Pat Riley

Finding a great coach won't be easy

2013-05-22 21:18:00

The Clippers have begun their search for a new coach to replace Vinny Del Negro, with the hope that they can find someone who is capable of molding the team into a championship contender. But it will not be an easy task to find someone of that stature....

Mitch Kupchak snubbed with no votes for Executive of the Year

2013-05-09 12:42:00

Masai Ujiri, Denver Nuggets executive vice president of basketball operations, was named the 2012-13 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year. Despite being widely praised for his off-season moves, Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak was snubbed without...

The Times' NBA rankings

2013-04-13 21:50:00

SEE YOU IN THE FINALS 1. MIAMI (63-16) Playoffs really begin for Heat on June 6: That’s start date for the Finals. (1) 2. OKLAHOMA CITY (59-21)� Thunder may not miss James Harden in first round; it may see him every day. (2) HOPING TO MAKE...

Pat Riley tells Danny Ainge to shut up over LeBron James comments

2013-03-29 16:44:00

Pat Riley, president of the Miami Heat and formerly coach of the Lakers, released a statement Friday that Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge needs to "shut the [expletive] up and manage his team" after Ainge made comments critical of Heat superstar...

Jerry West is rooting for Miami to keep up winning streak

2013-03-21 12:24:00

Jerry West is rooting for the Miami Heat to keep winning, even if it means the former Lakers great loses one of his top legacies. West said during a teleconference with reporters Thursday that he wouldn’t mind if the Heat broke the Lakers’...

Will the Heat threaten the Lakers' record 33-game winning streak?

2013-03-14 15:30:00

The Miami Heat have won a season-high 20-straight games. At 49-14, the Heat have eclipsed the San Antonio Spurs with the best record in the NBA. Can they catch the all-time number of 33-straight wins set by the 1971-72 Lakers? "I'd say this is the...

Lakers owner Jerry Buss brought 'Showtime' success to L.A.

2013-03-03 00:00:00

The frozen fields of Wyoming came first. Long before the championship trophies. Before the glitz and glamour. Jerry Buss was still a teenager, digging ditches beside his stepfather, when he dreamed of bigger things. It was youthful ambition — a...

Cashing in their championships

2013-03-03 00:00:00

1979-80 FINALS Lakers 4, Philadelphia 76ers 2 An old dog, a new trickster and birth of 'Showtime' "Showtime" began as 20-year-old rookie Magic Johnson inspired this talented team to first in the Pacific Division. After four close games in the...

Lakers greats speak fondly of their time with Jerry Buss

2013-03-02 20:53:00

At Jerry Buss' memorial service Feb. 21, more than a dozen speakers honored the longtime Lakers owner, who died Feb. 18 at age 80 after a battle with cancer. Below are some of the highlights from the service, which included speeches by some current and...

'Backstage: Lakers' to air Jerry Buss tribute

2013-02-26 06:00:00

Time Warner Cable SportsNet is scheduled to air a "special tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Jerry Buss" on Wednesday's episode of "Backstage: Lakers." Buss died last week after a lengthy battle with an undisclosed form of cancer. Set to air at...

Lakers' Week 17 in review

2013-02-25 06:00:00

The week opened with the sad news that Lakers owner Jerry Buss had passed away. The NBA world responded with an outpouring of appreciation for Buss and his legacy. Jerry West said he was "blessed" to work for Buss. The Lakers will wear a commemorative...

Jerry Buss dies at 80; Lakers owner brought 'Showtime' success to L.A.

2013-02-18 14:46:00

When Jerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979, he wanted to build a championship team. He also wanted to put on a show. The new owner gave courtside seats to movie stars. He hired pretty women to dance during timeouts. He spent freely on big stars and...

Miami Heat forward LeBron James shows his Most Valuable Player trophy to his eldest son, LeBron Jr as his other son Bryce stands at left onSunday at American Airlines Arena. At left is Heat President and General Manager Pat Riley sitting with head coach Erik Spoelstra.

2013-05-05 00:00:00

Miami Heat forward LeBron James holds his Most Valuable Player trophy Sunday at American Airlines Arena. At left is Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and at right is President and General Manager Pat Riley.

2013-05-05 00:00:00

After Celtics general manager Danny Ainge criticized LeBron James' comments on officiating in late March, Heat President Pat Riley responded with harsh words. "Danny Ainge needs to shut the f--- up and manage his own team," Riley said in a statement.

2013-04-17 00:00:00