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While Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade has been reflective of late via his podcast — Wy Network by Dwyane Wade — his strong take on Michael Beasley may surprise you. Coming off his fourth season in the BIG3, Beasley won the 3-on-3 league’s MVP award for the second consecutive season. He’s considered one of […]

The Dallas Mavericks won their first and only NBA Finals in 2011, a championship they earned in upset fashion over the Miami Heat. Dirk Nowitzki led the way, while Jason Kidd also played a big role. Kidd, who is now the coach of the Mavs and led Dallas to its first NBA Finals since 2011 […]

After Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade spoke out about Kobe Bryant’s spot in Bleacher Reports’s top 100 players list, he addressed the critical NBA fans for their constant disrespect. Wade called out the hoopers who blast pro athletes because they play basketball, too. Dwyane reminded fans there are levels to this sport. For professional […]

Though he only played for the Bulls one time, Dwyane Wade is still a part of Chicago. At one point, Wade had considered playing for his hometown full-time if not for LeBron James. However, Bulls fans aren’t being too kind in a newly released “toy store” video featuring Wade. It features Benny the Bull navigating […]

Carmelo Anthony has selected fellow NBA legends Dwyane Wade and Allen Iverson to present him at his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction. The official Hall of Fame account announced the news Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and one of the most prolific scorers in league history, […]

Typically, winning an NBA championship means going through 82 games in the regular season before engaging in four best-of-seven series. As a result, coming away with a ring is one of the most elusive feats for any team. But due to unforeseen circumstances and external forces, the playing field has been altered on several occasions. […]

Dwyane Wade revealed this week that he originally planned to sign with the Chicago Bulls during the 2010 NBA offseason before a phone call from LeBron James changed everything and redirected him back to the Miami Heat. Speaking on the OGs Show with former teammates Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, Wade explained that returning home […]

NBA fans continue to debate on who’s better between Dwyane Wade and James Harden. The former finally revealed his stance on the topic. Aside from Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, fans look at Wade and Harden as two of the best shooting guards in NBA history. Many have different viewpoints, showing how the pair have […]

As the NBA world continues to respond to Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA Players of all-time list leaving Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant outside B/R’s top 10 rankings, as Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade chimed in on the conversation. After as a former Los Angeles Lakers teammate who won three consecutive championships from […]

No one can question Dwyane Wade’s legacy. He is one of the greatest to ever play in the NBA, and is certainly among the greatest shooting guards of all-time. He’s, without question, the greatest player in Miami Heat history, the most significant player in the history of the franchise, playing a huge role in winning […]

The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA world when they signed Myles Turner to a four-year deal. When Milwaukee revealed that they waived and stretched Damian Lillard to do so, the shock increased. With the freedom to pick his next destination, the All-Star point guard decided to head back to the Portland Trail Blazers. His decision […]

The WNBA is drastically different now compared to when players like Candace Parker were on the court. Young players like Caitlin Clark have helped the league’s popularity skyrocket. Because of that, the ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations have taken center stage. Dwyane Wade, a part owner of the Chicago Sky, is not happy with […]

Changing sceneries is getting more and more common among NBA stars. As a result, it isn’t surprising anymore if a star decides to leave his original team for greener pastures elsewhere to win an elusive NBA title. However, given the unpredictable landscape of the league, there are times when a star decides to return and […]

Angel Reese has made remarkable progress in growing her skillset for the Chicago Sky. This caught NBA legend Dwyane Wade’s attention, comparing her to Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. This season saw Reese not only get more active in scoring and rebounding, but also in the playmaking and defensive departments. She is averaging 14 […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade understands why Damian Lillard returned to the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard is signing a three-year, $42 million deal to reunite with the Trail Blazers. He returns to the franchise that drafted him to the NBA, following a two-year stint with the Milwaukee Bucks. Wade played most of his career with the […]

Miami Heat legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade offered his thoughts on the team’s recent acquisition of Norman Powell in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers during the latest episode of his Wy Network show. Powell, 32, was dealt to Miami last week in a three-team trade involving the Clippers and Utah […]

The Utah Jazz may have found their future cornerstone in Ace Bailey. NBA legend Dwyane Wade is already making bold proclamations about the Bailey’s potential. During a recent episode of his Wy Network podcast, Wade, who is a minority owner of the Jazz, spoke glowingly about Bailey, who was selected fifth overall in the 2025 […]

Miami Heat legend and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade offered strong words of advice for second-year center Kel’el Ware following recent comments made by head coach Erik Spoelstra calling for greater professionalism and consistency from the young big man. Speaking on the latest episode of his show Wy Network, Wade emphasized the importance of trusting […]

It’s a never-ending debate about who the greatest NBA players are. Some people say its Michael Jordan. Others say its LeBron James. Those in between say Kobe Bryant. But for Hall of Famer Dwayne Wade, he went to bat for his former Miami Heat teammate. On his Wy Network by Dwayne Wade podcast, he said […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, the star spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time since the shocking deal. As Powell joins forces with the Heat’s featured duo of Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, he also expresses the full-circle moment of being traded to […]

With Jayson Tatum set to undergo a lengthy Achilles recovery, the Boston Celtics have made multiple huge moves to avoid luxury tax and second apron penalties. Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday have already been traded, with the likes of Derrick White and Jaylen Brown also being linked to moves. However, in an offseason dominated by […]

Throughout NBA history, the league has witnessed a number of NBA greats. And unfortunately, every career has an end, and basketball players are no different. But while Father Time has been undefeated, a handful of NBA stars made sure that they ended their careers with a bang. Here is a look at the 10 best […]

Dwyane Wade originally left the Miami Heat after the 2015-16 season before ultimately retiring with the organization in 2019. Now that his playing days are behind him, the three-time NBA champion is spilling the beans about the team’s interest in superstar Kevin Durant over the years. In the latest episode of “The Why Podcast,” hosted […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got their guy with the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, selecting V.J. Edgecombe out of Baylor. Edgecombe is an explosive shooting guard who can make plays on both sides of the ball, and many people have already started the comparisons for him. ESPN’s Jay Bilas had a few comparisons for […]

Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and minority owner of the Utah Jazz, wasted no time giving his stamp of approval after the team selected Rutgers standout Ace Bailey with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Jazz made the bold move despite a swirl of pre-draft controversy surrounding Bailey, who had skipped team […]

Miami Heat legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade shared his candid thoughts on the franchise’s all-time greatest player debate during a recent episode of Wy Network by Dwyane Wade, where he addressed comparisons between himself and former teammate LeBron James. “I have the greatest body of work of anybody that’s ever put a […]

Former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin passed on an opportunity to join LeBron James and the Miami Heat during their championship run, citing physical limitations and concerns over playing time as key reasons behind his decision. Martin shared the story on a recent episode of The OGs, hosted by Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller. He revealed […]

On the anniversary of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 16th title, Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade reflected on Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol’s final championship with a hot Finals MVP take in favor of Gasol. Looking back on the 2010 NBA Finals, which Lamar Odom did in his tribute to Kobe, Wade says people forget […]

Dwyane Wade has proposed the idea of a formal one-on-one basketball league, citing its potential as both a cultural and financial opportunity for players and fans alike. The Miami Heat legend and Hall of Famer shared his vision following Michael Beasley’s recent 1-on-1 victory over Lance Stephenson in The Next Chapter (TNC), a $100,000 winner-take-all […]

Tyrese Haliburton earned immense praise from NBA legend Dwyane Wade for his heroics in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 5. The Pacers star caught wind of the Hall of Famer’s reaction. Haliburton scored 14 points in his Finals debut, but his last shot proved to be […]

Since retiring from the NBA in 2019, Dwyane Wade has remained at the center of the spotlight. Now simply a fan of the game, Wade filmed his reaction to the Indiana Pacers’ fourth-quarter comeback against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. As the chaos led to another Tyrese Haliburton […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins pointed to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade as key influences behind the breakup of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s young core, citing conversations from the 2012 Olympics that he believes swayed James Harden’s decision to seek a larger role elsewhere. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show ahead of the Oklahoma City […]

NBA star Chris Paul is continuing his tremendous HBCU philanthropy and he’s getting assistance from fellow legends Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony. The trio, through their Social Change United Fund, is providing $40,000 in scholarships for HBCU students. The scholarships will be awarded to eight undergraduate or graduate business students attending Historically Black Colleges or […]

Dwyane Wade is finally telling the story behind the iconic “banana boat” photo. The former Miami Heat star created the viral image in 2015 when he was on vacation with his wife Gabrielle Union, and NBA stars LeBron James and Chris Paul. Wade shared that it was his wife who was interested in taking the […]

Dwyane Wade has always loved a good laugh, even when he’s the punchline. The Hall of Famer revisited a viral moment from 2017 on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take,” where he addressed a diabolical fake quote that involved his wife, Gabrielle Union, and eating it like groceries, per TMZ. The quote claimed Wade took comfort […]

Brooklyn Nets’ D’Angelo Russell has been a constant force in the NBA for the last nine seasons and with year 10 coming up for the veteran point guard, he’ll reach another milestone for the first time in his career. In conjunction with his sponsors over at Way of Wade and Li-Ning, D’Angelo Russell recently released […]

Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, is no stranger to sticking up for his player. After Dwyane Wade bashed the Golden State Warriors star, the agent had some choice words for Butler’s former teammate on X, formerly Twitter. In two responses, Lee posted this message. “Man’s podcast can kick rocks haha,” the post reads. “Let’s be […]

There were a couple of massive trades in the NBA this season, and one of them involved the Miami Heat. Shortly before the NBA trade deadline, the Heat engaged in a blockbuster trade that sent superstar Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors had a struggled a bit up to that point in […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade will always be proud of the legendary career he had in the NBA. He commemorated his career with a special tattoo. Wade did a collaboration with tattoo artist Clifford Chen, who has an Instagram following of over 118,000 followers. He bases himself in Los Angeles, Calif., providing unique artwork in […]