Pat Riley spent part of his summer vacation traveling with Heat owner Micky Arison. Riley said the two had good conversations while overseas, but he said he has not made a decision about his future once his contract expires in 2005.

Riley did offer a hint Wednesday, the same day he announced the signing of Odom to a six-year contract.

''I know this much: If I'm going to build, I'm going to want to coach it,'' Riley said. ``At least that's how I look at it.''