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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo claims he was not disappointed by Team USA’s decision to cut him during their training camp. Adebayo was released by Team USA alongside Thaddeus Young last August following their intra-squad scrimmage. Meanwhile, USA Basketball then promoted both Marvin Bagley III and Derrick White to the senior team. While some players […]

Bam Adebayo is embracing the challenge of being a leader for the Miami Heat, and he is already feeling what it means to be a “Heat-lifer.” Adebayo will be the Heat’s starting center during the 2019–20 NBA season after Miami traded Hassan Whiteside in the four-team sign-and-trade deal for Jimmy Butler. Now, the 22-year-old big […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo will be among the celebrities who will take on competitive-eating legend Takeru Kobayashi in a cheeseburger-eating contest. The event will take place on Wednesday, according to Ira Winderman of the Miami Sun-Sentinel. Wednesday’s event, which begins at 11 a.m. and is being promoted by BurgerFi and Feeding South Florida, comes […]

Justise Winslow wants to play point guard for the Miami Heat next season and doesn’t see himself butting heads with Goran Dragic. Dragic played in only 36 games for the Heat last season due to a knee injury which required surgery, so Miami played Winslow at the point guard spot. The lefty averaged 12.6 points, […]

Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler is already forming bonds and emerging as Miami’s leader, according to Shandel Richardson of The Athletic. The Heat acquired Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason in a sign-and-trade deal involving Josh Richardson. In the post-Dwyane Wade era, Miami president Pat Riley has found his new franchise player […]

Miami Heat legend Chris Bosh appears to be a firm believer in the potential of Heat big man Bam Adebayo. The retired 11-time All-Star was able to work out with Adebayo over the summer, and after being able to spend some time with the promising 22-year-old, Bosh already believes Bam has a very bright future […]

Chris Bosh feels the Miami Heat made the right move pursuing and netting the services of Jimmy Butler in free agency, trading some of their pieces to acquire the two-way star: “You want guys that are competitive, that love the game and want to win. That’s what it’s all about, so I think it’s a […]

Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson came into the league together as a budding wing tandem for the Miami Heat in 2015, and they developed a personal relationship over the course of four seasons in South Beach. Naturally, Winslow was sad to see Richardson leave town as part of the sign-and-trade that brought Jimmy Butler to […]

The Miami Heat and head coach Erik Spoelstra faced a number of challenges during the 2018-19 season, least of which included a myriad of injuries to key players like Goran Dragic and Dion Waiters. With a number of guys out of the rotation, Spoelstra had to get creative. The result was a lineup that saw […]

The NBA season is yet to open its doors, but the Miami Heat are fancying their chances of making the postseason. In fact, Heat legend Dwyane Wade believes that Jimmy Butler will be the man to spearhead the new Miami era forward. In an interview with Brandon Robinson of Heavy.com, Wade talked about the franchise’s […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade says Jimmy Butler “really wanted to be in Miami” and the four-time All-Star got his wish this summer. Butler signed a four-year, $140.79 million contract with the Heat in July as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The swingman played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Sixers last season. Wade […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler is celebrating his 30th birthday on Saturday. Dwyane Wade decided to send Butler a funny birthday message on Twitter for all of Heat Nation to see. For your 30th birthday I’m glad i could help you get something you never ever wanted and that’s to be in a @MiamiHEAT […]

American Airlines, the company whose name graces the home arena for the NBA’s Miami Heat, announced on Thursday that it will not be renewing its naming rights for the South Florida venue, which is set to expire at the end of 2019. “American Airlines is proud to call Miami home,” the airline told WPTV on […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic isn’t thinking about his 2020 free agency and says he’s focused on the upcoming season. Dragic has one year left on his deal with the Heat. The lefty will make $19.2 million in 2019-20 and become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2020 unless Miami gives him […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade would love to see Jamal Crawford play for the Golden State Warriors this season. Crawford is still on the open market. He played with the Phoenix Suns last season. Dwyane Wade believes the Warriors could use Crawford’s scoring ability since Kevin Durant is gone and Klay Thompson will miss a big […]

Goran Dragic’s spot as the Miami Heat’s starting point guard may be on the line in the upcoming 2019-20 season. As such, the Slovenian is going to jockey for the spot — the same mindset he carries every year. Last season, Dragic’s campaign was derailed by an injured right knee. The 33-year-old went under the […]

Goran Dragic used to be one of the NBA’s most exciting point guards with his quality of play. However, the Miami Heat guard has recently revealed that he is considering to change how he approaches the game if that meant prolonging his career. The Slovenian guard has spent six seasons in South Beach, first brought […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade believes Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose is “explosive in a different way now.” Rose, who signed a two-year deal with the Pistons this summer in free agency, has undergone four knee surgeries since becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history back in 2011 with the Chicago Bulls. However, Rose […]

The Miami Heat announced on Wednesday they have exercised their fourth-year team option on center Bam Adebayo. The Heat traded Hassan Whiteside to the Portland Trail Blazers this summer, which means Adebayo will be the full-time starter next season. In 2018-19, Bam Adebayo averaged 8.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 57.6 percent from the field. He […]

The Miami Heat have played inside American Airlines Arena for for over 20 years, but now the popular venue is seeking a new sponsor, according to a report from Jeff Tavvs of local10.com. Although the team isn’t moving locations, the name on the front of the Heat’s home arena will be changing. American Airlines announced […]

The Miami Heat may have lost two key players this offseason, but Goran Dragic believes they still improved after the NBA draft and free agency. Miami acquired Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers, pulling off a four-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers that also landed them Meyers Leonard. In the […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade says he “had to bring a championship to Miami” with the way the fans embraced him when he was drafted by the team in 2003. Wade won three titles with the Heat, capturing his first in 2006 with Shaquille O’Neal by his side. D-Wade won two more rings in South […]

In the latest sports crossover news, retired Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade reportedly is interested in one day owning an NFL franchise. The 37-year-old Heat legend and three-time NBA champion retired following the conclusion of the 2018-19 season after 16 years as a professional athlete. The Heat made Wade the fifth overall selection in the […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic says star forward Jimmy Butler is a “great competitor” who will lead the team the right way next season. Butler is a four-time All-Star and one of the best two-way players in the NBA. Dragic is looking forward to teaming up with Butler and leading the Heat to the […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic says his surgically repaired right knee “is way stronger than last year.” Dragic played in just 36 games last season because of the surgery. The lefty is entering a contract year, so the Heat are looking forward to Dragic recapturing his All-Star form. “My leg is way stronger than […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic was almost traded to the Dallas Mavericks this summer before the Mavs decided not to acquire the lefty. The Mavs didn’t want to add Dragic’s $19.2 million contract to their salary cap. The Heat were in the process of acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers in a sign-and-trade […]

The Miami Heat are coming off of a 2018-19 NBA campaign in which they won just 39 games and missed the playoffs, but thanks to an offseason in which they added Jimmy Butler, there is hope in South Beach again. The Heat entered the summer without any cap room, but they were able to finagle […]

Not a whole lot went right for the Miami Dolphins during their 59-10 drubbing at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens. After being named the starting quarterback last week, Ryan Fitzpatrick completed less than 50 percent of his passes (14 of 29) and also threw an interception. The Dolphins might soon turn the job over […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade caused quite a stir yesterday when he appeared to allude to a potential comeback in the wake of his retirement following the 2018-19 NBA season. In a column by Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times, Wade stated that he plans to stay in shape and that he would not rule […]

It’s an exciting time to be a hoops fan in Los Angeles this season as James and Wade will once again appear in the same uniform … Bronny James and Zaire Wade, that is. Bronny and Zaire will suit up together at Sierra Canyon High School, and their proud fathers, LeBron and Dwyane, can’t wait […]

Ex-NBA player and Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade has no plan to unretire, at least at the moment. Wade, who played 16 seasons in the league, decided to call it a career last season. He has stated on multiple occasions that he will not play in the NBA again, but he told Arash Markazi of […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade says Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker and Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox are his favorite young players to watch in the NBA. Q: #2KDay @DwyaneWade who is your favorite young player to watch now you have retired https://t.co/iqZwxYD2iK…– @_im_different_1 A: pic.twitter.com/9OBzW1oD3Y — […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade doesn’t think he’ll come back to the NBA like Chicago Bulls legend and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan did. Jordan retired from the NBA twice and came out of retirement both times. Q: Will you ever come back like Jordan did #2KDay @DwyaneWadehttps://t.co/iqZwxYD2iK…– @Jon84048652 A: pic.twitter.com/eBgzUwLFAO — NBA 2K (@NBA2K) […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade believes the Los Angeles Lakers or Los Angeles Clippers will win the 2020 title. The Lakers have LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the charge, while the Clippers are led by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. have NO idea but I believe the winner will come out of LA 🤷🏾‍♂️ […]

Everyone knows that LeBron James is a once-in-a-lifetime basketball talent. He is still part of the reason why the Los Angeles Lakers are championship contenders. And he’s doing all of this in his seventeenth season in the NBA. His superb athleticism and basketball IQ make him one of the greatest players to ever set foot […]

Players on the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly mostly liked small forward Jimmy Butler and were open to running it back, but Sixers management wanted to go in another direction, according to Dave Early of Liberty Ballers. As part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Miami Heat, the Sixers sent Butler to Miami and acquired combo guard […]

There was reportedly tension between the Philadelphia 76ers’ coaching staff and Jimmy Butler last season, and it played a role in the Sixers’ decision to not re-sign the four-time All-Star this summer in free agency, according to Dave Early of Liberty Ballers. Butler had a heated argument with Sixers head coach Brett Brown during a […]

Jimmy Butler would reportedly have stayed with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer if the Sixers offered him a five-year max deal, but the franchise didn’t offer him one, according to Dave Early of Liberty Ballers. Butler signed a four-year, $140.79 million contract with the Miami Heat as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Sixers. […]

The Miami Heat threw plenty of money around in an effort to sign Jimmy Butler this season, but now team owner Micky Arison will also be putting up some of his own cash for off-court matters. Arison and his wife, Madeleine are pledging $1 million for relief efforts with respect to the damage caused in […]