Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has shared an update during his time at Barcelona

Manchester United will have the benefit of watching their rivals in Premier League action this weekend. Michael Carrick’s squad are scheduled to face Everton on Monday evening.

The lack of a weekend fixture means that United will understand exactly what is required to remain in the top four when they meet David Moyes’ side at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Carrick has made a remarkable start as caretaker manager, securing four victories from his five matches at the helm, and will be keen to keep progressing as the club targets a return to the Champions League.

The new United manager is making a strong case to be handed the role permanently beyond this season. While the club hierarchy consider their next managerial appointment, Carrick’s immediate priority will be securing three points against Everton.

Beyond Old Trafford, United loanee Marcus Rashford has provided an update during his spell at Barcelona. Here, MEN Sport examines some of the biggest stories surrounding the club.

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Marcus Rashford update

Marcus Rashford has offered an update on his recovery from a knee injury after being ruled out for Barcelona in recent weeks. The England forward has netted 10 and contributed 13 assists in 34 matches but has missed his parent club’s previous two fixtures.

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A statement released by Barcelona on Thursday confirmed that Rashford had returned to training. The 28-year-old subsequently took to Instagram to share photographs of himself back with the squad, captioning the post: “Back on the grass after a few weeks out.”

The transfer deal struck between United and Barcelona includes a £26million buyout clause. Rashford has been open about his wish to remain at the Camp Nou, despite suggestions that the change in management at United could persuade him to stay at his boyhood club.

Barcelona have found results difficult during the United forward’s brief injury absence, suffering defeats to Atletico Madrid and Girona. Rashford will be hoping to regain full fitness in time to stake his claim for a starting spot in their home fixture against Levante on Sunday.

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Carrick planning for long-term

Whether Michael Carrick will have any influence over Rashford’s future in the summer transfer window remains to be seen. However, the interim manager has made it clear he is already thinking ahead during his spell in the Old Trafford dugout.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Carrick said: “It’s not a stock answer – for me, it’s the ultimate role. I’m really enjoying it, I love what I’m doing. I’m fortunate. I feel privileged to be in the position I am, but it’s not the fact that I believe I can do it and I’m here to do it.

“I said it when I came in – there’s the sentimental side of that, of understanding the role and coming through the club and being here and loving the club and being a supporter and all that side of it is one thing. But, actually, I’m here to do a job now and to make a good team and be successful.

“I don’t decide how long that’s going to be but I love being here and and while I’m here, I’ll give everything I can. And I always plan for the long-term future for the benefit of the football club. That’s how I believe it should be.”

The Olympic men’s hockey semifinals got underway on Friday morning, and the opening course was a heavyweight clash between Canada and Finland.

Both the Canadians and Finns made it this far thanks to OT thrillers in the semi-finals, but for Team Canada, the win came at a cost. Captain Sidney Crosby was injured on a hit from Czechia’s Radko Gudas and left the game early.

Canada’s Shea Theodore (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring Canada’s second goal during a men’s ice hockey semifinal game between Canada and Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Milan, Italy, on Feb. 20, 2026. (Petr David Josek/AP Photo)

Just a little before puck drop on Friday, it was announced that he would be out of the lineup against Finland.

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This was the last news Canada needed against a very good Finnish team that plays way more physically than Finnish teams in Olymipcs past.

The Finns opened the scoring toward the end of a fast and physical opening frame with Mikko Rantanen lighting the lamp just seconds into a Finnish power play after Canada’s Sam Bennett got the gate for goaltender interference.

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros came up big multiple times as the Canadians got much more rubber on net than the Finns did.

Special teams continued to be a big story in the second as we got our first taste of the Crosby-less Canadian power play after Sebastian Aho was called for interference, but things went off the rails in a hurry.

Finland stunned Canada by managing to clear the puck out of their zone and spring Nashville’s Erik Haula for a shorthanded breakaway, which he buried to go up 2-0.

Canada’s Nathan MacKinnon (29) scores Canada’s third goal during a men’s ice hockey semifinal game between Canada and Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Milan, Italy, on Feb. 20, 2026. (Petr David Josek/AP Photo)

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About ten minutes later, Finland’s Anton Lundell took a high-sticking penalty, and — would you believe? — special teams were the story once again, only this time it was in Canada’s favor.

Lundell’s Florida Panthers teammate Sam Reinhart deflected a Cale Makar shot from the point to get rid of that goose egg for the Canadians.

Canada continued to bring the pressure, and with just under ten minutes left in regulation, they were outshooting the Finns 29-14.

That pressure resulted in a Shea Theodore missile from the top of the circle finding the back of the net.

The Finns were unhappy about the contact that Brad Marchand made with Saros, but if you watch that again, the contact was clearly initiated by Finland’s Erik Haula in the crease.

Canada never took its foot off the gas after that, and that pressure certainly played a role in Finland’s Niko Mikkola taking a penalty for high-sticking Nathan MacKinnon with around two and a half minutes left in regulation.

Canada’s Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring Canada’s third goal during a men’s ice hockey semifinal game between Canada and Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Milan, Italy, on Feb. 20, 2026. (Petr David Josek/AP Photo)

And once again, special teams produced, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring the game-winner with just 35.2 seconds left in regulation.

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The Finns challenged the goal, saying the Canadians had entered the zone offside — and boy, was it close; totally worth taking a swing at — but the call stood, and Team Canada was up 3-2.

That was how things ended, with the Canadians going on a 3-0 rally to cement their spot in the gold medal game on Sunday, where they’ll face the winner of Friday afternoon’s other semifinal game between Team USA and Slovakia.

As for the Finns, they still have some business to tend to as they’ll face the loser of that game in the bronze medal game on Saturday.

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Tua Tagovailoa has spent his entire career with the Miami Dolphins, but after six seasons, it looks like the team is ready to move on, which means Tagovailoa is likely going to be suiting up for someone else in 2026. 

At this point, the only question is whether Tua is going to get released or traded. Both scenarios would come with some complications for the Dolphins and that’s because Tua has $54 million in guaranteed money owed to him for the 2026 season. If the Dolphins cut Tua, they would be stuck with an NFL-record $99.2 million dead cap charge this year. However, they could knock that number down to $67.4 million if they designate him as a post-June 1 cut, a move that would allow them to split the $99.2 million hit over two seasons (they’d also take a $31.8 million dead cap hit in 2027). 

The best-case scenario for the Dolphins would be to find a potential trade partner. The problem there is that it’s highly unlikely that any team is going to be willing to take on Tua’s $54 million guaranteed salary for 2026. However, the Dolphins could still try to make a deal happen by agreeing to pay some of that salary. If Miami was willing to pay $24 million, then the acquiring team would only have to pay Tua $30 million in 2026, which is a much more manageable number. 

So if Tua does leave Miami, where could he end up? Let’s take a look at four possible landing spots. 

Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings are currently in a nightmare situation at quarterback. They appeared to have their quarterback of the future in 2024 with Sam Darnold, who led them to a 14-3 record. The Vikings could have kept him last year, but instead of signing Darnold to a long-term deal (or even just franchise tagging him), they decided to roll the dice by going all in with J.J. McCarthy and that gamble totally backfired. In his first full year as a starter, McCarthy looked much closer to being a bust than someone who will eventually be the team’s future franchise quarterback. 

Say what you will about Tua, but he’s definitely a much more polished quarterback than McCarthy. Although he’s had some trouble staying healthy, Tua has been productive when he’s on the field and he’s been especially good when he’s had the right weapons around him and the Vikings have a lot of offensive weapons to work with in Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson. Tua might have to compete with McCarthy for the job, but that’s likely a competition where he would be feeling pretty confident. 

And let’s not forget, Tua’s former offensive coordinator, Frank Smith, is now in Minnesota. Smith worked with Tua for four seasons in Miami and he’s now the assistant head coach for the Vikings after being hired this year, so there would be some familiarity there. 

The biggest question mark here is whether Tua would want to join a team that includes Brian Flores. The Vikings defensive coordinator was Tua’s head coach in Miami for two seasons (2020-21) and the two definitely didn’t get along. Tua ripped Flores’ coaching style back in 2024 and it’s not clear if the two sides have mended fences. If they have, then Minnesota seems like an enticing spot for the former fifth overall pick. 

Arizona Cardinals

Kyler Murray has almost certainly played his last down in Arizona, which means the Cardinals will likely be in the market for a quarterback this offseason. Jacoby Brissett, who started 12 games last season, is under contract for 2026, so the Cards do have a safety net, but it would make a lot more sense tor them to bring someone in. 

New Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur just spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator with the Rams, where he got to work with one of the NFL’s top pocket passers in Matthew Stafford. That’s not Murray’s playing style, but it definitely is what Tua prefers, which why he might be able to fit in with Arizona’s new offense. 

The Cardinals have some solid weapons, including Trey McBride, who’s one of the best tight ends in the NFL. They have also have an impressive receiving duo in Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson. Tua was at his best in Miami when Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle were both on the field, so the Cardinals know what kind of production he’s capable of when he has some weapons around him. 

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Indianapolis Colts

The Colts might be the biggest wild card when it comes to the quarterback position this year and that’s because it’s not clear if Daniel Jones will be ready to play in Week 1. Jones had a strong season in his first-year with Indianapolis, but it came to a painful end in December when he tore his Achilles. That’s one of the most brutal injuries in sports and it wouldn’t be surprising at all if he had to miss the first few weeks of the 2026 season. As a matter of fact, if you look at the recovery timeline for quarterbacks, it would be a borderline miracle if Jones were to play in Week 1. Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins both tore their Achilles in 2023 and they ended up playing in Week 1 of the following season, but both of those injuries happened early in the season (Cousins’ injury came in Week 8 while Rodgers tore his Achilles in Week 1. Jones suffered his injury in Week 14).

Not only is Jones’ health up in the air, but he’s also set to be a free agent, so the Colts have fo figure out what they want to do with him, and that’s where Tua would come in. If the Colts decide to re-sign Jones, Tua could sign a one-year deal — if the Dolphins release him — and be the QB until Jones is ready to play. A trade could also make sense if the Dolphins are willing to eat a healthy chunk of Tua’s $54 million salary for 2026. Tua doesn’t have any guaranteed money left after the 2026 season, so he could fill in for Jones for a few weeks, finish out the 2026 season in Indy and then the Colts could release or trade him during the 2027 offseason (Tua will have $3 million of his 2027 salary become guaranteed on March 13, so the Colts would have to deal with that if they acquired him in a trade from Miami). 

One thing working in Tua’s favor is that the Colts have a set up where he could thrive: They have a solid offensive line, they have one of the best running backs in the NFL (Jonathan Taylor), they have a solid receiving group led by Michael Pittman and they have a solid young tight end in Tyler Warren. Tua could put up some big numbers in Indy. 

Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons currently have two quarterbacks in Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr., but that won’t be the case much longer. The team is expected to release Cousins before the start of free agency, which will leave Penix as the top guy on the depth chart. Penix comes with some serious question marks, though: He just tore his ACL for the third time in his football career and he hasn’t proven that he can play consistently good football. 

Although the Falcons expect him to be ready for Week 1, he’s playing for a new coach and a new front office that didn’t draft him, so it wouldn’t be surprising at all if they brought in some competition for him. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski has shown that he can win games even if he has to cycle through quarterbacks. He led the Browns to the playoffs during a 2023 season where Cleveland started five different players at quarterback. Stefanski is a smart offensive mind and if he thinks that Tua has more upside than Penix, then he would almost certainly be interested in bringing him to Atlanta. 

Bringing in a left-handed QB to compete with a left-handed QB would be a plus for the Falcons because it means that Atlanta wouldn’t have to make any huge changes from an offensive standpoint. 

The man making the decisions in Atlanta’s front office, Matt Ryan, was noncommittal when asked if Penix would be the starting QB in 2026. Ryan told CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones that Penix’s role will be decided by new head coach Kevin Stefanski. 

“Kevin’s responsibility is to be the head coach of the football team and he’s going to let you know who our starters are and who our starters are not. It’s not my place to go in there,” Ryan said during Super Bowl week. 

So the QB job will be up to Stefanski, which certainly leaves the door open for Atlanta to bring in a new quarterback. 

Why several QB-needy teams didn’t make this list

One thing you may or may not have noticed about this list is that every team on it plays indoors. If Tua has proven one thing in his career, it’s that he struggles when the weather gets cold, so it doesn’t make much sense for him to play in a cold-weather city, which is why we don’t have the Jets, Steelers or Browns listed here. 

The final start of Tua’s Dolphins’ career came in a December loss to the Steelers where the kickoff temperature was 17 degrees. That dropped Tua’s career record to 0-6 when the temperature is below 40. If I’m a team in a cold-weather city, I don’t want Tua, and if I’m Tua, I don’t want to play in a cold-weather city. For Tua, playing indoors will guarantee that he’ll get perfect weather for at least eight games per year. Tua has an 8-4 career record when playing indoors (dome or retractable roof) with his last game coming in Week 8 against the Falcons, a day that saw him throw four touchdown passes in a 34-10 win. 

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather said he is coming out of retirement after nine years away from the sport and will make his return this summer. 

He is returning to the ring for a match under a promotional deal with CSI Sports/Fight Sports.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather of the U.S. throws a punch against mixed martial artist Mikuru Asakura of Japan in Saitama, Tokyo, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

“I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing,” Mayweather said in a statement. “From my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterwards, no one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience and generate more money with each event (than) my events.”

The undefeated Mayweather, who turns 49 Tuesday, hasn’t fought in a real match since 2017 against Conor McGregor. Mayweather declared himself retired after that match with a 50-0 record and 27 KOs.

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Floyd Mayweather in action against Aaron Chalmers (not pictured) during their exhibition fight at The O2 in London Feb. 25, 2023. (Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)

The former five-division world champion has still been in the ring regularly throughout his 40s with a series of lucrative exhibition bouts against the likes of online influencer Logan Paul, YouTuber Mikuri Asakura and John Gotti III, the grandson of the infamous mafia boss.

Mayweather has already announced yet another exhibition coming up this spring against 59-year-old Mike Tyson, although no location or television partner has been confirmed.

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Logan Paul, left, and Floyd Mayweather fight during an exhibition boxing match at Hard Rock Stadium June 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Mayweather spent more than a decade as arguably the biggest American star in boxing, and he beat Manny Pacquiao in 2015 in the richest fight in boxing history at the time. His superb defensive skills and quick hands were his ring strengths, but his stardom and wealth proliferated largely because of his “Money May” antihero persona.

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Now, he will give it another go as he approaches age 50 and puts his undefeated record on the line.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Conor Benn has spoken out following his stunning signing with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing – with ‘The Destroyer’ sending a clear message to Eddie Hearn.

Benn has shocked the entire boxing world after it was announced that he has joined forces with Zuffa, ending his 10-year relationship with Matchroom Boxing and Hearn, dating back to his professional debut in 2016.

The two parties have gone through a number of highs and lows during that time, including Benn’s recent victory over bitter rival Chris Eubank Jr, along with his long and drawn out drugs saga following a failed test back in October 2022.

After Benn’s win in November, it looked like more big fights were on the horizon under the Matchroom banner, before the surprise news that he has now teamed up with Zuffa and White.

In a post on social media, Benn explained his decision, but also stated he would like for Hearn to continue to be part of the team in some capacity.

“First and foremost, I want to thank Eddie and the entire team at Matchroom for everything they’ve done for me over the past decade. From guiding me when I first turned pro, to headlining stadium shows. They were not only with me for those highlight moments but stood shoulder to shoulder with me during the tough times.

“It’s been a journey beyond anything we could have imagined, and for their belief, support and guidance, I will always be truly grateful, but Zuffa Boxing presented me with an opportunity I simply couldn’t refuse. I’d love Eddie to continue to be part of my team and for our partnership to evolve in this new chapter.

“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing. I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”

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Despite Benn’s wishes, it seems unlikely that Hearn will be able to work alongside Zuffa and White, especially considering the recent verbal battles the Matchroom chairman and the UFC CEO have had in recent weeks.

Hearn is yet to comment on Benn’s decision, but it will certainly be interesting when he shares his side of the story.

Friday’s short track competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics was defined by dramatic moments, culminating in a historic breakthrough. 

Team USA’s Corinne Stoddard claimed a podium finish, becoming the first American woman to medal in the event in 16 years. 

Stoddard, who entered the Games ranked second in the world in short track, captured bronze in the 1,500 meters after overcoming a series of early setbacks. On her first day on the ice in Milan, the 24-year-old slipped three times.

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Corinne Stoddard of the United States celebrates after winning bronze in the short track speed skating women’s 1500 meters at the at Milano Ice Skating Arena during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics Feb. 20, 2026, in Milan, Italy. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Stoddard regained her form and appeared to have little trouble skating through the preliminary rounds to reach the final. Once the race began Friday, she held the lead for much of the event before South Korea’s Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong overtook her.

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Kim and Choi won gold and silver, respectively, in the race. Stoddard credited her team with helping her after the early stumbles.

Corinne th of the United States reacts after competing in the short track speed skating women’s 1500 meters at Milano Ice Skating Arena during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games Feb. 20, 2026, in Milan, Italy. (Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

“I think after the 1000 meters, I basically spent the whole day crying in bed,” she said. “I basically came from the depths of hell to get here, and I couldn’t have done it without my team and my staff and my coaches, everyone, just lifting me up and [giving] me the confidence that I could skate the way I know how to after so many terrible races.

Bronze medalist Corinne Stoddard of the United States celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the short track speed skating women’s 1500 meters at Milano Ice Skating Arena during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics Feb. 20, 2026, in Milan, Italy. (Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

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“Today was just to prove to myself that I can skate under the Olympic pressure and to prove to myself that I’m still me. And I did that. And I feel like that’s a great way to end such a terrible Olympics.”

With her bronze Friday, Stoddard earned her first Olympic medal. The victory also snapped a seven-year medal drought for American short track skaters.

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Pakistan will lock horns with New Zealand in their first Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday. With a storied rivalry and plenty at stake, the contest promises to be a high-intensity encounter between two evenly matched sides.

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This will be the 50th T20I meeting between Pakistan and New Zealand, underlining how closely contested this rivalry has been in the shortest format. Of the 49 matches played so far, Pakistan have won 24, New Zealand 23, while two games ended in ties — a near-perfect split that highlights the fine margins between the teams.

Since January 2022 alone, the two sides have faced each other 24 times in T20Is. New Zealand hold a slight edge with 13 wins compared to Pakistan’s nine. However, Pakistan fans draw confidence from their memorable victory in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final, where they defeated the Black Caps to book a place in the final.New Zealand and Pakistan last played a T20 match in March last year, when New Zealand hosted the 2009 T20 World Cup champions for a three-match series, which the home side won 2-1.Total Matches Played: 49Pakistan Won: 24New Zealand Won: 23No Result: 2Performance of both teams in their last 5 matchesPakistan: W, W, W, L, WNew Zealand : L:, W, W, L, WIn this edition, both teams have blown hot and cold. Pakistan suffered a setback against India in the group stage, while New Zealand went down to South Africa. As a result, both finished second in their respective groups and now find themselves in a challenging Super 8 group that also includes England and Sri Lanka.Form-wise, Pakistan come into the game with three wins in their last five matches (W, W, W, L, W), while New Zealand’s recent run reads L, W, W, L, W — again reflecting how evenly matched the sides are.

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While the cricketing rivalry adds spice, the weather in Colombo could play a decisive role. Rain is forecast before and during the match, which is scheduled to begin at 7 PM local time. Showers are expected during the first half, with temperatures hovering between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius and humidity above 80 per cent.

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There is no reserve day for this Super 8 fixture. If the match is abandoned due to rain, both teams will share one point each — a scenario that could severely dent their semi-final hopes. Officials will have an additional 90 minutes on the day to try and force a result, but if even a five-over contest isn’t possible, the game will be called off.

Pat Riley is best known for his legacy with the Miami Heat, but his ties to the Los Angeles Lakers run just as deep. An NBA champion with the franchise as both a player and head coach, Riley is now set to be honored by the Lakers with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena.

Legion Hoops shared the news via X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.

“The Lakers are expected to unveil Pat Riley’s statue outside of Crypto Arena this Sunday,” Legion Hoops captioned the post.

Lakers fans were quick to react to the post, with many agreeing that the honor was well deserved.

However, not all fans were thrilled by the idea of Riley receiving a statue.

Despite the fans’ polarizing views, it’s hard to argue against Riley getting a statue outside the Crypto.com Arena. The Godfather is an instrumental part of Lakers history, ushering in the Showtime era and helping Los Angeles rise in the NBA ranks.

Riley won four NBA titles with the Lakers and was named Coach of the Year in his final season with the team. His impact on the franchise is undeniable, and the Lakers are set to rightfully honor him with the tribute on Sunday.

However, this won’t be the first time Riley has been honored at an NBA arena. In 2024, the Miami Heat immortalized him in South Beach by renaming their court after him following 30 years with the franchise, both as a coach and executive.

Pat Riley once acknowledged his part in the sour end to his Knicks tenure

Pat Riley has found enormous success in his six decades in the NBA, evolving from a player to a coach and now an executive. While his stints with the Lakers and the Heat saw him collect multiple titles, his run with the Knicks was more frustrating.

Despite winning Coach of the Year on two separate occasions, Riley’s Knicks tenure was marred by his sour exit. However, Riley once admitted to being at fault for this in 2019.

“The Knicks was a fiasco, okay, it’s my fault,” Riley said. “I regret, you know, torturously interfering to get myself out of a contract and leaving New York for whatever the reasons were.”

Riley’s departure from New York was messy, as he left the team following their 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the Indiana Pacers after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract.