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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich admits he will miss Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade when the veteran guard retires from the NBA after this season. Wade re-signed with the Heat on a one-year deal worth $2.4 million after contemplating retirement. Popovich worked with Wade as an assistant coach with the 2004 U.S. Olympic […]

When Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James infamously turned his back on the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat back in 2012, he was the league’s number one villain. However, it is still amazing to come to realize that his decision actually sent shockwaves that extended far beyond the world of basketball. In fact, […]

The Miami Heat are aggressively pursuing a trade for Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, but are reluctant to include shooting guard Josh Richardson, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Butler, a four-time All-Star, reportedly prefers to be traded to the Heat. He has a close relationship with Dwyane Wade and believes he […]

The Miami Heat, who are aggressively trying to acquire Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, have made what they deemed a final offer to the Timberwolves on Thursday, according to Stefano Fusaro of ESPN and Five Reasons Sports Network. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and reportedly prefers to play for the Heat. Five […]

Offseason is the time for players to improve on their game and either heal injuries or get stronger and healthier before the new season begins. For Hassan Whiteside, after an injury-laden 2017-18 season with the Miami Heat, he focused on improving his speed. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald writes: His offseason included training with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have too steep of an asking price for teams inquiring about All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, including his favorite, the Miami Heat, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Wolves are seeking quality veterans, top prospects, future assets, and the willingness to take on bloated contracts. Teams have also become weary and skeptical of […]

The never-ending saga of Jimmy Butler continues. It appears that the Miami Heat have a steady lead over other possible trading partners. Other possible partners include the LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets — considering Butler had both of these destinations as preferences early on in the process. This comes from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who is closely […]

The Miami Heat want to trade Dion Waiters, and a potential trade for Jimmy Butler would be the logical time to include Waiters. Now, however, it appears that the Heat are trying to move on from Waiters even if they can’t directly include him in a potential Butler deal according to Five Reasons Sports Network. […]

The race for Jimmy Butler’s services has intensified as of late, as the All-Star forward notified Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor of his interest for the Miami Heat, who have become the frontrunner to acquire him in a trade. Butler is expected to be dealt in the very near future, according to Chris Sheridan of […]

The Phoenix Suns’ constant interest in a starting point guard could open up an avenue for the Minnesota Timberwolves to pursue a trade with the Miami Heat that involves Goran Dragic, in efforts to trade estranged star Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Suns have inquired about acquiring backup point guard Tyus Jones […]

Minnesota Timberwolves estranged forward Jimmy Butler has recently expressed deep interest in the Miami Heat as the frontrunner for his services, yet the internet remains undefeated when it comes to digging up old dirt. Butler had once been on record saying he would never wear a Miami Heat jersey… and boy how things have changed. […]

Jimmy Butler and his agent Bernie Lee have informed the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership that the Miami Heat is his preferred trade destination, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Despite Butler listing teams like the New York Knicks, the L.A. Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets originally during his meeting with head coach/president Tom […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters appears to be in less-than-desirable shape upon his initial appearance for training camp after posting a picture of himself two weeks ago in full uniform. His headshot for the 2018-19 season was published on Tuesday after having gone through the Media Day obligations on Monday. Naturally, Twitter had a […]

During Monday’s NBA media day, Miami Heat big man Udonis Haslem tried something reporters themselves probably had not seen before in their respective careers: a player hiking a basketball backboard to announce his retirement. https://twitter.com/TheRenderNBA/status/1044402412847591424 It’s a more economical way to declare one’s retirement plans compared to what Dwyane Wade did last week, when the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been actively exploring trades at the wish of owner Glen Taylor, now counting three frontrunners to become Jimmy Butler’s new home — the Brooklyn Nets, L.A. Clippers, and the Miami Heat, according to Chris Sheridan of GetMoreSports. The New York Knicks are visibly missing from that list, due to their commitment […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade took nearly all summer long to decide on a return for his 16th and last NBA season, and while some saw it coming from a mile away, the 36-year-old veteran was heavily leaning toward retirement. During Monday’s media day, Wade confirmed he was indeed “about 90-10” leaning toward retiring […]

Dwyane Wade is hoping to start for the Miami Heat coming into his 16th and last season in the league after being a perennial starter for the first 14 seasons of his career. Asked if he’d prefer to start, Wade gave a response with his usual humor. “That’s like asking if you want breakfast in […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra praised the growth of center Hassan Whiteside, confirming he will head into the 2018-19 season as the team’s starting center, according to the Five Reasons Sports Network. Spoelstra called Whiteside a key player in Miami’s equation, one he intends to let flourish throughout the course of the season. “I’m […]

As teams start to convene and run their first practices, they expect their players to be fresh and ready to start the regular season. At this time last year, Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic was already exhausted. Because he represented Slovenia while battling at EuroBasket, Dragic never got any time to relax from a long […]

The Miami Heat have been as aggressive as any team in pursuit of a Jimmy Butler trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a report for Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Heat president Pat Riley has a knack for making these types of splashes. So far, Pat Riley and Miami have been as aggressive as any […]

The Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers are interested in talking further with the Minnesota Timberwolves in regards to a Jimmy Butler trade, according a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Per the report, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has told president/coach Tom Thibodeau a deal needs to be […]

Shaquille O’Neal expressed jealousy for his former teammate Dwyane Wade likely getting a “farewell tour” after declaring this 2018-19 season would be his last after signing a one-year deal with the Miami Heat. O’Neal, who won a championship with Wade in 2006, noted how he would’ve liked one instead of suddenly retiring after a brief […]

Dwyane Wade recently announced his decision to come back for one final season with the Miami Heat. But that wasn’t the only big announcement Wade had to make this week. The future Hall of Famer is opening a restaurant with teammate Udonis Haslem. Y’all don’t know what this means to be able to do something […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal says he’s jealous Dwyane Wade will get a farewell tour this season because he never got to experience one. Wade re-signed with the Miami Heat on a one-year deal and will retire from the NBA after the 2018-19 season. Wade will essentially get the Kobe Bryant treatment. During Bryant’s last season, […]

Ever since confirming his return, the Miami Heat’s star shooting guard Dwayne Wade might be subtly pulling some strings for Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star wingman Jimmy Butler. Going for his final rodeo, Wade may want some All-star power beside him to go out with guns blazing this season. According to a tweet from Will Manso of […]

Unless you have decided to not own a T.V., phone, tablet, or laptop, you’ve probably heard about Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler requesting a trade. It’s no secret that Butler’s been unhappy. There was still hope, however, that the relationship could be repaired with a year remaining on his contract. Wednesday’s news seems like the […]

The Miami Heat are a member of the pool of teams interested in prying the services of Jimmy Butler away from the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald confirmed this: Am told Heat holds Butler in very high regard. So yes, there is interest. But question, as usual […]

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley is one with the multitude of NBA fans buoyed by Dwyane Wade’s recent decision to return for one final season. Speaking in behalf of the entire Heat organization, Riley shared how he felt about Wade’s “last dance.” “We are very delighted that Dwyane decided to return,” said Riley in […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently announced that this would be his last season in the NBA. The three-time champion posted a video on social media vowing to return for “One Last Dance.” Just how efficient Wade will be in his final stint remains to be seen, but the developers at NBA 2K19 have given […]

Injuries continue to hamper Dion Waiters’ career. As the 26-year-old guard prepares to get back on the court, it appears that a return on opening night is almost out of the question, the Miami Heat announced via Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Dion Waiters, who is currently rehabbing from foot surgery, will not be available […]

Dwyane Wade is officially back. After announcing his decision to return to the Miami Heat for one final season, Wade officially signed his new deal on Tuesday. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1042132382269296640 The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it’s understood that Wade is only returning for one season at the veteran’s minimum of $2.4 million.  Wade […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic insisted he won’t return to play for his native Slovenia for these World Cup qualifiers. Slovenia, who took home the gold for the first time during the EuroBasket 2017 tournament, has gone 2-6 throughout qualifiers and is in danger of missing a trip to the World Cup thanks to […]

Miami Heat’s Hassan Whiteside is considered as one of the best defenders in the league today. But a scout thinks that the big man has the capability of becoming one of the most dominant players out there. He just needs to change his work ethic. As reported by Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel, a […]

NBA fans rejoiced when legendary shooting guard Dwyane Wade announced that he would return to the Miami Heat for one final season instead of opting for retirement. While Wade might be on the last leg of his career, he has plenty of basketball wisdom to pass on to younger, up-and-coming stars. In order to do […]

A young Terry Rozier idolized Dwyane Wade, perhaps more than some thought, going as far as trying to replicate the constant hard falls the Miami Heat superstar would take on a daily basis in the NBA hardwood. The Boston Celtics point guard would imitate what he saw in a young D-Wade, going to measures no […]

Dwyane Wade will head into his final NBA season for “one more dance” with the Miami Heat by taking a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum of $2.4 million. That last deal will put his career earnings just shy of $200 million at $199.3 million, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Wade has never been the […]

When Dwyane Wade came back to the Miami Heat after stints with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers, Hassan Whiteside almost couldn’t believe it. Now that Wade is coming back for one last year in “Wade County,” Whiteside is just as excited as anyone. In a video released Sunday evening, Wade announced that he will […]

Dwayne Wade says he will return to the Miami Heat for “One last dance.” 15 years after being drafted as part of arguably one of the best draft classes in the NBA, the fifth overall pick in 2003 will end his career with another year in Florida. With three championship rings he brought to the […]

The passing of player agent Henry “Hank” Thomas back in January sent shockwaves of grief through the NBA community. Thomas was both an agent and a role model to many NBA players, including several players in the Miami Heat organization — most especially Dwyane Wade. He was extremely close to Wade, who considered him a friend and […]