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‘It’s a perfect fit’ — Miami Heat’s first-round pick Nikola Jovic eager to prove himself

MIAMI — Long before the Miami Heat picked Nikola Jovic with the 27th pick of the NBA draft on Thursday, he primarily played point guard. But as he got older, he quickly grew into his 6-11 frame, which changed his career fortunes.

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A busy week and month awaits Heat on loaded NBA offseason calendar, as roster remains in flux

When it comes to this stage of the NBA calendar, several dates come with particularly significant meaning for the Miami Heat.

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LeBron’s First NBA Title, 10 Years Later

It has been a decade since LeBron James won his first championship with the Miami Heat.

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On this date: Showtime Lakers force Game 7 versus Pistons

Facing elimination in Game 6 of the 1988 NBA Finals, the Lakers forced a seventh contest with a clutch, down-to-the-wire win over Detroit.

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Heat aggressively preparing for No. 27 pick in NBA draft ... unless Pat Riley makes it vanish

MIAMI — There are few sure things when it comes to working in the collegiate wing of the Miami Heat scouting department. Yet until Feb. 9, Adam Simon and his staff were assured of being on the clock during the first round of the June 23 NBA draft.

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On this date: Lakers win fourth NBA championship of 1980s vs. Celtics

The 1987 Lakers may have been the greatest NBA team ever, and they showed why by dominating Game 6 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.

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Ira Winderman: Are Pat Riley’s Heat trade chips a house of cards?

MIAMI — It is the juicy bits from Pat Riley’s postseason media session that spice up the offseason.

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Erik Spoelstra, Pat Riley and the great Heat center debate — it’s back, starring Bam Adebayo

MIAMI — The last time Pat Riley interjected himself into the discussion about an emerging Miami Heat center and utilization by coach Erik Spoelstra, things got sideways.

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Review: Winning Time

The absurdly enjoyable TV drama shows how managers transformed the NBA in the 1980s.

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As he turns 42, Heat’s Haslem deliberating 20th season, but rules out coaching with sights set on being team owner

MIAMI — The next step could further define the degree that Udonis Haslem’s NBA story becomes one for the ages.

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Dave Hyde: Pat Riley explains perfectly what Heat Culture means in challenging Tyler Herro

The essence of Pat Riley came in a simple answer Monday. People always wonder what he does, how he leads, and what this idea of “Heat Culture” means, if anything.

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Should Heat run it back or make changes? Pat Riley offers his thoughts entering offseason

During Pat Riley’s 27 seasons with the Miami Heat, the franchise has won three NBA championships. The Heat has also made nine appearances in the Eastern Conference finals and six appearances in the NBA Finals during that time.

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Pat Riley Not Planning to Retire Just Yet

The 77-year-old team president had some fun with the media when the topic of retirement came up.

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Pat Riley: We want Udonis Haslem in the organization as long as he wants to be

Will Manso: Pat Riley on Udonis Haslem, "we want him to be in this organization as long as he wants to be." Says he wants to have UD around, but they haven't discussed yet. He says UD still deciding if he wants to be on the court. "I'll sit down…

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Pat Riley on Kyle Lowry: We will address his conditioning

Brady Hawk: Pat Riley on Kyle Lowry's conditioning: "The bottom line with me and for me as far as hoping you can get the most out of a player…is that you have to be in world class shape, you just have to be." "He's definitely gonna have to address ...

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Pat Riley on possible retirement: I’m 77 and I can do more push-ups than you can right now

Tim Reynolds: Pat Riley, 77, says he's not going anywhere: "I'm 77 years old and right now I can do more push-ups than you can right now." Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds What's the buzz on Twitter? Ira Winderman @ IraHeatBeat Heat's Pat Riley ...

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Pat Riley to Tyler Herro: If you want to be a starter, you have to become a two-way player

Brady Hawk: Pat Riley on Tyler Herro: He goes on and on about how he can score in every spot on the floor "And he's 22." "The next step for him…if you want to win a championship and you want to be a starter, you have to become a two-way…

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Pat Riley on Heat adding a star: We all realize you can always use more

Brady Hawk: Pat Riley on if they need to add a star: "I think we all realize you can always use more." "We're always gonna try to improve the team." Jokes: "If there's one out there, throw him to me." "We will look. We will explore. We always do ...

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Lakers: Rasheed Wallace to be part of Darvin Ham’s staff?

Jason Munz: I asked Penny Hardaway this morning about Rasheed Wallace's status. He said Rasheed is likely headed to LA to be part of Darvin Ham's staff. Source: Twitter What's the buzz on Twitter? CBS NBA @ CBSSportsNBA Penny Hardaway says Rasheed ...

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Dave Hyde: Age, condition, Heat culture — and the Kyle Lowry question

There’s a predictable movement going on in the days after the Heat season. It’s the “Kyle Lowry can’t help them” movement, and it’s grown louder.

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How Magic Johnson influenced LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and generations of NBA stars

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers legend, is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history whose style and combination revolutionised the sport

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NBA fans couldn’t stop laughing at Pat Riley and Alonzo Mourning’s reactions to Jaylen Brown’s dunk

Pat Riley and Alonzo Mourning were not happy.

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On this date: Ralph Sampson sends Lakers home for summer

The Lakers failed the reach the NBA Finals in 1986 due to a painful loss in the Western Conference Finals to the Rockets.

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Heat find their dream scenario vs. Celtics in East finals, as higher-seeded underdog

MIAMI — This is exactly what the Miami Heat wanted, the very type of thing that brought a smile to the face of forward Jimmy Butler after Monday’s practice at FTX Arena.

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On this date: Showtime Lakers sweep their way to the NBA Finals

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

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