Heat president Pat Riley spoke with reporters at his end-of-season press conference on Friday and was asked about the state of the team. In response, he said "there's no doubt" changes will be made over the summer. He also said that the team is not afraid to make some "lateral trades" or pursue an "alpha" should one become available.

The Miami Heat are moving from their mantra the past few seasons. There has been little change of the roster since 2020 when they advanced to the NBA Finals. T

There’s a photo that Miami Heat president Pat Riley keeps in his office. It’s of Jimmy Butler, exhausted in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, catching his breath while slumped over a barrier that surrounded the court at Walt Disney World.