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Miami Heat legends Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem recently went on a public video call, and one of the items they discussed was their former teammate Mario Chalmers. These two appear to have fond memories of the 6-foot-2 point guard, particularly with his incessant desire to step up in the clutch. Wade and UD talking […]

It has now been nearly a couple of months since we all witnessed one of the more controversial Slam Dunk Contests of all-time. Nonetheless, it still remains fresh in the memory of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, who could not help but take a shot at Dwyane Wade on a recent IG Live broadcast: […]

With Udonis Haslem spending the entirety of his career with the Miami Heat, one can only imagine the kind of stories he knows through his 17 years with the team. One of his most favorite stories during his time with the Heat was the time Pat Riley injured his hip during a halftime huddle. Haslem […]

Former NBA great Dwyane Wade was one of the judges during the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, and he feels he has some explaining to do to Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon. The contest featured a spectacular final between Gordon and Miami Heat swingman Derrick Jones Jr. While Jones ended up with the trophy, there was […]

Dwayne Wade had an interesting first meeting with one of his favorite players when he was introduced to Allen Iverson at a casino. During his rookie year, Wade accompanied former Miami Heat teammate Eddie Jones to a casino in Puerto Rico. That’s where Iverson tossed him a $1,000 chip and told him to go play. […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra firmly believes that his current lineup is a formidable one. So much so, that the 49-year-old shot-caller compared his current squad with the 2003-04 Heat lineup, led by a then-22-year-old rookie Dwyane Wade. “We do see a lot of comparisons from that team to this team,” Spoelstra said, via […]

Erik Spoelstra has just reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the Miami Heat with a recent statement. Speaking on an interview Sirius XM NBA Radio, the 49-year-old made it abundantly clear that he intends to remain with the Heat for the remainder of his career. “[Team owner] Micky [Arison] and [team president] Pat [Riley] created this […]

When talking about the deadliest starting lineups the NBA has seen over the past two decades (and perhaps even ever), there’s little doubt that the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors will be at the very top of any list. We will be discussing this championship-winning side more later on, but before that, we also have four […]

Last summer, there was a lot of talk about the Oklahoma City Thunder possibly trading Chris Paul to the Miami Heat after acquiring him from the Houston Rockets, but it never happened. Heat legend Dwyane Wade, who just so happens to be best friends with Paul, apparently knows why. “CP didn’t come to Miami because […]

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly eyeing Goran Dragic and Derrick Jones Jr. from the Miami Heat, as both players become unrestricted free agents whenever the 2020 offseason begins, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. The Bulls are also interested in the Heat’s front office personnel like vice president of basketball operations Adam Simon: The […]

Miami Heat sniper Duncan Robinson is partnering with Dunkin’ to support Feeding South Florida, a hunger-relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. The marksman is one of many NBA players who have pledged to help first responders during this worldwide coronavirus pandemic. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-hQpRxJ7gf/ Robinson will start with Feeding South Florida and partner […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believes everyone in the NBA is going to have more gratitude for basketball since it has been taken away from us due to COVID-19. The NBA suspended the season after Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus: “Our entire industry is going to have more […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler says former NFL wideout Chad Johnson is his “favorite athlete of all-time.” Johnson was kind of like the Jimmy Butler of the NFL, except way more talented. Chad was cocky and used to talk a lot of trash, just like Jimmy does for the Heat: “He’s easily my […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler was in Paris with Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade when the Chicago Bulls traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves back in June 2017. Butler was “hurt” by the trade, but his pals Anthony and Wade were there for him and told him everything was going to be fine: […]

Life is pretty simple for Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler at the moment. Since the NBA is on lockdown and the CDC is telling everyone to stay inside and social distance, Butler is pretty much just drinking wine and working out these days. At least that’s what the Heat star told his good […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra met with Miami reporters through a conference call on Wednesday to provide an update on his team. Spoelstra said that Heat players have been training via Zoom. The two-time champion coach also said his guys are hungry to play basketball again, but he isn’t even thinking about the season […]

When Jae Crowder found out he was getting traded to the Miami Heat in the Andre Iguodala deal from the Memphis Grizzlies, one of his dreams finally came true. Crowder said he has always wanted to play for the Heat and city of Miami. “I’m just very happy to be a part of this organization […]

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley is still one of the best executives in the game today. Just last summer, he shocked the basketball world when acquired Jimmy Butler, successfully keeping his team relevant in the Eastern Conference in the process. This is exactly why it would not be surprising if Miami once again emerges […]

Apparently, Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler doesn’t think white players can guard him. That’s at least what New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick and Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson claim. To recall, Butler and Redick were teammates on the Philadelphia 76ers last season, while Butler and Robinson are teammates this season in Miami: […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Eastern […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has become one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. With a whopping 45.7 million followers on Twitter and another 62.3 million on Instagram, his platform reaches far and wide. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at some of the most viral tweets that James has […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wasn’t much of a shooter when he first came into the NBA in 2003. No doubt the 6-foot-8 forward was a freak of nature and possessed all the tools to become a superstar for years to come. As perfect as James’ game is, there’s always been a slight chink […]

Ray Allen is recognized as one of the greatest shooters the league has ever seen. There are plenty of highlights in his Hall of Fame career, but the most memorable of those came in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals that helped the Miami Heat wrangle the championship away from the San Antonio Spurs. […]

Miami Heat icon Udonis Haslem is hoping the 2019-20 NBA season can be salvaged at some point. The Heat legend says he’s not thinking about retirement because he wants the season to resume once the coronavirus dies down: “Yeah, I mean, everybody, obviously, it comes to mind,” Udonis Haslem said during a conference call on […]

Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard and his wife Elle have given out their phone numbers to fans. With the NBA on lockdown, the Leonard’s are apparently looking for people to talk to. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QIvb2DZ1K/ Heat fans, this is your one chance to chat with Meyers Leonard and his wife. Don’t miss out on it. Before […]

Miami Heat fans hoping for a Dwyane Wade return in the future shouldn’t get their hopes up. Wade is enjoying retirement with his family, and the Heat legend says his body feels great now that he’s not playing in the NBA anymore. “I’m loving basketball right now,” Dwyane Wade said on IG Live. “I’m loving […]

Aside from being the best basketball player on the planet, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is also beloved worldwide for his philanthropy off the court. The NBA’s premier superstar has been blessed to amass enormous wealth throughout his 17-year pro career. Per Forbes, James is set to make $92.4 million this season alone from […]

Being one of the best players in the NBA today, one narrative that has unfortunately hounded Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for pretty much majority of his career is his alleged (over) influence on his teams’ front offices, including his stop with the Miami Heat. During his time with the Heat — especially before […]

The coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on American life, from sports to education to the economy and everything in between. Of course, the NBA community has been directly impacted, with players from multiple teams contracting the virus over the course of the past few weeks. Many players and coaches have taken to social media, […]

The average NBA salary went up half a million to $7.2 million at the beginning of the season. The Association’s highest-salaried player, Stephen Curry, is making $40.2 million this season, which is up from $37.5 million, the highest salary for the previous season. It remains to be seen how player salaries will be impacted after […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler has an insane work ethic, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that the new franchise star in South Beach is training hard during the NBA suspension. Staying inside is very important during the coronavirus pandemic. Butler, who is fortunate enough to live in beautiful Miami, is showing NBA fans […]

If the NBA season is truly over, barring any decisions about the rest of the regular season and playoffs, then second-year Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson had a heckuva sophomore campaign in 2019-20, averaging 10.0 more points than his debut season last year. More than anything in leaving your mark on the Association is what […]

Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard is taking the coronavirus pandemic very seriously. The Heat’s stretch power forward apparently has a 7-foot hazmat suit to deal with the coronavirus. Take a look: Hazmat Suit ✅ Social Distancing ✅ Accidental Ending… ✅ 😂😂🔨 @elleleonard pic.twitter.com/cKpwOXSY9s — Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) March 20, 2020 Leonard and his wife […]

In his recent Instagram Live video, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James relived some of his best memories during his time with the Miami Heat. One of which included a post-practice tradition he never missed — visiting his wife Savannah’s juice bar. What LeBron did after every Miami Heat practice? Visit his wife's juice bar. […]

LeBron James took to answering some questions from fans during his first Instagram Live session. The Los Angeles Lakers star tackled a bevy of subjects, from his time with the Miami Heat to Drake’s new album to the biggest thing he learned from close friend Dwyane Wade. Wade retired after last season but spent his […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently went on Instagram Live to do an impromptu Q&A in the midst of the current NBA hiatus. Interestingly, one of the things he talked about was the epic Eastern Conference Finals between his Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics back in 2012. After taking a 2-0 series lead, […]

The NBA’s coronavirus suspension is allowing NBA players to be with their families more. Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic is taking full advantage of his free time, while also representing his awesome nickname off the court. Dragic’s nickname is “The Dragon,” so of course, the Heat guard was reading dragon books to his children: […]

During his illustrious NBA career, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade had to guard a lot of special players. However, Kobe Bryant, Baron Davis and Richard “Rip” Hamilton were the three toughest for Flash: Kobe/Baron Davis/Rip Hamilton https://t.co/OD000mC4Pc — DWade (@DwyaneWade) March 17, 2020 Wade and Davis used to have a lot of battles when Davis […]

Amid the coronavirus pandemic that is taking hold of both the country and the world, many people have been left without jobs as companies shut down due to safety concerns. With COVID-19 affecting the sports industry especially hard, the Miami Heat are committed to doing what they can to help those in need. The team […]