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Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has picked up his $27.1 million player option for the 2019-20 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel soon after reported that team president Pat Riley said no trade demand has been made by Whiteside, nor is there any one in place for […]

There has been some talk that the Miami Heat could potentially trade big man Hassan Whiteside, but Heat president Pat Riley says that no such discussions have been going on: “There’s nothing going on,” said Riley, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. “He’s going to come to training camp like everybody else this […]

There is reportedly a growing belief that Hassan Whiteside will ask for a trade when he picks up his 2019-20 player option with the Miami Heat, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. Whiteside will make $27 million next season. The Heat tried to trade the big man last offseason, but weren’t able to […]

Hassan Whiteside will reportedly pick up his $27.1 million player option for next season with the Miami Heat, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. This is a move which surprises no one. Whiteside won’t make that type of money on the open market. The Heat will probably try to trade Whiteside this summer […]

The Miami Heat are reportedly expected to again explore trading center Hassan Whiteside this summer once he opts into his 2019-20 player option, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Whiteside will make a whopping $27,093,019 next season. It’s hard to envision the Heat big man declining that player option since he won’t get […]

To opt in or not? This is the question that haunts Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside with the 2019 free agency fast approaching. There is one huge reason why he should opt in—$27 million worth of a reason, actually. If he decides to stay in a Heat uniform, Pat Riley and company would be hard-pressed […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside told reporters on Tuesday he will weigh his options this summer. Whiteside has a player option worth $27,093,019 for next season. The big man believes he’s a player who should be getting more than 20 minutes a night. “I’m definitely going to weigh my options,” said Whiteside, via Barry Jackson and […]

The Miami Heat need to be at their best down the stretch of the season to win a heated race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Good thing Hassan Whiteside, then, will apparently play good soldier despite coming off the bench on Tuesday for the first time since the 2015-16 season. “If […]

The Miami Heat host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, and while the team will get back starting center Hassan Whiteside, point guard Goran Dragic is still out of the lineup. Whiteside is feeling better after missing three games in a row due to a hip strain. Dragic, meanwhile, is still dealing with a sore calf […]

The Miami Heat host the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday and the team will be without the services of point guard Goran Dragic and center Hassan Whiteside. Dragic is dealing with a sore calf, while Whiteside is still suffering from a hip strain. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1101978281912479745 Whiteside is missing his third consecutive game on Saturday. He’s averaging 12.9 points, 12.3 […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside is dealing with a hip strain, but Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra doesn’t sound too concerned about it. Spoelstra told local reporters on Thursday there is no long-term concern with Whiteside’s injury. The big man will miss his second consecutive game on Thursday when Miami takes on the Houston Rockets in […]

The Miami Heat will be without Hassan Whiteside and James Johnson against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night: Kenneth Faried is doubtful for the Rockets against the Heat tonight with a bruised left hip. Iman Shumpert (sore right calf) is out. For the Heat, James Johnson (left AC sprain) and Hassan Whiteside (left hip strain) […]

The Miami Heat host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday and the team will be without center Hassan Whiteside and small forward James Johnson. Whiteside is dealing with a hip strain, while Johnson has a left shoulder ailment. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1100890985637269510 The Heat enter Wednesday with a record of 26-33. They are in the 10th spot in […]

We are approaching the end of January, and the Miami Heat are finding themselves in a tough spot. They currently own a record of 22-23 and have gone just 3-5 over their last eight games, most recently falling to the Boston Celtics on Monday night. At the moment, they are in the Eastern Conference playoff […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have somehow found a way to win games this season. While fans in Los Angeles have flocked to the Staples Center to witness LeBron James and the new-look Lakers, it’s the Clippers who has turned heads so far. With a winning record heading into the middle of January, the question is, do the Clippers have […]

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford now has competition for the funniest missed free-throw reaction, as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez topped Horford’s free-throw flinch on Tuesday at home against the Miami Heat after Hassan Whiteside missed a foul shot. Brook Lopez is scared of Hassan Whiteside's brick 😂 https://t.co/I8RxRtMZXN — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) January 16, […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to illness. Whiteside is currently averaging 12.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game this season, but he won’t take part in the team’s game against the Grizzlies, according to Heat beat writer Ira Winderman. Hassan Whiteside […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside is not known for his ability to handle the basketball, but on Wednesday night, he went coast-to-coast and dropped the hammer on Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka: https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1078091622770987008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1078091622770987008&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fnba.nbcsports.com%2F2018%2F12%2F26%2Fhassan-whiteside-goes-coast-to-coast-for-poster-slam-on-serge-ibaka%2F I’m not sure Whiteside will ever be able to do that again, but that was very impressive. Whiteside came into Wednesday […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside will rejoin the team on Friday in Memphis against the Grizzlies, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Hassan Whiteside has missed the last four games due to the birth of his son. Hassan Whiteside will rejoin Heat in Memphis for Friday’s game vs. Grizzlies. He missed the first […]

The Miami Heat take on the Utah Jazz Wednesday night in Salt Lake City and will be without starting point guard Goran Dragic and big man Hassan Whiteside. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says Goran Dragic is dealing with a swollen right knee, while Hassan Whiteside is out for personal reasons. Spoelstra says Goran Dragic is […]

Hassan Whiteside of the Miami Heat will still be out when his team faces the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Whiteside, along with guard Dion Waiters will not play. Wayne Ellington is listed as probable, while Josh Richardson and Tyler Johnson are questionable. On latest Heat injury report, […]

The Miami Heat will be without the services of All-Star center Hassan Whiteside for Friday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to the birth of his first child, according to a report from Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Hassan Whiteside and Wayne Ellington are not traveling with the Heat due to […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside caused quite a scene late in regulation during Tuesday’s loss at the hands of the Orlando Magic. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Wednesday that Whiteside leaving the bench early before the game ended was “unacceptable behavior” for the big man: Erik Spoelstra said Hassan Whiteside exhibited “unacceptable behavior” leaving […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside was once again benched in the fourth quarter, this time during the team’s 105-90 loss to the Orlando Magic. However, instead of just sitting on the bench, he was absent when the final buzzer sounded. Hassan Whiteside didn't play in the 4th quarter tonight so he decided to head to […]

Hassan Whiteside should be in the news for his standout play, but instead he’s talking about an incident over the summer where his $50,000 assault rifle was stolen from his car. Andy Slater of Slater Scoops writes: According to exclusively-obtained police reports, Whiteside bought a $50,000 Colt M16 assault rifle, ammunition, a rifle bag, and […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside put up an impressive number of blocks in the first half of their game against the San Antonio Spurs, tallying eight. Whiteside's seven blocks ties Zo's Heat first-half record. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) November 8, 2018 Now have updated Whiteside to franchise-record eight first-half blocks. https://t.co/Jvf7ZaqiUM — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside underwent an MRI on his injured right knee Tuesday and results came back negative, according to the team. Whiteside is feeling better and is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. Whiteside played just 16 minutes in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks over the weekend and missed […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo will fill in the starting center role in the absence of Hassan Whiteside. Hassan Whiteside has been officially ruled out of the game against the Detroit Pistons after sustaining a right knee injury in their last match against the Atlanta Hawks. The 29-year-old center is set to undergo further […]

The Heat have made their way to The Motor City for Monday night’s match-up against the Pistons. However, it sounds like Miami be without the services of Hassan Whiteside due to a knee injury. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel sent out an update on Whiteside’s status Monday morning, noting that he will […]

The Miami Heat could be without two key starters when they visit the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Monday, with both Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic listed as questionable for the game. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Hassan Whiteside has picked up a right knee injury that raised […]

Miami Heat star center Hassan Whiteside is letting his game do the talking this time around. The seven-foot big man has been making an impact outside of scoring, earning himself more minutes during the crucial moments of games. Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald wrote a column on the Heat win last night over the […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has had a love-hate relationship with the franchise and his role within it, with only vestiges left of the promising 7-foot beast who once showed so much upside two seasons ago. Wednesday’s 110-87 rout of the New York Knicks saw a different Whiteside, one focused on the blue-collar principles of […]

Updating a previous report stating that Miami Heat Hassan Whiteside could miss some time due to a groin injury, the team are now confirming that their prized big man is expected to be available for the Heat’s Wednesday night matchup against the New York Knicks. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1054829282931957766 While there are not much details on Whiteside’s groin […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside could miss Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks with a groin injury, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He did not participate in Monday’s practice, along with Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) and Udonis Haslem (illness), as the Heat will have to look for reinforcements early on […]

The 2017-2018 NBA season was not the best for Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside, yet teammate Dwyane Wade still has faith in their talented big man. In an interview with the Miami Herald, the 12-time NBA All-Star, who agreed to return for one final season, stressed the importance of Whiteside to the team’s success. Moreover, […]

Hassan Whiteside is an incredibly talented big man even though he has had a reputation for being troublesome at times. The Miami Heat big man’s desire and effort on the court have been called into question at various points in his career. One of the reasons for the questions emerged from a draft workout Whiteside […]

With Eastern Conference All-Star bids up for grabs, Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside believes he can compete for a spot at the All-Star Game in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. There is a severe imbalance in the NBA with the Western Conference containing most of the All-Star-caliber players. That leaves open the possibility for […]

Hassan Whiteside had an incredible rise to the NBA, but it almost never was. The Miami Heat star was involved in a string of accidents as a kid and one was dangerously close to a near-death experience. Tom Haberstroh of Bleacher Report writes: Yes, the legs. When he was a child, a mishap—Whiteside kicked a […]

Miami Heat big man Hassan Whiteside was turned back by several NBA teams coming out of Marshall University. With a lot of persistence, though, the North Carolina native managed to prove his worth. Those early days weren’t without frustration, however. In fact, in a recent interview with Tom Haberstroh of Bleacher Report, Whiteside revealed that […]