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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 […]

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler had pondered wearing a blank nameplate during the NBA restart in Orlando. However, the NBA is unlikely to grant his request. According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, “wearing a name is part of the uniform player agreement.” Per sources, it appears as of now that Heat All-Star Jimmy […]

Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala has listed his Bay Area home for $3.9 million. Iguodala, a three-time champion and one-time Finals MVP with the Golden State Warriors, bought the Lafayette home three years ago for $3.7 million, per Neal J. Lettereg of the Los Angeles Times. Located in Lafayette, the Mediterranean-inspired house was designed by […]

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic is looking forward to the possibility of being able to watch opposing teams’ games live once the “bubble” season continues at Disney World in Orlando, Florida on July 30. Now that the remaining 22 teams will share playing courts inside Disney’s facilities, the 34-year-old Slovenian stud bared his plans to […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro received quite the compliment from his veteran teammate Andre Iguodala on Friday. Per the Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds, the three-time NBA champion gave a glowing recommendation for Herro’s passion for the game and willingness to put in the work each day. Andre Iguodala is raving about Tyler Herro and the […]

The NBA Finals is the biggest stage in basketball. Only select few ever get to this stage, and it has seen iconic moments of triumph, defeat, glory, anguish, and—most importantly—greatness. Today’s we’re going to take a look at the best NBA Finals ever, ranked for your pleasure. Some NBA Finals series are better remembered than […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Jordan Clarkson got a slight head start, but he still couldn’t beat Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard in a shotgun beer race. The two NBA stars had some fun with it on Thursday down in Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney Campus. Take a look: I was drinking baby cans? […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade believes the 2019-20 team has a really good chance of winning the 2020 title down in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World. Wade, the best player in Heat franchise history, talked about why he’s so bullish on Miami’s chances during a segment on TNT. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade tweeted out support for TV personality Nick Cannon after ViacomCBS fired Cannon over anti-Semitic remarks he made on his Cannon’s Class podcast. The former NBA shooting guard appears to have deleted the tweet, but not before a number of sports journalists and personalities quote tweeted him in response: It’s become clear […]

Even while in quarantine in his hotel suite, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was putting in some work. Apparently, Butler was being too loud that he received a disturbance complaint. As reported by Chris Haynes, a “loud thumping” was going on in one of the rooms at the hotel the Heat were staying in. The […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler understands that the most mentally tough team will win the 2020 championship in Orlando. Fortunately for Heat fans, Butler said he and his teammates are capable of handling the adversity of the “bubble” games. “It’s going to be tough,” Jimmy Butler said of the mental edge needed to win […]

During his conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler spoke about what life in the Orlando bubble has been like so far. Butler, who was homeless at one point after his mom kicked him out of the house as a youngster, said no player should be complaining about the Orlando […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler tried to play coy when he was asked about facing T.J. Warren and the Indiana Pacers twice in Orlando during the seeding games. However, everyone in the NBA knows Butler is looking forward to the Heat’s two games against the Pacers after what happened the last time the […]

During a conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler said he’s planning to leave the back of his jersey blank. Butler, the Heat’s best player, believes leaving the back of his jersey empty will represent who he would be if he wasn’t a professional basketball player: Jimmy Butler says he […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade paid tribute to Naya Rivera and her four-year-old son after the ‘Glee’ actress’ body was found after a five-day search. Dwyane Wade posted an Instagram story dedicated to Rivera and her son. Reports reveal that on Monday morning, a body was found floating in Lake Piru. Authorities said they are […]

Last week a report surfaced that Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. In such a scenario, the Heat likely trade a young player or two and a first-round draft pick to the Pacers, and Oladipo signs an extension with the Heat. This would be an enormous mistake for […]

Life in the bubble for NBA players has been different, to say the least. After all, being quarantined in an isolated space without any access to the outside world can pose its own set of challenges. As it turns out, keeping themselves entertained has become one of the issues guys like JJ Redick and Meyers […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was sidelined for 15 games due to ankle problems. This slightly hampered his development but according to head coach Erik Spoelstra, the rookie is good to go and is fully healthy. Per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Spoelstra shared that Herro has performed well in their first practices in […]

Andre Iguodala drew the ire of former Memphis Grizzlies teammates when he elected to sit out the start of the 2019-20 season in order to seek a trade. But Iguodala has not alienated any of his teammates with the Miami Heat. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Iguodala has the “ultimate respect” of the organization, […]

The Miami Heat has always been, and always will be one of the most attractive destinations for players around the NBA. A case in point is when LeBron James infamously took his talents to South Beach in 2010 to form a historic Big 3 with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, winning a couple of chips […]

“Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six..” It was exactly two, actually. Any self-respecting hoops fan would know precisely what these words are. The simple enumeration isn’t that of a child learning how to count, but instead straight from the mouth of Florida’s then-latest resident —LeBron James. Setting the Sky-High […]

While speaking to reporters during a conference call on Friday, Miami Heat veteran point guard Goran Dragic revealed that two players from the team aren’t in Orlando, Florida at the moment. The two players are center Bam Adebayo and combo guard Kendrick Nunn. Goran Dragic just said Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn are not with […]

Miami Heat icon Udonis Haslem is no longer the oldest player in the NBA after shooting guard Jamal Crawford signed with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Both Haslem and Crawford are 40 years old, but the latter was born in March of 1980, while the former’s birthday is in June. When asked by Heat reporters if he’s upset […]

LeBron James and the Miami Heat formed the dominant team of the early 2010s. They won two championships and made four straight NBA Finals appearances during their run. Before the Golden State Warriors’ eventual rise, they were the alpha dogs of the NBA. But apparently, the Heat were just one loss away from an early […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo could be eyeing a move to the Miami Heat soon. According to the Indianapolis Star, the strongest preliminary indication is that the Heat are the team that Oladipo wants to play for next. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald: The chatter began with The Athletic’s Shams Charania noting […]

While LeBron James is busy gearing up for another shot at the title as a Laker, all we can do right now is speculate on the “what ifs” of his career. Particularly, it’s always interesting to think about a scenario in which an elite player never jumped ship and stayed the course throughout his career. […]

The greats always finish on a high note. Or at least that’s the ultimate goal for every single NBA player. Especially NBA legends. After all, who would want to end his career with a loss? Below we’ve rounded out some of the most memorable final game performances of some former NBA players with legendary status. […]

Before heading to the Orlando bubble location for the 2019-20 season restart, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro dropped the bomb on some of his haters with an Instagram post. Herro had a firm message to his critics before the Heat headed to Orlando. He implied that during the three-month hiatus, he put in the work […]

The NBA has had its share of phenomenal individual matchups. Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain went at it as the two colossal pioneers of the league in the 1960s. Meanwhile, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird formed one of the most dynamic rivalries (and friendships) in sports as preeminent stars for the Los Angeles Lakers and […]

NBA fans will always wonder why the universe never aligned Kobe Bryant and LeBron James to face off in a blockbuster NBA Finals. It was 2009. LeBron James had established himself as a legitimate superstar in the NBA. He had just won his first MVP and led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the best record in […]

Andre Iguodala is most known for his memorable stint with the Golden State Warriors between 2013 and 2019. During that span, the 6-foot-6 swingman established himself as one of the most important players on that historic dynasty squad, playing a crucial role for the Dubs in all three of their title-winning seasons. Today we get […]

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been cleared from coronavirus and will re-join his team in the Orlando bubble for the 2019-20 season restart, per Five Reasons Sports Network. To recall, Jones Jr. tested positive for COVID-19 late last June. Aside from Jones, two more players from the team tested positive for the dreaded […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade admitted that Vince Carter inspired him to do chin-ups before games. “It all started from being that young kid that got a chance to get into the arena to see one of his favorite players.” @DwyaneWade says Vince Carter inspired him to do chin-ups before games. (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/D7gcoUZtl6 — […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro is a no non-sense kind of guy. He’s fun. Seems. sharp. Everything you’d want to end up having him be your favorite NBA player. Today, though, we’re going to gander at some Tyler Herro tattoos. The sharpshooter from Wisconsin has been pretty spot-on thus far in his young NBA […]

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard says he doesn’t have any issues staying inside the NBA bubble at Walt Disney World in sunny Orlando, Florida. During a conference call with Heat reporters on Monday, Leonard put things into perspective by telling the story of his how his brother “did two nine-month tours in Afghanistan for a […]