Day: May 9, 2025

Pat Riley: Heat Probably Won’t Run It BackPat Riley: Heat Probably Won’t Run It Back

Pat Riley had his end of season media availability on Friday and suggested that the Miami Heat could be embarking on a major offseason after they traded away Jimmy Butler and fell another tier in the Eastern Conference.

“We have to make changes philosophically and even personnel wise,” said Riley. “We probably won’t run it back. But players aren’t just going to show up. You have to make deals.”

The Heat will not have cap space until 2026 and will be “moving forward” with Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.

“We are going to look for something that will really help this team,” said Riley. “It might take years. [But] we are not going to deal with a long process, nor is ownership.”

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Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter Expected To Play In Game 3Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter Expected To Play In Game 3

Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter participated in shootaround with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday and are questionable for Game 3 at the Indiana Pacers.

Garland is expected to play as he deals with turf toe.

“I’m expecting Darius Garland to definitely be in tonight,” said Shams Charania on The Pat McAfee Show. “He wants to play. He wants to give it a go.”

Mobley is dealing with a sprained ankle, while Hunter has a sprained right thumb.

“All three, to my knowledge, are aiming to go into tonight’s game with the intent to warm up and play in this pivital Game 3,” added Charania.

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Hawks Interview Danny Ferry, Calvin Booth, Monte McNair For Lead Basketball Ops JobHawks Interview Danny Ferry, Calvin Booth, Monte McNair For Lead Basketball Ops Job

Danny Ferry has formally interviewed for the Atlanta Hawks’ president of basketball operations position. Ferry previously had the job from 2012 until 2015. Ferry later became a special advisor to the general manager of the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016.

Ferry has most recently served as a consultant with the San Antonio Spurs since 2020.

Calvin Booth and Monte McNair have also interviewed for the Hawks’ vacancy. Booth and McNair each recently vacated their positions as lead basketball operations decision-maker with the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings, respectively.

The Hawks have also had interest in Bob Myers, who is expected to remain in broadcasting.

The incoming head decision-maker with the Hawks will be paired with incumbent general manager Onsi Saleh.

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