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The Orlando Magic opened their season in dominant fashion, defeating the Miami Heat 116-97 on the road in a statement win. Paolo Banchero, entering his third season, delivered an All-NBA-caliber performance, finishing with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. Shooting an efficient 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, Banchero also […]

The Miami Heat lost in the regular season opener against the Orlando Magic, 116-97, in what was disappointing fashion as it was on the night a ceremony was held to celebrate Pat Riley’s name being immortalized in the court at Kaseya Center. As the Heat record a loss in the in-state rivalry’s first game, stars […]

The Miami Heat fell against the in-state rival in the Orlando Magic in the regular season opener, 116-97, also on the same night as Pat Riley celebrated having his name on the court. With the Heat looking to compete against a loaded East, Wednesday night wasn’t the best step forward as the Magic are a […]

As the Miami Heat enter a crucial season stating Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic, the buzz around the franchise seems to be at an all-time high with the core from the last five seasons. A main component of that core is Heat star Bam Adebayo who’s looking to take that next step and gives […]

The Miami Heat are now facing a crossroads as they decide whether to stick it out with Jimmy Butler or to usher in a new chapter. The Heat have been regarded as a legitimate championship contender since Butler took over in Miami, leading to a pair of NBA Finals appearances. However, without a championship to […]

The ongoing beef between Jimmy Butler and Chris Paul boiled over during a recent preseason matchup between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. Leaked audio from the game was released, and the back-and-forth is another installment in a long-running feud between these two players, per a Reddit post. On Tuesday, Paul was defending against […]

As the Miami Heat prepare to take on a tougher Eastern Conference this season, there are aspects about the team that can prove once again that they can make some noise and prove the doubters wrong again. With the Heat roster taking shape with the  season opener next Wednesday, there is also a fatal flaw […]

After the Miami Heat’s win over the Atlanta Hawks in the preseason home finale win, 120-111, Jimmy Butler had an impressive game scoring 24 points on an efficient eight for 11 shooting. While Heat’s president Pat Riley was non-committal on Butler’s contract extension earlier in the year, the question was revisited Thursday about a possible […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for an integral season in the Eastern Conference, the importance of it can’t be stated enough by team President Pat Riley who has shared his blunt viewpoints on the team in the past. After the Heat’s home preseason finale against the Atlanta Hawks, Riley speaks on the upcoming season and […]

The small forward position is truly the do-it-all position in the NBA. Small forwards are asked to do everything on the basketball court, and it makes the position one of the deepest in the history of the league. This is especially the case because many teams throughout NBA history have wanted the three-position to be […]

As the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks to win three straight in the preseason in the second game on a back to back, 120-111, the star of the game is easily Jimmy Butler. While eyes will be on Butler due to his contract situation, he showed that his sole focus is on winning basketball […]

After the Miami Heat won two straight Tuesday, it’s now at three as they beat the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday night in the second game of a back to back, 120-111. With the Heat looking to make some noise in the East this season, there was business that needed to be handled for the starting lineup. […]

As the Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs in a preseason squeaker Tuesday night, 120-117, fans got an extended look into the most anticipated aspect of the team this upcoming season. Looking at the Heat’s projected starting lineup, this preseason has been a chance to showcase them to build the chemistry which was put […]

After the Miami Heat won the home preseason opener last Sunday, they win two straight Tuesday night beating the San Antonio Spurs, 120-117. The Heat are on the quest to compete against a tough East as they look to prepare their players during the preseason before the games get meaningful later in the month. Here […]

With the Heat looking to impress this season against a tough Eastern Conference, one of the many pieces that could shine this season is 21-year old Nikola Jovic who is entering his third season in the NBA. Looking to have a role with the Heat’s starting lineup this year, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before […]

Throughout NBA history, the NBA annually awards the best players of their position to make one of three All-NBA Teams. The All-NBA First Team features the cream of the crop. However, there have been some elite players who’ve never received this honor. Here’s a look at the 10 most surprising stars that haven’t made an […]

Confidence is a key element for NBA superstars to succeed in the NBA. However, given that there are plenty of external factors, things don’t always go their way. Here’s a look at 10 NBA superstar claims that didn’t age well. John Wall wishes luck to his future defenders John Wall: “You tell me the third-best […]

The Miami Heat won their home preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans in a thriller, 101-99, as it gave fans a taste of what’s to come this upcoming season. One major aspect of this team that fans have been interested to see more of is the Heat’s projected starting lineup which made its debut […]

The Miami Heat get their first win of the preseason which happens to be the home opener as they beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99. After a productive Heat training camp in the Bahamas, fans got a taste of what to expect from the season. Leading the Heat was Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson who […]

Jimmy Butler is currently the face of the Miami Heat. Over the past few years, Butler spearheaded the Heat to a pair of NBA Finals appearances in the span of four seasons. Furthermore, he has also racked up the accolades in the NBA. Butler is a six-time All-Star, five-time All-NBA Team player, a Most Improved […]

After a productive training camp for the Miami Heat, they are now in the midst of the preseason, though there has been some hurdles along the way already. As the Heat prepare to take on a loaded Eastern Conference, they had their preseason opener Tuesday and was ready for Thursday’s home opener in Miami until […]

As the Miami Heat prepare to take on the loaded Eastern Conference this upcoming season, they will need all the help they can get from any player in the rotation. After a productive Heat training camp and the start of the preseason, they will look for some players to break out with a prime candidate […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has opened up about the profound grief he experienced during the 2023-24 NBA season, as revealed in Netflix’s NBA series Starting 5. Over the past 18 months, Butler faced immense personal challenges off the court, including the devastating loss of his father, Jimmy Butler Jr., who passed away on February […]

Jimmy Butler has navigated through trade rumors and contract talks as he and the Miami Heat prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season. The Heat are coming off of a disappointing 2023-24 campaign that culminated in a first round loss to the Boston Celtics, a series which Butler missed due to injury. This year at […]

As the Heat prepare to face off against a tough Eastern Conference, they finished their training camp Saturday as they were in the Bahamas. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after Saturday’s final session to talk about what was accomplished from the team during training camp as they prepare for their first preseason game on […]

With the Miami Heat preparing for a tough Eastern Conference this season, they are looking to improve their offensive game plan and identity which has been a focus in training camp that wrapped up Saturday. As the Heat look for some semblance with their starting lineup, multiple players and head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about […]

There has been little concern surrounding the future of the Miami Heat during the last few years. Whether it be injury troubles or regular season lapses, this franchise perseveres and often inserts itself into the title picture. Team president Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra have earned the complete faith of the fan base […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for a loaded Eastern Conference this season, the one question that fans have in the back of their heads is about star Jimmy Butler and his contract situation. With Butler having responded to Heat president Pat Riley on some criticisms, his stance on a future deal could have been revealed […]

As the Miami Heat prepare to take on a strong Eastern Conference, they look to do that with a fully healthy lineup filled with stars that could make some noise and silence the doubters. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra would speak about the roster heading into the season and specfically the expectations of four players […]

Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the NBA recently, and his former teammate Jimmy Butler was asked about the news as he was gearing up for the upcoming season with the Miami Heat, and he had nothing but nice things to say about him. “I think what he’s done for the game […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for a new season in a loaded East, one major aspect that they’re hoping to turn their luck in is their injury woes the past few seasons. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra would speak on that topic Monday during the team’s media day where he gave a promise about the […]

This week was NBA media day for teams around the league, which gave fans a chance to anticipate what kind of hairstyle Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler might show up with. Last year, Butler shocked everyone by debuting a new “emo” look, but this year, to some fans’ disappointment, the Heat star didn’t show up […]

While the Eastern Conference gets more loaded off numerous trades with the most recent being the New York Knicks getting Karl-Anthony Towns, don’t expect the Miami Heat to be rattling in their boots. During Monday’s media day for the Heat, head coach Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo showed their “culture” and embraced the […]

Though people know Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler for his antics like being late to media day, there is no doubt that he encompasses the phrase “Heat Culture.” While people debate about the relationship between Butler and Heat president Pat Riley, which the negativity was put to rest Monday, there is no doubt that the connection […]

The basketball world took notice when Miami Heat president Pat Riley criticized Jimmy Butler for his availability and antics, even telling him to “keep your mouth shut” after saying he would beat various teams in the postseason. Speaking on it for the first time at the Heat’s media day, Butler responded to Riley’s comments from […]

Jimmy Butler is known for making news at the annual NBA Media Day, and this year is no different. But for those waiting to see what eye-catching look he is sporting for his official photo, the Miami Heat star has yet to arrive at the Kaseya Center. “Having planned a return flight from Paris, part […]

As the Miami Heat get motivated before the start of the 2024-25 season, there are people wondering how the year could fall for them after finishing at the eighth seed for the second straight time. With fans locking in their own Heat predictions, former player Udonis Haslem was on his podcast “The OGs Show” with […]

There is no doubt that it was a busy offseason for Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo as he won a gold medal with Team USA, which is his second. On top of that, the Heat star also signed a big contract extension which exemplifies the idea that Adebayo will be a focal point of the […]

When fans talk about the best NBA draft classes ever, they usually talk about 2003, 1996, and 1984. We shouldn’t forget about the 2011 NBA Draft, though. While there were some massive busts in that draft class, 2011 will forever be remembered for the superstar talent it produced. The stars in this class combined for […]