about 2 months ago

Alperen Sengun On The Speech He Gave Amen Thompson During Game 4

The Rockets won Game 4 and are now down 3-1 to the Lakers. Sengun's 19 points helped along with his motivational speech in KD's absence. "After the talk, Amen was telling me that it really motivated me, and I was like, was my English good? He said you messed up one point, but I don't care," said Sengun postgame.

By Samir Mehdi

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about 2 months ago

Azzi Fudd’s Draft Night Party Brought Together Everyone Who Helped Her Get to W

Fudd said her draft party was packed with the people who helped shape her journey, from family and close friends to former teammates from high school and even middle school. She said sharing the moment mattered because “I didn’t get here by myself” and “didn’t become who I am without all these people around me,” making the celebration feel special.

By Raahib Singh

Pat Riley Isn't Leaving Miami, Still Chasing Another Parade

about 2 months ago

Pat Riley Isn't Leaving Miami, Still Chasing Another Parade

Riley made it clear he has no plans to walk away, saying, “I’m not going to retire. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to step aside.” Nearing 31 years in Miami, he added, “I want another parade down Biscayne Boulevard,” framing his future around one thing: bringing the Heat back to championship level, not handing over control.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Pat Riley Says Miami's Last Few Years Haven't Been Good Enough

Riley said he’s “really pissed,” “disappointed,” and “disgruntled” about the Heat’s recent results, saying the last three or four years, outside the 2023 Finals run, are “something that I’m not proud of.” Still, he made clear Miami won’t tank, insisting, “If we’re competing for the last spot in the play-in, we will fight to the very last breath.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Pat Riley Rejects Tanking as a Path for the Heat

Riley drew a hard line on Miami’s direction, saying, “I’m not going to change, I’m not going to try to lose, I’m not going to tank.” He added, “I can’t stand the word,” pushing back on how normalized tanking has become around the league. For Riley, the Heat will keep chasing wins, even when the easier long-term route says otherwise.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Austin Reaves Could Return in Game 5, but Luka Doncic Is Out vs Rockets

Shams Charania said Reaves “could play on Wednesday” after being a game-time decision for Games 3 and 4, putting a Game 5 return squarely in play. Reaves is approaching the 4-week mark of his return timeline. Doncic, though, is “not returning in this series,” with his timeline now shifting to a possible second-round ramp-up if the Lakers advance.

By Raahib Singh

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