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It’s been over a month since the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the league office is still investigating on how it can resume the season at some point this year. With the NBA on hiatus, it’s probably a good time to reflect on the 2019-20 season so far. The […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler wears No. 22 with the Heat in honor of Taj Gibson. However, Butler had a different number in college at Marquette and at his previous NBA stops. The Heat forward wore No. 33 in college, No. 21 with the Chicago Bulls and No. 23 with the Minnesota Timberwolves. […]

The New York Knicks may be the laughingstock of the NBA right now, and I understand that has been the case for the better part of the last two decades. But there was a time when the Knicks were legitimately good. New York only has a couple of championships to its name and has not […]

The Miami Heat, prior to the coronavirus-forced NBA suspension, were in a good position in the Eastern Conference to make a run for the NBA title. However, Bam Adebayo doesn’t think anything changes despite the hiatus For the first-time All-Star big man, that championship is still up for grabs. In fact, he believes the Heat […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo knows exactly why small forward Jimmy Butler has fit in so well with the team in his first season down in beautiful South Beach. Adebayo, who made his first All-Star team this season with Butler, says Jimmy holds people to a higher standard than they hold themselves: “He’s just holding […]

During their fun IG live chat, Miami Heat legends Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem talked about the new star in Miami, Jimmy Butler. Wade, who played with Butler for one season on the Chicago Bulls back in 2016-17, told Haslem that he tried to warn everyone about how “crazy” Butler really is: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pgq-bJJKS/?utm_source=ig_embed Butler fits the Heat […]

When No. 16-seeded Derrick Jones Jr. took down No. 1 seed Kevin Durant in the opening round of the NBA 2k20 players-only tournament last Friday, the “upset”—the seedings were based on the players’ 2k ratings, not their video game ability—resulted in some major losses for gamblers, who are looking for anything to bet on as […]

This year’s Hall of Fame class has recently just been announced, and with Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett all in the fold, this is easily one of the best classes we’ve seen thus far. It’s not going to be easy to top the 2020 class, but next year’s batch should include a formidable […]

We can scratch off Miami Heat assistant general manager Adam Simon for the Chicago Bulls’ top exec spot. The Heat released a statement on Monday saying that Simon is staying in Miami and won’t pursue the Bulls job: Per Heat, Adam Simon is staying with the Heat. He's not going to pursue the Chicago job. […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking to reconfigure their front office with an experienced executive. The Bulls have received permission to interview two of their targets in Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas and Utah Jazz GM Justin Zanik, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. The Bulls had also eyed two key cogs in […]

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic will have to navigate a very uncertain free agency period once the 2019-20 NBA season comes to a close. “The Dragon” recently accepted to come off the bench in a sixth-man role, one that has greatly favored his team but put him in a somewhat more difficult position as he […]

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 […]