Miami Heat Articles - Page 233

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, […]

The summer of Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ dysfunction continues with another twist. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Sunday that Butler is expected to play in the Timberwolves’ season opener against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, and Tom Thibodeau confirmed this expectation. Minnesota's Jimmy Butler practiced again Sunday and is expected to play in season […]

The friendly beef between Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade and actor Kevin Hart continues. Hart was in South Beach Saturday night performing a show at American Airlines Arena, and Wade was in attendance to support his friend. Unfortunately for Hart, he was on the wrong end of a hilarious gift by Wade before the show […]

Justise Winslow officially signed his contract extension with the Miami Heat Saturday, and the swingman did it in grand style. Winslow wore a Dwyane Wade shirt while inking his new deal. The shirt is a picture of Wade standing on top of the Heat media row saying, “This is my house!” https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1051206087402315776 Justise Winslow and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is considered by many as the best player in the game today. The 33-year-old has accomplished pretty much everything throughout his illustrious career. But just recently, James surprisingly claimed that his 2011 Finals loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks is actually what he considers to be his […]

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Miami Heat and small forward Justise Winslow agreed to a three-year, $39 million extension on Friday. The deadline to reach an agreement on a rookie scale contract is October 15th. Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow has agreed to a three-year, $39M extension, league sources tell ESPN. Roc Nation and […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley denys using profanity in a recent conversation with Minnesota Timberwolves president/head coach Tom Thibodeau. Riley and Thibodeau have been discussing a Jimmy Butler trade, and a report stated that Riley called Thibodeau a mother-bleeper and hung up the phone after Thibodeau asked for more picks in exchange for Butler. The report […]

Despite the recent rumor that Miami Heat president Pat Riley called fellow counterpart Tom Thibodeau a “m*****f***er” after the Minnesota Timberwolves backed out of a nearly-shook deal for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The initial anecdote, shared by ESPN’s Jorge Sedano on ESPN Radio Los Angeles claimed […]

The Miami Heat will head into the 2018-19 season with a simple mindset — if you have a guaranteed contract, it’s yours to keep. The Heat only have 14 guaranteed contracts at the moment and are likely to keep it that way until the season-opener, already loaded with both two-way players Duncan Robinson and Yante Maten, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler almost got his wish to head to South Beach, but Tom Thibodeau reportedly got too greedy and pissed off Miami Heat president Pat Riley. According to Jorge Sedano of ESPN, the Timberwolves and Heat had essentially agreed to a trade which would have sent Butler to the Heat in […]

Hassan Whiteside is an incredibly talented big man even though he has had a reputation for being troublesome at times. The Miami Heat big man’s desire and effort on the court have been called into question at various points in his career. One of the reasons for the questions emerged from a draft workout Whiteside […]

The Miami Heat have signed Rodney Purvis and Raphiael Putney, waiving Charles Cooke and DeAndre Liggins in the process, the team announced Thursday. Purvis played for the Orlando Magic last season while Putney played both in the G League and overseas last year. Purvis, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard out of Connecticut, played 16 games for […]

With Eastern Conference All-Star bids up for grabs, Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside believes he can compete for a spot at the All-Star Game in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. There is a severe imbalance in the NBA with the Western Conference containing most of the All-Star-caliber players. That leaves open the possibility for […]

Hassan Whiteside had an incredible rise to the NBA, but it almost never was. The Miami Heat star was involved in a string of accidents as a kid and one was dangerously close to a near-death experience. Tom Haberstroh of Bleacher Report writes: Yes, the legs. When he was a child, a mishap—Whiteside kicked a […]

Miami Heat big man Hassan Whiteside was turned back by several NBA teams coming out of Marshall University. With a lot of persistence, though, the North Carolina native managed to prove his worth. Those early days weren’t without frustration, however. In fact, in a recent interview with Tom Haberstroh of Bleacher Report, Whiteside revealed that […]

The Miami Heat are set to open up the 2018-19 NBA season on October 17 against the Orlando Magic. There are quite a few storylines to keep an eye on this season for the Heat, especially when it comes to star shooting guard Dwyane Wade. Wade will be playing his final NBA season and will […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and Miami Heat team vice president Alonzo Mourning has very high hopes for Heat big man Bam Adebayo. According to Mourning, Adebayo has the potential to become his team’s top player in the coming years. Speaking on the 790 AM The Ticket radio program, Mourning had nothing but great things to […]