Breaking News: Pat Riley Will Take Leave Of Absence.

[LakerRaider]

It was just reported on Cold Pizza. People on one of ESPN's (Entertainment & Sporting Network) shows called Cold Pizza credited Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune for reporting this story.

Could Stan Van Gundy be returning to coach the Miami Heat??? Who do you think would be able to coach the Miami Heat??? Stan Van Gundy??? Larry Brown??? Rick Adelman??? Mike Fratello??? Let everybody know.

InsideHoops.com update: Riley is having a press conference at 3PM today to announce it

[GoRapz]

anyways, why is Pat leaving?

[eboloid]

So, Riley will take a break so he can spend more time with Van Gundy's family while Stan guides the Heat to a first-round exit?

[Howard5Dirk41]

Originally Posted by LakerRaider

It was just reported on Cold Pizza. People on Cold Pizza credited the Chicago Tribune for reporting this story. Could Stan Van Gundy be returning to coach the Miami Heat??? Stay tuned.

if stan van gundy has any dignity he will not come back.

[Qwyjibo]

Meh.


Once the Heat are back to being in contention under another coach, Riley will swoop in, get rid of him, and take over once again.

[Take Your Lumps]

I think that 29-point loss vs. Orlando finally did it...

[All Net]

This for good or short term?

[kentatm]

So, Riley will take a break so he can spend more time with Van Gundy's family while Stan guides the Heat to a first-round exit?

riiiight. pay attention.

[wang4three]

Unfortunate. The team is just out of sorts and horrible right now.

[JSub]

Shaq and Riley got their rings. They should just retired.

[francesco totti]

heat wont make it to the playoffs i think

[Take Your Lumps]

Toine will take over, according to 'sources'

[ThaKid]

weird

[bumpyknucks]

Originally Posted by Take Your Lumps

Toine will take over, according to 'sources'

[Shepseskaf]

Reportedly, its because Slick "got tired of the losing and players' attitudes." What a freaking weasel. If I'm the replacement coach, I'm looking over my shoulder because if things start to get better he'll give me the hook to try and grab all the glory again.