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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 […]

Dwyane Wade has made a decision. After months of speculation, the superstar shooting guard will return to the Miami Heat for a final season or as Wade aptly put it, “One last dance.” Farewell 16th season for @DwyaneWade: “I’ve given this game everything I have and I’m happy about that. And I’m going to give […]

With training camp right around the corner, Dwyane Wade has yet to sign a deal to return to the Miami Heat next season. At 36 years old, a body requires more training and maintenance to make it through 82 games. Recently, Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard gave a peek at his own rigorous workout, […]

In their recently concluded game against Brazil in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk recorded 20 points, 19 rebounds, four steals and three assists for Canada as they improve to a 6-1 record and share the group F top spot with Venezuela. Point guard Cory Joseph contributed 16 points and one assist […]

After a disappointing season that saw them get booted out of the first round, the Miami Heat’s fortunes don’t appear to be getting better with some news arriving on injured shooting guard Dion Waiters. Following ankle surgery, last January, the former Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder player does not appear to be close to […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade agrees that he and Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler are the best karaoke duo in the NBA. SLAM posted a video of Wade and Butler singing their heart outs at a karaoke session. Wade agreed with SLAM that they are the best singing duo in the league. Check out the […]

Kelly Olynyk played a huge role in Team Canada’s 85-77 victory of Brazil in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Americas Qualifier. The Miami Heat forward led the way for Canada with 20 points and 19 rebounds. After the game, he told Lori Ewing of The Canadian Press: “There’s something about coming home and being […]

LeBron James is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kawhi Leonard is with the Toronto Raptors. Anthony Davis and Julius Randle are a dynamic new front court. And in Boston, the Celtics return Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. The NBA landscape has drastically changed and with it, brand new possibilities arise. The Golden State Warriors unlocked […]

Dion Waiters of the Miami Heat is ready for his comeback. Waiters posted a photo of himself via Twitter. And from the looks of it, the 26-year-old guard is in the best shape of his career. 🎯✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/csPfaRum6z — Philly Cheese 🧀 (@dionwaiters3) September 14, 2018 Last season, Waiters only played 30 games due to […]

Udonis Haslem recently chose to return for his 16th season in the NBA, signing a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum with the Miami Heat — but he won’t press his draftmate and longtime friend Dwyane Wade to do the same. “Yeah, I definitely can appreciate what’s he’s going through,” said Haslem, according to Ira […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is still undecided about a comeback to the team, having mulled the possibility of retirement for the entire offseason, still answerless with only days left before the start of training camp. “I wish I had an answer for you. I don’t have it today,” said Wade, as he stood alongside […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, who is still a free agent, has revealed that he’s still undecided if he’ll play in the upcoming season. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Wade admitted that he has not decided just yet if he’ll hang up his jersey for good or continue playing: Dwyane Wade at […]

After signing a max contract in 2016 to remain with the Miami Heat, the Hassan Whiteside experiment has fully reached its breaking point only two years later. All that is left is for the handshake and tears — or, at least that’s what many are speculating entering the season. Despite averaging a double-double of 10.5 […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade took a trip on the wayback machine, remembering one of the best commercials of his heyday with this Gatorade gem from 2006, coming soon after his first NBA championship. In it, we can see the constant decision-making as he takes the open floor, debating his next move between angel and […]

The Miami Heat were offered a first-round pick by at least one team in a proposed trade for Josh Richardson earlier this summer, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The team rejected the offer and has expressed no interest in trading their 3-and-D stud, who will start rolling on a four-year, $42 million […]

Dwyane Wade’s potential return for a 16th NBA season will not come without some critical factors affecting his decision. According to Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, Wade’s return largely hinges on a substantial role with the team, something he wasn’t able to have upon being traded for a second-round pick and joining the team […]

Miami Heat legends Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem have opened a new restaurant. Here’s a first look inside. As culled by Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, below is a series of clips inside Wade and Haslem’s new restaurant, 800° Woodfired Kitchen, in Aventura, Florida: Here’s a look inside Dwyane Wade (@DwyaneWade) and Udonis Haslem’s (@ThisIsUD) new restaurant, […]

The Miami Heat have announced that they well excercise the third-year option on center Bam Adebayo’s contract via Twitter. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1039923620766785537 Adebayo was selected No. 14 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Kentucky. In his one year playing for John Calipari, he averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds. At 6-foot-10, Adebayo is a little […]