Rumors

Cyro Asseo: Pat Riley on players gambling: "The most stupid thing that a player could do. Absolutely just stupid. I hate to use that word but it's the worst thing that any NBA player...when you get in bed with them as a league... with gambling sites.. to me that's a contradiction"

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Zachary Weinberger: Pat Riley still believes that the Heat is a “destination” for top players or a “whale,” though Riley regrets using that term. Says he’s confident in attracting stars.

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Barry Jackson: Riley made clear he's still bullish on Jovic and regards him as a building block. Riley said he had him as a starter on his depth chart last October. Jovic started the opener and then was yanked from starting lineup -- which Jovic predicted to me would happen, on the eve of the opener, if the Heat lost that night. He never started again, and Riley blamed some of his struggles on back issues.

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Heat Central: Pat Riley says he will never trade Bam: “I want to build this around Bam. I think Micky wants the same thing… I’m going to give you a flat out no I wouldn’t do that. Unless somebody gave me 8 picks and Wembanyama”

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Ira Winderman: Riley on Ware and Spoelstra, "As far as Kel'el and Bam, I like it. You've got to be committed to it." Adds, "You simply have to stay with it when young players are not performing at their highest."

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Tim Reynolds: Riley says Tyler Herro's surgery is "preemptive" and he will be back on the court by July.

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Barry Jackson: Asked if Herro will get an extension, he said he will speak to agents of Herro and Wiggins: "We have to show a level of discipline in extending guys out."... He said Wiggins ($30 M player option) and Powell (free agent) told him they want to return.

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Tim Reynolds: Riley speaks of a new practice facility being in the works.

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Zachary Weinbergerg: A lot of video from Pat Riley coming soon, but would be asked about making a big move this summer: "We're going to try to hard to aggressively pursue opportunities. ... But I'm not going to make a stupid move that's going to saddle us for years to come."

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Wes Goldberg: Pat Riley: "I don't have final say here. I never had it." Says it's been Micky Arison and, over the last few years, Nick Arison.

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Brady Hawk: Pat Riley on keeping Bam happy with roster building “I had a great exit interview with Bam. I sense his frustration. Just like Dwayne’s frustration, just like Shaquille’s frustration, like Zo’s frustration.” Mentions “getting somebody to help him, somebody that is different.”

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Anthony Chiang: Pat Riley: "I'm not going to retire, I'm not going to resign, I'm not going to step aside. When I came here almost 31 years ago, I have the same attitude that I had in that press conference on the Imagination. ... I want another parade down Biscayne Boulevard."

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Tim Reynolds: Pat Riley: "I hope we can help Bam. He deserves the help. He deserves to win more."

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Barry Jackson: Riley said "Nick" and him and "everyone who makes decisions in basketball operations" are going to try to get Bam help this offseason.

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