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The Miami Heat came into the NBA Finals with a 12-3 record in the playoffs, but with several of their key players dealing with injuries, the Heat haven’t really had a fair shot in this series. The injury to Goran Dragic has been especially difficult to overcome and may have cost the Heat any chance […]

After falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in Tuesday night’s Game 4 matchup, the Miami Heat find themselves looking up from the depths of 3-1 hole. Most experts are calling this series a wrap, but we’re here to discuss how the Heat can fight their way back in. 1. Don’t give up First things first, […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic appeared to have tears in his eyes when he was officially ruled out for Game 4 of the Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Dragic’s foot injury just hasn’t gotten better. Goran is a warrior. He’s clearly trying as much as he can to play. pic.twitter.com/HKezEM3k2K — Will Manso […]

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic has been battling a foot injury since Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and he still isn’t at a point where he can play an entire game. Despite attempting to take the floor on Tuesday, Dragic has been officially ruled out for Game 4 versus the Los Angeles Lakers. #LALvsMIA […]

The Miami Heat received a major boost with the return of center Bam Adebayo for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans are now holding out hope for the prospect of guard Goran Dragic joining him. Dragic is currently listed as doubtful with a torn left plantar fascia that has […]

The Miami Heat have upgraded All-Star big man Bam Adebayo to questionable for Game 4 of the Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Starting point guard Goran Dragic, though, remains doubtful. Heat’s Bam Adebayo upgraded to questionable for Game 4 of NBA Finals vs. Lakers. Goran Dragic is doubtful. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 5, […]

When will Goran Dragic be able to return to the lineup for the Miami Heat? Dragic has no idea. Speaking to the media on Monday, Dragic was asked multiple questions about his foot injury and what his status is in terms of coming back. When asked about whether he’ll be able to return at all […]

Miami Heat veteran guard Goran Dragic gave Jimmy Butler a massive shoutout after the forward’s historic Game 3 performance against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. Via Twitter, Dragic showered Butler with praise by reminding everyone why he’s the heart of the team. Brate @JimmyButler showed today why he is the leader and […]

Erik Spoelstra admitted that after Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic learned they won’t be able to play for the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, they were overcome with anguish. Erik Spoelstra on Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic on not playing Game 3. “I can see the anguish in their eyes. Both […]

Following a tear of his plantar fascia in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic is rehabbing his injury in an attempt to play again in the series. According to a report from Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Dragic is desperately finding a way to get back as soon as […]

The Miami Heat are listing point guard Goran Dragic and big man Bam Adebayo as doubtful to play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Both Dragic and Adebayo got hurt in Game 1 and didn’t play in Game 2. The Heat […]

The Miami Heat lost Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, 124-114, which now puts them in a 2-0 hole. For Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra, however, all hope is not gone. The three-time NBA champion coach is so steadfast in his belief in his team’s capability that he […]

Miami Heat stars Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic know that Game 2 of the NBA Finals is a must-win contest, which is why they were ready and willing to push their respected injuries to the limit and play. According to head coach Erik Spoelstra, both players wanted to suit up for action ahead of Friday […]

As expected, Miami Heat starting point guard Goran Dragic won’t play in Game 2 of the 2020 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Dragic suffered a torn plantar fascia in Game 1 and was only able to play 15 minutes. Heat guard Goran Dragic (torn plantar […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic is dealing with a torn plantar fascia, one of the most painful injuries for a basketball player. Dragic isn’t expected to play in Game 2 of the 2020 Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers at Walt Disney World, as he’s being listed as doubtful by the team. According to […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler had words for encouragement for point guard Goran Dragic after the veteran suffered a plantar fascia tear in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Butler lamented the fact Dragic will not be able to take the floor, possibly for the remainder of the series. But he also noted Dragic’s injury […]

The Miami Heat not only lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, but also sustained multiple devastating injuries. Indeed, starting point guard Goran Dragic and All-Star big man Bam Adebayo have both been listed as doubtful for Game 2, according to the team. INJURY UPDATE: Goran Dragic (left foot torn plantar fascia) is […]

The Miami Heat suffered a couple of injuries during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, with Goran Dragic’s ailment looming large for the outlook of the series. As Dragic exited the arena on Wednesday night, he was seen without a walking boot and he wasn’t favoring his foot either, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Goran […]

With all the injury woes they suffered in their blowout loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, the Miami Heat are in dire need of some good news. This might just come in the form of an injury update on All-Star big man Bam Adebayo, who looks like he will be available for […]

The Miami Heat were on the receiving end of some terrible news following their Game 1 blowout defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. After being forced to exit the game with a foot injury, it was later confirmed that Heat veteran Goran Dragic suffered a torn plantar fascia. Miami talisman […]

Ouch. Goran Dragic’s foot injury in Game 1 of the NBA Finals dealt a huge blow to a Miami Heat side already considered underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, it looks like the Heat will have to get by without one of their best players. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the veteran guard suffered […]

Miami Heat star Goran Dragic was forced to exit Game 1 of the Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday due to a foot injury. Initial reports have surfaced pertaining to the extent of the injury, and unfortunately for the Heat it does not look good. Miami team insider Greg Sylvander made the report […]

Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat has suffered a foot injury in Game 1 of the NBA Finals when he was being defended by Rajon Rondo of the Los Angeles Lakers. Video from The Sports Network shows the apparent injury here: Goran Dragic, who has led the Heat in scoring during the playoffs, is doubtful […]

Goran Dragic was cooking early in Wednesday night’s Game 1 between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers. “The Dragon” opened up his first NBA Finals stint with an amazing highlight as he drove to the basket and embarrassed Lakers’ starting center Dwight Howard with an amazing fake pass before laying an uncontested shot. […]

Miami Heat starting point guard Goran Dragic suffered a left foot injury in Game 1 of the 2020 Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida (via South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman). Dragic has left foot injury, doubtful to return. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 1, 2020 Goran Dragic […]

The trickiest part about naming the All-NBA Teams is choosing just 15 players—with positions in mind—from dozens of deserving superstars. Leaving out someone is as inevitable as a sunset. That’s why every year, debating who got snubbed is as recurrent as celebrating those who made the cut. The NBA originally only had two All-NBA Teams […]

Turns out, Heat culture is in fact a winning culture, as after beating the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Miami will advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014. As dominant as the Heat have been this postseason, they have their toughest test ahead of them, as they […]

It seems that Big Face Coffee CEO Jimmy Butler won’t be handing out some celebratory brews after the Miami Heat secured a trip to the NBA Finals on Sunday. If it’s going to be Heat starting point guard Goran Dragic calling the shots after their Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics, it’s going to […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler may have thought he had a monopoly on freshly brewed coffee in the bubble. Turns out, a more affordable rival has now popped up in Disney World, and his competition is a fellow member of the Heat organization. Earlier in the bubble, Butler opened Big Face Coffee in his hotel […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic and small forward Jimmy Butler came into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with some Big Face Coffee merch. Butler, who has been making plenty of headlines at Walt Disney World with his coffee business, apparently solid some coffee to Dragic before the game for the usual price […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro was so impressive in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday that even his teammates were left in awe. For Heat guard Goran Dragic, the veteran went as far as questioning Herro’s real age. Dragic jokingly raised doubt about Herro being just 20 years of age after his amazing […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic has been one of the hottest players in the 2020 playoffs, but Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics held him to just 11 points in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Dragic only shot 2-of-10 from the field and 1-of-5 from beyond the arc in the Celtics’ 11-point […]

Aside from his team’s postseason success so far, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is also thriving with his newfound coffee business in the bubble. However, it seems like the 5-time All-Star’s “Big Face Coffee” is getting some competition. Heat point guard Goran Dragic took to Twitter and warned Jimmy Buckets of a stiff competitor, aptly […]

The Miami Heat have just mounted a significant 2-0 lead against the Boston Celtics, following Thursday’s 106-101 win in the Eastern Conference Finals. Heat point guard Goran Dragic had another excellent showing for Miami, but the veteran was quick to deflect the praise to head coach Erik Spoelstra. According to Dragic, Spoelstra did a tremendous […]

Dwyane Wade and LeBron James know that The Dragon has truly awakened from his slumber in the 2020 NBA playoffs. Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic torched the Boston Celtics for the second consecutive game, leading his team to a 106-101 win in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday. The 34-year-old Slovenian star […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic had plans of picking up a fresh cup of Jo at Jimmy Butler’s Big Face Coffee on Thursday morning. Unfortunately, though, the impromptu coffee house was closed. Butler has set up an impromptu coffee shop inside his Disney World hotel room amid the NBA’s quarantine bubble. Believe it or […]

It has been an interesting year for Slovenian guard Goran Dragic as he tried to wiggle his way back to the starting lineup of the Miami Heat. After starting all but 14 of his 282 games in Miami prior to the 2019-2020 NBA season, Dragic was pushed to a reserve role this campaign. However, from […]

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams, AKA Time Lord, had a monster chasedown block on Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic in Game 1 of the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals. Williams’ block was so good that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James — the king of chasedown blocks — probably enjoyed it as well. This […]

As part of a recent interview with Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated, Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic recalled the Chris Bosh-like meeting he had when he first met Pat Riley. Dragic joined the Heat in February 2015 as part of a three-team trade. At that time, he had just made the All-NBA Third Team […]