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One of the biggest trades in NBA history went down on Wednesday, as the Houston Rockets finally put an end to their James Harden saga by sending him to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster four-team deal. But sadly for these three teams, they weren’t able to be the ones to land The Beard, or […]

Tyler Herro came out with his best performance of the season for the Miami Heat on Tuesday in a narrow 137-134 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. As it turns out, the second-year shooting guard almost ended up missing the game entirely. After the loss, Herro revealed how he was almost sent home to Miami […]

The start to the Miami Heat’s 2020-21 season has been unimpressive, to say the least. Following their incredible run inside the NBA Bubble last season, which saw them climb all the way to the NBA Finals, things haven’t fallen into place so far this season. Considering their schedule and the teams they faced, a 4-4 […]

Prior to their game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau heaped praise on Gordon Hayward, noting that the forward reminds him of his former player in Jimmy Butler. Thibodeau admitted that the Knicks had their eyes on Hayward during free agency. Things didn’t pan out, as New York […]

Jamal Crawford has an idea for how the NBA can manage its ongoing COVID-19 crises and mitigate postponed games. The two-fold Jamal Crawford solution: expand the rosters, and establish a pool of unsigned players who could join teams on short notice in the wake of multiple COVID-related absences. More specifically, the veteran swingman suggested that […]

The NBA is dealing with massive COVID-19 issues right now, and the Miami Heat are in the middle of it. The Heat’s Sunday game against the Boston Celtics was postponed because they didn’t have enough players eligible due to contact tracing, and they’re preparing to be without at least five players over the coming days, […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid woke up on the wrong side of the bed on Sunday. The Sixers star didn’t seem to like the news regarding the league deciding to postpone the game between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics due to COVID-19 precautions. Embiid, who sat out their previous game against the Denver […]

The NBA finally ran into a COVID-19 roadblock. The Sunday game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat has been postponed, the first game postponement in the year 2021. The game between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder on Dec. 23 was the first game postponement of the season. This is the first postponement […]

The Miami Heat will have to take on the Boston Celtics without Avery Bradley, as Bradley will have to follow COVID-19 protocols after facing the Washington Wizards. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Bradley’s status for this game and beyond: Bradley is expected to miss more time with team than just tonight's game, sources tell ESPN. […]

Miami Heat swingman Tyler Herro has gotten to a slow start after shooting with a measly 28.6% from beyond the arc in the early stages of the season. In their most recent game against the Washington Wizards, the sophomore proved that he is more than just a shooter and has shown that he was also […]

With the NBA further intensifying their contact-tracing efforts against COVID-19, players and team personnel are now being required to wear contact sensor devices. For the Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro and Goran Dragic, the pair appear to be in full support of the league’s new policy. According to Herro, the device is barely noticeable: “You really […]

Tyler Herro has been struggling from the 3-point arc, and his performance has reflected how the Miami Heat have been playing so far: At 3-4 on the season, the Heat have been struggling to get the ball rolling and to return to the championship-caliber team the NBA saw last season. The second-year guard out of […]

Being the straight-shooter that he is, Jimmy Butler called out the entire Miami Heat following the team’s 107-105 defeat against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. The loss dropped their record to 3-4 in the new season, which isn’t exactly the blazing hot start expected from last year’s runners-up. Butler preached accountability after that two-point letdown […]

With the Miami Heat heading to D.C. for their game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, Bam Adebayo described his fear as an African-American man amid the riots at the US Capitol. The United States’ socio-political climate was rife with anger on Wednesday. First, the police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin was […]

The Miami Heat were a potential destination for Houston Rockets guard James Harden when trade rumors surrounding one of the most dangerous scorers were at their peak. While the Heat have backed off the pursuit of Harden for now, they were open to shaking things up to get Harden, but only at a certain price. […]

As it turns out, the highly-anticipated matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat on Wednesday was almost boycotted. Cs head coach Brad Stevens himself opened up about the tense moments leading up to the game, with the 44-year-old shot-caller admitting that he too was under the impression that the game was not going […]

The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics were on the verge of boycotting Wednesday’s game due to Donald Trump supporters holding a riot at the US Capitol. Fortunately, the two teams decided to head to the floor and continue the game. After the game, Jimmy Butler shared the thought process that went behind the decision […]

The entire NBA was once again up in arms following the violent riots that rocked the US Capitol on Wednesday morning. So much so, that the scheduled match between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat was on the brink of getting postponed, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Asked source who has been briefed on […]

Miami Heat and Boston Celtics players took a knee in unison prior to their match at the AmericanAirlines Arena on Wednesday. The act of solidarity is another strong message of protest from the league in the aftermath of Donald Trump supporters storming the US Capital to block the ceremonial counting of votes for new United […]

The sports world will certainly look to protest in response to the horrific scenes that took place on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol. As a heavy slate of NBA games gets set to take place on Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics decided to strike first as they walked off the court prior to their game […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo added a bit of spice to Wednesday’s upcoming matchup against the Boston Celtics. According to the All-Star forward/center, he believes that Boston continues to hold a grudge against the Heat, which stems from their fiery Eastern Conference Finals series last season. Adebayo believes in the revenge narrative, and he […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently made light of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ new D-Wade. The Cavs signed 6-foot-9 power forward Dean Wade in July of 2019, and the 24-year-old is now in his second season with the squad. For those adept at viewing box scores, seeing a “D. Wade” on the current Cavs roster may […]

The Miami Heat find themselves with a 2-3 record after their first five games of the season following their loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. While there are concerns surrounding the Heat, Bam Adebayo explained why he believes Miami hasn’t hit their stride just yet. “You got to think about it, man, we haven’t […]

Mavs star Luka Doncic has quickly become one of the toughest players to guard in the league and he showed why on Friday vs. the Miami Heat. While showing off his ball-handling skills, Doncic shook Bam Adebayo en route to an easy basket with his uncanny footwork. Luka got Bam on an island and went […]

When the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals, it was one of the biggest upsets in league history. J.J. Barea, who was a member of the Mavericks for 11 seasons, went on the “Old Man and the Three” podcast to share that Dirk Nowitzki wasn’t fond of the LeBron James–led […]

The uncertainty surrounding James Harden and the Houston Rockets could very well last all the way through the trade deadline. Harden is one of the best players in the NBA and, despite his disgruntled attitude, Houston has shown a level of comfort retaining him until it gets the best package possible. A number of Eastern Conference […]

The trade talks involving James Harden are still ongoing as the Houston Rockets look to carve out a new direction for the franchise. Even though not much progress has been made on a trade, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says there are five Eastern Conference teams that have made a “courtesy call” on Harden. When Harden originally […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez wasn’t particularly happy that Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat got a foul call for flopping. And to catch the referee’s attention, Lopez decided to reenact the flop. Peep the clip below to see Lopez’s Oscar-worthy rendition of Adebayo’s flop. Lopez is known for his wild antics on and […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro made significant strides during his rookie season, thanks in part to his elite ability to process information. In fact, Herro’s skill caused head coach Erik Spoelstra to compare the second-year guard to a “computer.” In his sophomore campaign, Herro is adapting to his new role as starting point guard. So […]

The Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record for three-pointers made in a single game on Tuesday, as they collectively sank 29 triples in a 144-97 rout over the Miami Heat. Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is a detailed-oriented hoops junkie, yet he was unaware that his team was setting a new mark — during or […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were having a historic night against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. Milwaukee flooded their tormentors from the 2020 playoffs three months ago, setting an NBA record for most three-pointers made in a game in their 144-97 beat down of Miami. Unfortunately, fans tuning in to the TNT broadcast of the nationally […]

In their demoralizing 144-97 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro felt that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. had a plan to avenge their poor showing in last year’s playoffs. Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Herro felt that the Bucks were hell bent not only on beating them  […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got off to a dominant start against the Miami Heat, outscoring the reigning Eastern Conference champions, 83-51 in the first half. A huge part of Milwaukee’s hot start can be attributed to their insane 3-point shooting. In fact, the Cream City squad set a franchise record for 3-pointers made in a single […]

The Miami Heat will get a chance to repeat their playoff greatness against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. While it was a hearty gentleman’s sweep in favor of the Heat during the 2020 Eastern Conference Semifinals, that same result could become trickier this go around if five-time All-Star Jimmy Butler isn’t available. After injuring his […]

When you’re living with a three-time NBA champion, a Finals MVP, and a 13-time All-Star like Dwyane Wade, life ought to be tough. The former Miami Heat superstar took his 18-year old son Zaire Wade to school over the weekend after the father-and-son duo were seen going head-to-head on an intense game of pick-up ball. […]

The Miami Heat took on the New Orleans Pelicans on Christmas Day, beating the Pelicans 111-98 and improving to 1-1 on the season. However, in their quest for victory, Jimmy Butler, who played only 16 minutes, was taken out for the second half of the game as he experienced a stiff ankle.  Ira Winderman of […]

The Miami Heat are looking for their first win of the season as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in the first of the five games scheduled on the NBA’s Christmas Day slate. But they will have to do it without their leader in Jimmy Butler, who will miss the rest of the game due […]

The Miami Heat are trouncing the New Orleans Pelicans in the first of the NBA’s annual tradition of five marquee matchups on Christmas Day. Helping the Heat’s cause is third-year forward Duncan Robinson, who is a flamethrower from behind the 3-point arc. Robinson, 26, hit a new NBA-record six first-half 3-pointers against the Pelicans, the […]

A street artist made a giant mural of Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in the city. Word reached Butler himself and the forward had nothing to offer but love. Via his Instagram Stories, Butler shared his appreciation to street artist Kyle Holbrook for the massive mural. This Jimmy Butler mural is just pure 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AgbHDaDTVW […]