During the end-of-season press conference, Pat Riley outlined the Miami Heat's challenges and strategies regarding luxury tax implications for the 2024-25 season. Despite efforts to avoid additional luxury tax penalties, the Heat remained over the tax threshold for the second consecutive season. Riley discussed the complexities introduced by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and highlighted the need for adjustments in roster planning to prevent repeater tax penalties. He emphasized the significance of trades and player additions, while also stressing internal improvements as a pathway towards a better team composition.
"Now, because of these different CBA machinations - that have to do with repeater tax, the first apron, the second apron and the penalties that come with it - there's a different thought process."
"I think we have to make an adjustment ... I think we can handle that. This is not a priority, but it is in order to manage the final part of the team and the roster."
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