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Jimmy Butler and Mark Wahlberg might be the most unlikely friendship in the NBA. Dating back to Butler’s days in Chicago, the now Miami Heat forward has had a tight relationship with the Hollywood actor. The two have gone on trips together. Butler actually trained Wahlberg’s daughter. Butler and Wahlberg are basically tied to each […]

A lot has definitely changed in the NBA since Klay Thompson last played a game. Kyle Lowry is has taken his talents to the Miami Heat, Russell Westbrook has gone home to the Los Angeles Lakers, and so much more. The same train of thought also applies to the hobby and how some guys are […]

Miami Heat’s star duo of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo has undeniable chemistry which they’ve once again proven in their preseason game against the Hawks. Butler, who was sitting out their game as Miami played hosts against Trae Young and the rest of the Atlanta-based squad, was an All-Star teammate to his frontcourt partner and […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler still has a good number of playing years left in the NBA, but his post-basketball career is already locked up. Speaking to Jabari Young of CNBC, Butler shared his plans for when he decides to call it a career. As it turns out, the gig he started inside the NBA […]

Since the Ben Simmons holdout officially began, new information has come about almost daily. In the opening days of Sixers training camp, a report came out that Ben Simmons no longer wanted to play alongside Joel Embiid for fit reasons. The All-Star center was asked his thoughts on this report Thursday and did not hold […]

Now retired from the NBA and officially a full-time podcast host, JJ Redick must be closely keeping tabs on all the issues surrounding the league. That of course includes the seemingly unending saga involving his former Philadelphia 76ers teammate Ben Simmons. While the ongoing standoff has been sad, Redick said he has fond memories of […]

Heading into Philadelphia 76ers training camp, everyone expected the Ben Simmons cloud to hang overhead. The former No. 1 pick has still yet to show up in Philadelphia but he doesn’t appear to be changing his mind anytime soon. Questions regarding Simmons have died down some since Sixers Media Day, but he has still been […]

It appears Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is all out of craps to give. Responding to a report from The Athletic’s Sam Amick about Ben Simmons not wanting to play with Embiid anymore and instead wanting to be the man elsewhere, Embiid launched into a long diatribe about the situation. In it, the Sixers star […]

Jimmy Butler is as passionate as they come. This is exactly why it comes to no surprise that he wants to destroy former Miami Heat teammate Goran Dragic when they face off against each other on the basketball court. According to Butler, he wants to put some hurt on Dragic simply because he’s such good […]

New Miami Heat recruit Kyle Lowry has been around the league for a considerable time now. He’s also had the privilege of playing alongside some of the best in the business, which now includes new teammate Jimmy Butler in Miami. Lowry was recently asked how Butler compares to a few of his other teammates in […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler is pulling all the stops as he gets geared up and ready for the upcoming 2021-2022 NBA season. A few days away from the team’s training camp, the 32-year-old made sure he was camp-ready and got a fresh new look which he immediately posted on social media. Butler, the CEO […]

Kyle Lowry’s move to the Miami Heat might come as a surprise to some NBA fans, but for the former Toronto Raptors guard, the decision was easy. The reason? As it turns out, it’s Jimmy Butler. In an interview with The Miami Herald, Lowry talks about his relationship with Butler as one of the biggest […]

Winning an NBA championship is arguably the most significant milestone achieved by any basketball player. It cements their legacies and puts them in a position to be part of the prestigious Hall of Fame. However, not all great players get to win a championship throughout their careers. In fact, there are a handful of great […]

After making the NBA Finals the season prior, it was championship or bust for the Miami Heat last season. Instead, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Co. fell to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks – the team they demolished in the playoffs the season prior. Adebayo was vocal on how their shortcomings have […]

If there’s one thing the Miami Heat are proud of, it’s their culture. We’ve all heard stories about the famous Heat Culture, which has helped many players find their true potential. At the forefront of the Heat’s laudable mentality is star forward Jimmy Butler. His blue-collar style and doggedness are perfect, immediately leading South Beach […]

The Miami Heat loaded up in the offseason. They signed and traded for Kyle Lowry and strengthened their defense after acquiring PJ Tucker and Markieff Morris. They are arguably the third-best team in the Eastern Conference, and with a coach like Erik Spoelstra, there’s no question that this season is going to be exciting for […]

By now, it’s no secret that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler likes to work on his game. In his very first season in South Beach, he made this known immediately after practicing as early as 3:30 a.m. and challenging his teammates to join him. After a mediocre stint last season, which saw them get bounced […]

Kyle Lowry further weaponizes the Miami Heat, but if they’re going to win the Eastern Conference, let alone the NBA Finals, they need a little more oomph. That oomph is a healthy Victor Oladipo. Injuries have held back Oladipo for the better part of the last three years, as he has suffered two season-ending knee […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has indicated in the past that he’s in it for the long term in South Beach. His latest move, however, has raised eyebrows and sparked rumors among Heat fans. Butler has unfinished business with the Heat after falling short in the NBA Finals two seasons ago against the Los Angeles […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has always been one to speak his mind and well, not listen to instructions either, apparently. His agent, Bernard Lee, told him to stop cursing on social media. Butler took that as an opportunity to do the exact opposite. Via ClutchPoints: "Hope you mothaf—— have a good day." Jimmy Butler's […]

The Miami Heat had quite an offseason as they provided superstar Jimmy Butler with a lot of supporting cast by trading for Kyle Lowry and signing PJ Tucker, Markieff Morris, and more. Aside from acquiring fresh faces, one of the Heat’s own young players in Max Strus has been quietly ramping up his workload in […]

After the Miami Heat were swept cold by the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2021 NBA playoffs, they addressed their needs and went all-in this offseason. Miami clearly has shooters in Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro but they often struggled to find separation and it resulted in chaos whenever shots are not falling. They needed another […]

As we all know how the Miami Heat organization and star Jimmy Butler’s work ethic is, they inflicted some of that energy on Manchester United’s Paul Pogba who visited them during his holiday trip to the United States of America. Pogba is known to be close friends with Butler since the Heat star’s visit to […]

The Miami Heat have been one of the busier teams in NBA free agency. The acquisition of six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry is undoubtedly the big acquisition of their summer, tampering allegations aside. They also re-signed sharpshooting guard Duncan Robinson to a massive five-year, $90-million, which marks the largest contract ever by an undrafted player. They […]

Kyle Lowry is now ready to get to work with the Miami Heat after agreeing to a three-year deal worth $85 million. Lowry still chose the Heat despite a $90 million dollar offer from the Dallas Mavericks because he wants to play with good friend Jimmy Butler. The Heat were already hotly pursuing Lowry during […]

After much drama, it was the Miami Heat who emerged as the grand winners of the Kyle Lowry sweepstakes. Somewhat lost in all the celebration, however, is the fact that the Heat had to part ways with long-time servant Goran Dragic as part of the deal. Jimmy Butler recently opened up about his relationship with […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler just secured a bag. The veteran has signed a massive four-year, $184 million extension with the Heat, which keeps him with under contract through the 2025-2026 season, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: All-Star G Jimmy Butler has signed a four-year, $184M extension to stay with the Miami Heat, his agent Bernie […]

Former Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers small forward Jimmy Butler has finally found his long-term NBA home with the Miami Heat. According to multiple reports from throughout the day on Monday, not only is Butler expected to sign a four-year contract extension with the Heat, but Miami will reportedly be ponying up the […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is staying in South Beach for the years to come. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Butler is expected to sign a max contract extension with the Heat when the moratorium ends on August 6, which is when free agency deals, extensions and trades can be made […]

Where will free-agent point guard Kyle Lowry play once the 2021-22 NBA season rolls out its red carpet? South Beach seems to be a tasty destination for the veteran, with Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat also expected to hit paydirt with a rumored extension deal in the works, per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. All […]

The Miami Heat are projected to be a heavy-hitter in the offseason wheelings-and-dealings with a slew of names being linked to the team, including Kyle Lowry, Bradley Beal, Kawhi Leonard, and John Collins just to name a few. With a strong core led by Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, a champion coach in Erik Spoelstra, […]

Can’t blame NBA legend Dwyane Wade for wishing to be like Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson. Clarkson continues to be one of the chillest dudes in the NBA, and on Thursday, he sent the whole world of Twitter into a frenzy after posting a one-emoji tweet about celebrity Selena Gomez. The NBA Sixth Man of […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley is looking forward to acquiring new guys in the 2021 NBA Draft. The only problem is the Heat don’t have any draft picks. Still, this hasn’t prevented Riley from hinting at getting more help for his All-Star pair of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Recently, he doubled down on making […]

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is one name to keep an eye on this offseason. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, a couple of teams could be interesting landing destinations for Collins in the off season. After all, the forward did turn down an extension worth $90 Million earlier this year, probably hoping to score […]

The NBA Finals are upon us, and that means the playoffs are coming to a close. Throughout the postseason, we saw various players shine for their teams. But unfortunately, we also saw some shy away from the bright lights of the NBA Playoffs. The postseason is a different monster altogether. Not only are the top […]

It’s widely known that Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo have developed a close relationship. They’re the BFFs on the Miami Heat. They’ve found kindred spirits in each other with their same competitiveness, edge, and tough background growing up. Even in the offseason, they do things together. And of course, nothing says South Beach than a […]

After a stirring run to the NBA Finals last season, the Miami Heat were sent crashing back to South Beach in this year’s NBA Playoffs. They got swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round and are now left looking for answers in the offseason. The Heat are expected to make major moves to […]

If Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant did not become an NBA player, he’s probably in the NFL now playing as a wide receiver. When asked on the Out of Office podcast what other pro sport he could play, Durant did not hesitate saying football. While his length and built make him an ideal hooper, the […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to form a Big Three featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis, general manager Rob Pelinka will have to get creative on the trade wires. The Lakers only have five players guaranteed to be on the books for 2021-22, plus $5 million deferred for Luol Deng, the salary for the […]