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Friday’s Miami Heat versus Dallas Mavericks match-up at the AmericanAirlines Arena will surely feel like a homecoming for Slovenian stars Goran Dragic and Luka Doncic. Per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, around 2,500 Slovenian fans will reportedly make the trip to South Beach to watch the country’s two best basketball stars go at […]

Jimmy Butler’s motivational methods may not have gone over well in Minnesota, but he seems to personify the famous Miami Heat culture that Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra have proudly cultivated in Miami. That culture and Butler’s tactics have rubbed off on the rest of the Heat (35-19), who currently hold the fourth seed in […]

The Miami Heat’s backcourt depth took a bit of a hit on Friday night. Guards Goran Dragic and Kendrick Nunn were announced as inactive against the Los Angeles Clippers for their Friday night matchup. Dragic is dealing with soreness in his left calf while Nunn has left Achilles soreness. Erik Spoelstra said Goran Dragic (left […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer and the lefty has no plans to retire. Dragic, 33, says he can still play “three or four years” more in the NBA: “I think I can still play three or four years easy,” Dragic said, via the Miami Herald. “Of course, […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside returns to South Beach on Sunday to face his old team, the Miami Heat, and Heat point guard Goran Dragic wants to set the record straight on Whiteside. Miami traded Whiteside to the Blazers this past summer as part of the three-team deal which brought Jimmy Butler to Miami […]

After their big win over the Toronto Raptors, Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat couldn’t contain his excitement by invading Goran Dragic’s interview with a bunch of hugs. Goran Dragic, who finished with 13 points and was instrumental in the win, was giving a postgame interview. Then, out of the blue, Butler entered the picture […]

Chris Silva and Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat teamed up for the fastbreak lob. As seen in the clip below, Silva finished the fastbreak opportunity with an and-one spike. The play started with defense. After the stop, the Heat raced to the floor with the intent of scoring even before the opposing defense was […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is finding common ground with his teammates both on and off the floor, and this is especially true of Goran Dragic. Butler told Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald that Dragic is already one of his favorite teammates: “Man, me and G talk about all types of stuff,” Butler said, as […]

The Miami Heat have been one of the biggest surprises of the NBA season so far. At 23-8, Miami has the fourth-best winning percentage in the NBA and sit in third place in the Eastern Conference. Part of that success has been the acquisition of All-Star Jimmy Butler and the breakout seasons enjoyed by players […]

Trailing the Indiana Pacers 112-111 with just 28.2 seconds to play, the Miami Heat needed a clutch shot. Heat point guard Goran Dragic gave them just that. Jimmy Butler drove to the paint and missed, but he grabbed his own rebound to give Miami a second chance. Kendrick Nunn would then miss a baseline reverse […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic has some advice for shooting guard Dion Waiters, who returned to practice on Thursday following his third suspension of the season. Waiters was suspended by the Heat “for his failure to adhere to team policies, violation of team rules and continued insubordination.” Dragic says Waiters needs to put all […]

Miami Heat veteran point guard Goran Dragic returned in Friday night’s home matchup with the New York Knicks following a nine-game absence due to a groin injury. Remarkably, in his first game back, the 33-year-old Slovenian guard served up a perfect, through-the-legs bounce pass to big man Bam Adebayo for a floater. Goran Dragic goes […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic will play on Friday against the New York Knicks after missing nine games in a row. Dragic has recovered from a groin injury: Dragic had missed nine games with groin. Winslow remains out with back ailment https://t.co/J3eomm0aDb — Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) December 20, 2019 On the season for the […]

The Miami Heat have upgraded Goran Dragic to questionable for Friday’s game against the New York Knicks. Dragic has missed nine games in a row due to a groin injury: Goran Dragic upgraded to questionable for Friday vs. Knicks. James Johnson no longer on injury report: Goran Dragić (Right Groin Strain) QuestionableJustise Winslow (Lower Back […]

Despite being one of the biggest surprises of the 2019 NBA season, the Miami Heat have lost two of their last three games and could really use the help of their point guard, Goran Dragic. Dragic has missed the last nine games for the Heat due to a lingering groin injury. However, the team hopes […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are fresh off a surprising loss to the Chicago Bulls earlier this week but they are still tied for the second spot in the Western Conference. What needs should the Clippers address before the February 6th trade deadline so they would stay among the Association’s elite? Add a Seven-Footer Ivica Zubac […]

The Miami Heat survived a furious challenge by the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, with the home team barely edging out the Hawks in a thrilling overtime contest, 135-121. Heat big man Bam Adebayo was absolutely amazing in this one, logging a 30-point, 11-rebound, and 11-assist triple double in 44 minutes of action. Following the win, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are steamrolling through the NBA. Though many predicted that LeBron James and Anthony Davis would be the best duo in the league, few could have expected the Lakers to jump out to the NBA’s best record at 21-3 (entering play on Wednesday night). Both James and Davis have dominated, while veteran […]

Jimmy Butler has had a hero’s welcome since arriving in South Beach and his Miami Heat teammates have reaped the benefits of his presence through a 15-6 start to the season. Players like Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro knew they’d be in for the long haul by playing next to a rugged competitor, but they […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic was almost traded to the Dallas Mavericks this past summer before the Mavs decided not to acquire the lefty. The Mavs didn’t want to add Dragic’s $19.2 million contract to their salary cap. The Heat were in the process of acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers in a sign-and-trade deal. In the end, […]

A strained right groin may keep point guard Goran Dragic out against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, but it also may give Dion Waiters an opportunity to return to the Miami Heat’s rotation. Heat listing Goran Dragic as out for Tuesday in Toronto with a strained right groin. Door could be opened for Dion Waiters. […]

The Miami Heat will be without point guard Goran Dragic on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors due to a strained right groin. Heat listing Goran Dragic as out for Tuesday in Toronto with a strained right groin. Door could be opened for Dion Waiters. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 2, 2019 The Heat are 14-5 […]

The Miami Heat are looking to bounce back after losing to the Houston Rockers on Wednesday night, and they might just be able to do that as they are facing the NBA’s worst team the Golden State Warriors. A lot of players have stepped up to help the Heat earn the fourth-best record in the […]

Goran Dragic is thriving with the Miami Heat, but doing so under a new role. The veteran point man has excelled as one of Erik Spoelstra’s first men off the bench, but the helmsman couldn’t have predicted a transition so smooth. Spoelstra first reached out to the Slovenian international after he returned from a clean-up […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra might have hit two birds with one stone after complimenting his point guard Goran Dragic and appearing to throw some subtle shade on the disgruntled Dion Waiters. The 33-year-old Slovenian star has fully accepted a reserve role for the Heat this year, paving the way for Justice Winslow to […]

Jimmy Butler trotted out a 30-point half after mostly filling in the gaps during his first four games with the team after the birth of his daughter. That barrage of buckets helped the Miami Heat trot out a 124-108 effort to light out the Phoenix Suns. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was glad to finally […]

The Washington Wizards made headlines early Thursday morning, as they reportedly secured NBA All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal’s services on a two-year, $72 million extension. This is a very clear indication from the Wizards that they have every intention of moving forward with Beal as the centerpiece of their plans, fending off myriad trade rumors that […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic and head coach Erik Spoelstra really like what they are seeing from guard Dion Waiters in training camp. With the help of David Alexander — who has trained LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul — Waiters lost 20 pounds this offseason and is in the best shape of his life. […]

There could be a changing of the guard for the Miami Heat with the emergence of Justise Winslow last season. Winslow’s rise could affect veteran point guard Goran Dragic, who has been Miami’s starting point guard for the past four-plus seasons. Winslow recently expressed his desire to become Miami’s lead man at point. Dragic said he […]

As expected, Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic says small forward Jimmy Butler “was talking a lot” during Miami’s first practice of the season on Tuesday. Butler is one of the most vocal players in the league. The four-time All-Star is always going hard in practice, something Heat coaches love to see since it fits […]

Justise Winslow recently expressed his desire to become the Miami Heat’s main man at point guard. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that Goran Dragic, who has filled that role for the Heat over the past four-plus seasons, claims he has no problem with Winslow’s statement: Dragic said he took no issue with Winslow […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic isn’t thinking about his 2020 free agency and says he’s focused on the upcoming season. Dragic has one year left on his deal with the Heat. The lefty will make $19.2 million in 2019-20 and become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2020 unless Miami gives him […]

Goran Dragic’s spot as the Miami Heat’s starting point guard may be on the line in the upcoming 2019-20 season. As such, the Slovenian is going to jockey for the spot — the same mindset he carries every year. Last season, Dragic’s campaign was derailed by an injured right knee. The 33-year-old went under the […]

Goran Dragic used to be one of the NBA’s most exciting point guards with his quality of play. However, the Miami Heat guard has recently revealed that he is considering to change how he approaches the game if that meant prolonging his career. The Slovenian guard has spent six seasons in South Beach, first brought […]

The Miami Heat may have lost two key players this offseason, but Goran Dragic believes they still improved after the NBA draft and free agency. Miami acquired Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers, pulling off a four-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers that also landed them Meyers Leonard. In the […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic says star forward Jimmy Butler is a “great competitor” who will lead the team the right way next season. Butler is a four-time All-Star and one of the best two-way players in the NBA. Dragic is looking forward to teaming up with Butler and leading the Heat to the […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic says his surgically repaired right knee “is way stronger than last year.” Dragic played in just 36 games last season because of the surgery. The lefty is entering a contract year, so the Heat are looking forward to Dragic recapturing his All-Star form. “My leg is way stronger than […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic was almost traded to the Dallas Mavericks this summer before the Mavs decided not to acquire the lefty. The Mavs didn’t want to add Dragic’s $19.2 million contract to their salary cap. The Heat were in the process of acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers in a sign-and-trade […]

The Miami Heat are coming off of a 2018-19 NBA campaign in which they won just 39 games and missed the playoffs, but thanks to an offseason in which they added Jimmy Butler, there is hope in South Beach again. The Heat entered the summer without any cap room, but they were able to finagle […]