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Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo will fill in the starting center role in the absence of Hassan Whiteside. Hassan Whiteside has been officially ruled out of the game against the Detroit Pistons after sustaining a right knee injury in their last match against the Atlanta Hawks. The 29-year-old center is set to undergo further […]

The Heat have made their way to The Motor City for Monday night’s match-up against the Pistons. However, it sounds like Miami be without the services of Hassan Whiteside due to a knee injury. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel sent out an update on Whiteside’s status Monday morning, noting that he will […]

Miami Heat fans will be happy to know that their beloved Vice City-themed jerseys are coming back for the 2018-19 NBA season. This time, however, the team will be releasing an entire line of related merchandise. Last season, the Heat wore a white Vice-themed “City Edition” jersey. This year, the team has unveiled a new […]

The Miami Heat could be without two key starters when they visit the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Monday, with both Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic listed as questionable for the game. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Hassan Whiteside has picked up a right knee injury that raised […]

After the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Miami Heat 123-118, two legends and future Hall of Famers in Dwyane Wade and Vince Carter exchanged their jerseys. Living legends. D-Wade and Vince exchange jerseys 🙌🏾 (via @MiamiHEAT) https://t.co/vBH1LNDvUF — SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 4, 2018 This just shows the amount respect these two have for each other. Carter and […]

Miami belongs to Dwyane Wade. The future Hall of Famer already has a county named after him in South Beach (Wade County) and now he’s going to get another high honor. Miami is close to renaming Biscayne Boulevard in front of the American Airlines Arena after Dwyane Wade, according to Shandel Richardson of The Athletic. […]

The Miami Heat are off to a modest 3-4 start, but they have struggled through some minor injuries to major players. Dwyane Wade, Goran Dragic, and Tyler Johnson were all held out of practice, but they are expected to give it a go during shootaround per Shandel Richardson of The Athletic. Richardson also notes that […]

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose have had many battles throughout their NBA careers. The two Chicago natives were also teammates for a short while with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season. Both have endured knee injuries, although Rose’s have been much more severe. Dwyane Wade knows what it’s like […]

Miami Heat starting point guard Goran Dragic is dealing with pain in his right foot and has received a cortisone shot. The 32-year-old Heat All-Star says surgery is off the table for now and is hoping the cortisone shot will help with the discomfort he has been feeling for over two weeks. “It’s going on […]

Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat is one with the basketball world in witnessing the career night of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose. Via Twitter, Wade said: That boy @drose is out here straight HOOPING!!!! — DWade (@DwyaneWade) November 1, 2018 In their 128-125 win against the Utah Jazz, Rose finished with a career-high 50 […]

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is in his final NBA season, and he talked about one of his most memorable interactions with a fan on Tuesday night, just before his team took on the Charlotte Hornets. During the 2015-16 NBA season, the Hornets had a chance to upset the Heat in the first round of […]

Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington was available to make his season debut in their match-up against the Portland Trailblazers on Saturday. However, he will have to wait another day as he did not see the floor in Miami’s 120-111 home victory. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra explained after the game why he did not play […]

Miami Heat star center Hassan Whiteside is letting his game do the talking this time around. The seven-foot big man has been making an impact outside of scoring, earning himself more minutes during the crucial moments of games. Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald wrote a column on the Heat win last night over the […]

In the summer of 2000, rising star Tracy McGrady was traded to the Orlando Magic by the Toronto Raptors in a sign-and-trade deal. McGrady played four seasons with the Magic and he made the All-Star team each season. However, Tracy McGrady almost played for the other team that resides in Florida, the Miami Heat. Durant […]

The Miami Heat have re-opened talks for Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler after the Wolves turned down a reported offer of Marquese Chriss, Brandon Knight and four first-round picks from the Houston Rockets, according to Lefty Leif of 5 Reasons Sports, seconded by ESPN’s Stefano Fusaro. According to Thursday’s report, the Rockets would wait until […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has had a love-hate relationship with the franchise and his role within it, with only vestiges left of the promising 7-foot beast who once showed so much upside two seasons ago. Wednesday’s 110-87 rout of the New York Knicks saw a different Whiteside, one focused on the blue-collar principles of […]

In a sentimental yet joyful scene to watch, former Heat teammates Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade reunited in Miami during the team’s win over the New York Knicks last night. Bleacher Report posted a heartfelt photo of the two champions through Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVuDAVgXu6/?taken-by=bleacherreport Last night was a reunion of all sorts in American Airlines Arena. Heat […]

The Miami Heat destroyed the New York Knicks 110-87 to improve their record to 2-2 to start the new campaign. However, this was not the only record that was set on the evening, as the Heat actually matched a number of impressive feats in Wednesday’s mauling of the hapless Knicks. Miami Heat score 45 points […]

Updating a previous report stating that Miami Heat Hassan Whiteside could miss some time due to a groin injury, the team are now confirming that their prized big man is expected to be available for the Heat’s Wednesday night matchup against the New York Knicks. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1054829282931957766 While there are not much details on Whiteside’s groin […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is eternally thankful to former assistant and now-New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale for his contributions into his career. Fizdale came in as an assistant to Erik Spoelstra in 2008, serving as his right-hand man for most of his eight-year stint with the team.  “I allowed him to take […]

When LeBron James and Chris Bosh took their talents to South Beach in 2010 to join forces with Dwyane Wade on the Miami Heat, many proclaimed that team was the first superteam assembled in NBA history. It was also the first time star players took control of their own destiny in free agency by recognizing their power, […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside could miss Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks with a groin injury, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He did not participate in Monday’s practice, along with Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) and Udonis Haslem (illness), as the Heat will have to look for reinforcements early on […]

Pretty much every writer in the world has misspelled Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade’s first name more than once. “Dywane” is usually the form people misspell it as, but whoever is in charge of the jumbotron at American Airlines Arena has no excuse since Wade has basically played his entire career in South Beach. So that’s […]

Miami Heat’s longest-tenured active players Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem took the mic to address Heat fans before the tipoff of their home opener this year. Wade is entering his 16th and final season while Haslem is yet to make a retirement decision following this season. Here is the video of the heartfelt statements by […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade is going to get a farewell tour this season, the same treatment Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant got in the 2015-16 season. Wade is retiring from the NBA when the 2018-19 campaign ends after having a Hall of Fame career. The South Beach legend played in his first […]

In their first game of the season, the Washington Wizards lost a close game to the Miami Heat at home, 113-112. Kelly Olynyk provided the game-winning putback for the Heat after getting the offensive rebound off a Dwyane Wade miss. As if adding salt to the Wizards’ wound, the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report said […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly turned down a proposed trade from the Miami Heat which included three-and-D specialist Josh Richardson, center Kelly Olynyk and a protected first-round pick for Jimmy Butler, according to Gery Woelfel of the Racine Journal Times. This news comes only hours after Heat president Pat Riley told his players he would “pull […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Josh Richardson has been hearing the rumors of his inclusion as the lead man in a return package for Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler and finally spoke of it during a private moment. “It’s a business,” said Richardson, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “It is what it […]

Following LeBron James’ regular season debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, the King has now fallen to an eye-opening 0-4 record when joining a new team. Thursday night’s 128-119 loss at the Moda Center against the Portland Trail Blazers marked the fourth time James lost in his debut, despite pouring in 26 points, 12 rebounds […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has reportedly told his players that he’s pulling the plug on a Jimmy Butler trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel. The Heat have been the most aggressive team trying to acquire Butler, who requested a trade from the Timberwolves almost five weeks ago. Minnesota […]

Per the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman, Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade is going to play against the Washington Wizards in the team’s first back-to-back of the season. Wade will play in this second night of the back to back. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 18, 2018 Despite Wade’s decline in durability and […]

Over the past few weeks, the Miami Heat have been involved in trade discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Heat had interest in Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler, but talk between the two teams has since died down. In lieu of this failed pursuit, Heat president Pat Riley has told his players that he will stick […]

Justise Winslow is sidelined for the Miami Heat with a hamstring issue, but head coach Erik Spoelstra confirms the injury to the 22-year-old is nothing serious. Winslow was ruled out for Miami’s season opener against the Orlando Magic due to the injury. He is also expected to miss their second game on Thursday against the […]

Wednesday will be Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade’s final opening-night game of his legendary career, and the future Hall of Famer is ready for the journey awaiting him. Wade and the Heat take on the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center. The Chicago native took to Twitter to commemorate his final NBA season opener: Making the […]

As Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade embarks on his 16th and final season in the NBA, the future Hall of Famer says he has no butterflies in his stomach and is excited for what the year will bring. Wade re-signed with the Heat on a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum a week before training […]

Amidst the slew of young excellent perimeter players that the Miami Heat, it appears that Rodney McGruder and Derrick Jones Jr will receive the nod to start in the season-opener against the Orlando Magic. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel tweeted out this probable development from the Heat camp. Heat could wind up starting […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly still trying to seek out a trade for All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler, and while a recent iteration of a potential trade package came a hair away from happening, they key to the trade could hinge on a third-party team willing to take on Dion Waiters’ three years and $36 million […]

The Miami Heat will head into the 2018-19 NBA season with a different sense of balance, as head coach Erik Spoelstra claims his team does not have a true point guard on his roster, despite having All-Star floor general Goran Dragic in his team. Spoelstra believes that when it comes to running plays, everyone is […]

The 2017-2018 NBA season was not the best for Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside, yet teammate Dwyane Wade still has faith in their talented big man. In an interview with the Miami Herald, the 12-time NBA All-Star, who agreed to return for one final season, stressed the importance of Whiteside to the team’s success. Moreover, […]