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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 […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau have a very close relationship, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the All-Star is confident Thibs is going to turn the New York Knicks into a winner again. Thibodeau coached Butler on the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves. He’s now the man in charge […]

With the NBA returning to action for the first time since mid-March, many players have opted to replace their own names on the back of their jerseys with messages of social justice such as “Equality,” “Peace,” or “Black Lives Matter.” Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat, however, opted for a different approach to his jersey. […]

Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard was the only player in the Heat–Denver Nuggets game to stand during the national anthem. While wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt, Leonard had his right hand on his chest and his left hand on a teammate’s shoulder. In an interview with Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Leonard […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler tried to wear a blank jersey on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets, but the referees working the game made the All-Star change his jersey. After the Heat defeated the Nuggets, an NBA spokesman revealed to Marc Stein of the New York Times why Butler wasn’t able to wear his […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler attempted to wear a jersey with no name on the back, but the officials made him change before allowing the game to start against the Denver Nuggets. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1289612341382914054 As part of its restart plan, the NBA is allowing its players allowing players to wear jerseys with personalized social justice, social […]

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard was the lone player to stand during the national anthem as his teammates and Denver Nuggets players knelt to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Leonard is the second NBA player to stand during the national anthem, following the Magic’s Jonathan Isaac, since the NBA relaunched its games from the […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie took to social media after Thursday night’s NBA restart to share his thoughts on who should be named Most Improved Player in the NBA this season. As part of a reply to Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks’ tweet, which asked this very question, Dinwiddie listed Bam Adebayo and Devonte’ Graham […]

In an effort to bring light to social injustices around the globe, most NBA players are planning to display unique messages on their jerseys as the season resumes inside the Orlando bubble. However, some players are choosing to forgo this opportunity, including stars like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler and Joel Embiid. As part […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat are considered two of the dark horse teams to win the title. But before everything else, they might have to duel with one another to determine who will come out of the East. If ever a series between the two teams take place, Stan Van Gundy — a […]

Reports reveal that the NBA is in talks of potentially playing out the 2020-21 season in a bubble. However, the Miami Heat organization subscribe to a different view: they anticipate playing to a full arena next season. Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida South Sentinel, Miami Heat president Eric Woolworth shared his optimistic view […]

Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala was watching a WNBA game during his stay in the NBA bubble when he decided to take to Twitter, setting off an unexpected beef. Iguodala thought he was paying Washington Mystics star Aerial Powers a compliment by tweeting about her game: Number 23 from the mystics is nice!!! — andre […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade believes his pal, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James, is still the best player in the world. However, the Miami Heat icon thinks Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo will repeat as MVP in 2020. "LeBron is the best player in the game right now… But overall, Giannis has been […]

Miami Heat forward Bad Adebayo just entered the bubble last week, much later than his teammates. As such, there are worries about whether or not he’s back in game shape. But if he’s concerned, he only needs one game to get back to his old form. Per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Adebayo gave […]

Miami Heat first-year guard Kendrick Nunn was the subject of ridicule by the Memphis Grizzlies after the two teams’ Orlando bubble scrimmage prior to the 2019-20 season restart. Nunn’s Heat teammate Bam Adebayo, a first-time All-Star in 2020, wore a shirt claiming Nunn is the Rookie of the Year. After an 18-point rout, the Grizzlies’ […]

If you’re looking for the ultimate LeBron James fan gift guide, including James bobbleheads, this post has you covered from prices to a general variety of potential presents. Honestly, this isn’t only for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers, but those who enjoyed him like a crazy person when he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

The Miami Heat currently have the second-highest payroll in the NBA, but they are expected to be major players in 2021 free agency. As Brian Windhorst of ESPN notes, all of Goran Dragic, Jae Crowder and Meyers Leonard are scheduled to become free agents this offseason, which will open up significant cap room for the […]

On Monday morning, it was reported that over a dozen members of the Miami Marlins baseball team had been diagnosed with COVID-19 — a gut-wrenching occurrence a mere few days after the MLB season began its shortened 60-game campaign. Erik Spoelstra, head coach of the NBA’s Miami Heat, responded to his fellow Miami sports team’s […]

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo emphasized that NBA players will continue to pressure Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron until the policemen who killed Breonna Taylor are arrested. During their press conferences with reporters down in Orlando, Florida, numerous NBA players have been calling out Cameron to arrest the cops who shot and killed […]

Miami Heat point guard Kendrick Nunn and big man Bam Adebayo are back with the team in Orlando after recovering from COVID-19. While speaking to Heat reporters, Nunn explained how he and Adebayo helped each other through the COVID-19 process. “Me and Bam, we kept in contact often because we were basically on the same […]

The NBA is celebrating its new partnership with Michelob ULTRA, the league’s new official beer, with a fun spot featuring Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, rocking out to some Hall & Oates as he prepares for the return of the 2019-20 season. This ad features the goofy side of Butler, one that doesn’t take itself […]

Miami Heat veteran point guard Goran Dragic is extremely impressed with sophomore teammate Duncan Robinson. So much so, that Dragic has come out with a pretty insane statement about his teammate. According to Dragic, he believes that Robinson is currently the best shooter in the entire NBA: Dragic, tonight, on Duncan Robinson: "He's the best […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro believes the late arrival of teammates Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn to the bubble in Orlando won’t be much of an issue come July 30. While the rest of the Heat players and personnel have already acclimated themselves inside Disney World’s facilities, Adebayo and Nunn must first serve their mandatory […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler and rookie Tyler Herro have been getting along pretty well as teammates. In a recent Instagram post, Butler alluded to “Karate Kid” to describe his mentor-mentee relationship with Herro. Butler posted a photo of him and Herro in one of the practices in the Orlando bubble. He captioned it with […]

Kendrick Perkins delivered a massive warning to the NBA, specifically the East: don’t be surprised if the Miami Heat make it all the way to the Finals. In a heated debate on ESPN’s First Take, Perkins noted that anything can happen in the Orlando bubble. As such, he said that the Heat have a legitimate […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler wanted the back of his jersey blank to show solidarity. That idea, though, is reportedly under review by the NBA. On Monday during his media session, Butler told reporters that it’s “to be decided” what he will do instead. However, the Heat star is hoping the league changes its […]

Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade took a moment during the debut episode of NBA on TNT’s “The Arena” to address his tweet supporting Nick Cannon after the entertainer was fired from ViacomCBS for uttering anti-Semitic remarks. Wade emphasized that he while he doesn’t support the views Cannon expressed, he still backs him as a friend […]

Contrary to earlier reports, the request of Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler to wear a blank jersey is still under review by the NBA. The same goes for the over 30 players who asked to do the same. Per Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, the NBA is still evaluating if they will grant Butler’s wish […]