Miami Heat Articles - Page 187

There was a time in which the Heat were interested in acquiring Chris Paul, but that interest has since died off. Now, with the NBA’s trade season about to get under way, multiple front office executives believe Miami would be more likely to chase a player like Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday. Via Kevin O’Connor of […]

Jimmy Butler is now a happy member of the Miami Heat (well, at least for now), but his journey to South Beach was certainly an interesting one. Butler was originally selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 30th overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, and while he had a terrific collegiate career at Marquette, […]

Philadelphia 76ers wing Josh Richardson was sent to the City of Brotherly Love in the four-team sign-and-trade for Jimmy Butler, who is now with the Miami Heat. However, the 26-year-old is throwing love back at the Heat ahead of the two Eastern Conference clubs’ Wednesday matchup in Philly. Per Ky Carlin in Sixers Wire: What […]

The Miami Heat are 1-2 in their last three games, and All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler knows exactly why they’ve been scuffling a bit. After the Heat lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, Butler said the Heat’s defense hasn’t been up to snuff: “We just didn’t guard nobody, man, from the beginning of the […]

With the Milwaukee Bucks’ 18 game winning streak concluding on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks, let’s take a look at the longest winning streaks in NBA history. 5. 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks (20 games) The Bucks went over a month without losing a single game in early 1971. Their streak lasted from Feb. 6 to […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid returned to practice on Tuesday, and is now expected to be available to play on Wednesday against the Miami Heat after sitting out for Sunday’s 20-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Embiid was dealing with an upper respiratory illness, which forced him […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo just bagged Player of the Week honors in the Eastern Conference for his absolutely outstanding play of late. The 22-year-old has been so impressive that even Heat legend Dwyane Wade has demanded that Adebayo be considered for an All-Star spot this season: AllStar! https://t.co/EPBWjXbMHe — DWade (@DwyaneWade) December 17, […]

LeBron James has won a lot of Player of the Week honors throughout his Hall of Fame career. The Los Angeles Lakers star is used to getting praise every time he steps on the court. This is why he was more excited about Bam Adebayo getting the credit he deserves. The league announced that he […]

Bam Adebayo’s breakout season with the Miami Heat continues, as the high-flyer is the second-youngest player in franchise history to be named Player of the Week after Dwyane Wade. Adebayo averaged 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8.7 assists last week as the Heat went 2-1. Bam Adebayo becomes second-youngest Heat player to be named Player […]

Bam Adebayo and LeBron James have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8 of the 2019-20 season. Adebayo averaged 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8.7 assists as the Miami Heat went 2-1. James, meanwhile, averaged 28.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 9.7 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers went 3-0. Miami Heat […]

Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem has opened up about his looming retirement plans. Now at the ripe age of 39, the 6-foot-8 big man is playing in season 17, so at this point, many expect him to call it a career sooner rather than later. There has been talk about this year being Haslem’s final […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is becoming one of the most well-rounded centers in the NBA. The third-year man out of Kentucky notched another triple-double on Saturday night against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 18 points while grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists. Adebayo also recorded two steals and two blocks, for good measure. […]

Miami Heat wing Dion Waiters has yet to play during the 2019-20 NBA season due to a series of suspensions. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the latest suspension — which was levied against Waiters on Thursday night — stems from a social media post of Waiters on a boat after he previously informed […]

The 2019-20 season has been a publicity nightmare for Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters. Waiters has not yet played due to a trio of suspensions, and according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat are actively exploring ways to move on from the guard. Apparently, every option is “on the table” as […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat managed to avoid a painful defeat, as they held onto their lead over the resilient Dallas Mavericks to win in overtime. The final score, 122-118, definitely justified the kind of basketball the American Airlines Center fans deserved to see. Butler gave the Mavs praise, as shared by Brad Townsend. […]

The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers played a tremendously entertaining game at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Friday night, but Heat fans were likely left with sour taste in their mouth after their was a controversial no-call on Heat star Jimmy Butler on the game’s final possession. Apparently, that no-call should’ve led to three […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a tough spot right now. With major injuries to stars Steph Curry and Klay Thompson along with lesser injuries to players like D’Angelo Russell and Kevon Looney, the once powerhouse of a team is now at the bottom of the league with a 5-22 record. However much Warriors forward […]

LeBron James returned to old stomping grounds on Friday night in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup with the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. After embracing former teammate Chris Bosh, it was time to go to work. James, 34, busted out his long-range passing skills, delivering a perfect full-court pass to new All-Star teammate Anthony […]

The hype around Miami Heat rookie Kendrick Nunn will continue to soar after his monster dunk over Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee on Friday. Take a look: Kendrick Nunn PUNCHES it on McGee!! 🔨 pic.twitter.com/mrjYEe7wgd — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 14, 2019 Nunn has been a great story for the Heat. He went undrafted in […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning is a big fan of Jimmy Butler, who is the new franchise player in South Beach in the post-Dwyane Wade era. Mourning, one of the fiercest competitors in NBA history, says Butler is “a miniature version of myself.” “He’s a miniature version of myself,” Mourning […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo will play against the Miami Heat on Friday after missing two games. Rondo didn’t play versus the Minnesota Timberwolves or Orlando Magic due to a hamstring injury. LA won both games without Rondo. Frank Vogel says Rajon Rondo (hamstring) is a go for the Heat game. — Dave […]

Jimmy Butler believes the Miami Heat can make it to the NBA Finals as currently constructed. Miami enters Friday at 18-6, which is good for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. Butler spoke to Rachel Nichols of ESPN about why he thinks the Heat can win the East (clip starts at 6:25): Before the […]

Four-time All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler wants to retire with the Miami Heat. Butler told Rachel Nichols of ESPN that his fit with the Heat is “a match made in heaven.” The Heat are 18-6 on the season and Butler is playing some of his best basketball. The 30-year-old is averaging 20.6 points, 6.9 rebounds […]

Jimmy Butler has insinuated in the past that something happened behind the scenes with the Philadelphia 76ers which ultimately led to his decision to leave the Sixers in free agency for the Miami Heat. In an interview with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, Butler says he’s not going to reveal what happened since he doesn’t want […]

One of the main reasons Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves was he felt he couldn’t compete in the deep Western Conference with Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns by his side. Multiple reports have said that Butler didn’t respect Wiggins’ and Towns’ work ethics. Butler and Towns’ relationship was […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Butler and the Heat are undefeated at home and have the second-best record in the East. The Lakers, meanwhile, have the best record in the West and are tied with the Milwaukee Bucks for the best record in the […]

Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler has played for several coaches over the course of his career, including Tom Thibodeau, Brett Brown and now Erik Spoelstra. Butler explained the differences between them ahead of Friday night’s home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Butler, who signed a four-year, $142 million dollar deal with the Heat prior […]

Dion Waiters has been suspended five games by the Miami Heat for ‘failure to adhere to team policies, violation of team rules and continued insubordination.’ Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the guard can return after the team’s game on December 23 against the Utah Jazz. Miami has suspended Dion Waiters again for “failure to adhere […]

Though they’re no longer serving on the same team, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believes Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has found the proverbial “fountain of youth,” according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. James is now in his 17th season. While LeBron has made numerous #WashedKing references as a […]

The Miami Heat might no longer have its eye on Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul, but they could still go shopping before the trade deadline. They’re reportedly eyeing names like Kyle Lowry, JJ Redick, and Davis Bertans, among others, according to Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports. Paul is reportedly not the best mesh […]

There may be teams interested in acquiring Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chris Paul ahead of this season’s trade deadline, but it sounds like the Miami Heat will not be among them. According to a report from Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports, the Heat aren’t expected to make a run at Paul and aren’t looking to […]

The Miami Heat are in the midst of an excellent season, due not only to the blockbuster trade to acquire Jimmy Butler, but also sending center Hassan Whiteside to Portland. According to Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports, the locker room is now night and day since trading Whiteside to the Portland Trail Blazers and allowing […]

The Miami Heat survived a furious challenge by the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, with the home team barely edging out the Hawks in a thrilling overtime contest, 135-121. Heat big man Bam Adebayo was absolutely amazing in this one, logging a 30-point, 11-rebound, and 11-assist triple double in 44 minutes of action. Following the win, […]

The Miami Heat has had a stellar start to the new season, and there’s no denying that third-year big man Bam Adebayo has been instrumental in his team’s success thus far. Recently, the 22-year-old opened up about how he sees his future in the league, and according to Adebayo himself, he considers Los Angeles Clippers […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler had some fun with rookie wing Tyler Herro on Tuesday, but Herro proved that he is quick with rebuttals. After Butler tweeted out that the rookie’s name refers to “maker of tiles,” Herro responded with a tweet of his own to let his followers know that they should contact him […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose says Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been the second-best player in the Eastern Conference so far behind Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat are 18-6 on the season and Butler is playing some of his best basketball. The four-time All-Star is averaging 20.6 points, […]

The Miami Heat are 18-6 and look like one of the best teams in the East. However, All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler, being the fierce competitor that he is, isn’t satisfied. Butler says the Heat still have some “mental lapses” they need to correct moving forward. “You never take winning lightly in this league, because […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young learned a valuable lesson in their overtime defeat to the Miami Heat on Tuesday: never say it’s over until it’s reall over. The Hawks went up 117-111 against the Heat with just under a minute left on the clock. Seeing that they are well ahead in a three-possession ball game, […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler did not let Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young off the hook for saying “it’s over” when it clearly was not. On Instagram, Butler poked fun at Young, noting that the second-year man was right in his prediction. The game was over… but in the favor of the Heat. Jimmy Butler […]