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Ahead of his upcoming bout in the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens gave the Miami Heat quite the compliment by comparing their offensive style to the Golden State Warriors. Specifically, Stevens referenced the Heat’s prolific “cutting and shooting” capabilities: Celtics coach Brad Stevens said the Heat is “probably the closest team […]

As part of a recent interview with Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated, Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic recalled the Chris Bosh-like meeting he had when he first met Pat Riley. Dragic joined the Heat in February 2015 as part of a three-team trade. At that time, he had just made the All-NBA Third Team […]

Though they’ve only been teammates for this one season, Miami Heat guards Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic have already developed a tight bond. And as friends often do, they like to rib one another from time to time. Dragic recently joined Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, the Slovenian-born […]

Two of the best teams of the Eastern Conference during the 1990s were the New York Knicks and Miami Heat. The Knicks were an established power in the East at the time, even reaching the 1994 NBA Finals, while the Heat were an ascendant squad. But these teams didn’t become bitter rivals just because they […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is nearing the four-week timetable the C’s medical staff earlier gave him with regards to his recovery from a grade III ankle sprain. Boston head coach Brad Stevens himself provided an update on Hayward’s status as the Celtics prepare for their matchup with the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference […]

The Boston Celtics finally put the finishing touches on the pesky Toronto Raptors with a resounding Game 7 victory in their Eastern Conference semifinals series. While they are still licking their wounds from the hard-fought war, the boys from Beantown will be up for their stiffest challenge yet. Waiting at the top of the East […]

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the NBA playoffs so far was not that the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, but how dominant they looked while doing it. After shattering the Bucks’ aura of invincibility in a Game 1 win, they clamped down on reigning MVP and Defensive Player of […]

Prior to the beginning of the 2019-20 campaign, not a lot of pundits envisioned the Miami Heat to be the first squad to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Yet, the Erik Spoelstra-mentored club defied all expectations and have only lost once in nine playoff games so far. By now, Miami already proved why they […]

Ahead of their duel with the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens shared his thoughts on why the Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala acquisitions could go down as one of the best trade deadline moves ever. After the Celtics’ practice on Sunday, Stevens gave a breakdown of his […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro has been a big-time shot taker and maker for his team in Orlando, and a key reason why the Heat is in the Conference Finals. Herro also faced quite a bit of adversity when the 2019-20 NBA season was suspended due to COVID-19. The former Kentucky star had just been […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens broke down his team’s opponent, the Miami Heat, ahead of their Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday. Stevens said the Heat are among the more well-coached teams in basketball, adding they have been one of the best teams in the NBA since the restart began: “Super well coached and organized […]

The Miami Heat had to wait a bit before finding out their opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals. Whereas Miami breezed through the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in five games, the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors took it to the limit. For Heat guard Goran Dragic, the Celtics will pose a different challenge because of the […]

The biggest heavyweight title fight is coming to TV screens near you. But we’re not talking Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua here. On one corner, we have outspoken Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. On the other is the Boston Celtics’ effort-extraordinaire guard Marcus Smart. Jimmy Butler was recently asked about the prospect of going up […]

The Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors on Friday night in the Eastern Conference semifinals, setting up what promises to be a terrific Eastern Conference Finals between the C’s and the Miami Heat, who ousted the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in five games earlier in the week. Despite the Heat being a five-seed (as compared to […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler understands the Boston Celtics are a really good team. However, the always confident Butler isn’t scared of the mighty Celtics with the Eastern Conference Finals right around the corner. The five-time All-Star believes his Heat have what it takes to defeat Boston and advance to the NBA Finals […]

The Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the 2020 playoffs in seven games, and they did it without the services of small forward Gordon Hayward. Hayward, who suffered a Grade III ankle sprain in the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers, is back in the Walt Disney World bubble with […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics will face Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals at Walt Disney World down in Orlando, Florida. After defeating the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the playoffs in seven epic games, Tatum and the Celtics will get a few days off before […]

Goran Dragic posted a photo a couple of weeks ago that made its waves around social media. The Miami Heat guard was hanging out with the likes of Nikola Jokic, Boban Marjanovic, Luka Doncic, Vlatko Cancar, and Nikola Vucevic, his fellow players from the Balkan countries. Dragic shared about the bond between the players from […]

The Boston Celtics have just booked their place to the Eastern Conference Finals following an epic Game 7 victory over the second-seeded Toronto Raptors on Friday. The C’s are now set to face off the Miami Heat in the next round, which as it turns out, is a first in NBA history. Our friends from […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo was one of the favorites to win the 2020 Most Improved Player of the Year Award, but he wound up losing to New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram. However, Adebayo really doesn’t care since he’s more focused on team success. The Heat star spoke to reporters on Friday […]

Coaching isn’t everything in the NBA. Star players drive the league, but it’s clear as day when a team is overseen by a coach who has the goods. There may be no better example of what good coaching can do for a team than when the Miami Heat toppled the Milwaukee Bucks in this strange […]

Miami Heat forward and three-time champion Andre Iguodala has sold his mansion in the San Francisco Bay area for $3.65 million, according to a report from sfgate.com. Iguodala purchased the Tuscan style home, which was designed by architect Ken Hertel, in 2017 as a member of the Golden State Warriors. He gave $3.6 million for […]

Two-time NBA champion Ray Allen recently opened up about the main difference between the two title-winning sides he had an honor of being a part of. The Hall of Famer described how the 2008 Boston Celtics were much different than the 2013 Miami Heat. According to Allen, it all boiled down to the depth and […]

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard destroyed Skip Bayless on Twitter for his insensitive comments about Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott. Prescott’s brother died in April of an apparent suicide and he admitted he’s been battling depression. Skip Bayless went on national TV and said he doesn’t have compassion for Prescott, among some other inconsiderate […]

After the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2020 playoffs in five games, stars Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo had some fun with the cameras on them. The Heat trio started singing the “Bad Boys” song, fully embracing the villain role. Literally everyone when they get past […]

The Miami Heat took down the No. 1 seeded Milwaukee Bucks in just five games. Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic, and Bam Adebayo will received a lot of the praise for their play, but the unsung hero (pun intended) of the Heat’s victories in the first two rounds of the playoffs has been Tyler Herro. The […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason and is expected to be pursued by a bevy of teams. However, according to Kevin O’Conner of The Ringer, Dragic will likely re-sign with the Heat. Dragic has a $19,217,900 salary for 2019-20. He has been with the Heat since 2015 after […]

Jimmy Butler’s signing with the Miami Heat last offseason flew under the radar compared to the other big-name free-agent signings. With that, it’s safe to say not a lot pundits envisioned the South Beach franchise reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2020 campaign — let alone eliminating the title favorites, Milwaukee Bucks, in the […]

After their heartbreaking Game 5 loss in the Eastern Semis to the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks sharpshooter Kyle Korver will talk to his family to decide whether to continue playing or hang up his jersey and sneakers for good. The Bucks’ early playoff exit marks the end of Korver’s contract, making the 39-year-old an unrestricted […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is serving as a ball boy for his Milwaukee Bucks teammates in Game 5 against the Miami Heat since he can’t play due to his sprained ankle. It has to be killing Antetokounmpo to be sitting on the bench, but he’s not going to pout and instead is going to support his teammates […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got out to an early lead over the Miami Heat in Game 5 sans superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Greek Freak was loving it. Via Bleacher Report: Khris Middleton and the Bucks are locked in early. Giannis is loving it 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GyX5XUIB5V — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 8, 2020 Giannis […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his team’s crucial Game 5 matchup with the Miami Heat on Tuesday evening, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Game 5 vs. Miami with right ankle sprain, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 8, 2020 Antetokounmpo, 25, hurt […]

We still don’t know if Milwaukee Bucks superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to play in Game 5 against the Miami Heat due to his sprained ankle. The Bucks, who are down 3-1 in the series, are hoping Antetokounmpo can give it a go. It’s worth mentioning, though, that The Greek Freak was wearing […]

Chris Bosh believes the Miami Heat version of LeBron James is “peak LeBron.” Bosh recently appeared as a guest on the podcast of New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick. During the interview, he talked about why he’s taking Miami LeBron over Cleveland and Los Angeles LeBron. James won two MVPs, two NBA titles and […]

While his Game 5 status remains up in the air, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly believed to be feeling similarly to before Game 4. Per Shams Charania of Stadium, the Bucks are listing Antetokounmpo as questionable for Game 5 after he hurt his ankle again in the second quarter of Game 4. Bucks’ […]

After Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo hurt his ankle again in Game 4 in the second quarter, he surprisingly said he should have “dunked” the ball instead of going for a layup in heavy traffic. That’s at least what Bucks veteran point guard George Hill told reporters on Monday during his media session: George Hill […]

The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report is out from Game 4 between the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, and Heat star Jimmy Butler got screwed on multiple calls. Butler should have gotten two free throws with 24.2 seconds left with the Heat up 107-106 in the fourth quarter. The five-time All-Star was also fouled by […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo is a game-time decision for Tuesday night’s Game 5 matchup against the Miami Heat. Bucks head coach Mike Budenhohlzer says Giannis is receiving treatment around the clock: Not much of an update on Giannis. Bud says he is getting treatment around the clock and as expected it will be a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will live to fight another day, following their razor-thin 118-115 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of their second-round matchup. This was thanks in large part to the heroics of Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton, who now appears to have a target on his back, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo out […]