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• Jimmy Butler reveals that he wishes to end his basketball career in another country
There’s been a lot of questions concerning Jimmy Butler’s future in South Beach, especially after Heat president Pat Riley said this week that he still isn’t convinced about extending his contract. According to insider Rohan Nadkarni, the guard told him he wishes to end his NBA career in Miami, but then retire from basketball in […] The post Jimmy Butler reveals that he wis...2024
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• Jimmy Butler Prefers To Remain With Heat Long-Term

The future of Jimmy Butler with the Miami Heat has come into question after he missed their first round series against the Boston Celtics and is eligible in July for a contract extension worth up to $112.9 million over two seasons. Pat Riley was publicly non-committal on the possibility of an extension for Butler when he addressed the media this week. "He has clearly wanted to be in Miami," said S...2024
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• Miami Heat Undecided on Offering Jimmy Butler an Extension
Pat Riley has never been one to mince words. Even with his star players. The Miami Heat president recently had some remarks about his star player, Jimmy Butler, that caused a stir in the NBA realm. Butler’s future with the Heat organization is in question after what Riley said about the possibility of offering him […] The post Miami Heat Undecided on Offering Jimmy Butler an Extension appear...2024
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• Pat Riley will only offer Jimmy Butler an extension if he remains healthier next season
Pat Riley has just set the record straight about the commitment he’s looking for within the Heat culture. When asked about Jimmy Butler’s future, he assured that the front office will only offer him a contract extension if the star shows willingness to take care of his health and be more disciplined. The Miami guard […] The post Pat Riley will only offer Jimmy Butler an extensio...2024
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• Jimmy Butler’s Agent Responds To Pat Riley’s Comments

Following Pat Riley‘s end-of-season comments about Heat star Jimmy Butler on Monday, agent Bernie Lee confirmed that the two sides spoke last year about his client playing in every game he possibly could, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (subscription required). According to Lee, any insinuation that Butler didn’t hold up his […]...2024
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• Pat Riley: Heat Undecided On Offering Extension To Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler is eligible for a two-year contract extension with the Miami Heat worth as much as $113 million to cover the 25-26 and 26-27 seasons. Pat Riley revealed that the Heat have not internally discussed that possibility yet. "We have not discussed that internally right now," Riley said. "We have to look at making that kind of commitment and when do we do it. We don't have to do it until 202...2024
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• Pat Riley: Heat Undecided On Offering Extension To Jimmy Butler
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• Pat Riley’s cryptic comments on Miami Heat offseason could hint at Jimmy Butler trade

Pat Riley blasted Jimmy Butler’s comment about the Celtics and Knicks after the Heat’s elimination from NBA Playoffs There was no Cinderella run through the NBA Playoffs for the Miami Heat this year. After making it all the way to the NBA Finals as a No. 8 seed last season, Miami got plastered by the Boston Celtics as the No. 8 seed this time around. The Heat only won one game in the series, and t...2024
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• Pat Riley Says Heat Will Not Trade Jimmy Butler
Miami Heat president Pat Riley told NBA reporters that he will not trade Jimmy Butler. The Heat lost to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2024 playoffs in five games. Butler, one of the best players in the NBA, didn’t play because of a knee injury. Pat Riley says Jimmy Butler will […] The post Pat Riley Says Heat Will Not Trade Jimmy Butler appeared first on Hoop...2024
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• Pat Riley rebukes Jimmy Butler for ‘trolling’ comments, but says Heat won’t trade star
Miami Heat president Pat Riley said the organization will not trade Jimmy Butler this offseason amid rumblings of possible discontent between the franchise and its star player over a possible contract extension this summer. Still, Riley did hint at points of friction between the two parties. Butler did not play in the Heat’s first-round series loss to the Celtics because of an MCL injury suf...2024
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• It’s Time to Give Chris Grier His Flowers

Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images The Chris Grier apology notes will be accepted here, and the mailbox should be full. Once upon a time, there was a man. That man worked hard from the bottom to the top and became the general manager of the Miami Dolphins. He got ridiculed, hated, the butt of jokes, and fans even wanted to run him out of town at one point because of a few misses at the top...2023
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• Dwyane Wade was the NBA’s most human superstar

Photo by Albert Dickson/Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images Remembering the brilliant career of Dwyane Wade, the perfect alpha for his NBA generation. It’s hard to put in perspective at the end of his long and decorated career, but Dwayne Wade, inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame last week, might be the least likely superstar of his generation. He has one of the most devastating...2023
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• Erik Spoelstra is the Heat’s biggest cheat code in NBA Finals
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Erik Spoestra can’t lose. If you forced me to define what I think makes a good coach in this modern league, my answer would be “Rigid flexibility”. It’s a paradox that demands being able to hold two things in your head at the same time, to understand two conflicting ideas can be true. If you’re too dogmatic, you live and die by the same double-edged s...2023
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• The Knicks vs. Heat rivalry in NBA Playoffs, explained through ‘90s clips and quotes
Photo by Linda Cataffo/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images The Knicks-Heat rivalry runs deep. Power struggles. Provincial rivalries. Changed allegiances. Fax machines. Mentors vs. pupils. The Big Apple. Fine Italian menswear. Off-the-rack suits. Toxic masculinity. Camaraderie. South Beach. Victorious underdogs. Fallen Goliaths. Boos. Body slams. Haymakers. Fines. Suspensions. Slapstick ...2023
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• Pat Riley believes LeBron James, Lakers can win 2023 championship: 'I think they got a shot'

This is obviously dependent on Anthony Davis returning to his pre-injury dominance...2023
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• Pat Riley says that Kyle Lowry will 'have to address' his conditioning this offseason
Lowry dealt with a hamstring injury throughout the postseason...2022
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• Erik Spoelstra is the Heat’s biggest cheat code in NBA Finals
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• Goran Dragic undecided on option with Heat
Heat point guard Goran Dragic hasn’t decided if he’ll opt in next season, and he’ll take his time making up his mind, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. “I had a meeting with [team president] Pat [Riley] and that was it. I told him I’m going to make my decision when that comes,” Dragic told Chiang. “So I still need to talk to the family, the agent. Right now, I just wanted to have at lea...2019
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• Think You Know What the NBA's Morris Twins Are All About? Think Again
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Inside Goran Dragic's Dramatic and Game-Changing Transition with the Miami Heat
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• Dwyane Wade on LeBron James' Miami Return: 'I Hope Our Fans Are Appreciative'
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• Chris Bosh's New Role as Heat's Go-To Man Has Been Months in the Making
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"Dwyane Wade will become the first Miami player in history to be immortilized outside of Kaseya Center with a statue, team president Pat Riley announced on Sunday."

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"“Nobody understood superteams more than Pat Riley and Danny Ainge, and Ainge is up running the Celtics, (Pat) Riley’s down in Miami running […] The post Celtics Reportedly Formed Big Three Specifically to Beat LeBron appeared first on Basketball Forever."

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"Pat Riley says that Kyle Lowry will 'have to address' his conditioning this offseason"

2021
"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."

2020
"As part of a recent interview with Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated, Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic recalled the Chris Bosh-like meeting he had when he first met Pat Riley."

2019
"Knicks fire David Fizdale: New York coaching timeline shows history of impatience since Pat Riley era"

2018
"Dwyane Wade has believed for months he would eventually return to Miami, though he figured it would happen this summer -- and not in a trade before Thursday's deadline -- despite the seemingly repaired relationship with Heat president Pat Riley."

2017
"" The post Pat Riley Says The Miami Heat Are ‘A Team of Young Stars’ appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
"At one point, [Heat President] Pat Riley called LeBron into his office said that no one will tell him how to run the organization."

2015
"There is also team president Pat Riley, the NBA's incumbent front-office godfather, as well as the mastermind behind Miami's many iterations over the last 20 years."

2014
"And while many seem to geniunely appreciate all that James accomplished for them, there's a contingent that hasn't moved on, either because they don't believe he communicated clearly with Heat president Pat Riley during the free agent process, or showed enough appreciation for them in the essay announcing his Cleveland homecoming."

• Jimmy Butler reveals that he wishes to end his basketball career in another country
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• Jimmy Butler Prefers To Remain With Heat Long-Term
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• Miami Heat Undecided on Offering Jimmy Butler an Extension
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• Pat Riley will only offer Jimmy Butler an extension if he remains healthier next season
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• Pat Riley: Heat Undecided On Offering Extension To Jimmy Butler
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• Pat Riley shoots down idea of Jimmy Butler trade, adds they have not yet discussed contract extension

Riley also didn't like Butler trolling on social media saying they would have beat the Knicks and Celtics if he were playing....2024
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• Pat Riley’s cryptic comments on Miami Heat offseason could hint at Jimmy Butler trade
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• Pat Riley rebukes Jimmy Butler for ‘trolling’ comments, but says Heat won’t trade star
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• Erik Spoelstra’s gigantic new contract is richest in American sports history

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Coach Spo got PAID. Erik Spoelstra is now the proud owner of the biggest coaching contract in NBA history. The Miami Heat inked their head coach to an eight-year, $120 million extension on Tuesday night. It’s the biggest contract any head coach has ever signed for in American professional sports, according to ESPN. The biggest NBA coaching contract ...2024
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• It’s Time to Give Chris Grier His Flowers
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• Pat Riley rebukes Jimmy Butler for ‘trolling’ comments, but says Heat won’t trade star
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• Dwyane Wade was the NBA’s most human superstar
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• NBA free agency: 5 winners, 3 losers from offseason deals so far
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Here are the biggest winners and losers of NBA free agency so far. The opening days of NBA free agency saw players sign for more than $2.6 billion in guaranteed contracts. Most of that money was from teams retaining their own players, highlighted by max extensions for LaMelo Ball and Tyrese Haliburton that could total more than $250 million. The biggest stories...2023
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• Gary Payton sounds off on Heat Culture, NBA Finals, and more
Photo by Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images A sit-down with the Hall of Fame guard and former Heat player. Despite only coming into existence 35 years ago, the Miami Heat already have a storied franchise history. And it all started in the 2006 NBA Playoffs when the team went on their first of three NBA Championship runs. Before Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, before the superteam Miami Hea...2023
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• The Knicks vs. Heat rivalry in NBA Playoffs, explained through ‘90s clips and quotes
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• Udonis Haslem scores 24 in final game, steps away after two decades, changing Heat
“Udonis is Miami,” Pat Riley said....2023
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• Udonis Haslem scores 24 in final game, steps away after two decades, changing Heat

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• Heat’s Pat Riley’s challenge to Tyler Herro about wanting to be a starter
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 […] The post Heat’s Pat Riley’s challenge to Tyler Herro about wanting to be a starte...2022
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• 3 top buyout candidates for Heat after 2022 NBA Trade Deadline, ranked
With about two-thirds of the 2021-22 NBA season in the books, the Miami Heat find themselves atop the Eastern Conference standings. However, their lead in the East isn’t too safe as only 2.5 games separate them from the no. 5 seeded Philadelphia 76ers. Pat Riley usually makes a splash at the NBA trade deadline, which […] The post 3 top buyout candidates for Heat after 2022 NBA Trade De...2022
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• Watch: Heat honor Dwyane Wade, retire his jersey in incredible ceremony
Dwyane Wade provided the Miami Heat and their fans with countless memories they will never forget. The organization and fans returned the favor on Saturday night when Wade’s No. 3 jersey was lifted into the rafters in an incredible halftime ceremony in his honor. After watching the Heat erupt in the first half to take an 82-52 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wade took the court one more time at...2020
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• Money in the Bank predictions
WWE.com WWE Money in the Bank is all set to take place today (Sat., July 1, 2023) from the O2 Arena in London, England. It begins at 2 pm ET with the Kickoff show leading right on into the main course at 3 pm ET on Peacock in the U.S., WWE Network everywhere else, or your local cable pay-per-view provider. Luckily for you Cagesiders, our staff of learned wrestling blowhards is here to help...2023
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• The Nuggets slammed beers and made bold claims at their NBA championship parade
The Nuggets were truly living in the moment during their championship parade. The Denver Nuggets are your 2022-23 NBA Champions. And one of the many perks of being NBA Champions (other than basketball immortality) is that your team gets to participate in a championship parade. On Thursday, the Nuggets did just that. Here are some highlights from the celebration. Let’s start with Christian Braun. T...2023
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• Erik Spoelstra is the Heat’s biggest cheat code in NBA Finals
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• Heat’s worst move of 2022 NBA offseason
While the Miami Heat have had a rather dull offseason with very few eye-catching moments, they have remained in the news. Heat president Pat Riley and general manager Andy Elisberg are well underway in their hunt for a superstar-caliber player to pair with incumbent superstar Jimmy Butler. A chance to nab Utah Jazz star Donovan […] The post Heat’s worst move of 2022 NBA offseason appea...2022
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• Chris Bosh’s tear-jerking gesture for Pat Riley during epic Hall of Fame speech
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. […] The post Chris Bosh’s tear-jer...2021
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• Heat legend Dwyane Wade’s Jazz ownership gets honest reaction from Pat Riley
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 post Heat legend Dwyane Wade’s Jazz owner...2021
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• VIDEO: Jimmy Butler, Pat Riley share hilarious exchange after Heat take 2-0 lead over Bucks
After Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler made the game-winning free-throws with no time left on the clock in Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks, the five-time All-Star shared a hilarious moment with Miami president and Hall of Famer Pat Riley. Via Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report: Jimmy Butler sees Pat Riley & says […] The post VIDEO: Jimmy Butler, Pat Riley share hilarious exchan...2020
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• Dwyane Wade on LeBron James' Miami Return: 'I Hope Our Fans Are Appreciative'
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• LeBron James Clearly Can No Longer Lose with Cleveland, Even If He Never Wins
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• Hassan Whiteside Has Gone from Novelty to Necessity for Miami Heat
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• Amar'e Stoudemire to Heat: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Miami Heat Minority Owner Claims LeBron James Wanted Erik Spoelstra Fired
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• Shaquille O'Neal to Have No. 32 Retired by Heat: Date, Comments and Reaction
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• Report: Dwyane Wade Also Interested in the LA Clippers
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• Lakers, Celtics Finds Paths Connected Again in Fight to Recapture Glory Days
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• Miami Heat's Season-Opening Win More Significant Than Most
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• Pat Riley says Jimmy Butler should've kept his 'mouth shut' about Heat vs. Celtics, addresses potential trade

Butler said that if he was playing, the Heat would have beaten the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs...2024
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• Heat president Pat Riley calls out Jimmy Butler twice following playoff exit

Miami Heat president Pat Riley called out Jimmy Butler twice during his season-ending news conference on Monday....2024
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• Pat Riley’s cryptic comments on Miami Heat offseason could hint at Jimmy Butler trade
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• Pat Riley Says Heat Will Not Trade Jimmy Butler
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• Erik Spoelstra’s gigantic new contract is richest in American sports history
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• It’s Time to Give Chris Grier His Flowers
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• Dwyane Wade was the NBA’s most human superstar
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• NBA free agency: 5 winners, 3 losers from offseason deals so far
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• The Nuggets slammed beers and made bold claims at their NBA championship parade
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• Gary Payton sounds off on Heat Culture, NBA Finals, and more
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• Pat Riley’s cryptic comments on Miami Heat offseason could hint at Jimmy Butler trade
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• Damian Lillard picks Heat as trade destination preference, and it’s not as crazy as you think
Damian Lillard ignited another round of trade speculation with his latest podcast appearance. Damian Lillard’s future on the Portland Trail Blazers becomes a point of speculation every offseason. The story usually plays out like this: fans and media members beg Dame to request a trade from the only team he’s ever played for, Lillard appears to toy with the idea early in the summer before eventual...2023
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• Erik Spoelstra is the Heat’s biggest cheat code in NBA Finals
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• The Knicks vs. Heat rivalry in NBA Playoffs, explained through ‘90s clips and quotes
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• Pat Riley’s shocking proposal to LeBron James before he returned to Cavs
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. […] The post Pat Riley&#...2022
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• Pat Riley sounds off on shielding Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson in Kyle Lowry trade
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 […] The post Pat Riley sounds off on shielding Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson in Kyle Lowry trade appear...2021
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• Report: ‘Strong Support’ For Whiteside Trade

There is “strong support” to trade Hassan Whiteside within the Miami Heat organization, according to the Miami Herald‘s Barry Jackson. Pat Riley, however, is still weighing his options with Whiteside, per Jackson. NEW: Some information on the Heat/Whiteside situation and an interesting trade possibility worth exploring here: https://t.co/dtq5AW478R — Barry Jackson (@flaspor...2018
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• Heat president Pat Riley: LeBron James leaving was 'most shocking' to franchise
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