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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 […]

The Miami Heat are projected to be a heavy-hitter in the offseason wheelings-and-dealings with a slew of names being linked to the team, including Kyle Lowry, Bradley Beal, Kawhi Leonard, and John Collins just to name a few. With a strong core led by Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, a champion coach in Erik Spoelstra, […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley is looking forward to acquiring new guys in the 2021 NBA Draft. The only problem is the Heat don’t have any draft picks. Still, this hasn’t prevented Riley from hinting at getting more help for his All-Star pair of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Recently, he doubled down on making […]

After a stirring run to the NBA Finals last season, the Miami Heat were sent crashing back to South Beach in this year’s NBA Playoffs. They got swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round and are now left looking for answers in the offseason. The Heat are expected to make major moves to […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley was recently fined $25,000 for his remarks on a potential reunion with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. After hearing the news, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh had some rather funny reactions to the latest turn of events. In an appearance on The Jump, Rachel Nichols asked Wade and Bosh […]

Without a doubt, Dwyane Wade is the greatest player in Miami Heat franchise history. He’s also a part-owner of the Utah Jazz. It’s not a weird arrangement especially if one asks Pat Riley. In an appearance on “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz,” the Heat godfather stressed Wade’s value to the franchise despite moving […]

The Milwaukee Bucks Twitter account had a field day after they officially eliminated the Miami Heat on Saturday via a first-round sweep. The Bucks took a savage shot at the Heat after humiliating them in the series and apparently, Miami team president Pat Riley took exception. Shortly after the series ended, the Bucks came out […]

It was earlier reported that Jimmy Butler will be seeking a max extension this summer. According to reports, it looks like the Miami Heat are willing to meet the 31-year-old’s lofty demands. As reported by Five Reasons Sports Network on Twitter, Pat Riley and the Heat front office appear to be in a position to […]

Miami Heat youngster Tyler Herro was a hero in the bubble as a rookie. His stock skyrocketed so much he had a song named after him. The Heat were hesitant to include him in major trades in anticipation of an even bigger breakout. Perhaps that breakout comes in the future, but Herro’s sophomore season can […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have an illustrious history, but they haven’t had a stellar record of late with regards to the tenure of head coaches. Testament to this fact is that the Purple & Gold have had seven different head coaches over the past decade, including three of them in a single season (2012-13). However, […]

It’s not hard to overlook the crucial role a coach plays in every team’s success. The spotlight is always placed on the players — and rightfully so — which sometimes causes most of us to undervalue the type of contribution a head coach has on his team. Today, we take a look at some of […]

It’s been quite the turnaround in the 2021 season for the New York Knicks. After one miserable year followed another, Tom Thibodeau’s bunch has completely flipped the script and the energy around New York. Before Thibodeau’s arrival, and aside from the constant losing, dysfunction and chaos seemed to be the only thing going on in […]

All eyes were on the Miami Heat and their young stars Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson as the front office were in line to make big moves before the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. But as the final buzzer sounded, both Herro and Robinson remained as members of the Heat and it seems that they […]

Victor Oladipo knows the Miami Heat are always perceived as major players every time the NBA trade deadline comes around, especially with the legendary Pat Riley running the show in the front office. That sentiment proved to be right once more, as the Heat were once again one of the biggest winners on Thursday following […]

Tracy McGrady might go down as one of the biggest what-if players in NBA history, but his legacy remains a relevant part of league lore. One of the best and most dynamic scorers of his generation, though, plenty of franchises around the league would court him, leading to this relatively insane story about the time […]

The Miami Heat have long considered Udonis Haslem as the heart and soul of the team. Heat legend Dwyane Wade has said it multiple times in the past. Even LeBron James, who played four seasons in South Beach, attests to it, too. And of course, none other than Heat president Pat Riley sees Haslem’s invaluable […]

For their 20th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat selected 6-foot-9 forward Precious Achiuwa. And team president Pat Riley couldn’t be any happier. Riley spoke about Achiuwa, noting that the Memphis standout is exactly the type of player they were looking for. Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Heat […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Hassan Whiteside recently channeled his inner Giannis Antetokounmpo in a pick-up game by taking the ball coast to coast for the easy layup. Check out the Blazers star as he dominated in the post. https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1327760828364251136?s=20 Hassan Whiteside’s last couple of seasons on the Miami Heat weren’t pretty. However, he played […]

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley was a notable participant in Kentucky’s virtual Pro Day, as the 75-year-old continues to look to his alma mater for the Heat’s next young prospect. Miami is the owner of the 20th pick in the upcoming draft, and the next addition might come in the form of another Wildcat. […]

Miami Heat President Pat Riley believes that the future is bright for his squad knowing that they have Tyler Herro on their roster. The young rookie chose to forego his final three years in Kentucky and was drafted by Miami as their 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Though a lot of people […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley witnessed firsthand how his once-promising player Bam Adebayo blossomed into a legitimate star in 2019-20 NBA campaign. The 6-foot-9 big man made it to his first All-Star team last February and blossomed into an unstoppable force come playoff time to help lead Miami back to the NBA Finals. While Bam’s […]

Orlando Magic swingman Terrence Ross posted a not-so-subtle dig at Miami Heat President Pat Riley following his ill-advised comments about the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship. The legendary executive recently claimed that the Lakers’ win came with an asterisk, considering that key Heat players Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic battled injuries throughout the series. […]

Pat Riley recently made some comments about the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers that raised some eyebrows. After causing some to question his remarks, Riley clarified what he meant when he brought up there being an “asterisk” on the series: Pat Riley, on how his words Friday have been wildly […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley recently credited the Los Angeles Lakers for being the best team and winning the 2020 NBA title in the Orlando bubble. Riley even gave a shoutout to LeBron James. However, Riley personally thought the series would had have a different outcome if Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic didn’t get hurt. […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has always had the utmost respect for Erik Spolestra, starting from his early days as a video coordinator until now that he’s the team’s head coach. The legendary 75-year-old executive has been calling the shots for the Heat since 1995 and even handpicked the then unheralded Spoelstra as his head […]