Miami Heat Articles - Page 246

Coming into the 2016-17 season, James Johnson was one of the NBA’s most versatile players, but also a journeyman of the league. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls, Johnson hadn’t played more than two consecutive years with a single team in the league, jumping around from Chicago to Toronto, then to Sacramento, Memphis, and back to […]

The Miami Heat will once again play shorthanded on Monday when they face the Golden State Warriors, as Dion Waiters is on paternity leave, following the birth of his daughter. This will be the second consecutive game he’ll miss as he also wasn’t present for the team’s victory over the LA Clippers on Sunday afternoon. […]

More than a month since Hurricane Irma hit Florida and left thousands of residents homeless and even injured, recovery efforts are still ongoing in the whole state. It was truly an unfortunate event that many want to forget, as they lost not only their properties, but also some of their loved ones. However, it also […]

Frustration built up on the Miami Heat last Friday after taking a bitter 95-94 road loss against the Denver Nuggets. It spoiled whatever momentum Miami had after breaking a three-game skid with a home win over the Chicago Bulls last Wednesday. Moreover, it caused some Heat players to question their roles, including mercurial big man […]

Miami Heat forward James Johnson is expected to return against the Denver Nuggets on Friday after a one-game absence due to right knee tendinitis, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Johnson admitted something felt wrong an hour prior to tip-off, causing his sudden scratch from the lineup. “When I would shoot […]

When he agreed to join the Miami Heat last year, Dion Waiters addressed the team’s need for a reliable shooting guard, especially with the departure of Dwyane Wade that time. He has proven that he can score in bunches, and is not afraid to take on big shots, even with the game on the line. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins is off to a hot start this NBA season. He’s averaging 19.3 points, 1.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game entering the night as the Timberwolves try to build chemistry after an offseason of solid additions. The Timberwolves are expecting big things from the 6-foot-8 forward this season after negotiating […]

Through the first few games of the 2017-18 campaign, Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters has dealt with some nagging issues with a left ankle injury that he suffered late last season. It is something that Waiters recently addressed as he stated to Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald that he still feels the effects of […]

The Miami Heat have not had the most convincing start to their season. They’re just 2-3 through five games and are currently on a two-game losing skid after home losses to the San Antonio Spurs and the Boston Celtics. According to the Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman, the team took some time to voice their concerns […]

Prior to signing with the Boston Celtics on a four-year deal worth $128 million over this past offseason, All-Star forward Gordon Hayward had strongly considered the Miami Heat as a possible landing spot. In fact, it was one of three final choices alongside the Celtics and Utah Jazz. Despite all that, Heat head coach Erik […]

Miami Heat centerpiece Hassan Whiteside started his season out with a bang, dropping a monster double-double of 26 points and 22 rebounds during the season-opener against the Orlando Magic. The 28-year-old led the league in rebounds for the first time last season and while he can still aspire to even greater heights, Whiteside will hone […]

In the last couple of seasons, Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has emerged as one of the league’s most talented big man. Although he has made his mark primarily through his play defensively, he is becoming an increasingly dependable player on the other end of the floor. This is something that head coach Erik Spoelstra […]

In the first three games of his third campaign, Miami Heat forward Josh Richardson has continued to make a major impact on both ends of the floor. Following his all-around performance in Monday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks where he registered 21 points with two blocks and two steals, head coach Erik Spoelstra spewed much […]

Back in the 2014-15 season, Hassan Whiteside turned a lot of heads when he emerged for the Miami Heat, earning himself a guaranteed contract with the team for that year. He also made a hilarious response when asked about the inspiration behind his play, admitting that he wants to see his NBA 2K ratings go […]

The Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks could miss the services of two of their most important players prior to their Monday matchup, according to Yahoo! Sports. Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder remains doubtful after suffering a bruised left foot during their loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. He was assisted off the floor […]

It wasn’t quite the start to the season that the Miami Heat had envisioned with a season opener loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. According to Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post, the Heat will be without the services of big man Hassan Whiteside for Saturday’s home opener against the Indiana Pacers […]

In the season opener loss the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, veteran guard Dion Waiters once again dealt with the nagging issues regarding his ankle injury as he sprained it three times during the contest. It’s something that Waiters indicated after the game could linger on throughout this season, according to Ira Winderman of The […]

Dion Waiters and the Miami Heat lost their season opener to the Orlando Magic, 116-109, Wednesday night. It was a rougher night for Waiters, as he tweaked his ankle three times according to the guard, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reported. Dion Waiters said he went all preseason without tweaking his left ankle. Did […]

The 2003 NBA Draft is widely regarded as one of the greatest drafts in not just basketball history, but in all of professional sports. After all, the class lays claim to nine All-Stars and four All-NBA selections. In a draft so historically loaded, how much would change if the top ten teams were given a […]

Two of the best centers in the Eastern Conference, Hassan Whiteside and Joel Embiid, made a lot of headlines recently with their playful banter on Twitter. It all started during the preseason game between the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, when Whiteside was whistled for a foul against the 7-foot Cameroonian international. He […]

There has suddenly become a growing rivalry between promising big men Joel Embiid and Hassan Whiteside after their comical on-court exchange spewed over to social media earlier this week. This saw both players take personal jabs at each other that has created much entertainment and excitement for their next meeting in the regular season. According […]

The NBA game may have transformed into a more guard-oriented pace, leaving dominant big men fading into the background, but the titans of the court now appear to be making a return to prominence. Two of those hulking figures, Joel Embiid and Hassan Whiteside, took over the internet in the final day of preseason exhibition […]

The NBA preseason finale Friday night was not without a jolt of drama courtesy of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside. The two engaged in some heated moments on the court that extended to a battle on social media afterwards. Embiid was calling out Whiteside for fouling him too much, […]

The king of social media stays the king. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was on top of his game last night, not only on the court in a preseason matchup with the Miami Heat, but after when he took to Twitter to call out Hassan Whiteside during a heated yet playful exchange. Embiid called over […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is apparently ready for the season to begin and is already claiming victories in battle, even if it is only preseason. During Friday night’s match against the Miami Heat, Embiid took on one of the league’s best defensive big men in Hassan Whiteside. The Sixers weren’t afraid to take […]

Miami Heat guard/forward Rodney McGruder is expected to be sidelined for three-to-six months with a stress fracture in his left leg, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The second-year player was in line to compete for minutes at the shooting guard and small forward slots this season, but could miss the entire season if […]

The Miami Heat have signed veteran forward DeAndre Liggins to an undisclosed deal, the team announced in a statement on its official site. The Heat are well-acquainted with Liggins, who signed two 10-day contracts with Miami back in 2014, and made one regular season appearance. He also spent two seasons with Miami’s G League affiliate, […]

Their partnership on the floor may only be a few games old, but Hassan Whiteside seems to be very happy sharing the court with Kelly Olynyk this season. Although both of them stand 7-feet tall, their skill sets are very different. As last year’s rebounding leader plays like a traditional center who operates mostly near […]

Dion Waiters has long been known to have the confidence and swag that only a few select stellar players in the NBA can pull off. While the Philadelphia-born shooting guard isn’t at the stature of a James Harden or a DeMar DeRozan when it comes to the league’s best, his belief in himself is unrivaled, […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has been fortunate enough to be involved with lots of great NBA talent that has led to multiple NBA championships through his own coaching or front office moves. He has been on the winning side of lineups that included legendary stars such as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane […]

Josh Richardson is fresh off an offseason where he able to garner a four-year, $42 million extension with the Miami Heat. The 24-year-old has already put forth some lofty individual goals for this upcoming season with eyes set on leading all guards and small forwards in one particular category while surpassing All-Star Dwyane Wade in […]

Since making it known more than two years ago that he is motivated to play better because he wants his NBA 2K ratings to go up, Hassan Whiteside has continued to be very vocal about his skills, and being underrated among his fellow centers. After team GM’s had a poll recently on who they think […]

Through his first two seasons in the league with the Miami Heat, forward Justise Winslow has niched out a significant role. However, Winslow has notably struggled to show any vast improvement on his outside shooting ability over that span. According to Anthony Chiang of the PalmBeachPost.com, the 21-year-old voiced that he believes it’s one of his […]

The talk about a potential return to the NBA surrounding 11-time All-Star forward Chris Bosh sparked up once again after he was spotted on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice facility. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, Bosh has yet to concede his hope that he can be cleared to play in […]

It’s certainly difficult to imagine Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem sporting a different uniform and playing in a new city. However, that could have been a possibility this offseason as the 14-year NBA veteran revealed he considered joining a different team in the East. A free agent this summer, Haslem re-signed with the Heat for […]

Besides working on his basketball skills, Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside is also trying to improve on another area: his Spanish. The 28-year-old has been taking a Rosetta Stone course at home for the past two months, and as one would expect from the big man, he documented the experience of learning Spanish on Snapchat. […]

Having been with the Miami Heat for eight years as their assistant coach, David Fizdale has had the chance to know their players on a deeper level. He was known to have a good relationship with all of them, and understands each ones role within the team. There are some who may not receive a […]

Dion Waiters’ sense of confidence is as sky-high as ever coming into this Miami Heat training camp. Having gone in an unforeseen 13-game winning streak last season and secured a four-year, $52 million deal this offseason, the Philly native wasn’t in agreement with this year’s Sports Illustrated rankings, which left him out of their top-100 […]

Despite the heartbreak from people in South Florida after finding out Dwyane Wade had decided to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers after negotiating a buyout from the Chicago Bulls, the 12-time All-Star didn’t just leave the door open, but expressed vivid intent in returning to South Beach and retiring in the jersey that welcomed him […]