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The NBA recently asked members of the 2019 draft to vote on their classmates in several categories. As part of their deliberations, the rookies recognized Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro as the best shooter in this year’s draft. Via NBA.com: Which rookie is the best shooter? 1. Tyler Herro, Miami — 33% 2. Kyle Guy, […]

Shaquille O’Neal had a storied Hall of Fame career filled with a plethora of accomplishments: four NBA championships, three Finals MVPs, a league MVP, and 14 All-NBA honors to name a few. Likewise, Shaq also played with plenty of teammates throughout his 19-year NBA career. Guys like Kobe Bryant, Penny Hardaway and Dwyane Wade. Some […]

Dwyane Wade recently said that he still doesn’t feel retired. The Miami Heat legend has had much more free time to post on social media since ending his career at the conclusion of the 2018-19 season, though, and took advantage of it again on Friday by posting a hilarious meme of himself. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Pu03un8o2/ Wade, 37, […]

It’s the dog days of summer, which means NBA rumors are for the most part absent at the moment. Leave it up to Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler to spice things up, as the four-time All-Star swingman recently followed Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal on Instagram. This is relevant because the Heat have […]

An NBA scout would bet on the Miami Heat being a “lower seed” playoff team next season. The Heat acquired four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers in a sign-and-trade deal this offseason. Miami traded Josh Richardson to the Sixers for Butler and also moved Hassan Whiteside to the Portland Trail Blazers for Meyers […]

Miami Heat power forward Kelly Olynyk will be unable to compete for Canada in the 2019 FIBA World Cup, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Olynyk suffered a bone bruise in his knee against Nigeria after slipping on what appeared to be a wet spot on the court. The Heat forward, however, is expected to […]

Miami Heat big man Kelly Olynyk is back in Miami being evaluated by team doctors after suffering a bone bruise in his knee in Canada’s exhibition game last week. Olynyk suffered the injury against Nigeria after slipping on what seemed to be a wet spot on the court. Kelly Olynyk is in Miami being evaluated […]

CLUTCH Summary: Every NBA season, teams like the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz get overlooked for whatever reason. It’s important to note that expectations are often perceived, but don’t always equate to reality. The reality is this: Don’t sleep on the Warriors, Heat, Nuggets, Pacers or Jazz. It […]

While many believe that Philadelphia 76ers swingman Josh Richardson is in a far better place today than he was with the Miami Heat this time last season, the 25-year-old recently opened up about the difficulties he had to go through as soon as he heard that he was going to be traded: “It was tough,” […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2019-20 home opener is against none other than Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. It will be Butler’s second game against the Timberwolves at Target Center since being traded last season. The four-time All-Star was viciously booed when he came back to Minnesota as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Timberwolves fans […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler returns to Philadelphia to face the Sixers on Nov. 23. Butler played 55 games for the Sixers last season after the team acquired him from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The four-time All-Star small forward got multiple standing ovations from the Philly crowd during the 2019 playoffs, but that’s likely not […]

While Dwyane Wade admitted he doesn’t feel that he’s already retired, the Miami Heat icon said that the thought of coming back to the NBA and playing again never cross his mind. In an interview with Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Wade explained that he’s able to walk away from the NBA […]

Dwyane Wade officially walked away from the NBA after the 2018-19 season, but the former Miami Heat star doesn’t feel like a retired man…at least not yet. Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Wade said that retirement hasn’t sunk in just yet, adding that it probably will by the start of training […]

Recently retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is a big believer in the franchise’s 2019 first-round pick Tyler Herro. Herro was selected by the Heat with the 13th overall pick in last June’s draft. He spent a single season with Kentucky Wildcats before entering the draft and joining the South Beach franchise. At the Jr. NBA […]

Udonis Haslem is set to become a Miami Heat lifer when he enters his 17th season with the South Beach franchise this upcoming fall. Haslem, 39, is one of the most iconic undrafted success stories in the NBA, when the Heat signed him in 2002. Ever since, “UD” has been a mainstay for the Heat, […]

NBA veteran Udonis Haslem is coming back for another go-round with the Miami Heat next season. The announcement of Haslem’s return has already made Heat forward James Johnson’s season before it has even started, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald: “It made my season. And we haven’t even started yet,” Johnson said of getting […]

Miami Heat players James Johnson and Dion Waiters have a chip on their collective shoulder heading into the 2019-20 NBA season. Miami is heading into the next season with a revamped team headlined by four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler. Meanwhile, James Johnson missed significant time for the Heat last season, only appearing in 55 games after […]

Ever since returning to Miami yesterday, the media can’t seem to stop asking former NBA player Mario Chalmers about his time with the Miami Heat. However, fellow ex-NBAer Reggie Evans has had enough and was no longer interested in hearing his BIG3 teammate answer questions that have nothing to do with what they were actually […]

It looks like Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. is preparing early for next year’s Slam Dunk Contest. During the Miami Pro League, Jones wowed the crowd with a couple of insane dunks that sent the crowd to their feet. Derrick Jones Jr. is constantly in flight 🛫 (via debo4real/IG | @dannycasvnova) pic.twitter.com/ocIm8oHorK — Bleacher […]

Former NBA point guard Mario Chalmers says he and members of the Miami Heat — past and current — are “connected for life.” Chalmers is playing in the BIG3, but wants to play in the NBA again. The two-time champion with the Heat says the bond he forged with Miami and his teammates in South […]

Free agent guard Chasson Randle has reportedly received interest from the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls, according to Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops. Randle played with the Washington Wizards last season. He appeared in 49 games and averaged 5.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists […]

Team USA recently cut Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo in the first series of knockouts as the team rounds out its final roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup later this month. Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Team USA had a preference for long range shooting, something that is still a […]

The Miami Heat won two championships behind the collective efforts of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in 2012 and 2013. However, their time together only lasted for four seasons, and there have been several debates as to who’s more important to the franchise. But rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross, there should be no debates at […]

There are several reasons why former NBA players have chosen to play for the BIG3. Some of them want to have another shot in the NBA, others just want to play basketball, and so on. But for former Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers, it’s different. Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald recently caught up […]

Former Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers hasn’t been in the NBA since the end of the 2017-18 season, and while it’s highly unlikely that he’ll get another chance next season, the veteran point guard is fine with that. After all, he’s already had his fair share of good times. Chalmers was an important member of […]

The Miami Heat believe they can get John Wall back to playing at an All-Star level if they acquire him in a Bradley Beal trade, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The Heat are enamored with Beal and would love to get him from the Washington Wizards, who to this point, have no […]

Josh Richardson is hellbent on beating the Miami Heat next season, but it’s not for the reason that you might think. Richardson was traded by the Heat to the Philadelphia 76ers last month in exchange for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler. Although the incoming five-year vet told NBC Sports’ Paul Hudrick that he has no hard […]

Miami Heat icon Udonis Haslem says All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler is an “amazing tremendous competitor.” The Heat acquired Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers in a sign-and-trade deal involving Josh Richardson. Haslem and Butler figure to be the two leaders in Miami next season: “Another leader,” Haslem said of what Butler brings to the Heat, […]

A pair of updates were provided with regards to Team Canada’s roster for the 2019 FIBA World Cup on Thursday afternoon. According to a report from Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet, Raptors forward Chris Boucher has decided to withdraw from this summer’s tournament for personal reasons. Miami Heat big man Kelly Olynyk, on the other […]

Miami Heat big man Kelly Olynyk has unfortunately hit a bump in the road at this point of the offseason. While playing for the Canadian national team during a FIBA exhibition game on Wednesday, the veteran NBA big man slipped on a wet spot on the court and had to be helped off the floor […]

Udonis Haslem telegraphed throughout last season that 2018-19 would be his last. It made sense, too. Not only were his days as a worthwhile NBA contributor clearly finished, but it would have been poetic for the Miami Heat’s longtime big man to hang it up alongside Dwyane Wade, too. Haslem reversed course on Tuesday, though, […]

Miami Heat icon Udonis Haslem says he doesn’t know if the 2019-20 season will be his final campaign in the NBA. Haslem re-signed with the Heat on Monday. He’ll be playing his 17th season with Miami next year: Udonis Haslem non-committal if this will be his final season. Says it could be if teammates make […]

Tyler Herro, the 13th overall pick by the Miami Heat in the 2019 NBA Draft, has just inked a multi-year deal with Nike as reported by Nike DePaula. Official: Miami Heat sharpshooter Tyler Herro has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Nike. pic.twitter.com/ezBe1sWV2Q — Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) August 6, 2019 The 19-year-old Herro hinted last […]

Former NBA small forward and current Boston Celtics TV analyst Brian Scalabrine thinks the Miami Heat could sign Carmelo Anthony. The Heat have four roster spots available. Scalabrine says Miami has always been a franchise which believes it can get the best out of a player because of its culture. Could Melo take his talents […]

The Miami Heat lost a legend when the regular season ended. Fortunately for the Heat, though, Dwyane Wade’s longtime running mate has elected against hanging it up, ensuring at least one franchise icon will remain with the team going forward. Veteran big man Udonis Haslem signed a one-year, $2.6 million deal with the Heat, returning […]

Dwyane Wade finally feels complete after a 16-year career in the NBA, knowing he has achieved what many others have struggled to during their respective roads in the league. The Miami Heat icon told Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated what it’s like now that he has finally hung up the sneakers, able to look in […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade made it clear that the 2018-19 campaign would be his last in the NBA. Some have wondered if Flash might be willing to make a return to the league. However, it sounds like the three-time champion is content with his decision. In fact, he says even his longtime friend, Lakers […]

Dwyane Wade, now retired after an illustrious 16-year career that saw him win three rings along with some of the NBA’s best, revealed he’s never had to pitch a player into playing with the Miami Heat, where he spend the vast majority of his career. Not Shaquille O’Neal, not LeBron James, not Chris Bosh. The […]

The Miami Heat are expecting three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem to return for a 17th season of service. Haslem, now 39 years of age, has stated that he wasn’t sure if he was ready to retire following the 2018-19 campaign, and that his decision wouldn’t be made until this season approached. Via Barry Jackson of […]