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After looking like a player that was going to be the centerpiece of the Miami Heat organization just last year, there is now a good chance that Hassan Whiteside could be moved this offseason. He dealt with injuries much of the year and during their postseason series against the Philadelphia 76ers he didn’t play many minutes. […]

There are a plethora of channels and videos – mostly on YouTube – that provide incredibly detailed, analytical insight on the X’s and O’s of basketball. It’s fun to watch and see the chess match that happens behind the scenes which normally sails past the attention of the casual viewer. That’s why when ESPN announced […]

When the Miami Heat signed Dion Waiters to a four-year contract last year, they expected him to play a significant role on the team for the duration of his deal with the team. So far though, that hasn’t quite been the case as he dealt with an ankle injury for most of the 2017-18 NBA […]

Just a few years ago Hassan Whiteside was one of the brightest up and coming stars for the Miami Heat. He was the 33rd overall pick by the Sacramento Kings but bounced around between the G League and overseas before finding his way back to the Miami Heat. This year didn’t go the way that […]

Social media was on fire as a result of the Boston Celtics’ epic comeback and 2-0 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only because the resurgent Celtics erased a 22-point first-half deficit, but also because of the surprisingly poor performance of phenomenal rookie point guard Ben Simmons who finished with a career low 1 point […]

The Miami Heat just concluded their season on a low note with a 4-1 first-round playoffs series loss to the up-and-coming Philadelphia 76ers. The series was a revelation of sorts, as coach Erik Spoelstra hardly used center Hassan Whiteside to counter Philly’s Joel Embiid. That pretty much sums up how the Heat and Spoelstra have […]

The Utah Jazz evened the series against the Western Conference-leading Houston Rockets last night, but that almost doesn’t matter as much as what Donovan Mitchell did during the game. Midway through the fourth quarter, Mitchell worked his way into the paint and put up a shot that ended up short. He immediately popped back up […]

The surprising hiring of Igor Kokoskov as the Phoenix Suns head coach brought forth a potential reunion between him and his national team point guard, Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat. Though Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel doesn’t think this would be a viable option for either party. “But for as much as […]

Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade made a special appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show to surprise James Shaw Jr, who was the hero that stopped the mass shooting at a Waffle House in Tennessee. Very very cool moment. Thanks @TheEllenShow for having me! https://t.co/BdNr75pYn6 — DWade (@DwyaneWade) May 2, 2018 Shaw Jr. was the hero who […]

The 2018 offseason is just a few months away and the biggest storyline this summer will be the destination of a certain number 23. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently fighting for their playoff lives in their second-round playoff match-up with the Toronto Raptors. The possibility that James will have his earliest playoff […]

The Miami Heat announced through their website that point guard Tyler Johnson had successful surgery on his thumb and is expected to be ready for training camp. Tyler Johnson underwent successful surgery this morning to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. The procedure was performed by Dr. Anne Ouellette and HEAT team […]

The series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat is over. But Joel Embiid still manages to sneak in a few jabs to Hassan Whiteside. As discovered by Twitter user JayBeans15, Embiid commented on a post which involved his rival, Whiteside. In the post, the Heat’s Pat Riley discussed Whiteside’s struggles to get in shape […]

Despite the imminent rumors regarding star center Hassan Whiteside’s displeasure with his role within the team, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra emphasized the organization’s commitment to its $98 million investment, noting matters would be resolved. “This is one of those periods that we know how to manage and help players get through,” Spoelstra said […]

The Miami Heat had a disappointing end to their 2017-18 season, as they struck out in the first round of the playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers, who convincingly won the series, four games to one. The Heat’s early exit has also put big man Hassan Whiteside in a bad light. Whiteside was simply ineffective against […]

Season Autopsies: San Antonio Spurs | Phoenix Suns | Dallas Mavericks | Sacramento Kings | Denver Nuggets | Milwaukee Bucks | Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves The Philadelphia 76ers mostly washed the Miami Heat in their first round matchup. The brilliance of Aussie wunderkind Ben Simmons permeated the series. His very presence caused issues for which the Heat had no answer for. Joel Embiid was rusty, but he slammed […]

Miami Heat players didn’t take kindly to Ersan Ilyasova’s post-series comments on the team’s fans, saying that the “gym was half-empty,” referring to the attendance at American Airlines Arena during the Philadelphia 76ers first-round matchup. Dwyane Wade had no hesitation addressing his comments, taking to Twitter to voice his take. “Let me apologize for this […]

There are a lot of intriguing storylines to watch in these upcoming weeks with the playoffs continuing and teams searching for their next head coach. One of the bigger storylines that will play out is with Miami Heat. Fresh off of a first round exit, Dwyane Wade hasn’t made an announcement on his decision to retire […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been wearing a protective mask since his return from an orbital bone fracture, as most hoops fans know. Though he admits the mask bothers him at times, it certainly hasn’t hindered his performance on the floor. Now, with his team advancing to the second round, Embiid has coined […]

The Miami Heat will be looking to add, not subtract personnel this offseason, looking to build with their current pieces. Among them is marksman Wayne Ellington, who became the franchise’s all-time single season leader in 3-pointers after railing eight of them in a season finale win over the first-place Toronto Raptors. President Pat Riley promised […]

The Miami Heat have a lot of questions to address coming into this offseason, but team president Pat Riley notes he won’t tear up the team he built from the ground up. Having granted three four-year deals over last summer, the Heat’s architect is aware of the team’s struggles and areas of needs, but he […]

The Miami Heat face a gigantic decision to make this offseason, not only in frame, but in importance — as center Hassan Whiteside’s reported unhappiness with the way he’s been deployed this season could spell future nightmares for an organization hopeful to a repeat trip to the postseason. Whiteside seemed destined for a breakout season, […]

The series might’ve been over. But the battle isn’t as Ersan Ilyasova of the Philadelphia 76ers took a shot at the Miami Heat fans. As reported by Ian Begley of ESPN, Ilyasova recalled their game at the American Airlines Arena, home to the Heat. He compared it to the TD Garden, home to the Boston […]

Cleveland Cavaliers fans were once again witnesses to the greatness of LeBron James on Wednesday night. James knocked down the game-winning three-pointer with no time remaining, giving them a 3-2 series lead over the Indiana Pacers. It was the fourth game-winning shot of his playoff career, capping off a 44-point, 10-rebound, and 8-assist performance at […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra will have to address plenty of issues going into the offseason — among them, the potential retirement of his star shooting guard, Dwyane Wade. The man at the helm admitted he’s yet to have this conversation with the man that helped him earn his two championship rings in 2012 […]

The disarray between Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and star center Hassan Whiteside has been a recurring theme throughout the season, with the latter sustaining a myriad of injuries and forced to make the necessary adjustments to find himself back in the rotation. Spoelstra had to tinker with his lineup constantly, as his team was […]

Originally the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Bam Adebayo showed flashes of his potential during the 2017-18 NBA season. In 69 appearances including 19 starts, the 20-year-old averaged 6.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks in 19.8 minutes. After the Miami Heat were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round, […]

With the Miami Heat’s season ending in five games at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, many questions arise about what players will stay and which ones will come back to the team next season. Two of those names are essentially Heat lifers Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem. Both players have played so long and […]

The Miami Heat faces multiple questions surrounding its roster heading into next season. Only a year removed from doling out long-term contracts to Dion Waiters, James Johnson, and Rodney McGruder, the Heat will now have to evaluate Hassan Whiteside’s future with the organization. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Whiteside’s time with […]

The Miami Heat’s season is over after a disappointing playoff run that ended in five games to the Philadelphia 76ers. Many expected this series to go at least six games, but Philly was too much for the Heat to overcome, especially without Hassan Whiteside playing at a high enough level. During the regular season, Whiteside […]

Dwyane Wade didn’t approve of Hassan Whiteside’s post-Game-5 comments, blaming his lack of minutes for his collective poor outings throughout the postseason. The veteran shooting guard gave his best advice to the young big man after a 4-1 series loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, which culminated with a 104-91 loss on Tuesday. “The thing is […]

Only a year after falling a tiebreaker short of the postseason, Hassan Whiteside finds himself in a quick exit in the first round after taking a 104-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. What’s been even more frustrating for Whiteside has been his lack of playing time, being a non-factor despite holding the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers put a stamp on their heated series with the Miami Heat on Tuesday with a 104-91 win to advance to the next round. Point guard Ben Simmons even earned the respect of shooting guard Dwayne Wade in the process. Simmons has already been compared to Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James for his versatile […]

By and large, Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside was a non-factor all throughout the first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. He even saved his worst performance of the series and showed it in the last game on Tuesday, when he pumped out a mere total of two points to go with a solitary block and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are moving on to the Eastern Conference semifinals after booting out the Miami Heat in the first round with a 104-91 win at home Tuesday night. The game was more intense than what the score suggests, however. It was a physical contest that saw both teams combine for 52 personal fouls. The […]

The Miami Heat had a great 2017-18 season, but they were officially eliminated from the playoffs on Tuesday night when the Philadelphia 76ers won Game 5 of their first round series. Miami’s season had a couple of ups, downs, and one shocking trade to bring Heat legend Dwyane Wade back home to South Beach for […]

In Game 5 of the first round series between the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers, Goran Dragic slapped Ben Simmons’ head right after the whistle. Was it inadvertent or intentional? Below is a gif posted by Michael Lee of Yahoo Sports: Goran Dragic asked Ben Simmons, "What did the five fingers say to the back […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had quite a season with their long-awaited draft picks all healthy at the same time playing together as Sam Hinkie predicted. What manifested is a 52-30 record in the 2018 season and the third seed in the Eastern Conference. After the Philadelphia Eagles miraculously defeated the New England Patriots to win Super […]

Dario Saric is only a game away from moving onto the Eastern Conference semifinals, as the Philadelphia 76ers boast a 3-1 lead on the Miami Heat with a chance to put the finishing touches on the series tonight in his own home court. The Croatian forward called this a “golden opportunity” to make this series […]

The Miami Heat’s backs are up against the wall, as the team is down in a 3-1 hole in their first-round matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. If they are to prolong the series past a fifth game, they will probably have to do so without one of their key players. According to the Heat’s official […]