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Lionel Messi has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) team Inter Miami, and top Miami Heat brass Jimmy Butler and Erik Spoelstra are very excited to have him. Messi made his announcement to join Inter Miami earlier this week, sending the entire sports world into a frenzy. The specifics of the deal have not yet been […]

Time and time again, Jimmy Butler proves to the NBA world that he is one of the best players in the league. Despite what may happen in the regular season, the Miami Heat star always turns his game up another level in the postseason and he’s done so once again this year. From scoring 56 […]

This was never going to be an easy series for the Miami Heat. As the NBA world has gradually come to realize, the Denver Nuggets are really, really, really good, and as impressive as the Heat have been in the postseason, they’ve clearly got a talent differential to overcome. As they showed in Game 2 […]

Apart from being one of the best players in the league today and perhaps a soon-to-be NBA champion, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler is also building his empire outside the basketball court. He’s invested a lot of his own money in building his own coffee brand, Big Face Coffee, which started as a side hustle […]

We all knew how good Nikola Jokic was heading into the NBA Finals, but what he has done recently is simply amazing. A two-time league MVP who is constantly putting his name next to some of the greatest in league history when it comes to records, the Denver Nuggets star continued to display his dominance […]

Game 4 of the NBA Finals is a must-win affair for the Miami Heat. They currently trail the Denver Nuggets 2-1 after losing in Game 3. Denver’s mixture of elite star-power and impressive depth has proven to be a lot to handle for Miami. The Nikola Jokic-Jamal Murray duo is lethal when both players are […]

After shocking the NBA world and handing the Denver Nuggets their first home loss of the playoffs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat find themselves trailing in this championship series once again after losing Game 3 on their home floor. Everything that could have gone wrong went wrong […]

Jimmy Butler is known as a man of the people and is proving it during the NBA Finals. During the Miami Heat’s practice before Game 4, Butler was spotted chopping it up with the Rookie of the Year and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero. Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero and Jimmy Butler 🔥 (📸: […]

The Miami Heat had a golden opportunity to take control of the NBA Finals in Game 3 vs. the Denver Nuggets. However, the Nuggets received huge performances from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray and stifled the Heat on their quest for back-to-back wins. The Heat now go into a pivotal Game 4 down 2-1, preparing […]

The Miami Heat had no answer for the Denver Nuggets’ dynamic duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Wednesday night’s Game 3. Jokic finished with a stat line of 32 points, 21 rebounds, and ten assists, and Murray notched a 34-point triple-double in a game the Nuggets went on to win by a final […]

Jimmy Butler was not pleased with his team after the Miami Heat lost in lackluster fashion to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. Butler was point-blank in his postgame press conference, firmly telling the media that a loss like that “can’t happen” to the Heat again, per Nick […]

The Denver Nuggets may have won Game 3 in convincing fashion, but Jamal Crawford isn’t ready to declare that the series is over. In fact, he sees the Miami Heat tying things up once again in Game 4, and for good reason. Speaking on the NBA TV coverage of the NBA Finals after Game 3 […]

The Miami Heat put in a commendable effort in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets. After the Heat’s slow start, they actually gave the Nuggets a proper scare late in the fourth quarter of what began as a blowout. In the end, though, their comeback effort proved futile, with Nikola Jokic […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade was sitting courtside in Kaseya Center before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and he shared an emotional moment with Jimmy Butler. The two shared an emotional hug before tip-off, as the Heat looks to take the series lead against the Denver Nuggets: Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler share a […]

MIAMI, FL – The NBA Finals shift to South Florida after the Miami Heat evened up the series with the Denver Nuggets at 1-1. Jimmy Butler, however, has remained relatively pedestrian given what we’re used to seeing out of ‘Playoff Jimmy’ the last few postseasons. Jimmy Butler kicked off the postseason in strong fashion, averaging […]

The Miami Heat lost the 2020 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers in the “bubble,” but the loss is not forgotten. The team learned from it in the toughest of ways, according to star center Bam Adebayo. Adebayo, who faced the Lakers alongside Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, 2023 Finals Game 2 star Duncan Robinson […]

Early on in his career, Jimmy Butler had no choice but not to like Dwyane Wade. In spite of the fact that they came from the same alma mater, Butler had to despise Wade and the Miami Heat simply because he was drafted by the Chicago Bulls. The Heat and the Bulls had an intense […]

The Miami Heat won Game 2 of the NBA Finals by a final score of 111-108, thanks largely to their best player, Jimmy Butler. Butler didn’t shoot the ball particularly well but scored 21 points and dished out a team-high nine assists in the win. The Heat now own home-court advantage in this series as […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been public about his friendship with PSG star Neymar and encouraged the Brazilian superstar to attend the NBA Finals. Ahead of Game 3 vs. the Denver Nuggets, the two linked up to fulfill Butler’s wish, via the NBA. My guy ❤️ @JimmyButler pic.twitter.com/StItawuamB — Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) June 6, […]

The Miami Heat are three wins away from an NBA Finals victory. Overcoming the talented Denver Nuggets will prove to be quite the challenge though. Jimmy Butler told the media ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals that Bam Adebayo will be “the reason” Miami wins the championship, per Wes Goldberg on Twitter. “Bam’s […]

After dropping Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals on the road to the Denver Nuggets, the Miami Heat once again showed their resilience in the playoffs, as they handed Denver their first home loss of the postseason with a 111-108 victory in Game 2. Leading by 11 with just under four minutes to play […]

The Miami Heat evened the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets by stealing Game 2 on the road. Despite the win, Skip Bayless surprisingly called out Jimmy Butler for the disappearance of ‘Playoff Jimmy,’ via Undisputed. "We haven't seen Playoff Jimmy [Butler] now for 7 straight games. He is going through an issue with his […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat set their sights back home to South Beach after stealing Game 2 of the NBA Finals from the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokic’s squad could not fully defend their homestand as they were edged out 111-108. Effective ball rotation and proper ways to attack the Nuggets’ defense were key to […]

The Miami Heat did it. Despite the odds being stacked against them yet again, this team pulled off a massive Game 2 victory on Sunday night to steal away home-court advantage from the Denver Nuggets. The NBA Finals is now tied 1-1 as the series shifts to Miami for Games 3 and 4, giving the […]

Jimmy Butler has solidified himself as a Miami Heat legend. He led a Heat team without crucial players like Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo. Butler got them a play-in tournament win to an NBA Finals matchup against the Denver Nuggets. His face-off against Nikola Jokic merits him more praise as he achieved a feat only […]

In spite of all the odds, the Miami Heat are now playing for a title in the NBA Finals. They may be the underdogs against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, but there’s no denying that Miami will always have a fighting chance with Jimmy Butler leading the charge. In fact, there’s absolutely no denying […]

The Miami Heat did not have much to go their way in the first half of Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. The Heat shot a lowly 37.5 percent from the field in the opening half against the Denver Nuggets, and they hit on a mere four 3-point shot attempts. The Heat showed signs […]

After years of competing against the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, Kevin Love is experiencing firsthand what has made the pairing so successful. Much has been made about the “Heat Culture” that has allowed Miami to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in four years. According to Love, Butler is at the center […]

Jimmy Butler has the Miami Heat in their second NBA Finals appearance in four years. The six time All-Star is currently one of the best players in the league today and winning a championship would easily cement his legacy. With Butler’s rise to prominence, have you ever wondered how an NBA superstar like him lives? […]

Jimmy Butler doesn’t seem to be at all stressed after the Miami Heat were defeated by the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. With two full off days before Heat-Nuggets Game 2 Sunday night, Jimmy Butler made sure to enjoy his time off the court in Denver. “My daughter is out […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has led the team to the NBA Finals. His playoff performance was impressive, but he began seeing a bit more inconsistency following the series versus the New York Knicks. According to writer Tommy Beer, Butler’s struggles may be linked to an injury he suffered against the Knicks. “Jimmy Butler’s scoring […]

When talking about Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, a lot of critics and casuals often say he’s not as impactful as many make him to be because of his defensive shortcomings. As much as he is a threat offensively, his defense leaves much to be desired. However, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is not buying […]

It’s never easy to lose — especially if it happens to be Game 1 of the NBA Finals. At this point in his career, however, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler has learned how to manage the losses. Butler is well aware of the fact that this is simply part of the game, and he’s not […]

To say that Caleb Martin and Max Strus struggled with their shot in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets would be an utter understatement. The Miami Heat pair combined for an atrocious 1-of-17 from the field in the series opener, and there’s no denying that the inefficiencies of these otherwise reliable […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler isn’t worried about their title chances after losing Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Not even one bit. While speaking to reporters on Saturday, Butler expressed his confidence about the Heat’s ability to bounce back and win the Larry O’Brien trophy. After all, […]

The last time the Miami Heat were in the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo were two focal points of their roster, much like they are this year in the Finals. However, their second-best scorer that season was Goran Dragic. Spending seven seasons in Miami, Dragic made a name for himself in Miami and […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is in the midst of his second NBA Finals in four seasons, and he’s hoping to have soccer superstar Neymar on his side against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Butler has grown a number of relationships with international athletes, with Brazilian phenom Neymar at the top of the list. […]

The Miami Heat took the first blow in the 2023 NBA Finals as the Denver Nuggets dominated with a 104-93 win in Game 1. The Heat were simply outclassed by Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, who showcased a masterful and efficient offensive game plan to take the series opener. Ahead of Sunday night’s showdown, we […]

Don’t expect Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat to set another record for free throw futility as the NBA Finals continue. Given this eye-opening Nikola Jokic defensive stat from Game 1, it should be no surprise they did just that in Monday’s dispiriting loss to the Denver Nuggets. Jokic only defended two shots at the […]