Clips Pierce to call it quits

Paul Pierce decided to return for his 19th and last season in the NBA, convinced the Clippers can make a successful run to their first title.

The 10-time All-Star, who turns 39 on Oct. 13, first disclosed his decision Monday in a posting on The Players’ Tribune.

Heat President Pat Riley said he believes Chris Bosh has played his last game for Miami. Riley says the team is “not working toward his return,” even though Bosh wants to continue play- ing. Bosh saw his season end in each of the last two seasons at the All-Star break because of blood clots, and he failed his preseason physical last week.