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Jimmy Butler did not even want to lay a finger on the Eastern Conference championship trophy after the Miami Heat took down the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of what turned out to be an epic ECF series. Bam Adebayo tried to hand the trophy over to Butler during the post-game ceremonies, but the latter […]

Jimmy Butler started off his career some 12 years ago with the Chicago Bulls as the last pick in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft. At that time, LeBron James and the Miami Heat were one of Chicago’s biggest rivals, which apparently prompted a bold promise from Butler early in his career. During […]

If anybody says they picked Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat as the NBA Finals matchup in the lead-up to the playoffs, take them off your Christmas list, because they’re lying. Nikola Jokic might be the best player in the world, sure, but this isn’t an NBA Finals matchup with as much star power as many […]

Kendrick Perkins is scared for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. This is not only because they are facing Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat but also because of Erik Spoelstra. On Twitter, Perkins couldn’t help but share his feeling that Spoelstra is really hungry to win the title after hearing […]

Nikola Jokic is a pretty easygoing guy. The Denver Nuggets superstar is actually one of the funniest dudes in the NBA at the moment. However, in November of 2021, we all saw his dark side after he got involved in a now-infamous altercation with then-Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris. For those that require context, Jokic […]

The Denver Nuggets will officially be partaking in their first-ever NBA Finals on Thursday with the entire basketball watching! Join us for our NBA odds series, where our three reasons why the Nuggets have the best odds to win the 2023 NBA Finals prediction and pick will be made. In 47 years of existence within […]

The Miami Heat would not be in a position to win a championship without Jimmy Butler and even though he has been battling ankle soreness, he’s still been able to lead his team to victory. Now in the NBA Finals and getting ready to take on the Denver Nuggets, just four games separate the Heat […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are in the midst of NBA Finals Media Day on Wednesday before the NBA Finals vs. the Denver Nuggets kicks off on Thursday. When asked about his leadership style, Jimmy Butler made sure to give a special shout out to Heat legend Dwyane Wade. “I'm me & my style […]

One of the best stories of the playoffs has been Miami Heat forward, Caleb Martin. He’s truly broken out and proved to be a budding star, helping his team book their spot in the NBA Finals. But, the journey to this point wasn’t easy by any means. After getting released by the Charlotte Hornets in […]

Can you feel the excitement in the air NBA fans? The start of the NBA Finals sits only 24 hours away as the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat will try to get their hands on the Larry O’Brien trophy. With some big-time names on both rosters heading into the finals, which superstar has the best […]

All eyes are on the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets with the NBA Finals right around the corner. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra praised Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during NBA Finals Media Day, per NBA on Twitter. “I also think you do have to credit and acknowledge Denver’s culture,” Spoelstra said. “They have a […]

The time has come to crown a champion in the NBA, as the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets will battle it out in the 2023 NBA Finals. In a “David vs. Goliath” type of story, the 8-seeded Heat will look to pull off one last major upset over the 1-seeded Nuggets, but they may […]

The Miami Heat are preparing to take the altitude head on vs. the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. Although it figures to play a role in the series, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra couldn’t seem to care less about the narratives surrounding the altitude, reports Tomer Azarly. Erik Spoelstra when asked about the altitude: […]

The Denver Nuggets have spoken to the media ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Thursday, and Nikola Jokic explained how he feels about the Nuggets being the favorites in the series. “I think we’re not the favorites,” Nikola Jokic said, via Mark J. Spears of ESPN. “In the […]

The Miami Heat have made an improbable run to the NBA Finals, led by their star Jimmy Butler. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a special Jimmy Butler series points average prediction and pick. In the regular season, Jimmy Butler averaged 22.9 points per game. He got hot when it mattered […]

Damian Lillard could be available this offseason. The Portland Trail Blazers have the No. 3 pick in this year’s draft. Lillard has indicated he does not want to play with a young player, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, meaning the franchise could trade the pick to appease Lillard with another star, or keep it to […]

The Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets will be playing in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals on Thursday night. It is a highly anticipated series between two polar opposite teams with very different histories. The Heat have won many championships over the course of their storied history, but are coming in as massive underdogs. […]

The 2022-23 season is over for the Boston Celtics, but it never really started for Danilo Gallinari. The veteran forward signed with the Celtics last summer on a two-year deal, yet before the regular season even began he suffered a brutal injury. While representing Italy in a September FIBA World Cup qualifier, Gallinari tore an […]

The Miami Heat have an intriguing dilemma with Tyler Herro ahead of the NBA Finals. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green weighed in on how he believes they should handle the unique situation. Tyler Herro has yet to play since his April 16th injury during Game 1 of the Heat-Bucks series in the very first […]

Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson grew up in New England and regularly attended Boston Celtics games as a kid. That’s why it was so much sweeter when he had the chance to taunt C’s fans at the end of Game 7 on Sunday. However, there was a legitimate reason behind his actions. Robinson appeared on […]

Will the Miami Heat be able to take down the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals? The Heat officially sealed a win against the Boston Celtics in a seven-game series when they took a 103-84 victory at TD Garden on Monday. Miami forward Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 28 points in 43 minutes, […]

The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat are currently preparing for a highly anticipated NBA Finals matchup. After dominating the regular season and most of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Nuggets are coming into the NBA Finals with high expectations, per Shams Charania and FanDuelTV. "[The Nuggets] are fully expecting that they win…Miami's an underdog for […]

Will the Denver Nuggets be able to take home the Larry O’Brien trophy for the first time in franchise history? The Nuggets reached the NBA Finals after they swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. Center Nikola Jokic earned a 30-point triple-double in Game 4, working efficiently in the low and high […]

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin earned himself free drinks for life in South Beach while plunging a dagger into an entire city’s heart with his magnificent play against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. In the midst of all the postseason heroics, it was easy to overlook just how impressive his numbers really […]

The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat are set to face in what could be the most exciting NBA Finals in recent memory. However, while the showdown between Nikola Jokic and Jimmy Butler looks promising, there’s no guarantee that casual fans will tune in to watch the series. After all, many believe that the Nuggets-Heat showdown […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat’s run to the 2023 NBA Finals has Dwight Howard really inspired, so much so that the NBA big man couldn’t help but share some motivational words of his own. After the Heat took down the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, Howard looked back at the odds that […]

The stage is set for an electrifying showdown in the 2023 NBA Finals as the Miami Heat prepare to face off against the formidable Denver Nuggets. After a tumultuous season, filled with highs and lows, the Heat have defied the odds to secure their spot in the championship series. Led by their dynamic roster, featuring […]

Thanks to his heroics throughout the series, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler was awarded the Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player. There was some talk, however, that Heat stud Caleb Martin should have won over Jimmy. As a matter of fact, the votes revealed that Martin was just a couple of votes shy of actually […]

The Jimmy Butler craze has officially reached Roland Garros. Coco Gauff spoke highly of the Miami Heat superstar, telling reporters in Paris about how Butler is serving as an inspiration for her. Gauff also revealed that Jimmy Butler, even before the start of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, offered her tickets to the 2023 NBA Finals. […]

To say that Jaylen Brown had a forgettable performance in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday against the Miami Heat night would be a major understatement. With Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum going down with an injury very early in the game, Brown had an opportunity to step up for his team […]

The Boston Celtics had a chance to make history. They had a chance to become the first team to come back from a 3-0 deficit in the NBA Playoffs. But they fell short, losing to the Miami Heat in Game 7, 103-84. There were several reasons for the Celtics’ loss. But four people, in particular, […]

The Miami Heat are a miracle in progress in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. They were not even supposed to get past the first round against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, but here they are, in the middle of their preparation for the 2023 NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets. Beating the Nuggets is going […]

The Boston Celtics’ offseason kicked off with much controversy after the loss to the Miami Heat. Right off the jump, Celtics faithful had questions about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s futures with the team. They also called for Joe Mazzulla to depart after his rookie head coaching campaign. However, veteran leader Al Horford dispelled their […]

The Boston Celtics put up a formidable fight on Monday night. This is despite the fact that Jayson Tatum suffered a game-changing ankle injury in the first possession of the game. In the end, though, their effort fell short as the Miami Heat ended up blowing out Boston on their own home floor, en route […]

Former NBA coach George Karl sees Bam Adebayo matching well with Nikola Jokic offensively in the Miami Heat-Denver Nuggets NBA Finals series. Defensively, though, it’s a different story. After the Heat took down the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the East Finals on Monday, Karl took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the […]

“If your best players aren’t defenders, it’s hard to create a good defense.” This was Erik Spoelstra’s exact quote after he guided the Miami Heat to a series-clinching win in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma caught wind of the quote, and it is clear that Kuz […]

The Denver Nuggets are heavy betting favorites against the Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals. Not only does Denver have the best player in the Nuggets-Heat series, but the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference is also loaded with stud role players. With two regular-season MVP awards on his mantle and a dominant […]

Some fans have been trying to revoke Kendrick Perkins’ Boston Celtics card amid all the criticism the one-time NBA champ has thrown in the direction of his former team. According to Big Perk, he’s just being honest and he’s merely providing his unbiased opinion on the Celtics — something that he has come out with […]

The 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat is a significant mismatch. It’s clearly what the Nuggets-Heat betting odds suggest. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are massive favorites over Jimmy Butler and the Heat. The Nuggets have -450 odds at FanDuel Sportsbook to win the 2023 NBA Finals. The Heat are +330 […]