Miami Heat Articles - Page 197

Three-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala made his highly anticipated debut for the Miami Heat on Sunday. The 36-year-old logged a productive 23 minutes in his first game in a Heat uniform following a trade from the Memphis Grizzlies. Miami fell to the Portland Trail Blazers, 115-109, but it was indeed a promising debut for Iguodala, who […]

When Memphis Grizzlies sent Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat on trade deadline, everyone predicted a primarily defensive role off the bench for the 36-year-old veteran. True enough, Iguodala immediately showed up on the defensive end in Sunday night’s game against the Portland Trailblazers. The two-time All-Defensive team member made his debut with less than […]

The Miami Heat saw an opportunity to make an impact move at the trade deadline, and Pat Riley seized that opportunity. Riley traded Justise Winslow, Dion Waiters and James Johnson to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill, giving the Heat a pair of versatile wings while also clearing […]

All three of the players Pat Riley and the Miami Heat acquired before Thursday’s trade deadline are expected to be available to play on Sunday, according to The Athletic’s Andre Fernandez. While head coach Erik Spoelstra see Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder, and Solomon Hill all active against the Portland Trail Blazers, he isn’t sure how […]

During his hiatus from the NBA, some league insiders speculated that Andre Iguodala might sit out the entire season and re-sign with the Golden State Warriors in the summer. It’s a topic that gave Iguodala a chuckle late Friday while he spoke to Nick Friedell of ESPN: “So I had that conversation with somebody and […]

Andre Iguodala says getting traded to the Miami Heat has reinvigorated his love for basketball. The Heat acquired Iguodala from the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday: “I kind of got excited about basketball again,” Iguodala told Nick Friedell of ESPN. “Playing with [the Golden State Warriors], we go to the Finals every year, and the media […]

The Miami Heat made some huge moves at the trade deadline. But it appears like Pat Riley and company are not done. In a conference call via Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, the long-time Heat executive was asked whether they will look for some added rim protection via the buyout market. Riley admitted that […]

The Miami Heat parted ways with its 2015 10th overall pick Justise Winslow after they traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies in the deal that netted them Andre Iguodala. Though the Heat traded him, Winslow gave a touching farewell message to Miami fans on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ThtG0nJke/?igshid=gwtx5keqwj2c Miami traded Winslow and Dion Waiters to the […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo submitted a dunk of the year candidate against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. With 3:41 left in regulation, the 6-foot-9 banger received a beautiful dish from Kendrick Nunn. Adebayo then took one strong gather step before detonating hard at the rim. He caught two bodies mid-air, flushing down a two-handed […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley is ecstatic about having veteran small forward Andre Iguodala in South Beach. Riley and the Heat acquired the former Finals MVP from the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Heat’s Hall of Fame architect says Miami is getting an “elite defender” in Iguodala: “He’s an elite defender, an elite team defender; […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley is disappointed he wasn’t able to acquire Danilo Gallinari from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Riley was trying to get Andre Iguodala and Gallinari to South Beach, but was only able to acquire the former Finals MVP: Pat Riley said he likes Gallinari, and some disappointment; "I think he would have […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley says trading Justise Winslow to the Memphis Grizzlies to acquire Andre Iguodala was very difficult. Riley on trading Justise Winslow: "That was the most difficult part. … We're going to miss him. The Memphis Grizzlies got a great young player in their organization." #HEATTwitter — Andre Fernandez (@FernandezAndreC) February 7, […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley made a huge splash at the trade deadline by acquiring former Finals MVP Andre Iguodala from the Memphis Grizzlies. While Iguodala isn’t a star in the league anymore, he’s still a versatile and smart player who is going to help the Heat win a lot of games, especially once the […]

The Miami Heat swung a deal to acquire Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill from the Memphis Grizzlies just ahead of the NBA trade deadline this week, sending Justise Winslow, James Johnson and Dion Waiters to the Grizzlies in return. Iguodala has not played at all this season, as he was sent to Memphis […]

Jimmy Butler suffered a shoulder injury during the Miami Heat’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, resulting in the star exiting after just 11 minutes. The good news is that Butler’s MRI came back clean. But Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters that he does not know if he will play […]

The 2020 NBA trade deadline featured some last-hour deals that could change the postseason outlook for some teams, and the long-term trajectory for other clubs. Andre Drummond and D’Angelo Russell were the only former All-Stars to be moved. Drummond was sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a salary dump deal, singling the center’s days as […]

The Memphis Grizzlies decided to trade Andre Iguodala before Thursday’s deadline, sending the three-time champion to the Miami Heat as part of a three-team transaction. Additional information is beginning to trickle down with regards to Iguodala’s deal. He agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami, according to initial reports. Now, however, ESPN’s Zach […]

With all that went down on deadline day, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the Miami Heat actually failed to land Oklahoma City Thunder veteran forward Danilo Gallinari. It almost sounded like a done deal some 24 hours ago, but for some reason, the trade fell through at the last minute. ESPN’s Zach Lowe […]

The Miami Heat are listing All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler as questionable to face the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Butler strained his right shoulder on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers and was forced to leave the game: Jimmy Butler is listed as doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Kings with a strained right shoulder. […]

The Miami Heat made waves by finalizing their trade for veteran swingman Andre Iguodala prior to Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline. However, there were plenty of moving parts. Miami agreed to trade Justise Winslow, Dion Waiters and James Johnson (who was subsequently traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves) to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Iguodala, Solomon […]

Lakers superstar was asked to give his reaction to the trade that sent Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat. James, a two-time champion with the Heat (2012 and 2013), believes the deal makes his former team better. “I saw it and I was like, ‘OK.’ I think it makes them a better team because of […]

The Miami Heat acquired Andre Iguodala in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, and now, Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the Heat also nabbed forward Jae Crowder and guard Solomon Hill in the deal. Miami sent young wing Justise Winslow to the Grizzlies in the deal for Iguodala, which […]

The Miami Heat have traded shooting guard Dion Waiters to the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, adding to a package of Justise Winslow and James Johnson for Andre Iguodala, Solomon Hill and Jae Crowder. This follows a recent trade bones of an Iguodala move that would see him earn a two-year […]

Former Golden State Warriors forward, now with the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant is taking shots at the media yet again. While being interviewed by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson in their “All the Smoke” podcast, Durant stated that the media tried to “separate” the Golden State Warriors during his three-year run with the squad, which […]

Miami Heat newcomer Andre Iguodala barked back at his former “teammates” Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies, who were happy to welcome Justise Winslow in a trade for the veteran on Wednesday. Brooks had been critical of Iguodala’s refusal of being with the team this season, noting he’ll be glad once he’s […]

The Miami Heat made quite a splash on Wednesday night by acquiring three-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala from the Memphis Grizzlies. The arrival of the 16-year veteran in South Beach certainly has the entire Heat fan base excited, and Miami superstar Jimmy Butler is also pumped. Speaking to the media following his team’s 128-111 defeat against […]

The Miami Heat made headlines on Wednesday night after they successfully acquired the services of three-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala from the Memphis Grizzlies. This was a clear indication from the Heat brass that they’re extremely serious about their title bid this season, and the fact that they now appear to be in the final […]

The Miami Heat are working to flesh out a contract extension for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari as part of a complex three-team trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Heat first lined up a trade to acquire Andre Iguodala and then sign him to a two-year, $30 million extension […]

Former Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade took to Twitter and reacted to Wednesday night’s biggest trade news. The highlight, of course, was Miami’s acquisition of 2015 NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala. Wade noted the move as a “great pickup.” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Iguodala will sign a two-year, $30 million extension as part of […]

Miami Heat All-star Jimmy Butler spoke to reporters after his team’s acquisition of Andre Iguodala. He spoke highly of the veteran, saying he’s “super smart” and that “there’s nothing he cannot do.” Additionally, Butler noted that everyone’s “winning level is going up” under the three-time NBA champion’s influence. He’s super smart. There’s nothing he cannot […]

After spending the last four months sitting out of the league, Andre Iguodala is finally getting his wish. He’s going to be shipped to the Miami Heat in order to contend immediately. There are also reports that the Heat are also looking to bring Danilo Gallinari to the team as well. This trade ends what […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant is happy that the controversial Andre Iguodala saga is finally over after the veteran was traded to the Miami Heat. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Morant expressed his satisfaction with the deal and added that he’s looking forward to lace up with the rest of the team. “It’s over […]

The Miami Heat landed Andre Iguodala in the biggest trade transaction to date. But according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Heat are still working on a three-team deal with the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder to add Danilo Gallinari to their roster. According to Wojnarowski, talks could extend into Thursday — the trade […]

As of Wednesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have a new cog in their rotation: Justise Winslow. In a deal that sent Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat (where he will reportedly sign a two-year, $30 million contract extension), the Grizzlies got back one of Miami’s most promising young pieces in Winslow, albeit a player […]

Andre Iguodala has had one of the more interesting 2019-20 campaigns of any player in the league. After sitting out more than half the season following an offseason trade to the Memphis Grizzlies, Iguodala’s gamble paid off Wednesday when he learned that he would reportedly be traded to the Miami Heat, with whom he will […]

Retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade likes the move team president Pat Riley made to acquire veteran wing Andre Iguodala from the Memphis Grizzlies. 👀 Great pickup @MiamiHEAT — DWade (@DwyaneWade) February 6, 2020 Wait is there a trade i haven’t heard about? https://t.co/F8gEqoWMlJ — DWade (@DwyaneWade) February 6, 2020 Justise time in Miami was […]

The Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies reportedly could bring the Oklahoma City Thunder into their Andre Iguodala trade so Miami can get Danilo Gallinari, according to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports. Told there is a chance this Miami/Memphis deal ends up a 3-team deal and brings in Oklahoma City. Heat are trying to find a […]

Small forward Justise Winslow is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies in the Andre Iguodala trade with the Miami Heat, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Justise Winslow is part of the package headed to Memphis in the Iguodala trade, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 6, 2020 Winslow has only appeared in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade veteran wing Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat, according to the Athletic’s Shams Charania. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski also reports that the 36-year-old Iguodala, a former Finals MVP with the Golden State Warriors, will sign an extension with the Heat. Memphis has agreed to a deal to send Andre […]