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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo walks off the court after an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)

In today’s NBA, when a Giannis-sized opportunity knocks, teams take the leap

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - Former Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley recalls the 2006 season when the team won the NBA championship during a half time celebration, Feb. 3, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, file)

Pat Riley isn’t retiring, and says he still has eyes on another Heat title run

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - The Miami Heat president Pat Riley speaks during a halftime ceremony to commemorate the start of Riley's 30th season with the franchise, as the Heat unveiled the Pat Riley Court during an NBA basketball game between the Heat and the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Heat’s Butler knows clashing with Riley doesn’t always end well

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) defends during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Riley says Heat will not trade Butler

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat president Pat Riley points at the Larry O'Brien NBA Trophy after winning Game 7 of the NBA basketball championships, June 21, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, file)

Miami Heat will unveil Pat Riley Court at their season opener against Orlando Magic

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - Miami Heat president Pat Riley gestures as he speaks during an end of season NBA basketball news conference in Miami, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Riley laid out the plan for the team's offseason on Monday, May 6, 2024, after a disappointing first-round exit to Boston and an injury-plagued regular season. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Riley says Heat aren’t sure on a Butler extension. Player availability is a big priority

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, left, chats with team president Pat Riley as they watch players practice for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski

For Heat, the team’s famed ‘culture’ all starts with Pat Riley

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reacts during the first half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Milwaukee. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's reign atop the NBA career scoring list is about to end after nearly four decades. LeBron James is on the verge of passing Abdul-Jabbar for the record that he's held since 1984.(AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File) **FILE**

Pat Riley: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar never had potential, ‘only greatness’

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Goran Dragic (7) shoots during the second half in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Riley talks Heat future, and plans for keeping core intact

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Goran Dragic, left, talks to coach Erik Spoelstra during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in New York. The Nets won 117-113. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Riley: Heat studied Iguodala, believes he’s still ‘elite’

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) acknowledges the crowd's cheers after playing in the final NBA basketball game of his career, against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) ** FILE **

Riley reflects on Heat season, says time to think is needed

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) and Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Johnson, right, react during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Riley’s hopes for Heat: Playoffs now, free agents in 2020

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2018, file photo, Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) is seen during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, in Philadelphia. Heat President Pat Riley said Friday, July 27 2018, that he will have talks with managing general partner Micky Arison in the coming days about Wade's future. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)

Riley: Heat will be patient and wait for Wade’s decision

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 19, 2017, file photo, Miami Heat NBA basketball team president Pat Riley talks to the media during a season ending press conference in Miami. Riley, never known for patience, hoped for more from his Miami Heat this season. And even with some massive contracts on the books, Riley thinks the future could get brighter very quickly for the Heat. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald via AP, File)

Riley will think big _ if the chance presents itself to Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 1968, file photo, Pat Riley, left, and Elvin Hayes of the San Diego Rockets exchange a few words before a game against the New York Knicks at New York's Madison Square Garden. Riley often was forced to wonder if his time in the NBA was over. Like when he got pulled out of a drill in his first training camp with San Diego and was told he had to get better. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)

Pat Riley’s 50th anniversary in the NBA has arrived

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade, right, shoots against Golden State Warriors guard Patrick McCaw during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Pat Riley raves about Wade, but avoids all contract talk

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 19, 2017, file photo, Miami Heat NBA basketball team president Pat Riley talks to the media during a season ending press conference, in Miami. Riley may have missed out on Gordon Hayward this summer, but kept the core of a team that showed its potential last season together. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald via AP, File)/

Pat Riley says Heat growth will be up to the players

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Heat make it official, signing Waiters, Johnson and Olynyk

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat NBA basketball team president Pat Riley talks to the media during a season ending press conference in Miami, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald via AP)

Heat President Pat Riley expresses hope for team’s future

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2016, file photo, Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, left, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. Heat President Pat Riley says the team is ‘not working toward’ a return for Bosh, who failed his preseason physical and is not cleared to play. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Chris Bosh, Heat in a showdown over safety, personal responsibility

By Deron Snyder