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The Miami Heat have continuously received a lot of praise from a lot of members of the basketball community for being a world-class organization. They have been known for their culture of bringing out the best from all of their players, which has helped them become more successful in their careers. Now that a huge […]

After making an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, the Boston Celtics made significant roster changes during the offseason. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, only four players are returning for head coach Brad Stevens. Kelly Olynyk, who signed a four-year, $50 million deal with the Miami Heat, shared his thoughts on his former team trading Isaiah […]

The Miami Heat and the Golden State Warriors will team up as a rescue superteam to air lift more than 100 pets, who were stored away prior to Hurricane Irma, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Players will help take these pets from local Miami-area shelters to no-kill shelters in Oakland. […]

Throughout his NBA career and following it, NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has been quite open about his childhood upbringing. During a recent appearance on Oprah’s Master Class on OWN, O’Neal revealed why his mother gave him his unique name. “One day I finally asked my mother, I said, ‘We have Brians and Kennys and Mikes and Gregs in […]

Draymond Green and LeBron James have a checkered history on the court and have been key rivals during the Golden State Warriors-Cleveland Cavaliers Finals trilogy. However, the Warriors star expressed his appreciation for James and his decision to leave the Cavs for the Miami Heat in 2010, which has had a huge impact on the […]

The Miami Heat have signed shooting guard Josh Richardson to a four-year, $42 million extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This comes months after start Dion Waiters was rewarded with a four-year, $52 million contract earlier this offseason. Richardson will receive a generous boost in salary, going from a $1.5 million salary in 2017-18 to […]

A great deal of the Golden State Warriors’ success can be alluded to the presence of Andre Iguodala. The veteran swingman could easily be a starter for any other NBA team, yet he remains as a luxury to the Warriors off the bench. Known for his multi-faceted game, the former NBA Finals MVP owns bragging […]

Luka Doncic may be just an 18-year-old kid whom his roommate Goran Dragic says still watches cartoons and Friends, but according to Sportando, the Miami Heat star believes that even at a young age his fellow Slovenian is a star. Goran Dragic: Doncic? He's a star, still a kid. I can say he still watches […]

The EuroBasket quarterfinal matchup between Slovenia and Latvia was an intriguing one as it pitted two of the tournament’s standout performers: Slovenia’s Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic and Latvia’s New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis. Dragic was simply sensational during the group stage, where he averaged over 24 points and 5.2 assists per […]

Dion Waiters could cash in a lot more of his Philly Cheese swag this upcoming season if he can suit up consistently for the Miami Heat, as his contract stipulation offers a $1.1 million incentive if he can play in 70 games, according to ESPN via Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Waiters missed […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside is continuing to share some odd videos on his social media accounts, where he shows his love for his pet fish. Last week, he posted a clip of himself while giving them a pep talk and reminders on how to remain unharmed with Hurricane Irma about to hit Florida. Just […]

Dion Waiters is a proud Philadelphian, while Kevin Durant is a D.C. kid. So when Waiters’ Philadelphia Eagles and Durant’s Washington Redskins met in Week 1 of the NFL season, the former Oklahoma City teammates decided to take in the big game between the two rivals together live. There was a short video posted on […]

The wrath of Hurricane Irma was felt throughout almost the entire state of Florida, and left millions of people needing help. From losing their homes, to damaged properties, no one was spared, and the losses are incalculable. Even the Miami Heat’s practice facility fell victim to the vicious hurricane, as it also suffered some minor […]

Jesus Shuttlesworth can still levitate. That’s Ray Allen of course, who is currently in China busy melding back together a broken friendship with a former Boston Celtics teammate and showing everyone, he’s still got game — and hops. Looking spry and deceptively much younger than he looks, the 42-year-old Allen took part in an exhibition […]

After 13 seasons with the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade signed with his hometown Chicago Bulls. While there were expectations the Bulls would be competitive, the front office traded Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason, signaling the start of a rebuilding process. At this stage of his career, the 35-year-old is interested in a […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters, who was just rewarded with a four-year, $52 million deal to return to the organization, seems to be making every possible stride during the offseason to put his famed “Philly Cheese swag” in full effect for the start of training camp. With a starting spot likely locked down after his […]

With Hurricane Irma heading to Florida, residents of the cities where it is expected to hit are bracing themselves for the “superstorm” and are preparing their homes and other properties to lessen the damage. However, for Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside, he took a different approach, and still found a way to be hilarious despite […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic has led the way for his Slovenian national team in this year’s EuroBasket tournament, leading them to an undefeated 5-0 in group play after Wednesday’s 17-point win over France, who finished in second place in Group A. The Dragon has scored 20 or more points in each game, averaging […]

Despite already having number of point guards in their lineup, the Miami Heat still signed Larry Drew II recently to give them more options in their backcourt during training camp. Terms of the deal were not disclosed per team policy, but it is believed that it could be for a two-way deal. Heat have signed […]

The Miami Heat are expecting shooting guard Josh Richardson to challenge Justise Winslow and Rodney McGruder for the starting small forward spot, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Richardson was pegged the team’s starting shooting guard prior to the arrival of Dion Waiters last summer, but ultimately was displaced of his starter badge […]

While many are already anticipating the buyout talks between shooting guard Dwyane Wade and the Chicago Bulls to start at any moment, they have yet to take place this offseason. ESPN reported that LeBron James’ camp has the expectation that his former teammate would “wound up in Cleveland at some point this season” — but […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic has made a name for himself as a fierce competitor, and one of the better floor generals in the NBA today. Now in the offseason, he is starring in the ongoing EuroBasket tournament, and leading the Slovenian National Team’s quest for the gold medal. The 31-year-old is playing at […]

Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem both joined the Miami Heat prior to the 2003-04 NBA season where they have won three championships together. While Wade signed with the Chicago Bulls last season, Haslem recently re-signed on a one-year deal this offseason. Although signing with the Bulls marked a return home for Wade, the roster has […]

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow is now participating in full-contact work after completing his six-month rehabilitation from a torn labrum and expects to be ready to go for the start of the season, per Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post. “My shoulder is feeling great. I’m 100 percent now,” said Winslow, who is promoting […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic is one of the most decorated Olympians in Slovenian basketball history. Even before joining the Phoenix Suns in 2008, Dragic had participated in nearly every European basketball tournament to help refine his game. However, following a 74-73 win over Croatia in his hometown of Ljubljana, Dragic announced his retirement […]

NBA 2k18 revealed All-Time teams for every franchise last week. These aren’t some created roster you can download and they are not filled with generic players. These are real NBA teams compiled with the best players from across different eras. What rosters will be the most fun to play with? Golden State Warriors If you […]

While Lamar Odom had his best run as a pro with the Los Angeles Lakers, many may have forgotten that he also played for the Miami Heat back in the 2003-04 season. He appeared and started for 80 games as a member of the Heat, and averaged solid numbers of 17.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.1 […]

Following the solid season he had with the Miami Heat, Dion Waiters emerged as one of the better shooting guards in the league today. He has proven that he can be a reliable scorer who is never afraid to take on big shots, especially when the game is on the line. Although Waiters made it […]

The end of August signals a slow period of news in the NBA as most free agent signings and trades have already been completed. However, fans can rejoice in knowing that the annual edition of NBA 2K will be released in a little less than a month, giving them a chance to satisfy their basketball […]

With the Golden State Warriors claiming their second title in three years, teams around the NBA have begun their search for players who can help take down the defending champions. Armed with multiple rangy perimeter players who complement Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, the Warriors have almost single-handedly influenced the league’s view on team building. […]

Since the year 2000, the Miami Heat has become one of the more successful teams in the NBA. They have captured three championships, and have made it to the playoffs 12 times. While many may think that having a lot of talent on their roster is the secret to their success, former player, and the […]

With only two weeks prior to the release of NBA 2K18’s The Prelude, the development team has released the list of the top 10 centers in this year’s iteration, led by New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins with a 92 rating. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/902275174019383296 Cousins has made a big jump in his game, stepping out to the […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic has ventured into children’s books as he proudly announced the release of his own fairy tale, with the title “Goran — Legend of the Dragon.” His announcement was made via his Twitter account, where he included photos of  some of the artwork inside the book, as well as him […]

After LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined Dwyane Wade for the 2010-11 NBA season, the Miami Heat lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals. However, they won two of the next three championships against the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs before James left for the Cleveland Cavaliers. During this time, […]

Miami Heat and Dwyane Wade fans will definitely like this new development. Following the surprising news that the Chicago Bulls may buy out the contract of the 12-time All-Star, there have already been some speculations on where he’ll play next. While the Cleveland Cavaliers and L.A. Clippers have also been rumored to possibly express interest […]

For new players of the Miami Heat, it has been somewhat of a tradition for them to join Udonis Haslem’s yearly summer workouts. It gives them the opportunity to learn from the team captain himself, as well as to start immersing themselves within the team’s culture. This summer was not different as the 37-year-old Florida […]

Now with 10 teams down, Visual Concepts NBA2K18’s list of classic teams is beginning to come down to the wire. Some of the team choices have been a bit controversial but are included in the game along with current and past era teams to give players a plethora of squads to choose from. This brings […]

The NBA is more plugged in with the video game industry and its innovations more than ever and that has shown over the past few years with NBA 2K, a franchise that has revolutionized the realism and attention to detail in every player and his likeness — making it at times one of the focal […]

News about Dwyane Wade being possibly bought out by the Chicago Bulls has made a lot of headlines recently, and even made some players voice out their opinion about it on their social media accounts. Some of them even started recruiting him to join their teams, and Hassan Whiteside was one of them, making it […]