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As Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. continues to impress, the NBA has recognized his early performance as he was awarded Eastern Conference rookie of the month Monday. This is the first time a member of the Heat organization has received the recognition since Kendrick Nunn in the 2019-2020 season where he got it three […]

Any intel coming from South Beach media regarding the Miami Heat’s doomed pursuit of Damian Lillard should be taken with a grain of salt. Some prominent local reporters didn’t exactly cover the league’s longest-running offseason storyline with objectivity, repeatedly claiming they knew no better trade package for Lillard would materialize than the one being offered […]

Jimmy Butler didn’t hold back in his assessment of the Miami Heat following Saturday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Heat superstar had some harsh but warranted criticism of the Heat as they gave up more than 140 points in the 144-129 defeat to the Pacers. When asked postgame where Miami stands as they dropped […]

The Miami Heat were hit with some devastating news when it comes to star Bam Adebayo as besides being out tonight against the Indiana Pacers, he’ll miss the road-trip to Toronto when the team faces the Raptors next Wednesday. Adebayo will be considered “day-to-day” as his official designation according to the Heat’s X (formerly known […]

We’re set to bring you another prediction and pick for this next matchup in the NBA’s Eastern Conference as the season begins to pick up steam. The Indiana Pacers (9-8) will meet with the Miami Heat (11-8) as the teams meet for back-to-back contests. Miami won the first meeting 142-132. Check out our NBA odds series for our Pacers-Heat […]

As the Miami Heat looks for their second straight win against the Indiana Pacers, they are going to be without arguably their best performing player so far this season. Star Bam Adebayo will be out for Saturday’s game with a hip injury according to the team’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account. #INDvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: […]

In what was a shootout win for the Miami Heat over the Indiana Pacers, the team broke their three-game losing streak. The Heat were led by great performances from stars Jimmy Butler and rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. who continues to impress. While Butler was the leading drive for the team with a season-high 36 points, […]

With another disappointing season on the way, the Chicago Bulls are on the cusp of commencing a fire sale. Among the top trade targets for rival franchises is All-Star forward DeMar DeRozan. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, DeRozan, should the Bulls trade him before the February deadline, reportedly prefers the Miami Heat and […]

Lamar Odom has long been out of the NBA but he still keeps up with the current happenings inside the league. The former star out of the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers has proven that he can make an impact inside the court. Now, he is starting to prove that the […]

In what ended up being a high-scoring shootout, the Miami Heat outlasted the Indiana Pacers Thursday, 142-132. One of the main goals for the Heat was to score as many points as possible as the Pacers have the best offensive rating in the NBA, they did just that by scoring a season-high 142 points. Miami […]

The Miami Heat break a three-game losing streak as they win in dramatic fashion to the Indiana Pacers Thursday night, 142-132. It was a tale of two halves for the home team as they couldn’t match the explosive offense of the Pacers in the first 24 minutes, but found their footing in the most important […]

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is stating his case for the 2024 NBA MVP Award.  Haliburton scored 28 first-half points – a career-high for a half – against the Miami Heat on Thursday. The Pacers point guard drained five three-pointers and converted nine of his 14 field-goal attempts in the first half. As expected, […]

Tyrese Haliburton’s first-half explosion was not the only bad news that the Miami Heat received before the game concluded. The Jimmy Butler-led squad was already falling short in defending the rim against the Indiana Pacers. Now, they were hit with an even harsher reality that came in the form of Bam Adebayo going down. Bam […]

The Miami Heat better get used to seeing the Indiana Pacers the next few days as the two face one another Thursday and Saturday night. Head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke to the media before the first matchup to talk about the opposing team, how dangerous they are, and about superstar point guard Tyrese Haliburton. Spoelstra […]

As the Miami Heat are trying to break their three-game losing streak tonight against the Indiana Pacers at home, they received some injury updates to key players such as Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, and others. The Heat are trying to salvage the current home-stand after losing to the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night. Starting […]

The NBA season carries on with a week six matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat. Our NBA odds series continues with a Pacers-Heat prediction and pick. For some reason, the Indiana Pacers just cannot get back-to-back wins over these past couple of weeks. In their last eight games, they have followed every win […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler filed for an EMO JIMBO trademark this week, per trademark attorney Josh Gerben. Heat star Jimmy Butler has filed a trademark for "EMO JIMBO", per @JoshGerben. The new trademark will allow Butler to sell "EMO JIMBO"-branded clothing and apparel 😅 pic.twitter.com/V1HvJe7r6I — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 29, 2023 Jimmy Butler will […]

Before the season started for the Miami Heat, head coach Erik Spoelstra stated to the media during training camp that this current roster is deeper than it was last season. While that may be true, it can be a blessing and a curse. A blessing because the team is filled with talented players and young […]

There was a stretch in the 2010’s when it seemed like the San Antonio Spurs were nailing every one of their draft picks. Not because the guys they were drafting were the most talented players or went on to have the best careers, but because at the time of the selection, it seemed like they’d […]

The Miami Heat lost a competitive game to the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night, 131-124, where the team was down three starters in Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, and Tyler Herro. The loss also officially eliminated Miami from the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after the game and mentioned how “it’s a […]

The Miami Heat have been officially eliminated from the NBA In-Season tournament after losing to the Milwaukee Bucks, 131-124. This marks their third straight loss and second straight in regards to the inaugural tourney. There’s no moral victories in sports, but the Heat were very competitive against a dangerous Milwaukee team, even without the likes […]

As the Miami Heat prepare to stay home for three contests after a grueling five-game road trip, the team could finally see the reemergence of forward Caleb Martin. Before the key NBA In-Season tournament game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said to ClutchPoints that he’s been impressed of what he’s seen […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road to take on the Miami Heat as the NBA In-Season Tournament continues. Below we will continue with our NBA odds series as we hand out a Bucks-Heat prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Bucks are one of the best […]

The Miami Heat face a must-win scenario in the month of November as they face the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night in the final group play game of the NBA In-Season Tournament. There have been players around the association commenting on the importance of point differential, including Heat center Bam Adebayo who questions it as possibly […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for their final group play game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament on Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, a game they desperately need to win in order to regain their footing in the NBA Power Rankings, both Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo find themselves on the team’s injury report. […]

The Miami Heat are currently on a two-game losing skid. Jimmy Butler and his pack suffered an NBA In-Season Tournament loss to the New York Knicks and a regular season matchup in the hands of the Brooklyn Nets. Their squad is still arguably deep and able to compete against middle-of-the-pack squads, but Coach Erik Spoelstra […]

There were some concerning quotes supposedly coming from the Miami Heat’s Nikola Jovic that set social media ablaze throughout the weekend. In the excerpts from a Serbian media outlet, Jovic was saying that he’s frustrated with the lack of playing time and his usage as a player. However, he spoke with reporters after Monday’s practice […]

The Miami Heat’s Caleb Martin has been a standout for the team ever since his crucial performance in the miraculous playoff run from last season. Trying to translate that to this current season, it’s been an uphill battle as he suffered from an off-season knee injury. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, he opened up […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for a crucial game tomorrow as they face the Milwaukee Bucks in the final group play game of the NBA In-Season tournament, a huge contribution will have to be made from rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. The UCLA-alum has been turning heads in the early parts of the season as he […]

Magicians are beloved by everyone. Whether it is pulling a rabbit out of a hat or a sleight-of-hand card trick, they are always able to captivate their spectators and create a wow factor one can not necessarily find in other entertainment shows. While they may not have someone with the last name of Houdini or […]

When NBA rookies first get to the NBA and play their first minutes, most of them remember when they got their first ‘Welcome to the NBA’ moment. Whether it’s getting scored on, getting dunked on, getting the ball stolen or matching up against a future Hall of Famer, it’s usually a moment they won’t soon […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is calling on the NBA to address safety concerns regarding the court at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The call comes in the aftermath of Miami Heat guard Dru Smith’s season-ending injury, which occurred during a game against the Cavaliers. The concern revolves around the […]

The Miami Heat have found their footing in the 2023-24 season, recently winning seven straight games and vaulting up the Eastern Conference standings. But with Bam Adebayo dealing with a lingering hip injury, they may be on a downslope for a little bit. Posting career-highs of 22.7 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, Adebayo is […]

The Miami Heat were dealt a brutal injury blow as backup point guard Dru Smith suffered a season-ending knee injury on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith has been one of the team’s main options behind the aging Kyle Lowry and now, their depth is taking a hit. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said that the Cavs’ court is “a hazard,” according to […]

The Miami Heat are bringing up the rear of the Eastern Conference playoff chase this season, with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo seemingly having a hard time wrestling with expectations of another NBA Finals trip. Butler, Adebayo, and Duncan Robinson all sat out Saturday’s loss to the Nets at the Barclays Center. A loss to […]

The Brooklyn Nets snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday at Barclays Center with a 112-97 win over the Miami Heat, who were without Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Duncan Robinson on the back end of a back-to-back. Here are three key takeaways from a decisive Brooklyn win. Spencer Dinwiddie dices up makeshift Miami defense With […]

The New York Knicks pulled off an improbable comeback Friday when they erased a 21-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 100-98. After the Heat dominated by putting up 37 points in the third quarter, the Knicks rebounded in the fourth quarter by scoring 29 points while holding the Heat to just 11. The Heat […]

Welcome to our prediction series where we bring you our betting picks for today’s slate of NBA action. We head to the Eastern Conference for this next matchup as the Miami Heat (10-6) take on the Brooklyn Nets (6-8). Check out our NBA odds series for our Heat-Nets prediction and pick. The Miami Heat are second in the Southeast […]

The Miami Heat went up by as much as 21 points on Friday against the New York Knicks. Entering the fourth quarter, they had a 16-point lead. When the final buzzer sounder, however, Erik Spoelstra’s men found themselves on the losing end of a 100-98 game. A lot of things went wrong for the Heat […]