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The Miami Heat are doing whatever it takes to snag a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The addition of Kevin Love shows the importance of making a push. However, one player Miami has been without is veteran point guard Kyle Lowry. Lowry hasn’t played since February 3 as he deals with a knee injury, although […]

Miami Heat legend and Hall of Fame finalist Dwyane Wade received the President’s Award during the 54th NAACP Image Awards, an annual event that celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color. Also receiving the award was Wade’s wife, actress, producer, and author Gabrielle Union. During the acceptance of their speech, the parents […]

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry has been upgraded to “questionable” for Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to a Sunday tweet from Miami Herald Heat reporter Anthony Chiang. He has missed the last eight games with left knee soreness. Lowry last played for the Heat in a two-point loss to the New York Knicks in early […]

Jimmy Butler was visibly frustrated after the Miami Heat extended their losing streak to four straight games Saturday. The Heat’s best player seems to be well aware that the team could be in serious trouble of missing the playoffs if they don’t stop the bleeding soon. “I’m tired of losing,” Jimmy Butler said, following Miami’s […]

The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami Heat for a divisional matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Hornets prediction and pick. The Hornets shocked me last night. They came to play in Minnesota and stunned the Timberwolves who are fighting for a playoff spot. They took down the Twolves 121-113 as […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo lasted longer on Friday night than he did in the NBA All-Star Game. However, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar had to exit after just six minutes of action against the Miami Heat after suffering a knee injury. Nevertheless, just like his team did in the All-Star spectacle, the Bucks still managed to secure a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been dealing with a lingering wrist injury for over a week now. This is the same issue that forced the Milwaukee Bucks superstar to quickly exit the NBA All-Star Game after scoring in the opening play of the contest. As it turns out, however, there is now a small chance that Antetokounmpo […]

Tyler Herro was initially listed as probable for the Miami Heat’s Friday night affair versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Herro, who’s been dealing with a knee injury, was recently upgraded to available for the game, per Ira Winderman. Herro has dealt with injuries throughout the year. He’s been pivotal to Miami’s success when healthy this season […]

The Miami Heat (32-27) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (41-17) on Friday night! Action tips off at 7:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Bucks prediction, pick, and how to watch. Miami dropped their last two games heading into the All-Star break but still sits in seventh place in the Eastern […]

The Miami Heat were pretty quiet during the trade deadline, something that irked some fans. With the team sitting in limbo, many felt that this team needed a massive shakeup. Trading Dewayne Dedmon to save money was not the right move, according to many. Little did everyone know, Pat Riley’s plans was never to trade […]

Jae Crowder has not played a single minute this season. After a lot of drama, the 32-year-old veteran was finally able to facilitate his departure from the Phoenix Suns prior to the NBA trade deadline. Crowder has now found a new home with the Milwaukee Bucks, and it sounds like he’s in line to make […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is poised to miss his team’s final regular-season meeting with an established Eastern Conference rival. The two-time MVP is listed as doubtful for the Milwaukee Bucks’ matchup with the Miami Heat on Friday due to a right wrist injury. Antetokounmpo suffered the injury early in his team’s pre All-Star victory over the Chicago […]

The last time Kyle Lowry suited up for the Miami Heat was on February 2nd, in a 106-104 loss against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. Lowry has since been sidelined with a lingering knee injury that has kept him out of action for his team’s last six games. The recently-concluded All-Star break […]

The Miami Heat desperately needed some help in their frontcourt heading into the trade deadline, and while they ultimately didn’t end up addressing that need with a trade, they did manage to land Kevin Love on the buyout market. Love obviously isn’t the player he once was, but he will immediately have a spot in […]

New Miami Heat acquisition Kevin Love expressed that in regards to starting for the team, it does not matter to him, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “Starting, it doesn’t really hold any weight for me,” Kevin Love said, via Chiang. Chiang also said that weather Love starts or not, he will be […]

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks decided to fire Nate McMillan after a disappointing 29-30 start to the season. A change was clearly needed but we also have to remember this is the second coach that star guard Trae Young has clashed with, also failing to see eye to eye with former HC Lloyd Pierce. Between […]

Kevin Love signed with the Miami Heat after his buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Love will play an important role for Miami as they strive toward the playoffs. Bam Adebayo and Love are clearly comfortable with one another, as they engaged in a hilarious NSFW social media exchange amid Love joining the Heat, per Hoop […]

Kevin Love is now officially a member of the Miami Heat. The one-time NBA champ secured his move to South Beach on Monday after signing a rest-of-the-season deal with the Heat. This follows Love’s contract buyout agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers that put an end to his memorable nine-year tenure with the Cavs. Love lost […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend is officially in the books, which means the regular season is entering its final chapters. Following a busy trade deadline, the league saw many new contenders emerge for the title. On the other hand, organizations such as the Miami Heat were relatively quiet in the trade market. The Heat is […]

As he promised, new Miami Heat forward Kevin Love quickly went to work upon arriving in South Beach on Monday. And sure enough, he gave fans plenty of reasons to be optimistic about his addition. The Heat uploaded a video of Love doing some shooting drills with the team staff late on Monday, and it […]

Kevin Love is now a member of the Miami Heat, and sure enough, the veteran forward is excited to join the franchise and potentially contend in the playoffs this 2022-23 season. Love reached a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers after he lost his spot in the rotation, and the Heat quickly moved to scoop him […]

The Miami Heat made it official on Monday. Kevin Love has now taken his talents to South Beach after successfully completing a contract buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 14-year veteran wasted no time after signing a new contract with the Heat as he decided to put some shots up inside the Heat’s practice facility. […]

The Miami Heat had the NBA world buzzing after they officially announced the arrival of Kevin Love in South Beach on Monday. Heat big man Bam Adebayo, who is coming off his second NBA All-Star Game appearance on Sunday night, had nothing but good things to say about Love joining the squad. It’s safe to […]

Newly-acquired Kevin Love will wear number 42 with the Miami Heat, the team announced. Kevin Love was averaging 8.5 points on 20 minutes per game with the Cleveland Cavaliers before he was bought out. He wore the number zero with the Cavaliers, the team he won a championship with in 2016. By wearing number 42 […]

The Miami Heat didn’t necessarily have the start to the 2022-23 season that they were hoping for, but as we exit the All-Star break, it’s clear that they are on the verge of becoming one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. With a 32-27 record, the Heat sit in seventh place in the […]

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry is currently battling a knee injury that has kept him out since Feb. 24. But as the Heat get ready for the second off the season, Lowry appears to be inching closer to his Miami return. Lowry is looking to return to the Heat’s lineup by the end of […]

The Miami Heat didn’t make any notable additions ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadline, instead just sending out Dewayne Dedmon in order to clear a roster spot. The Heat are taking advantage of their increased roster flexibility, adding both Kevin Love and Cody Zeller to improve their frontcourt. Miami fans are pretty excited about […]

In a highly anticipated move, the Miami Heat are closing in on a deal with five-time All-Star Kevin Love, according to the Sun-Sentinel’s Ira Winderman. Love will play a crucial role in Miami, as the Heat lack enough 3-point threats to keep up with the high-octane offenses they’re sure to face in the playoffs. Though […]

Kevin Love sounds ecstatic to join the Miami Heat. After agreeing to a contract buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Love briefly discussed his decision to head to South Beach in a Twitter exchange with former teammate Tristian Thompson. Kevin Love’s agent, Jeff Schwartz, had told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski earlier on Sunday that his client planned […]

Kevin Love is now officially heading to the Miami Heat. After being linked to the South Beach side following his buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirms that it’s now coming to fruition. “After clearing waivers, Kevin Love plans to sign with the Miami Heat, his agent Jeff Schwartz of @Excelbasketball tells ESPN.” […]

The race for the 2023 NBA MVP award has been heating up as of late, and to not much of a surprise, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is among the serious contenders to win the prestigious honor. On the heels of taking home a second consecutive NBA MVP award, Jokic has managed to somehow, someway […]

After finalizing a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon, five-time All-Star Kevin Love is officially a free agent. Multiple teams have varying levels of interest in signing the veteran, but the Miami Heat are considered the frontrunners, as they can offer the veteran a definitive role in their quest for postseason success. Addressing […]

Unless you count Dewayne Dedmon as a marquee name, the Miami Heat largely stayed quiet amidst the ruckus that went on during the NBA trade deadline. They may not have made a serious talent infusion via trade, but the buyout market could potentially yield them a 5-time All-Star: Kevin Love. The Heat are reportedly the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t hide his delight after seeing his former Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade make it as a finalist for the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class. Wade was named as one of the 12 finalists for the 2023 HOF class on Friday, joining the likes of Dirk Nowitzki, Tony […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed his respect and admiration for Dwyane Wade before the Miami Heat legend coached his team in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday. Wade, who is a minority owner with the Utah Jazz, was in Salt Lake City to lead his celebrity team in the annual festivity. Before the […]

Following a storied NBA career, longtime Miami heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade has now been named a finalist for the Naismith Pro Basketball Hall of Fame. Alongside Dwyane Wade, the 2023 finalists are Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, and Tony Parker. Upon news that he was named a finalist, Wade had an emotional reaction.  He delivered […]

The franchise cornerstone and five-time All-Star days are gone for John Wall. After his All-Star season in 2018, his career plummeted drastically. Wall has now been bought out by the Houston Rockets once again after being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers before the trade deadline. The shortened campaign in 2021 was still decent for […]

After the departure of most of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2016 championship roster, Kevin Love has long been in the middle of trade talks. Despite the enormous contract, it was inevitable for him to get moved until they restructured their contract with Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and the rest of the crew. Adding Donovan Mitchell this […]

Not long after it was confirmed that Kevin Love was seeking a contract buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat quickly emerged as the top destination for the former NBA champ once he hits free agency. At this point, however, it seems like the Heat do not have a clear path to signing Love […]