Riley to leave Heat? Coach says it's not so

 
Pat Riley has no definitive plans to go anywhere, dismissing published reports that he was leaning toward vacating his coaching role with the Miami Heat after the season to focus on his front-office duties. Riley said before Miami's game Wednesday night against Milwaukee that he was being philosophical when talking about the dual roles he holds and potentially stepping aside. "I always re-evaluate," Riley said. [link]

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