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Tyler Herro has had a rough start to the offseason. While he played well when he was on the court during the regular season (20.8 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 4.5 APG, 44.1 FG%), he struggled mightily in the Heat’s first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics (16.8 PPG, 5.4 APG, 3.6 RPG, 38.5 FG%). As a […]

For years, Miami Heat fans have been criticized for their tardiness. The city’s heavy traffic and abundance of attractions, like beaches and restaurants, often result in Heat games beginning with many empty seats, with the arena only filling up well after the game starts. In a recent video with Complex, Jimmy Butler and pop star […]

Jimmy Butler is not planning to sign a contract extension with the Miami Heat, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. But it isn’t just the Heat, as Butler reportedly will not sign a long-term deal with any team before his opt-out in 2025. “Jimmy Butler, he’s going to play out next season under […]

While the Miami Heat’s offseason will be defined by giving a contract extension to Bam Adebayo, the situation surrounding Jimmy Butler, and possibly adding another star, there also lies a conversation surrounding Haywood Highsmith. As Highsmith becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, he could test the waters from other teams, but according to […]

When it comes to the Miami Heat this offseason, the one aspect that has been talked about the most is the contract situation regarding star Jimmy Butler. However, it has been reported and said time and time again that Butler wants to stay with the Heat as proven again by Brian Windhorst of ESPN on […]

The Houston Rockets enter the 2024 NBA Draft with the No. 3 overall pick thanks to the James Harden trade back in 2021. Now, the Rockets may turn around and trade this pick as well in order to get an established veteran instead of yet another developmental youngster. If general manager Rafael Stone decides to […]

If there is one aspect of the Miami Heat’s offseason that will be interesting to follow, it’s the contract situation surrounding star Jimmy Butler. One person who gave their viewpoint on the matter was basketball analyst for ESPN in Tim Legler who talked about how Heat president Pat Riley addressed Butler which makes him believe […]

EVP David Griffin declared the New Orleans Pelicans would operate with a sense of urgency in the league’s talent-acquisition markets this summer. The Western Conference was only getting more difficult and the shortcomings of last year’s roster were obvious during the NBA Playoffs. Some of the toughest decisions this summer are internal, however. The franchise […]

Neymar, the Brazilian football star, has been making headlines off the pitch while he recovers from a knee injury. Despite his injury, the Brazilian star recently won a large sum of money playing poker alongside NBA star Jimmy Butler. Neymar injured his knee ligaments in October 2023 while playing for Brazil in World Cup qualifying […]

Former star and current front office member for the Miami Heat in Udonis Haslem has been making the rounds at ESPN on various shows giving his thoughts on multiple topics within the world of basketball. While on an episode of “First Take” Friday, he was asked which team is the biggest threat in the Eastern […]

The Boston Celtics’ championship parade rolled through Beantown on Friday, not long after Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum shared his true thoughts on the Miami Heat that are sure to rankle a few feathers on South Beach. Tatum’s comments came during a time when Boston big man Al Horford shared his thoughts on sharing the […]

The Boston Celtics just won the NBA Title and now rumors leading up to the championship are surfacing. From the sounds of it, general manager, Brad Stevens, turned down some massive names via trade that could have changed the course of Boston’s title run this season. Rumors indicate that Stevens turned down trades for five […]

The Miami Heat, coming off a 2022-23 season in which they made it all the way to the NBA Finals, could not overcome the major injury woes that they experienced into the playoffs. Not only was major trade deadline acquisition Terry Rozier III unable to suit up, the Heat’s best player, Jimmy Butler, also missed […]

Long before the Minnesota Timberwolves started to look like a legitimate championship contender with Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the attack, there was the Tom Thibodeau-coached version of the franchise that also featured the likes of Jeff Teague and Jimmy Butler. Teague recently recalled those days during a Club 520 Podcast episode, particularly telling […]

While the same sentiment has been stated for the past several seasons, the Miami Heat are in the midst of an integral offseason where they have a lot of work ahead of them if they want to achieve their championship aspirations. With that being said, there are a few crucial needs that the Heat have […]

The NBA is returning to Mexico City next season as this time around, the Miami Heat will take on the Washington Wizards on Nov. 2 as announced Friday by the association. It will be the 33rd game played in Mexico as the festivities will be around the “Day of the Dead” celebration or “Día de […]

NBA 2K24 MyTEAM adds its new Regal set this week, which includes 100 OVR player items for Anthony Davis and Jimmy Butler. Furthermore, this new set includes other valuable special inserts, like a Dark Matter Ray Allen, Cade Cunningham, and more. Therefore, we decided to list all the Regal player items and how you can […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been searching for an answer at small forward since LeBron James left town for a second time in 2018, with no clear succession plan in sight. This season, Cleveland tried Isaac Okoro, Max Strus, Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Marcus Morris Sr. and others at the spot, with […]

One aspect of the Miami Heat’s offseason that has been interesting has been the contract situation regarding their featured player in Jimmy Butler. After the Heat star reportedly is seeking a new extension, there have been some questions regarding Butler’s status in Miami, but it truly seems like it’s in the hands of the team […]

If there is one player heading into next season for the Miami Heat that fans are excited to see develop, it has to be the Serbian star Nikola Jovic. The player who just turned 21 Sunday spoke with Cyro Asseo de Choch of Hoops Hype and touched on about a bevy of topics surrounding his […]

Just like it has been for the past few years, the Miami Heat are in the midst of an integral offseason where a lot of motion is bound to happen in terms of adding and subtracting players from the team. As the goal has always been, the Heat are trying to get back to the […]

Jimmy Butler likes to troll. Whether it’s by showing up to picture day with a weird haircut or poking fun at other teams from the sidelines or on social media, ‘Jimmy Buckets’ enjoys messing around and getting people riled up. So when the Miami Heat star showed up to the Los Angeles Sparks vs. Dallas […]

It’s quite common for fans to speculate on players’ futures based on social media posts, and Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s recent Instagram story has sparked rumors among Golden State Warriors fans that he might be joining Stephen Curry in the Bay Area. Butler is becoming a hot topic for potential trades this offseason. His […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason as for the future direction of their franchise following a highly disappointing 2023-24 campaign. The Warriors were not even able to get themselves a playoff berth this year despite Curry’s continued brilliance, ultimately losing […]

By now you surely know that Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is a man who marches to the beat of his own drum. Whether it’s the six-time All-Star’s penchant for coffee, or his unusual media day hairstyles, or his knack for speaking his mind no matter what the consequences may be, he is unapologetically a one […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s willingness to leave Miami doesn’t appear to be all that massive right now but the Philadelphia 76ers are getting ready for a potential change in that situation. If Butler does force his way out, the 76ers are reportedly willing to offer him a maximum contract extension. Now, there are at […]

If there’s anything that’s becoming more permanent in the NBA, it’s player movement. Stars move from one squad to another whether it’s due to fit, salary, or competitiveness. With free agency looming, a lot of current players are obviously demanding more. Jimmy Butler clearly knows his worth and has made it public to the Miami […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are keeping Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler on their radar as they search for roster upgrades. Butler’s willingness to leave Miami doesn’t appear to be all that massive right now but Philly is making itself ready if that changes. If Butler does force his way out, the team is willing to offer […]

If there is one aspect of the Miami Heat’s offseason that seems to be in question, it would have to be the situation regarding their main star in Jimmy Butler. As the two sides continue to go through possibilities of a contract extension, there are also rumors and more likely speculation of a possible reunion […]

While the Miami Heat’s season ended prematurely as they fell to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs after making the Finals the year prior, their focus is now on an integral offseason. It all starts with the NBA Draft as the Heat will be picking their next star as they […]

If there is one topic surrounding the Miami Heat that will be talked about throughout the summer, it will be the situation involving Jimmy Butler and a potential contract extension. One person who has thrown his hat into sharing his thoughts is Bill Simmons who talked on his podcast about what he thinks could happen […]

All-Star guard Jimmy Butler says he wants to end his NBA career with the Miami Heat, but what he plans to do after that may surprise you. Butler says he’d be up for playing for Flamengo in Brazil’s premier basketball league (Novo Basquete Brasil) when his days with the Heat are over, per Rohan Nadkarni […]

The New York Knicks are charging full-speed ahead in the NBA Playoffs after swiping two games against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in the past few days. The Knicks are a media darling from the Big Apple to the West Coast with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart’s heroics taking center stage. Now a […]

The Miami Heat have a very interesting offseason ahead of them where President Pat Riley and company have to decide the direction of the franchise in the near future starting this summer. While the free agency market is going to heat up, it will also be the opportunity a massive trade will occur where Miami […]

Jimmy Butler has suddenly become the All-Star everyone is talking about as the Miami Heat begin their offseason. One year removed from their NBA Finals appearance, the Heat failed to make it out of the first round of the playoffs, in large part because of Butler’s sprained right MCL. Injuries derailed the Heat all season, […]

Pat Riley has been known to continually develop talent despite not being picked in the draft lottery. This is largely where he and Coach Erik Spoelstra have thrived together while working for the Miami Heat. However, it looks like that might not be the case in the Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers’ plea to trade for […]

Where do the Miami Heat go from here? A first-round exit from the postseason, one that came with Jimmy Butler injured and on the bench, has left team president Pat Riley mulling over what the next course of action will be in order to make it back to the NBA Finals. After all, it’s not […]

During Miami Heat President Pat Riley’s end of season press conference where he addressed the media about the state of the team, there was one specific aspect that he honed in on. It was the topic of player availability and how throughout the past two seasons, injuries have plagued Miami’s roster. Riley spoke for close […]

The first thing teams do when they are eliminated from the playoffs is figure out who will be returning for the next season. For the most part, no one is safe, as guys could hit free agency, get traded, or just get released outright. The Miami Heat are one of those squads charting their course […]