The Latest Breaking News from Pat Riley

The 1982 Lakers reached the NBA Finals unscathed after sweeping George Gervin and the Spurs thanks to some strong individual performances.

Note to self: Never, ever mess with Aldridge's basketball knowledge.

There was a moment in the second half of this signature Miami Heat night, this beautiful Thursday night, when the television camera swung to a seated Pat Riley, who arched his neck and lifted his chin and offered the angular idea of an eagle surveying his constructed world.

PHILADELPHIA — A tie for fourth place for Pat Riley in the voting released Thursday for 2022 NBA Executive of the Year did not change a more significant reality in the eyes of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.

The day after the series finale of your favorite TV show is always difficult.

On May 1, 1988, big man Mychal Thompson was unstoppable in a playoff game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs.

Dearly Beloved,

ATLANTA — From the Department of Why Bother?, the NBA took the time on Monday to break the tie for the Miami Heat’s 2022 first-round draft pick, with No. 27 now belonging to Pat Riley and his front office.

In the center of it all, still the most important player on the court, Jimmy Butler prepared for the coming stage by going one-on-one against 6-foot-4 reserve Javonte Smart, backing in for an easy basket.

It was a fitting tribute for a Lakers legend.

CHICAGO — Tim Hardaway was halfway to what on Saturday formally became a Hall of Fame career, and suddenly there was question about whether he had enough remaining fight.