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Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade was actually enjoying watching the Houston Rockets’ super-small-ball lineup this season. The Rockets traded center Clint Capela to the Atlanta Hawks in a four-team deal that landed them Robert Covington. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Houston general manager Daryl Morey pulled the trigger on the Capela deal to maximize star point guard […]

Before the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade was enjoying watching rookies Ja Morant, Zion Williamson and Coby White play. The Heat icon believes the future of the NBA is in good hands with these three youngsters leading the way: The obvious ones are Ja and Zion. But i also loved […]

In light of ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, former Miami Heat big man Chris Bosh is suggesting that the general public recite a new variant of the traditional 20-second hand-washing routine — one that harks back to Miami’s victory over the Spurs in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals. Most hoops fans will […]

Miami Heat veteran point guard Goran Dragic had been the starter in each of his first three years in South Beach. While injuries limited Dragic to 36 games last season, he still started in 22 of those contests. With that said, Dragic was a little hesitant when it became clear he would come off the […]

The suspension of the 2019-20 NBA regular season could mark a slightly premature end to the career of future Hall-of-Famer Vince Carter,But the halted campaign in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak could also mean the end for another NBA’s elder statesman: Miami Heat stalwart and three-time champion Udonis Haslem, writes Ira Winderman of The […]

The Miami Heat appear prepared to offer veteran point guard Goran Dragic a one-year contract in the range of $19 million as Dragic prepares to hit the open market this summer. But is Dragic willing to play on yet another expiring contract? He said there were multiple considerations, but ultimately seems rather mum on the […]

The Miami Heat dangled are preparing to make an offer to veteran point guard Goran Dragic as he prepares for free agency this upcoming summer. Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reported Dragic’s camp feel the Heat are preparing a huge one-year offer. They expected it to be somewhere in the range of $19 million. […]

The NBA is in the midst of an untimely suspension due to the coronavirus outbreak. This leaves its players with a lot of free time on their hands. Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard seems like he isn’t having a tough time coping with the sudden stoppage of basketball. Watch the 7-footer going nuts on […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade says his financial advisor thought he had a gambling problem. Wade made a lot of money during his NBA career and through endorsements. However, he also channeled his inner Charles Barkley (sorry, Chuck) at times and lost a bunch of money as well. “There have been times where I wanted […]

Jae Crowder has only played 13 games with the Miami Heat, but the veteran small forward already feels at home. The Heat acquired Crowder from the Memphis Grizzlies in the Andre Iguodala trade. Crowder, who becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer, wants to re-sign with the Heat: “I really want to make this my […]

The NBA suspended its season as the threat of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to intensify. Much like the rest of the league, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had some downtime on his hands to stay at home with his family. James, 35, used the break to reminisce about some of the good old […]

Miami Heat legend and future NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade is very impressed by one Katie Porter. Porter wants everyone in America to know they are eligible to get tested for coronavirus and have it covered regardless of insurance: This is what Leadership looks like. Katie Porter! https://t.co/dt48I6ivSv — DWade (@DwyaneWade) March 12, 2020 […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler won’t play against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters that Butler’s toe injury is going to be a “day-to-day” issue moving forward: Erik Spoelstra said Jimmy Butler's toe injury is a "day-to-day" issue. — Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) March 11, 2020 Butler is one of […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler went on New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick’s podcast and had a lot to say about his old team, the Sixers. Butler said he had no idea who was in charge of the Sixers and also talked about his infamous film session where he ripped Brett Brown. Butler has also […]

As part of Wednesday’s airing of The JJ Redick Episode, Jimmy Butler made it clear that he wasn’t sure who was in charge with the Sixers. Butler signed with the Heat in July via a sign-and-trade with the Sixers. Though he’s no longer playing in Philly, the former Marquette Golden Eagle had some interesting remarks […]

Former Sixers star Jimmy Butler hinted at the real reason he chose to part ways with the Philadelphia 76ers after less than a full season with the team. Jumping on as a guest of The JJ Redick Podcast, the Miami Heat star wouldn’t point fingers but he greatly described what stirred into his swift exit […]

Former Sixers talent Jimmy Butler is presently having a tremendous season for the Miami Heat, leading his side to an impressive 41-23 record in the Eastern Conference. Nonetheless, the 30-year-old could not help but take a quick stroll down memory lane to discuss his time with the Philadelphia 76ers last year. For starters, Butler admitted […]

Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal is a big fan of Miami Heat rising star Bam Adebayo. Beal, who has ironically been linked to the Heat in the past in trade rumors, says Adebayo’s versatility makes him very special: “He’s a specimen,” Beal told Michael Lee of The Athletic. “With the way he’s built. […]

The Miami Heat are listing Jimmy Butler and Kendrick Nunn as questionable to face the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. The Heat are listing Butler with a left big toe injury, while Nunn has the cold: Jimmy Butler (left big toe), Tyler Herro (right ankle soreness), Kendrick Nunn (cold) and Udonis Haslem (stomach illness) are questionable […]

Bam Adebayo has become one of the most formidable bigs in basketball in his third NBA season, and he’s a strong contender for the league’s Most Improved Player Award. In his first season as a full-time starter, Bam became an All-Star and is putting up 16.1 points (56.5 FG%), 10.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.2 steals, […]

Miami Heat rising star Bam Adebayo didn’t make the Team USA FIBA World Cup roster this past summer, and it may have been a good thing. Adebayo says losing out on a roster spot to Brook Lopez and Miles Plumlee left a bigger chip on his shoulder: “It put a bigger chip on my shoulder than I […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has yet another flaming hot take on Tuesday, but one that could be deemed noteworthy in the race for the Eastern Conference crown. The notorious TV personality said the Miami Heat are the Milwaukee Bucks’ biggest threat in the playoffs, discarding the Boston Celtics as a potential roadblock. “I think Jimmy […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler is a man of many talents. Aside from his prowess on both ends of the basketball court, the 30-year-old swingman could actually pass up as a decent impersonator. Butler and the rest of the Heat had a blast during the team’s Gala on Monday at the AmericanAirlines Arena, as Jimmy […]

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley doubts the NBA will be playing games without fans amid the coronavirus outbreak. While the NBA exec isn’t completely ruling out the possibility of playing behind closed doors, Riley opts to wait for the league’s announcement. He instead highlights that they will be playing games with “tremendous amount of […]

Like the rest of the world, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler continues to be in awe by the massive improvement of his teammate Bam Adebayo in the 2019-20 NBA campaign. The 30-year-old swingman was pleased with Adebayo’s handiwork in the Heat’s 100-89 victory over the Washington Wizards at The Capital One Arena on Sunday. The […]

Jersey exchanges are common among NBA players. What is unusual is wearing a signed one post-game — and yet, that is exactly what Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo did. He rocked a signed Bradley Beal jersey in the locker room after the game against the Washington Wizards, subsequently telling reporters it was out of respect. […]

The Miami Heat crushed the Washington Wizards to the tune of 100-89. However, they may have lost more than they would have liked as Jimmy Butler had to leave the game early due to a left toe injury. Fans saw Butler walk to the locker rooms and were naturally concerned with the condition of their […]

Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala was one of the more popular names at the NBA trade deadline, and Pat Riley was eventually able to land Iggy in a multi-player deal. One of Iguodala’s former teammates thinks Iguodala could be the one puling the strings when his playing career is over. Marreese Speights — who played with […]

Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder took a nasty elbow to the face from 285-pound rookie Zion Williamson in Miami’s 110-104 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. As a result, Crowder has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. The 6-foot-6 forward played just 11 minutes off the bench […]

By now, every NBA fan knows that New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has rocket fuel on his shoes. Still, it’s always quite a marvel to behold each time. The 19-year-old supreme athlete once again made a lot of jaws drop on Friday, turning a bad pass into yet another dunk highlight. In the Pels’ […]

It probably isn’t smart to jump against New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson. Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo learned that the hard way on Friday. At 6-foot-6 and 285 pounds with elite athleticism and an insane vertical, Williamson is a high-speed wrecking ball when he drives to the rim. As for Adebayo, the […]

The Miami Heat truly has the knack for finding undrafted gems. Apart from getting big-time production from rookie Kendrick Nunn this season, the South Beach-based franchise is also getting a huge boost from second-year undrafted player Duncan Robinson. The lights-out shooter from the University of Michigan has been a revelation for the Heat, as he […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade’s camp is coming to the defense of director Spike Lee in the wake of what happened between him and the New York Knicks on Monday at Madison Square Garden. To recall, Lee was told he was using the wrong entrance for Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The celebrity and die-hard Knicks fan […]

Miami Heat backup Duncan Robinson is a sharpshooter through and through. The second-year pro proved that on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. Against the Magic, Robinson dropped 27 points on 9-12 shooting. Interestingly, all 12 of Robinson’s shots came from behind the arc and since he didn’t get to the free-throw line during the game. […]

Goran Dragic knocked down his 482nd three-pointer as a member of the Miami Heat on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic, passing Heat legend Dwyane Wade on the franchise’s all-time list: https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1235371120024485888 Of course, Wade was hardly a sniper from the perimeter. Still, it speaks to Dragic’s evolution as a more efficient three-point marksman since […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are viewed as one of the strongest teams in the NBA this season, but the Miami Heat seem to have their number. With Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge, most analysts are predicting a deep playoff run for Milwaukee. And with an NBA-best 52-9 overall record, those predictions hold a fair amount of […]

More than two weeks have passed since Derrick Jones Jr. took a controversial Slam Dunk Contest win over Aaron Gordon in one of the most spectacular iterations of the contest in their 36 years of existence. The Miami Heat skywalker defeated the Orlando Magic forward with a narrow 48-47 final tally after Gordon’s dunk over […]

The Miami Heat are the only team thus far to have beaten the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks twice this season. For Jimmy Butler, their wins over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. simply mean that they can compete at the highest level. Per John McCall of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Butler acknowledged how good the Bucks have been […]

For the Miami Heat, a game rarely goes by without a hugely impressive dunking exhibition by Slam Dunk Contest champion Derrick Jones Jr. On Monday night, Jones produced a sterling two-handed jam against the Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks: https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1234644397125443585 After coming into the league as an extremely raw prospect with high-flying athleticism, the […]