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In response to reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add a third play-maker around LeBron James and Anthony Davis — perhaps indicating disinterest in re-signing Dennis Schroder — one former Miami Heat teammate who won two NBA championships with LeBron is throwing his hat into the ring: Mario motherf*ckin Chalmers! “Let me […]

The run made by the Atlanta Hawks in the playoffs put them directly in the spotlight and has raised expectations looking ahead to next year. Trae Young burst onto the superstar scene and others like John Collins and Clint Capela got a major boost as well. John Collins is going to be a restricted free […]

It’s widely known that Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo have developed a close relationship. They’re the BFFs on the Miami Heat. They’ve found kindred spirits in each other with their same competitiveness, edge, and tough background growing up. Even in the offseason, they do things together. And of course, nothing says South Beach than a […]

After a stirring run to the NBA Finals last season, the Miami Heat were sent crashing back to South Beach in this year’s NBA Playoffs. They got swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round and are now left looking for answers in the offseason. The Heat are expected to make major moves to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made headlines when he said that he plans on finishing his career as a member of the Lakers. He cited many reasons and mentioned his family living in Los Angeles. The expectation has been that the Lakers would be his final stop in his storied, legendary NBA career. However, […]

After a sensational 2020-21 season that saw them make the playoffs for the first time in eight years, the New York Knicks appear set not to let it slip away again from them. With that said, the ‘Bockers are ready to go all out to improve its roster and surround Julius Randle and RJ Barrett […]

It was earlier reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers have made Collin Sexton available in trade talks. The 22-year-old now appears to be excess to requirements for the Cavs, and at this point, three teams have emerged as the frontrunners to land the 6-foot-1 point guard. According to Evan Dammarell of SB Nation, the Miami Heat, […]

Team USA kicked off its final preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games with an exhibition match with Nigeria on Saturday night. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had bad intentions on an audacious dunk attempt but unfortunately for him, it resulted in an epic block from Miami Heat rookie Precious Achiuwa. Here’s a look at KD […]

After Tyler Herro’s performance in the 2020 bubble playoffs, there were a lot of expectations he could become the third star on the Miami Heat behind Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Unfortunately, the young sharpshooter disappointed a lot of fans with his poor display in his second season in the NBA–highlighted more by his off-court […]

Ever since he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kemba Walker has been brought up in numerous trade talks with many teams showing strong interest in the veteran combo guard. On the Miami Heat, Walker could elevate his offensive game and become a lockdown defender. This would bolster Miami’s backcourt and give them another […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie is opting out of his $12.3 million contract for the 2021-22 season, and he’s ready to get paid. Dinwiddie isn’t ruling out a return to the Nets, but he’s definitely going to keep his options open as he looks for a situation where he can both get a lot of […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Chris Paul is getting all the motivation he needs from his long-time buddies Dwyane Wade and even LeBron James as the Suns are now just two games away from winning the 2021 NBA title. After an impressive 118-108 home win in Game 2, Wade was seen in the Phoenix Suns Arena dapping […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo gave up an extended offseason rest to join Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics. Since the Heat’s exhausting NBA Finals run last season, Adebayo has hardly had time to rest. But playing for the flag for the first time was too big of an opportunity to pass up. He’s also […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will be hearing his name a lot in trade rumors this offseason. Herro had a mediocre sophomore year after a sensational rookie season, which saw him set a bunch of NBA records. According to reports, the Heat have grown concerned about Herro, who has allegedly become too enamored with his […]

After a season where Danny Green shot 41.2% from the field and 40.5% from 3-point land while providing the Sixers with great perimeter defense, he will not be expected back in Philly next season. With a proven track record of reliable shooting and hard-nosed defense, Danny Green would be a great addition to a contending […]

The Miami Heat had a disappointing end to this season after an NBA Finals appearance last season. They were swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round and showed they didn’t have enough to compete. The Heat will need to add another star to compete against other great teams in the Eastern Conference. They […]

Tyler Herro is out to put the memories of his harsh sophomore season to rest. As the Miami Heat guard is doing his part to bounce back strong in year three, his latest training video appears to have backfired in terms of changing the critics’ perception. Herro posted his best Ryan Garcia impersonation on Saturday, […]

Bobby Portis provided the Milwaukee Bucks with a much-needed spark in Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks. Starting in place of the injured two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (hyperextended left knee), Portis starred with a playoff career-high 22 points. He added eight rebounds, three assists and three steals across 35 minutes in the 123-112 victory over […]

Having missed the last two games of their series against the Jazz and all of their series against the Suns, it seems that Kawhi Leonard’s time in Los Angeles could be coming to an end. Paul George has played out of his mind this season and resurrected himself as a bona fide super star in […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte’ Graham is one of the more sneaky-good players set to hit the NBA free agent market this offseason. Across the last two seasons he has averaged a combined 16.6 points and 6.5 assists per game while shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc. It was just a year ago that Graham […]

ESPN NBA analyst and commentator Stephen A. Smith doesn’t see Kawhi Leonard joining the Los Angeles Lakers if ever he and the Los Angeles Clippers decide to part ways. Instead, Smith thinks The Klaw would sign with the Miami Heat instead. Before Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Smith said it is not in […]

Norman Powell only gets better with age. In a 2020-21 season split between the Portland Trail Blazers and Toronto Raptors, the 28-year-old guard averaged a combined 18.6 points per game while shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the arc. Powell will be one of the best guards available this NBA offseason in the likely scenario he […]

Dwyane Wade has been an outspoken ally towards the LGBTQ community. The Miami Heat icon has been vocal in his support of his daughter Zaya, who came out as transgender more than a year ago at age-12. Wade had previously gotten flak for supporting his daughter from rapper Boosie Badazz, who criticized the Heat star […]

The Miami Heat refrained from including Tyler Herro in trade talks at the deadline this past March, but he could be readily available this summer. Ethan Skolnick of Five Reasons Sports reported Friday he spoke to several sources around the league who believe there is a “75 percent” chance the Heat trade Herro this offseason. […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro might be out of the playoffs, but he’s still making a difference in the community in South Beach. On Thursday, a Miami building collapsed which has killed one person and likely more. Herro offered a helping hand after by showing up on the scene to offer food and water to […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ superstar trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving might be this era’s most dominant Big 3 iteration, but when talking about the originators of this very concept, you cannot not talk about the Miami Heat Big 3. For his part, however, Chris Bosh seems to believe that his trifecta with […]

Dennis Schroder is set to hit the open market for the first time in his NBA career. Albeit it was a bizarre rollercoaster for him with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season, the 27-year-old is still a reliable and productive lead guard. In the prime of his career, Schroder has the chance to lock […]

It’s that time of the year once again: the NBA Playoffs. It’s where the players get chippy, the scores get close, and games feel like they actually matter. The most iconic moments in basketball history happen in the Playoffs; star player duels, 7-game classics, and of course, the beloved underdog Cinderella runs. However, on the […]

Ben Simmons isn’t exactly the most well-loved figure in the NBA right now. He’s been the biggest scapegoat of the Philadelphia 76ers’ unceremonious second-round exit at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, and at this point, all the slander against the Sixers star is getting louder and louder. A new rumor pertaining […]

The Phoenix Suns announced general manager James Jones as the 2020-21 NBA Executive of the Year on Sunday ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. As a player, Jones won championships with LeBron James on both the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. Naturally, LeBron took to Twitter to congratulate his former teammate: YELLING […]

By now you’ve probably already come across Dwyane Wade’s new TV show, The Cube. Promos of the new TBS program have been running non-stop during commercial breaks throughout the playoffs, and at this point, it’s probably piqued your curiosity at the very least. For one particular fan, however, he decided to call out the Miami Heat […]

Even though he’s still growing and developing as a young talent in this league, Jarrett Allen has established himself as one of the best rim protectors, rebounders, and shot blockers. His tireless defensive efforts, post moves, and presence as a lob threat are what will make him a highly sought-after free agent this summer, especially […]

At just 27 years old, Duncan Robinson has already cemented himself as one of the greatest shooters the NBA has ever seen. Set to become a free agent this summer, Robinson may be seeking a new destination. This especially with the Miami Heat more than likely headed for a roster overhaul this summer. I think […]

The Miami Heat suffered a surprising sweep to the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs after a marvelous run to the NBA Finals in the Orlando Bubble. With the Tokyo Olympics right around the corner, players are starting to make their final decisions. Heat star Jimmy Butler has made his […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo made it to the All-Defensive First Team for the 2020-21 season, while Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was voted into the Second Team. However, Kendrick Perkins thinks it should be the other way around. After the All-Defensive teams were announced and the voting results released, Perkins took to Twitter to […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. will be one of the better forwards on the NBA free agent market this summer. Although Oubre is coming off a rollercoaster season with the Golden State Warriors, he was a productive force in the Bay Area. Averaging 15.4 points and six rebounds per game, he was a vital piece to the […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is no stranger to Dwyane Wade comparisons, and they’re only getting more prevalent now that Wade owns part of the Jazz and is acting as a mentor. During another Mitchell playoff explosion on Thursday night, a suggestion went out to the Twittersphere that the Jazz star could go on a […]

The Golden State Warriors have an important decision to make on Kelly Oubre Jr.’s future with the squad. With the 25-year-old set to enter free agency in the summer, it also looks like the Dubs are going to have some competition if they actually intend to offer Oubre an extension. According to reports, several teams […]

The NBA season will be back on its usual timeline for the 2021-22 season. On Thursday, The Athletic’s Shams Charania revealed a handful of key dates for next season. As he noted, the October — June calendar marks a welcome return to normalcy. Training camps will start on Sept. 28. The regular season will tip-off […]