Riley says he is undecided

Pat Riley talked again about whether he would return as coach next season and said he has not decided, but he could make up his mind by as early as this weekend. He will meet with owner Micky Arison.

Riley, of course, will not reveal any leanings he has, but he sounded more optimistic Wednesday than he did last week. It does seem like the prospects of the future could compel him to come back. He made it sound like he would announce his intentions before the NBA Draft Lottery May 20. He said that his coaching decision would not be tied to where the team winds up in the draft (Heat will be no lower than 4th).

Last week Riley mentioned fatigue, wanting freedom from the coaching lifestyle and saying this could be the capper on his career. In his news conference after shootaround, he talked about a "very positive approach to the future." But he mentioned that he is aware this could be his last game.

Stay tuned.

Comments

[T]

Riles needs to make up his damn mind and commit to this thing or either get his butt back up in the luxury box and stay there. Don't get me wrong, I got plenty of respect for the man. But damn, all of this wavering with coaching the past few years is getting old and quite irratable.

[J]

I think Riley should think about returning to the heat next year because he is an outstanding coach and the heat needs a coach like Riley. Hopefully by the weekend he will decide to return I hope he does because I am a fan of the Miami Heat

[janell]

I think he should coach next year. He's capable of coaching a run and gun team like the showtime lakers. a team with wade, marion and rose is a playoff bound team.