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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 […]

The Miami Heat entered the offseason with no cap space, but they were able to get creative and make a splash, swinging a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers to acquire Jimmy Butler. As a result, the Heat are a trendy pick to jump into the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, which isn’t really […]

The Miami Heat are set to start the season, and there’s an air of positivity surrounding the team. Despite them still being in a rebuilding process, there are great expectations set on incoming second-year forward Duncan Robinson and rookie Tyler Herro. ESPN sports analyst Jalen Rose talked about the Heat’s immediate future after one of […]

The Miami Heat are in rebuild mode, but Jalen Rose believes that Jimmy Butler has somewhat sped up the process for Pat Riley and his front office. Miami acquired Jimmy Butler in a sign-and-trade deal that involved four teams, including the Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers. The Heat had to part […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN sports analyst Jalen Rose sees the Miami Heat contending for the playoffs in the upcoming 2019-20 season. Rose says the addition of Jimmy Butler this summer was huge for a Miami team that finished just two games shy for a playoff spot last campaign. However, the former NBA Most […]

It’s unlikely that Miami Heat fans have fully moved on from Dwyane Wade’s retirement, but they know that he is having the best life with the executive that he spent most of his playing days with. The recently retired player posted a video on his Instagram account of him and team president Pat Riley in […]

While Lonzo Ball is starting to have a stable NBA career and LaMelo Ball is projected to become one of the top prospects in next year’s NBA Draft, LiAngelo Ball hasn’t been making any significant progress in his professional basketball career. However, things could have been different for the swingman. In a recent episode of […]

Besides acquiring four-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat’s other major offseason acquisition came in the form of Tyler Herro, their 2019 draft selection. Herro was taken by the Heat with the 13th overall pick after a single season under Coach John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard has been lauded […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says rookie Tyler Herro will have to “earn everything” in Miami. The Heat have one of the best cultures in the NBA. Spoelstra believes as long as Herro commits to getting better every day, he will flourish with the Heat. “Every team is different, like every young player is […]

After turning heads left and right during Summer League, Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro is drawing high praise from head coach Erik Spoelstra. Spoelstra says his biggest takeaway after watching Herro in Summer League is the Heat youngster loves competition and is always looking for ways to improve his game. “Tyler embraced the new challenge […]

There are a lot of ways an NBA player can introduce himself to a fan base. One way would be to strut like LeBron James after he made The Decision. Another would be to write an essay like Kevin Durant. Meyers Leonard decided to try and endear himself to the Miami Heat fanbase through a […]

Josh Richardson met with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra after he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers and Spoelstra expressed appreciation for what Richardson did in Miami, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The Heat traded Richardson to the Sixers in the Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade deal this summer. Josh Richardson met with […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters is ready to have a bounce-back 2019-20 season. After only playing in 74 games the past two seasons due to injury, Waiters is healthy now and has been working on his game and body this summer. The 27-year-old appears to be in really good shape, which is a great […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is a big fan of Ice Cube’s BIG3 league. Wade says the BIG3 gives players the platform to perform and make it back to the NBA. ESPN reported on Wednesday Joe Johnson, who has been killing it in the BIG3, is receiving interest from multiple NBA teams. This is and […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart is working on improving his game as he prepares for the upcoming NBA season, and he got a future Hall of Famer helping him out this summer: Dwyane Wade. 'I can't stay outta the gym."@DwyaneWade helping Josh Hart with his game this summer 🏀 (via @ChrisJHoops, @swishcultures_) pic.twitter.com/qI1GA9F7s7 — […]

The Miami Heat were definitely one of the big winners of what was easily one of the most insane offseasons in the history of the NBA. Instead of opting to fall into basketball purgatory, Heat team president Pat Riley worked his magic yet again, as he ensured that Miami would remain relevant in a highly-competitive […]

Much has been said about the death of the mid-range shot, especially with the increasing emphasis on 3-pointers and high-percentage shots like the layup or dunk. However, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believes playing and scoring from the mid-range game is still important in the league. Speaking during the 10th anniversary of Coaching U, […]

The Miami Heat reportedly told Jimmy Butler this summer they will be aggressive in trying to land another star in the future, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Butler, a four-time All-Star, 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. […]

As part of an official statement released on Thursday, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced that three-time NBA champion and Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade will serve on their Board of Trustees: Basketball Hall of Fame Announces New Board Members. @DwyaneWade and @ScottRochelle_ Named to Board of Trustees. 📰: https://t.co/tA3s8bb3id pic.twitter.com/tc9ajwV9TL — Basketball […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal will reportedly seriously consider signing with the Miami Heat if he becomes a free agent in 2021, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Beal has two years left on his contract. The Wizards offered the two-time All-Star a three-year, $111 million extension this summer. Washington is waiting […]

There is very little doubt that Miami Heat team president Pat Riley will go down in history as one of the greatest front office executives in the league. The 74-year-old’s unmatched expertise was once again on display this summer, as he engineered a string of moves that have brought life to a Heat squad that […]

Chris Paul is a veteran point guard on a rebuilding team who’s still absent of an NBA championship. The Miami Heat sign-and-traded for Jimmy Butler this offseason, but still need a facelift and jolt to catapult up the Eastern Conference. See where this is going? Why Paul needs the Heat The Houston Rockets traded Paul […]

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 […]