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Tyler Herro may be a 19-year-old rookie, but he’s not going to allow anybody to disrespect him. As the Miami Heat took on the Orlando Magic in a preseason tilt on Thursday night, the rookie shooting guard was knocked down by Michael Carter-Williams — only to get up, nail a 3-pointer in a Magic defender’s […]

The Miami Heat and Carmelo Anthony had mutual interest in getting a deal done in the summer of 2018 before Melo opted to sign with the Houston Rockets. A Rockets source says Anthony, who might have played his last game in the NBA, “would have been better off” signing with the Heat instead of the […]

Erik Spoelstra has long been an admirer of Doc Rivers’ systems, even back to his starting days as coach of the Miami Heat, where he was intimidated by the Boston Celtics and their Big Three. Now many years later into the job, Spoelstra sees the same scary potential with the coalition of Kawhi Leonard and […]

The Washington Wizards made headlines early Thursday morning, as they reportedly secured NBA All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal’s services on a two-year, $72 million extension. This is a very clear indication from the Wizards that they have every intention of moving forward with Beal as the centerpiece of their plans, fending off myriad trade rumors that […]

While speaking to local reporters on Wednesday, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talked about how Jimmy Butler reminds him of LeBron James. James played for Spoelstra and the Heat for four seasons. Miami went to the Finals in all four years, winning two titles. Spoelstra says like LeBron, Butler only cares about one thing […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler is the new franchise player in South Beach in the post-Dwyane Wade era. The Heat are hoping Butler can lead Miami to a championship soon. Butler, a four-time All-Star, signed a four-year, $140.8 million contract with the Heat in July as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been one of the most impressive rookies during the 2019 NBA preseason. Through three games, Herro is averaging 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting better than 50 percent from beyond the arc. Herro has also shown his ability to create separation as a secondary ball handler, […]

Miami Heat swingman Justise Winslow is opening up about dealing with mental health issues. In a one-hour documentary titled “HeadStrong: Mental Health and Sports,” Winslow talked about his struggles with mental health last season. The Heat forward is comfortable about sharing his story since he knows he’s not the only person who deals with it. […]

He’s new to the Miami Heat, but Jimmy Butler is already roasting his teammates. He even started with Miami’s elder statesman, Udonis Haslem. According to Shandel Richardson of The Athletic, Butler apparently joked that Haslem’s beard “looks like a pack of flies” during Dwyane Wade’s roast party on Saturday night: Jimmy Butler delivers the line […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is excited for the team and, well, for rookie guard Tyler Herro. Herro, who was drafted 13th overall by the Heat in the 2019 NBA Draft, has been tagged by his fellow rookies as the best shooter in their class. However, Wade argued the 19-year-old is more than just a […]

Future Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade knows a thing or two about the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler. They played together for one season in Chicago and the two have maintained a great relationship since. Butler’s arrival in South Beach brought new life to a franchise that is fresh off losing its most iconic player to […]

Jimmy Butler clocked in at 3:30 a.m. so he could work out before the Miami Heat held their first practice of the season. Count Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love has someone who thinks that was all for show. The Heat practiced at 10 a.m. As we all know, however, Butler has a world-class work ethic […]

Kyle Lowry could be traded this 2019-20 season, and the Toronto Raptors might not find it too difficult to find a trade partner for the champion playmaker. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves could all be potential suitors for the All-Star […]

Veteran small forward James Johnson is back with the Miami Heat after being banished for not meeting the team’s conditioning requirements. Johnson passed his conditioning test with Miami, but Heat president Pat Riley wanted the swingman to lower his weight and body fat. Speaking to local reporters on Friday, Johnson said it felt good to […]

Over the summer, Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler took a ride with the McLaren Formula 1 Team, and the All-Star could barely handle it. "My stomach finna fall out my ass." Jimmy Butler rode around with @McLarenF1 and could barely handle it 😂 pic.twitter.com/zhoAB5VHBO — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) October 11, 2019 When you’re […]

It’s not every day that you hear art being brought up in the NBA, but the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler definitely went there. Butler just made his debut for the Heat against the San Antonio Spurs, and they beat the team handily. He talked about how his life has been so far. He told Page […]

Dion Waiters has started out the preseason coming off the bench in both games, but the Miami Heat shooting guard does not intend to be there for the entirety of the upcoming 2019-20 season. The athletic slasher put up a game-best 19 points in 16 minutes on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets, making it clear […]

Miami Heat swingman Derrick Jones Jr. left the rim crying for mercy after throwing down an alley-oop slam in Tuesday night’s preseason matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Trailing by one point in the early stages of the second quarter, Jones and his teammates initiated an offensive set from their end of the floor. Jones […]

Rookie Tyler Herro turned heads in his preseason debut against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring a game-high 18 points coming off the bench and sparking the Miami Heat to a 107-89 win. The Kentucky product had impressed people with his shooting in pre-draft workouts, and showed just why during the Summer League, only to put […]

Jimmy Butler is getting Dwyane Wade’s old locker with the Miami Heat. Butler and Wade are very close friends, so it’s only fitting that Butler is getting Wade’s old locker. The four-time All-Star is also the new franchise player with the Heat in the post-Wade era. Jimmy Butler gets Dwyane Wade’s old locker — Shandel […]

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley has recently shed some light on the suspension handed out to veteran forward James Johnson after the 32-year-old reported back to training camp overweight. According to Riley, Johnson left him with very little choice, and that he does not regret sending home the 6-foot-8 forward under the condition that […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley thinks All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler “had a perfect week” with Miami in the first week of camp. From getting an early training session at 3 in the morning, to bringing intensity to practice, Butler is doing everything Riley thought he was going to do when the Hall of Famer […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra recently went on the record to give us his thoughts on the league’s new coach’s challenge rule. According to the two-time NBA champion coach, he himself has yet to figure out how to best utilize this latest addition to the league’s ever expanding rule book. “To be perfectly frank,” […]

Jimmy Butler has had a long-standing love affair with the Miami Heat. Butler has long been enamored with the atmosphere that the franchise provides and has been vocal about his admiration for Pat Riley. Naturally, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believes that Butler was destined to play in South Beach. Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler, […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says he “enjoyed” working with center Hassan Whiteside despite there being rumored tension between the two. The Heat traded Whiteside to the Portland Trail Blazers this summer, ending Whiteside’s five-year run in South Beach. “I enjoyed working with Hassan,” Spoelstra said, via Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel. “And I […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke to reporters on Saturday about shooting guard Dion Waiters and what he’ll bring to the team this season. With the help of David Alexander, who has trained LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul in the past, Waiters lost 20 pounds this offseason and is in the best shape […]

With the Miami Heat entering the new campaign with a revamped lineup, head coach Erik Spoelstra has recently singled out big man Bam Adebayo as one of the players he expects to play a huge role for the team this coming season. According to coach Spo, he believes that Adebayo has had a tremendous impact […]

After moving on from his time with the Miami Heat this summer, 7-foot big man Hassan Whiteside now looks to turn a page in his career. The 30-year-old does not exactly leave the Heat with legendary status, following a highly-publicized falling out with the squad. Nonetheless, for Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra, he has nothing […]

There’s a reason players love playing for Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, and Jimmy Butler is quickly finding out why. Butler, the Heat’s blockbuster acquisition this summer, says Spoelstra’s “sweating” and “yelling” makes it easier for Miami to compete at a high-level in practices — which he thinks will lead to better results when […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is aware that his relationship with small forward Jimmy Butler “is the most important one in this building.” Butler is the highest-paid and best player on the Heat. For Miami to get back to the playoffs this season, Butler and Spoelstra have to be on the same page. “It’s […]

Erik Spoelstra believes the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler “speak the same language.” Butler is one of the fiercest competitors in the game, something the Heat as a franchise really value. Spoelstra says he and president Pat Riley have always respected Butler from afar and are so excited to have the four-time All-Star in South […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra not only met with Jimmy Butler several times during the summer, but he also spoke with Dwyane Wade to get a better feel for the four-time All-Star. Wade and Butler are very close friends off the court. They played one season together on the Chicago Bulls and talk all […]

James Johnson’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, says the Miami Heat forward “will be back with the team shortly.” Johnson was not at training camp for a fourth consecutive day on Friday after being informed Monday he would not be permitted to practice with the team until he reached a certain weight. Bartelstein says Johnson passed his […]

Forward James Johnson was the latest victim of the Heat’s strict conditioning standards when he was sent home from training camp two days ago for not being in shape. Per Ira Winderman, the forward has returned to the team and is working o getting back into playing condition. James Johnson has resumed conditioning work at […]

When the Miami Heat traded for Jimmy Butler this offseason, questions were immediately raised about bringing a star with Butler’s temperament to South Beach. Butler has a history of clashing with teammates, and pundits were concerned with how his fit would work out for the Heat. However, Butler has tempered these concerns immediately. Today, when […]

Though they won’t be suiting up in the same colors this season, Miami Heat swingman Jimmy Butler had some motivational words for his former Sixers teammate, Joel Embiid. Butler’s message to Embiid for this season? “Continue to dominate.” “That’s my [guy],” Butler said via Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “For real. And we do […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic and head coach Erik Spoelstra really like what they are seeing from guard Dion Waiters in training camp. With the help of David Alexander — who has trained LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul — Waiters lost 20 pounds this offseason and is in the best shape of his life. […]

Portland Trail Blazers guards Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum are giving their old teammate, Meyers Leonard, a hard time about his early-morning workouts with Jimmy Butler. Butler got in an early-morning training session on the first day of Miami Heat training camp at 3:30 a.m. Leonard is now joining Butler in the early sessions and […]

Jimmy Butler’s arrival in South Beach after the Philadelphia 76ers worked out a sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat has been an absolute blessing for the franchise that had Dwyane Wade as the flag-bearer for the better part of the last 16 years. The controversial 30-year-old is the very dream of a Pat Riley-led organization: strict, […]