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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tim Reynolds

Waiting for kidney and pancreas transplants, Heat equipment manager remains focused on work

Heat Basketball Pimentals Fight - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Rob Pimental is standing at his desk inside his office, getting through what'll be another 12-hour day. The Miami Heat director of team operations is staring at an oversized computer screen, typing away on a flight plan, a half-eaten bowl of salad to the left of his keyboard.

An IV stand on wheels is set up behind him. On the floor, a clear bag holds dialysis fluid.

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