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The Miami Heat, who finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference last season with a 53-29 record, lost a crucial piece of their hard-nosed starting lineup when power forward P.J. Tucker departed in free agency for a team the Heat beat in the postseason, the Philadelphia 76ers. But Heat superstar Jimmy Butler is […]

The Miami Heat were one of the most impressive teams last season. Despite all the turmoil and difficulties they encountered, the Heat finished with the No.1 seed in the Eastern Conference and advanced to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Jimmy Butler was fantastic in the regular season, but he elevated his game to […]

The Phoenix Suns weren’t too active this offseason, but there is one move that could still happen: Trading Jae Crowder. He’s been linked to a move out of the desert and if his latest Twitter activity is any indication, the sharpshooter doesn’t want to be a Sun anymore. Crowder quoted a tweet from a reporter […]

The Miami Heat finished last season with the best record in the Eastern Conference at 53-29, no small feat in a conference that has shaped up to be extremely competitive. They also came terribly close to making it back to the NBA Finals, just falling short to the eventual runner-up Boston Celtics in a hard-fought […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst recently revealed that the Phoenix Suns are trying to find a new home for Jae Crowder. The 6-foot-6 forward appears to be surplus to requirements in Phoenix right now, and it seems like a trade is imminent. The Miami Heat have now emerged as a potential destination for Crowder, who […]

There’s no denying that Kyle Lowry played a key role for the Miami Heat last season in his debut year with the team. However, it’s also a fact that injuries held back the six-time All-Star — particularly in the playoffs. An unnamed Eastern Conference executive recently sat down with Thomas Darro of heavy.com, and he […]

Despite bagging the Sixth Man of the Year title this past season, Tyler Herro was still unable to secure a new deal with the Miami Heat in what turned out to be a rather eventful summer for him. The 22-year-old will still be plying his trade in South Beach in 2022-23, but the Heat could […]

Padel, a racket sport that can be viewed as a variation of tennis, has been quite big of late. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has gotten in on the craze, and he seems to be doing quite well in the sport. So much so, that he’s decided to pose a strong challenge for none other […]

The Miami Heat will be looking to bounce back and fulfill their NBA Finals aspirations in 2022-23 after falling in the Conference Finals last season against the Boston Celtics. A big part of their success was franchise star Jimmy Butler and it’s clear he’s doing everything imaginable to show out again in the upcoming campaign. […]

Chris Bosh played alongside LeBron James with the Miami Heat for four years. During this time, he was a first-hand witness to The King’s greatness. However, LeBron’s legacy extends far beyond his two-title stint in South Beach — a fact that Bosh is well aware of. Speaking on a recent episode of the All the […]

With the 2022-2023 NBA season right around the corner, the Miami Heat have an important decision to make regarding their starting backcourt. On one hand, veteran Kyle Lowry is locked in as the starting point guard. On the other hand, who starts beside Lowry is anyone’s guess but the answer may lay with Tyler Herro. […]

Tim Hardaway Sr. is soaking in the moment he’s waited 15 long years for. And it is beautiful to witness Hardaway finally get the recognition his playing career warrants, especially after rectifying the errors of his past that served to delay his inevitable enshrinement to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Known for owning […]

Tim Hardaway Sr., after 15 long years of waiting, will finally be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on the weekend. Hardaway’s resumé on the court had long made him deserving, but well-detailed issues off the court served to delay his inevitable enshrinement. Hardaway, who owns one of the nastiest crossovers in […]

Russell Westbrook may be largely unwanted around the league as of the moment, but there is one team where NBA execs think he’ll fit in nicely: the Miami Heat. The explosive guard is in the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, and sure enough, his future in LA remains in limbo […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is a proud member of an elite group of ex-NBA superstars that had the privilege to go up against the late, great Kobe Bryant during his prime. Unsurprisingly, D-Wade still remembers his on-court matchups against the Los Angeles Lakers legend quite fondly. Wade recently retweeted a post from our friends […]

For someone who grew up adoring the brand of basketball that was played in the NBA during the 1990s, Tim Hardaway Sr. most famously of the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat, stood out in particular, passing the drip and vibe check with flying colors. Hardaway owns one of the nastiest crossovers in NBA history, […]

Tim Hardaway Sr., the legendary guard most famously known for his stints with the Run TMC Golden State Warriors and the late 90s Miami Heat, has waited long enough for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and on September 11, he will finally receive the plaudits his illustrious career deserves. Hardaway […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili is set to receive all the love from the sports world, as the 45-year old Argentine will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 11. Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro surely grew up in awe of Ginobili, and Herro has found […]

A few months ago, Miami Heat star Kyle Lowry broke his silence on the ‘thicc‘ reputation that has haunted him over the past few years. The veteran guard said that he is now more than okay with being labeled as such because of the fact that he’s already achieved so much in his career. At […]

Team USA is currently taking part in the FIBA AmeriCup tournament in Brazil which started on Friday. Unlike in other more prestigious international tournaments, however, this iteration of the national squad does not contain any NBA superstar. Instead, it has a good mix of young talent and ex-NBA players, who for their part, are also […]

As expected, Kyle Lowry proved to be an integral member of the Miami Heat last season in his first year with the team. Unfortunately, injuries got in the way of Lowry making a real significant impact for the squad when it mattered the most. Heat icon Tim Hardaway is a big fan of Lowry. However, […]

The Miami Heat are looking to run it back during the 2022-2023 NBA season. Their offseason was full of trade rumors but nothing major came to fruition. The Heat still could make a trade, but they seem content with their current roster. The Heat enjoyed an all-around quality 20221-2022 regular season. But the Boston Celtics […]

The Miami Heat continue to field very competent squads despite not having the star power that other teams in the NBA have on their roster. They took the Boston Celtics to seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals, and very nearly mounted an insane comeback in Game 7 to send themselves to the 2022 NBA […]

Shaquille O’Neal was an absolute force to be reckoned with during his time in the league. Unsurprisingly, Shaq came across more than a few rivals that wanted to knock him off his perch. One of them happened to be Hall of Fame big man Alonzo Mourning. Shaq and Mourning had their fair share of intense […]

The Utah Jazz and the Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the basketball world on Thursday after it was announced that the two teams had agreed to a deal for All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. The Miami Heat were one of the teams that were linked to a Mitchell trade, with reigning Sixth Man of the Year Tyler […]

As the Miami Heat pursue a trade for Donovan Mitchell, Bam Adebayo is working on his game with the Utah Jazz star. Although the New York Knicks are the team dominating the trade talks, the Heat are looking to remain in the mix. Having one of their stars regularly practice with Mitchell surely helps their […]

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder has been a valuable piece in the supporting cast of NBA championship contenders in recent seasons. Crowder’s hard-nosed defending and timely three-point shooting, in particular, have made him a fan favorite, from his stops with the Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz, and the Miami Heat. Crowder, after signing a three-year $30 […]

The Miami Heat are taking fans way back in history with their Classic jerseys for the 2022-23 season, and it’s definitely one to cop for the Miami faithful. On Twitter, the franchise teased the Classic Edition jerseys that they are going to wear for 20 games in the upcoming campaign. While it’s simple, it’s definitely […]

Udonis Haslem is one of the most prominent personalities in Miami Heat franchise history. The fact that he’s now coming back for his 20th season with the team is a clear testament to this fact. At this point in his career, Haslem has earned the trust and respect of his teammates. It’s probably also safe […]

Tim Hardaway is a homophobe. He made this abundantly clear some 15 years ago when he came out with some truly hurtful comments against gay people. Things have changed for the Miami Heat icon in a major way, though. The 55-year-old recently backtracked on his previous statement, saying that this was just the way he […]

Despite the fact that Udonis Haslem has firmly established himself as a Miami Heat icon, there are still some folks who continue to question his role for the squad as he historically enters his 20th season with the franchise. Phoenix Suns point god Chris Paul is well aware of the slander, and he’s come out […]

The Miami Heat came so close to returning to the NBA Finals in 2022, but they ultimately lost to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals when Jimmy Butler’s potential game-winning 3-point missed. After that heartbreaking defeat, the Heat’s offseason has been both noisy and quiet at the same time. Noisy […]

Believe it or not, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James never had a pre-determined plan to team up together with the Miami Heat back in 2010. It just happened. It also changed the landscape of the entire league and led to no less than two NBA titles for the Big 3-led Heat. Speaking on a recent […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade has never cared for individual honors throughout his career. However, being a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary team is different, with Wade taking great pride to the recognition. Speaking on the Point Forward podcast, Wade opened up how important it was for him to be one of the 75 […]

Victor Oladipo is done. This was the narrative a year or so ago as the 6-foot-4 combo guard struggled to regain full strength following a series of major injuries. The haters could not have been more wrong. Right now, Oladipo is on his way back. After showing flashes of brilliance for the Miami Heat towards […]

The Miami Heat were considered as one of the frontrunners to land Kevin Durant as his trade saga with the Brooklyn Nets dragged on. KD himself identified the Heat as one of his preferred destinations as he attempted to force his way out of Brooklyn. As it turns out, however, the Heat were never really […]

Andre Iguodala knows how Anthony Edwards can reach that Dwyane Wade-level in his game … but his solution won’t please the Minnesota Timberwolves. Speaking with Wade himself on his Point Forward podcast, Iguodala had some massive praises for Anthony and his potential to be a superstar. The Golden State Warriors champion is so high on […]

It wasn’t all peaches and cream when LeBron James joined the Miami Heat back in 2010. Apart from the fact that they were dubbed as public enemy No. 1 by pretty much the entire league, LeBron and Co. actually had their fair share of struggles in their first season as a squad. This included a […]

Tyler Herro’s personal life has grown more public as the Miami Heat star has gained popularity throughout his young NBA career. Privacy is a rare thing when you reach a certain status on the social hierarchy. And Herro has reached that certain status without question. As a result, his relationship with Kata Elise Henry has […]