmares for an organization hopeful to a repeat trip to the postseason. Whiteside seemed destined for a breakout season, […]

If there is one thing Heat president Pat Riley knows how to do is win championships. As a coach, Riley is one of the greatest head coaches in league history. As an executive, however, Riley has maintained that same success. Riley was instrumental in persuading LeBron James to leave his hometown and join the Heat, […]