For many NBA teams, identity is a long-standing asset. Sometimes it's shaped by the stars on the team, but often it is forged by the people behind the scenes who run the franchise and impose a philosophy that rules (almost) everything — from deciding on draft picks to the menus players are allowed to eat. ​

Shaquille O’Neal struggled with accepting the “Heat Culture” during the early days of his tenure in Florida.

The trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo intensified when Brett Siegel revealed that Pat Riley has been holding back the Heat’s best assets in trade talks. The situation surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star player Giannis Antetokounmpo is ...

MIAMI -- After falling one win short of the Eastern Conference finals, Miami Heat president Pat Riley declared Wednesday the team's top offseason priorities are to see Chris Bosh resume his playing career and to retain pending free agents Dwyane Wade and ...