Miami Heat Articles - Page 165

Contrary to popular belief, Shaquille O’Neal’s favorite moment with the Miami Heat isn’t winning the title in 2006. It’s actually having a shower fight with Dorrell Wright while naked. O’Neal admitted to this in the Text Message Talk Show with Dorrell Wright at the Players’ Tribune. O’Neal recalled that Udonis Haslem didn’t even think of […]

Prior to joining the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler carried quite a controversial reputation as being a toxic teammate. However, all of that seems to be all gone with how his first season in South Beach went. His teammate Meyers Leonard appeared on the SiriusXM NBA Radio Show and offered the highest of praises for their […]

Miami Heat President Pat Riley believes that the future is bright for his squad knowing that they have Tyler Herro on their roster. The young rookie chose to forego his final three years in Kentucky and was drafted by Miami as their 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Though a lot of people […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley witnessed firsthand how his once-promising player Bam Adebayo blossomed into a legitimate star in 2019-20 NBA campaign. The 6-foot-9 big man made it to his first All-Star team last February and blossomed into an unstoppable force come playoff time to help lead Miami back to the NBA Finals. While Bam’s […]

There have been a lot of rumors going around about Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard and his future with the team. Apparently, the gossip peddlers might be on to something here as the 28-year old is literally packing his bags and is actually on his way out of Miami after his recent activities on […]

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo has been one of the hottest names in the rumor mill of late. The two-time All-Star is entering the final year of his current deal, which has prompted a number of teams to inquire about his availability. One team that has been linked to Oladipo is the reigning Eastern Conference […]

Orlando Magic swingman Terrence Ross posted a not-so-subtle dig at Miami Heat President Pat Riley following his ill-advised comments about the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship. The legendary executive recently claimed that the Lakers’ win came with an asterisk, considering that key Heat players Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic battled injuries throughout the series. […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green missed the potential game-winning 3-pointer in Game 5 of the Finals against the Miami Heat, helping Miami win the game to force a Game 6. After the game, Green says the Heat’s wives and girlfriends were talking smack to the Lakers’ wives and girlfriends at the busses despite […]

The Miami Heat, under Pat Riley, have shown time after time that they aren’t afraid to make aggressive moves in free agency. With that said, it’s no wonder why they reportedly remain firm in pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Giannis is still Miami’s main focus in the 2021 NBA free agency, […]

Miami Heat veteran forward Andre Iguodala was caught on camera in a video montage saying Bam Adebayo’s block was the ‘best ever’. The highlight play occurred in the dying seconds of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics which secured the 117-114 victory for the Heat. Four years ago, it was […]

Tyler Herro, as a 20-year old, was one of the best players on the Miami Heat during their run to the NBA Finals in the bubble. The lottery pick was named to the All-Rookie second team and averaged 16 points per game in the playoffs — including a 37-point performance in the Eastern Conference finals. […]

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo was one of the biggest revelations of the Disney World bubble. The 23-year-old emerged as a superstar-caliber player for the Heat, and as Adebayo enters the final year of his current contract, it comes to no surprise that rival teams are inquiring about his availability. According to Zach […]

Former Miami Heat star and two-time NBA champion Chris Bosh chimed in on the talks surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s impending situation with the Milwaukee Bucks during a recent episode of the Load Management podcast. Bosh then shared his opinion with regards to the 2020 NBA Most Valuable Player’s fit with Jimmy Butler and company in South […]

Nowadays, fans getting inked with their favorite team’s logo no longer comes as a surprise. Then again, there are still a few that result in more than a few raised eyebrows. Just ask this Miami Heat superfan, who decided to get the Heat logo tattooed on his head. The new piece made its round on […]

Pat Riley recently made some comments about the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers that raised some eyebrows. After causing some to question his remarks, Riley clarified what he meant when he brought up there being an “asterisk” on the series: Pat Riley, on how his words Friday have been wildly […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley recently credited the Los Angeles Lakers for being the best team and winning the 2020 NBA title in the Orlando bubble. Riley even gave a shoutout to LeBron James. However, Riley personally thought the series would had have a different outcome if Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic didn’t get hurt. […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has always had the utmost respect for Erik Spolestra, starting from his early days as a video coordinator until now that he’s the team’s head coach. The legendary 75-year-old executive has been calling the shots for the Heat since 1995 and even handpicked the then unheralded Spoelstra as his head […]

As far as retired NBA player Chris Bosh is concerned, the Miami Heat should not waste time and give their All-Star forward Bam Adebayo a huge extension as soon as possible. The Heat still have the 6-foot-9 slotman under contract up until the 2020-21 campaign after exercising the fourth-year option of his rookie contract last […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley told local reporters on a Zoom call on Friday that his top offseason priority is “to take care of the players that we have.” Riley was referencing Goran Dragic, Bam Adebayo and Jae Crowder, three key rotational players for the Heat. Dragic and Crowder become unrestricted free agents this offseason, […]

Pat Riley and LeBron James have had an interesting relationship since LeBron chose to leave the Miami Heat in 2014 to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite the rift between the two, Riley gave James props for his performance in the NBA Finals for the Lakers, as well as giving credit to Jimmy Butler. Pat […]

Miami Heat legend and president Pat Riley has never been one to pull punches when addressing the media. Friday was no different as Riley, 75, gave his end-of-season address after an incredible run to the NBA Finals. Riley thinks the future is bright in Miami: “We ended up having a great, great season,” Riley said, […]

LeBron James and his first-seeded Los Angeles Lakers just concluded a 4-2 series win over the unlikely Eastern Conference Champions, the fifth-seeded Miami Heat. The gritty and energetic Heat team was obviously starred by Jimmy Butler. However it was flanked by sharpshooters Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson, veteran point guard and former All-Star Goran Dragic, […]

LeBron James, you may have heard, has played professional basketball and lived in Los Angeles since 2018. Correspondingly, he also now considers himself a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are aiming to earn the city its second major sports title of the fall after James led the Lakers to the franchise’s 17th championship […]

It is not uncommon to hear rappers and famous musicians name-drop famous athletes in their songs. After all, there is a clear intersection between sports and music culture. Still, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro might not have expected to have a song named after him just one year into his NBA career. Rapper and Kentucky native […]

After boosting his value by helping the Miami Heat reach the NBA Finals, Jae Crowder is sure to be a compelling target in free agency with multiple suitors. The 30-year-old forward found himself bouncing between a few teams before finding a solidified role with the Heat, becoming a reasonable part of head coach Erik Spoelstra’s […]

Hip hop artist Jack Harlow will release a new rap song dedicated to Miami Heat rising star Tyler Herro. Harlow informed everyone that he’ll be releasing a new single entitled “Tyler Herro.” His post included photos of him posing with the Heat stalwart. My new single ‘Tyler Herro’ OUT TOMORROW pic.twitter.com/HFK7XxYbMn — Jack Harlow (@jackharlow) […]

Los Angeles Lakers players called Miami Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson “Jimmy Neutron” during the 2020 NBA Finals at Walt Disney World. The source of this hilarious tidbit? None other than Robinson himself. https://twitter.com/thenbacentral/status/1318632175852466176?s=21 The Heat lost to the Lakers in six games in the Finals. Duncan Robinson averaged 12.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists […]

As the NBA continues its dramatic shift to small ball, having a versatile big man on the roster seems to be a requisite. Free agent Paul Millsap is one of them. It’s why, at least partially, it’s unofficially Paul Millsap free agency season. He has seen his production diminish in the last few years, but […]

The Miami Heat will reportedly pursue swingman Jerami Grant in free agency this offseason once he declines his 2020-21 player option with the Denver Nuggets, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. After Grant played well for the Nuggets in the 2020 playoffs at Walt Disney World, multiple reports stated he’s going to decline his […]

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. will be a valued option for a few teams as he heads into free agency as an unrestricted free agent. According to Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson, the 23-year-old wing has gained interest from the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks. Detroit, Chicago and Atlanta are among the teams […]

The NBA free agency this offseason is expected to be a relatively quiet one, especially since this year’s group of free agents lack a player of the caliber of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, or Kevin Durant. But one player who has been rumored to be on the move is Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, a […]

A random fan recently got a tattoo commemorating Tyler Herro’s memorable snarl in Game 3 of the recently-concluded NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers. It wasn’t the most impressive piece of skin art, though, and the mean streets of Twitter did not hold back with their relentless trolling. For starters, […]

It has been nearly a week, but Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder is still thinking about the NBA Finals. In fact, the 30-year-old forward admitted on his Instagram that he had a terrible dream about Game 6 of the Finals. Jae Crowder is still having nightmares about the NBA Finals pic.twitter.com/Kw4NjIC8AN — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October […]

After coming so close to winning the 2020 NBA Finals, the Miami Heat will be in search for another star to pair alongside Jimmy Butler going into the 2020-21 season. However, the franchise’s activity this offseason hinges on the decisions of current players such as Kelly Olynyk. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida […]

The season may have ultimately ended in disappointment for Jimmy Butler, as his Miami Heat fell to the newly-crowned NBA champs, the Los Angeles Lakers in six games in the NBA Finals. This, however, has not prevented the 31-year-old from continuing to build on his recently-established coffee empire. Butler made headlines while inside the bubble […]

When Chris Bosh went to the Miami Heat to form the “Big Three,” he quickly thought that he’ll be the centerpiece of the team, believing that LeBron James and Dwyane Wade will utilize their passing abilities to his own benefit. It didn’t turn out as he expected but was nevertheless happy with the results. Bosh […]

It’s been 10 years since LeBron James’ infamous The Decision and it’s still being talked about to this day. When he joined the Miami Heat in 2010 to team up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form the so-called “Heatles,” it shifted the power balance in the entire NBA. It, however, also resulted in […]

Chris Bosh knows that LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers took home his fourth championship and fourth NBA Finals MVP award last weekend by ousting the Miami Heat in six games. After James won his fourth ring in 10 tries, the age-old debate once again sprung up – is James the “greatest of all […]

Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat lost the 2011 Finals to the Dallas Mavericks in six games despite being the more talented team. The Heat were led by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Bosh, while the Mavs only had one superstar on the team in Dirk Nowitzki. However, James played poorly in the six-game series, […]