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Paul Pierce is known for speaking his mind at all occasions and at all times. Being nicknamed ‘The Truth’ has its merits. But, some fans did not like certain statements made by the Boston Celtics legend. Trolls even brought in the name of Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade in the conversation. Pierce was not at […]

Amid an avalanche of rumors regarding the Portland Trail Blazers and perennial All-Star candidate Damian Lillard, franchise legend Terry Porter took to SiriusXM NBA Radio with the Starting Lineup co-hosts Frank Isola and Brian Scalabrine to deliver his thoughts on Lillard’s trade saga. While there are those that have questioned Lillard’s trade request, Porter skates […]

Dwyane Wade will soon be part of the most prestigious basketball fraternity in the world, as the former Miami Heat superstar is scheduled to be inducted officially into the Hall of Fame on Aug. 12. All of Heat nation can’t wait for that day to come, including Wade’s former teammate and current Miami big man […]

After being waived by the Los Angeles Lakers on Jul. 26, 24-year-old swingman Cole Swider is signing with the Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. While the deal will be an Exhibit 10 contract, per the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman, the Heat have two available spots on their […]

With about two months to go before NBA training camps open, the Damian Lillard trade saga has gone long into the offseason. Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin have made it clear that the Miami Heat are his preferred destination, so much so that the NBA recently threatened disciplinary action if Lillard refused to report […]

The Miami Heat have done their best to pry sharpshooter Damian Lillard away from the Portland Trail Blazers in recent weeks, but have yet to find the right combination. Recently, more information was revealed as to a hidden reason why Lillard has the Heat on the top of his short list of preferred trade destinations. […]

Tyler Herro’s name has been reverberating in the NBA world this offseason, as he continues to be the subject of rumors, mainly about the potential trade of Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard to the Miami Heat. While that trade hasn’t happened yet — and probably never will — Herro went out Saturday night to […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki recently opened up about his relationship with former rival and fellow NBA legend Dwayne Wade during an appearance on Marc Stein’s The Saturday Stein Line. In that guesting, the former Mavs superstar said that he and Wade are now cool with each other, though, he doesn’t think they qualify as […]

The Miami Heat became an established NBA franchise ahead of the 1988-89 season and over this span, they’ve become one of the league’s most successful organizations. They have not one, not two, but three championships and the Heat are just one of two teams to have won a title after joining the league in 1980. […]

A saga that’s seen seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard request a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers after several years of resisting the seeming inevitability may be biggest storyline this offseason. Having played for the Blazers for over a decade after they selected him with the No. 6 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, the reactions […]

There are myriad instances in which a fan can say they just looked at LeBron James and knew that on that night, or for that season, the four-time MVP and four-time NBA champion would deliver an otherworldy performance. When the Miami Heat faced the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals, […]

Due to a tampering warning that was the central theme of a recent NBA memo regarding Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard’s desire to be traded to the Miami Heat, a couple of Doomsday scenarios have cropped up among fans, media members and analysts, with some even of the belief that league commissioner Adam Silver […]

When will Damian Lillard be traded to the Miami Heat? This is the question every NBA fan has been asking ever since Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. There is no telling right now as to when a trade involving the seven-time All-Star will occur. That is, if a trade is to […]

After playing four seasons with the famed UCLA men’s basketball program, the common basketball fan may be familiar with Miami Heat rookie wing Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s game. However, if they’re not? The California native is sure to make waves in 2023-24. Listed at 6-foot-7 and 225 pounds, Jaquez is an aggressive and unpredictable on-ball playmaker […]

For weeks now, NBA fans across the globe have been waiting to find out if superstars like Damian Lillard or James Harden would be traded this NBA offseason. Well, the NBA Draft has happened, free agency is basically done and NBA Summer League has concluded with neither All-Star being moved. While a deal could still […]

Nearly a month has passed since Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, the franchise he has called home since 2012. Not only did Lillard request a trade, however, he has his sights set on landing with the NBA Finals runner-up Miami Heat, complicating trade talks considerably. Those aforementioned trade talks appear […]

A lot of people would say that the Miami Heat weren’t even supposed to make it to the 2023 NBA Finals. After all, even though they disintegrated the Milwaukee Bucks’ defense while led by six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, they also managed to overcome a talented Boston […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat appearing to be at a stalemate in the trade negotiations surrounding star guard Damian Lillard, the latest rumor out of Miami casts even more doubt on the possibility of a quick resolution for an increasingly tense situation. “Portland has remained disinclined to engage (the) Heat in serious […]

Damian Lillard’s time as the face of the Portland Trail Blazers is coming to an end. Through thick and thin, he has remained with and given the Blazers multiple chances to improve their championship outlook, yet both sides appear to be ready to move on after the seven-time All-Star requested a trade this offseason. Then […]

7-time All-Star Damian Lillard and agent Aaron Goodwin have been warned against tampering with the trade negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and prospective teams as Portland attempts to acquiesce to Lillard’s demands to play elsewhere. However, despite the league sending out a memo to all 30 teams in their effort to deter Dame — […]

Adam Silver and the NBA warned Damian Lillard and his agent about a possible punishment if they keep saying that the Portland Trail Blazers star only wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. Naturally, it drew mixed reactions from fans who agree with the league’s stance and those who argue that Dame should be […]

Since Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, word around the NBA is that he and his agent Aaron Goodwin have been pushing for the seven-time All-Star to be traded to the Miami Heat. In fact, it has been said that Lillard will only accept a trade to the Heat and will […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is undoubtedly the new face of his franchise, and he recently received high praise from another player who quickly became synonymous with his respective organization. Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade has been retired for multiple years now, but the future Hall of Famer is still very involved with today’s game. […]

It is very rare to see any professional athlete spend their entire career with the same organization and in the NBA, only three players have spent 20-plus seasons with the same team: Dirk Nowitzki with the Dallas Mavericks, Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers and Udonis Haslem with the Miami Heat. At the beginning […]

Are you taking this player or are you taking that player? This always seems to be a debate in the NBA world and on Friday, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith compared Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden during a segment on First Take after former NBA guard Jeff Teague picked Harden […]

Another NBA offseason, another summer filled with question marks surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers as an organization. Ever since they made the Western Conference Finals in 2019, the Blazers have been on a steady decline, leading many to ask the question of whether or not superstar guard Damian Lillard would request a trade. Well, that […]

Dwyane Wade carved out a Hall of Fame-worthy NBA career that saw him win three NBA championships, one Finals MVP, and 13 All-Star Game appearances. He also played for various teams, including the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. With memorable performances in the NBA, have you ever wondered how a former NBA […]

The Damian Lillard trade saga continues to drag on. After the initial report of the Portland Trail Blazers star’s desires, fans were eager to see him traded. No fanbase wants a trade saga to plague their season, after all. A month or so has passed since his request, and there hasn’t been any progress from […]

Shooting guard is probably one of the most stacked and star-studded positions in NBA History. The most-renowned player and arguably greatest of all time, Michael Jordan, comes from this position. Kobe Bryant and Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson also heavily played in this position. With a stacked cast of generational talents, it comes as no […]

The Miami Heat’s 2023 playoff run was one for the history books. Entering the 2023 postseason, plenty of folks didn’t even give the Heat much of a chance to advance past the first round, as they faced off against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in round one. But the Heat made quick work […]

New online auction platform, TOP DRWR, launches today and features items from Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s collection in partnership with The Shop Miami. TOP DRWR’s initial launch with items from Heat star Jimmy Butler’s personal collection includes custom letterman jackets, Jordan sneakers and more. The first auction launches today on www.topdrwr.io. The new auction […]

Chicago Bulls star guard Zach LaVine has seen his name in trade rumors this offseason, and if he is to play for another team by the start of the 2023-24 NBA season, betting odds say that the Miami Heat are the favorite to be that squad. That’s despite the Heat’s pursuit of Portland Trail Blazers […]

Kyle Lowry has established himself as one of the best guards in the NBA. He is a NBA champion and a six-time All-Star. With a solid ongoing NBA career, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Kyle Lowry’s $5.12 million former house in Toronto. Back […]

Right now, the two biggest names on the trade market are without a doubt James Harden and Damian Lillard. Both superstars have been trying to facilitate their move away from their respective teams as they look to start a new chapter in their careers. Harden recently gave an interview with USA Today Sports and the […]

Make no mistake about it — Damian Lillard’s proposed trade move to the Miami Heat is anything but dead. The rumors may have died down a bit of late, but you can be sure that both Miami and the Portland Trail Blazers are doing everything they can to make this deal work. After all, Portland […]

Tyler Herro is a solid basketball player who has made a name for himself in the NBA. While playing for the Miami Heat, Herro was part of the squad that made an appearance in the 2020 NBA Finals. The 2022 Sixth Man of the Year would also be part of the Heat team that was […]

Former Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce clarified his take about Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade in a series of tweets Monday morning. I never compared myself to Dwayne wade I was ask a question how would u answer if u was me I would never disrespect him he is an all time great all I’m […]

The world of professional sports often creates a lot of bitter rivalries, especially when Hall of Fame-caliber players are in the same conference. Allen Iverson and Dwyane Wade were not safe from this notion. They spent most of their careers in a marquee matchup between the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers. Despite that, all of […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is not the first generational talent that wanted to leave their team to join the Miami Heat. In fact, he is not even the first guard of that caliber who wanted to opt out of their contract for a Pat Riley-led team. Gary Payton came first and he is […]