Right after the Miami Heat finished the 2018-19 season without a playoff berth, Pat Riley said, “Whether you believe me or not, I think we’re right at the launching pad right now.” He dismissed the idea of tanking and added, “There are no obstacles” — a strange comment considering the Heat had Hassan Whiteside, Dion Waiters and James Johnson under contract.
Riley: Don't make any conclusions about next year that we're stuck and there are certain contracts we can't get out of.