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The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers will face off in the first round of the 2020 playoffs. It’s the matchup everyone wanted since the beginning of the restart, as Jimmy Butler’s beef with T.J. Warren takes center stage. The four-five matchup in the playoffs is usually the most evenly matched series. With that said, the […]

The Miami Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. just showed why he’s the reigning Slam Dunk champion. In the Heat’s regular season finale against the Indiana Pacers — a playoff preview — the 23-year-old dunked all over 6-foot-11 Goga Bitadze. And it wasn’t just a dunk — it was an annihilation. Derrick Jones Jr. POSTERIZES Goga Bitadze […]

The always-outspoken Jimmy Butler doesn’t care what the critics say about the Miami Heat’s chances to win the 2020 championship. In an interview with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, Butler said he truly believes the Heat can win it all despite the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers getting the most press. Sat down with @JimmyButler, […]

During a recent interview with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler talked about his recent beefs with Indiana Pacers wing TJ Warren and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul. Butler and Warren’s beef dates back to March when they got into it during a game in Indiana. Meanwhile, Butler and […]

Jimmy Butler is confident the Miami Heat will be able to sign star players in the future to pair alongside himself and Bam Adebayo. The Heat have been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Oladipo. Both All-Stars can become free agents in the offseason of 2021. Butler, to ESPN, on luring free agents and Heat, […]

For NBA legend and Miami Heat president Pat Riley, Most Valuable Player awards and scoring titles do not mean anything without an NBA title. Riley uttered the strong missive in a recent interview, giving insight into the mind of one of the legends of the game. “You know, I mean, you can be dominant and […]

Jimmy Butler was never known for backing down. And as the Miami Heat’s leader both on and off the court, Butler will always have his teammates’ backs guaranteed. This is exactly what happened Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the second quarter of tonight’s loss, Butler seemed to get retribution against Thunder guard […]

We all know what LeBron James can do on the hardwood floor. The better question is, what can’t he do? After 17 years of greatness and domination, one has to eventually wonder how will he actually finish his career as an NBA player. Love him or hate him, the 35-year-old legend only has a few […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic had a little something extra in store for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in Orlando. Dragic pulled a Luka Doncic, feeding Heat big man Bam Adebayo with a between-the-legs dime to give Adebayo the easy deuce. Dragic with the dime between his legs! 😲 pic.twitter.com/uMJclIdkfn — NBA […]

Indiana Pacers forward TJ Warren is suffering from plantar fasciitis, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time. After all, Indiana will be facing Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2020 playoffs. Miami will technically have homecourt advantage in the series, but that’s irrelevant since there are no […]

The Miami Heat lost the 2011 Finals to the Dallas Mavericks in what was LeBron James’ lowest moment of his NBA career. The King essentially choked versus the Mavs and not even Dwyane Wade’s brilliance was enough to save the Heat. Former New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale was an assistant on that Heat […]

Indiana Pacers starting center Myles Turner will not be entertaining any of the Victor Oladipo free agency rumors at the moment. On the HoopsHype podcast with Michael Scotto, the 24-year-old Pacers big man called out the media for sensationalizing the situation: Scotto: Since he’s come back to you guys, there’s been some noise about him […]

Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant was recently out shopping (with a mask on) and ran into a fan who said LeBron James, and not Michael Jordan, is the greatest NBA basketball player of all time. Durant responded by saying, “That’s crazy.” The Nets superstar then said that he thinks Jordan is the GOAT: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1293626361412825090 […]

The Miami Heat have long been considered amongst the NBA’s most well-run franchises, thanks to a combination of respectable ownership, #HeatCulture, correctly drafting Dwyane Wade, an appealing geographical location, and strong coaching. Some of those characteristics can be traced to president Pat Riley, who has been running the show in South Beach since 1995—seven years […]

Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala is giving hints on when he is going to call it a career. This time, the 36-year is serious about it: “I have about a year or two left,” Iguodala told Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports. “I’m serious this time. I got two left.” Iguodala has been pondering about […]

Are there different tampering rules in the bubble? After tonight’s blowout win against the Indiana Pacers, members of the Miami heat looked extra friendly towards Pacers guard Victor Oladipo. Bam Adebayo, Kelly Olynyk, Derrick Jones, Jr. and even Jimmy Butler were all seen having a lengthier-than-usual post-game chit chat with him which has yet again […]

One of the most highly anticipated match-ups in the bubble went down on Monday, as the Miami Heat took on the Indiana Pacers. The buildup to the contest stemmed from an altercation between Jimmy Butler and  TJ Warren earlier in the season, with Monday’s rematch serving as an opportunity for both players to settle their […]

The Miami Heat social media team made sure that the Jimmy Butler-TJ Warren beef won’t be dying any time soon. The Heat’s official Twitter threw some parting shots at Warren and the Indiana Pacers shortly after Miami slowed down the red-hot team, 114-92, at the Visa Athletic Center on Monday. Miami’s social media team was […]

The terms “Black Lives Matter” and “Equality” are two of the most popular social justice messages displayed at the back of players’ jerseys inside the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida. Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala, however, opted to go for the least popular message among the 30 approved ones, electing to have “Group Economics” written […]

Indiana Pacers swingman TJ Warren has been arguably the second hottest player in the Orlando bubble behind only Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. Now, the veteran scorer will get to face off against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat next, the matchup everyone in the NBA wants to see. Before the Pacers-Heat game, though, […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler told Marc Stein of the New York Times that he’s on course to play on Monday against TJ Warren and the Indiana Pacers. Butler has missed the last three games for the Heat due to a foot injury, but everyone expected the All-Star to play against Warren, who is […]

Miami Heat rookie guard Kendrick Nunn has left the NBA’s campus at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for undisclosed personal reasons, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The absence is not thought to be Covid-related. Spoelstra says Kendrick Nunn not back with the team "and we'll have more information tomorrow." — […]

The Miami Heat will be without Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic and Kendrick Nunn against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. This will be the third game in a row the Heat will be without its best player in Butler. #PHXvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Goran Dragic (ankle), Jimmy Butler (foot), Kendrick Nunn (personal reasons) and KZ Okpala (personal […]

A total of 12 teams passed on Devin Booker in the 2015 Draft, including Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat. Booker fell into the laps of the Phoenix Suns and he’s now one of the best players in the NBA. The Heat, meanwhile, took Justise Winslow out of Duke with the 10th pick in 2015, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been keeping a close eye some teams who have a chance to shock the basketball world and win the NBA title. From his observation, these sleeper teams are the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat. Draymond Green appeared on The Steam Room podcast where he laid his arguments […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo went right through Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo’s chest for the vicious slam on Thursday. Adebayo, who is pretty strong himself, stood no chance against Antetokounmpo, who was coming downhill with full steam. GIANNIS WILL NOT BE DENIED 😤 pic.twitter.com/jz5O4xPrKK — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 6, 2020 Giannis came into […]

The Miami Heat beat the Boston Celtics without All-Star Jimmy Butler in the picture due to a foot injury. The 6-foot-7 forward will also miss Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks with this injury.  Butler has undergone tests, and the good news is it appears the injury isn’t too serious. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra briefly […]

Miami Heat veteran Andre Iguodala turned back the clock on Tuesday as he provided an amazing highlight play that was reminiscent of the A.I. of old. Iguodala threw down an impressive putback slam against the Boston Celtics, which got the nod of approval from former Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry. First off, here is […]

The Miami Heat will be without Jimmy Butler again on Thursday when they face the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. Butler missed Tuesday’s game against the Boston Celtics with right foot soreness and he’ll sit out versus the Bucks as well. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is listed as out vs. Milwaukee tomorrow (right foot soreness), according […]

During the “Big Three” era in South Beach from 2010 to 2014, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh guided the Miami Heat to four straight NBA Finals and two championships. Two of those Finals matchups came against the San Antonio Spurs, with Miami winning in 2013 and losing in 2014. Bosh, who was forced […]

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo tried to interrupt Jayson Tatum’s post-game interview but the Boston Celtics swingman was not having any of it. Peep the clip below where Adebayo tried to crash Tatum’s post-game presser. Tatum didn’t even look at Adebayo’s direction, extremely focused on answering the interview questions. Besides, this was right after the […]

Apparently, Dwyane Wade isn’t happy that he didn’t get the opportunity to shoot more triples in his career with the Miami Heat. The three-time champion joined the TNT crew after the Heat’s win against the Boston Celtics to air out some of his frustration. “Erik Spoelstra, I love him to death, but I feel like […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic suffered a sprained ankle on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Dragic limps off the court after falling awkwardly on his ankle pic.twitter.com/rZD2oHyQYW — Gifdsports (@gifdsports) August 5, 2020 According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Dragic’s X-ray was negative. The Heat’s next game is on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks, who […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler won’t play against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Butler is dealing with right ankle soreness. Jimmy Butler (right ankle soreness) out tonight vs. Celtics. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) August 4, 2020 The Heat are 1-1 at Disney World. They defeated the Denver Nuggets and lost to the Toronto Raptors. […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ MVP candidate and new dad Giannis Antetokounmpo had his number one fan in virtual attendance for his team’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday afternoon: his son, Liam. Liam Charles Antetokounmpo, who was born in February, occupied a box on the virtual fan screen while being held by his mother, Mariah Riddlesprigger. Liam […]

Prior to Saturday’s bubble opener against the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler offered a silent gesture. Rather than wearing a traditional jersey with nameplates, the former Marquette Golden Eagle wore a blank variant. Butler was eventually asked to change into a jersey that include a nameplate, but his message had already been delivered. […]

Miami Heat big man Kelly Olynyk was slapped with a flagrant foul in the fourth quarter of their 107-103 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Monday. After a thorough review though, the official admittrf that it was the wrong call. The play occurred in the fourth quarter at the 6:56 minute mark with the game […]

Miami Heat star swingman Jimmy Butler played during Saturday night’s victory over the Denver Nuggets, but he was conspicuously absent for the team’s Sunday practice. Moreover, there was some confusion as to his status after Heat forward Jae Crowder seemed to suggest Butler might have contracted COVID-19 just one day after taking the floor against […]

Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler missed practice on Sunday for an “excused absence.” Heat teammate Jae Crowder made a somewhat confusing comment about Butler needing to get “out of quarantine,” which only leads to more questions: Jae Crowder on Jimmy Butler's status: "We want to talk to him as soon as he gets out of […]