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The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers met in the 2020 NBA Finals to cap off a historic, strange season. The Lakers, led by LeBron James, took home the title. Since then, it hasn’t been the smoothest sailing for both teams. The Lakers have looked like a mess this season and last. The Heat, though, […]

Miami Heat fans watched in horror as they witnessed star Jimmy Butler drop into a heap after an awkward stomp during Monday night’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The Heat star had to be helped off the floor as speculation swirled regarding the severity of the injury. Jimmy Butler is struggling to put weight […]

In the midst of a bounce-back year, the Miami Heat have looked like a dominant force on both ends of the court this season. Even though they’ve been ravaged with injuries and health and safety protocols as of late, they’ve still managed to hold to the no. 4 seed in the tight Eastern Conference. As […]

The Miami Heat were expected to stand out as an NBA title contender in 2021-22 because of their big offseason acquisitions in Kyle Lowry and P.J. Tucker. Those two signings are the epitome of Heat culture, and they have proven that they can step it up despite the lengthy absences of Jimmy Butler and Bam […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is thrilled with how the fallback game plan has been going with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro out of the picture. With several players sidelined due to injury, the Heat was forced to make the most out of the 10 players they have available in their last […]

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo underwent surgery on his quadriceps in May and there’s still no clear timetable for his return. However, he is traveling with the team for the first time on their current road trip. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra revealed why that’s such an important step in Oladipo’s recovery. Via Anthony Chiang […]

The Miami Heat are now set to be without forward Caleb Martin for what appears to be an extended period after the 26-year-old tested positive for COVID-19. Martin has been placed under the league’s health and safety protocols despite reportedly being asymptomatic. This has prompted quite a reaction from Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra who […]

The Miami Heat suffered a disappointing 105-90 loss to a Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. This was Miami’s second straight loss and their fourth in the last five games. At this point, it would be safe to say that the 14-11 Heat are in a bit of a slump. Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra […]

The Miami Heat continue to deal with unforeseen setbacks in recent days. They lost to the streaking Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, 105-90, and the defeat could prove even costlier. Jimmy Butler returned after a four-game absence due to a tailbone injury, but his comeback wasn’t exactly as envisioned. Butler suffered a hard fall in […]

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gives a stirring gesture to P.J. Tucker after receiving his championship ring before the Bucks vs. Heat matchup. Not long ago, the Heat were swept in the first round of the 2021 playoffs at the hand of the Bucks, who ended up winning the title. Still, Spoelstra, an accomplished coach, […]

Miami Heat star big man Bam Adebayo is expected to miss four to six weeks because of a thumb injury that needs surgery, and Erik Spoelstra understands it will be impossible for the team to replace him. Speaking to reporters ahead of their Wednesday showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Spoelstra spoke out about Adebayo’s injury […]

The Miami Heat have been red hot to start this season. After many doubts about potential roster fits, the Heat are playing great basketball. As of right now, with a win away from home against the Chicago Bulls, the Heat are standing at 13-7. The squad is firing on all cylinders and sneaking into the […]

The Miami Heat have been one of the best teams in the NBA through the first quarter of the regular season. At 13-7, they’re currently tied for the second seed in the Eastern Conference. But with the way the Heat reacted to where they are through 20 games, it’s clear they’re far from satisfied. Via […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has provided the latest update on Markieff Morris. The infamous altercation between Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic and Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris saw the latter being sidelined in several games due to whiplash. Despite not being handed a suspension, Morris did not join the Heat on its four-game […]

The Miami Heat scored a big win on Thursday over a surging Washinton Wizards side, 112-97. It was a statement win for Miami as they took down one of the top teams in the East to position themselves at the very top of the conference. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was in an understandably jovial […]

Despite a depleted lineup, the Miami Heat had no trouble trampling the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, 103-90. The boys from South Beach were without their All-Star duo of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, who are both nursing injuries. But the Heat didn’t miss them that much, finishing off the Thunder in the second […]

LOS ANGELES – Paul George vs. Erik Spoelstra has been a matchup to watch for almost a decade now. The Los Angeles Clippers star and Miami Heat coach saw their first big matchup against one another back in George’s second year in the league as a member of the Indiana Pacers and Spoelstra’s fourth year as […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, among other members of the Heat, finally spoke out on the Nikola Jokic cheap shot on Markieff Morris. "That was my 1st time ever seeing something like that live in person." -Tyler Herro and the @MiamiHEAT react to the Jokic-Morris incident.#HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/cPO6rmaziA — Bally Sports Sun: HEAT (@BallyHEAT) November […]

The Miami Heat entered their game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night with the best record in the NBA. But when the smoke cleared, they looked very much like a hapless crew. The Heat got blown out by the Celtics at home, 95-78. Jimmy Butler and company were held to their season-low in terms […]

The Miami Heat bounced back from a tough loss to the Indiana Pacers by beating the Orlando Magic on Monday night, 107-90. It was a relatively easy win for Jimmy Butler and company as they took control of the game right from the start. The Magic tried to stage a rally in the second half, […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has raved about Tyler Herro’s impressive preseason showing. Following the devastating first-round post-season loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Miami Heat is now looking to bounce back this season. To lead the way for the Heat, Tyler Herro has already registered remarkable numbers as early as in the preseason, […]

Veteran guard Goran Dragic quickly became a fan favorite during his stint with the Miami Heat. His meek personality, devil-may-care drives, and underrated toughness made him a quintessential player for the famous Heat culture. But as they say, all good things must come to an end. Dragic was let go by the Heat in the […]

Dwyane Wade is considered by many as one of, if not the greatest Miami Heat player in franchise history. The soon-to-be Hall of Famer has nothing but love for the organization and the city as well, and a recent reunion reminded him of just how unbreakable his bond is with the Heat. Wade recently got […]

Legendary mentor Gregg Popovich has completed his five-year stint as coach of Team USA. So of course, the question now is who should succeed him. One of the names being tossed around is Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. Obvious candidates would be Popovich’s deputies in the Tokyo Olympics, namely Steve Kerr, Lloyd Pierce, and Jay […]

The first round match-up between the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks is one of the most anticipated duels in this year’s NBA Playoffs. This is a rematch of last year’s second round duel, where the Heat upset the Bucks, 4-1. As such, the Bucks will come out with a vengeance and employ a specific […]

Udonis Haslem just put in the performance of the year for the Miami Heat. All-Star center Bam Adebayo couldn’t help but react to the madness. The Miami Heat lifer entered his first game if the season, and as you’ve probably seen by now, hilariously got ejected shortly after thanks to on-court scuffle with Philadelphia 76ers […]

The Miami Heat had legitimate reason to believe that Victor Oladipo could become the added lockdown defender and two-way player who could give the team a chance to defend its NBA Eastern Conference championship. That plan did not come to fruition, however. Oladipo suffered an injury not very long after joining the Miami roster. Coach […]

In news that has become almost synonymous with him, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has reportedly clashed with head coach Erik Spoelstra in a win against the San Antonio Spurs. This has certainly been an up-and-down season for the reigning Eastern Conference champions, as they sit at 33-30 which is good for the seventh seed […]

With the Miami Heat’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, head coach Erik Spoelstra joins an elite group of coaches to win 600 games with one franchise. The coaches part of this exclusive club are all-time greats such as San Antonio Spurs current coach Greg Popovich (1,308), Jerry Sloan with the Utah Jazz […]

After Bam Adebayo hit the game-winning shot against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra broke down the play, noting how critical the eye contact was between him and the forward. Per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Spoelstra — using his eyes — told Adebayo to make sure that the […]

The Miami Heat are dealing with some notable injuries as they fight for a playoff spot. Jimmy Butler is out for Sunday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, while Victor Oladipo has been out with a knee injury. It has been unclear as to when exactly Oladipo will return to the lineup for Miami, with Heat […]

The Miami Heat found themselves in a shaky situation as their veteran leader in Jimmy Butler turned his ankle in the fourth quarter of their game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. After the game, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra made his voice heard against the game officials as he felt that a flagrant […]

The Miami Heat are in the thick of it as the race for the playoffs continues. They’re currently ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference while holding a 27-25 record. To make their push into the postseason, the front office made a big move before the trade deadline, acquiring Victor Oladipo from the Houston Rockets. Unfortunately […]

Miami Heat fans held their breathe when Victor Oladipo came down hobbling midway through the fourth quarter of their 110-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Oladipo landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed his right knee. He left the game and quickly made his way back to the locker room. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra mentioned […]

Tyler Herro has very much established himself as one of the most important players on the Miami Heat roster. Right now, however, coach Erik Spoelstra has asked him to take on the role as the squad’s Sixth Man — something that Herro himself admits required a bit of an adjustment from his end. Now in […]

Victor Oladipo is one of the new acquisitions for the reigning Eastern Conference champions, Miami Heat. The South Beach franchise did not have to give up much for Oladipo, just some salary matching and a pick swap, but there are questions about his fit with the team. Oladipo has had a rough time since coming […]

Erik Spoelstra and his Miami Heat fell to Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns, 110-100, on Tuesday as their losing streak continues. The game was out of reach throughout, as Deandre Ayton led the way for the Suns with 17 points, 16 rebounds and three assists. The Heat, meanwhile, were carried by Bam Adebayo’s 16 […]

The Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns are squaring off Tuesday night. Erik Spoelstra was highly complimentary of Chris Paul. While speaking about facing the Suns, Spoelstra explained how Paul always seems to turn teams into contenders regardless of where he goes, via Duane Rankin of Azcentral.com. “You talk about hall-of-fame player and hall-of-fame mind […]

News broke of LeBron James buying a share of the Boston Red Sox of the MLB on Tuesday, stirring up reactions across the sports world. With the Los Angeles Lakers star dipping his feet into the baseball market, Erik Spoelstra shared his reaction to the news. Spo on LeBron now owning a piece of the […]