Erik Spoelstra Articles - Page 5

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat handled the Charlotte Hornets in a 144-117 win on Tuesday night, it was another eye-opening game for Jaime Jaquez Jr., coming off a sophomore slump. While Jaquez has been giving the Heat a tremendous boost to start the season, head coach Erik Spoelstra would highlight the traits that have […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat was on the giving end of another blowout, this time to the Charlotte Hornets in a 144-117 win on Tuesday night, it came with the absence of a key star. While newcomer Norman Powell has seamlessly transitioned well to the Heat to start the season, he would miss the […]

MIAMI – After another Miami Heat offensive explosion in the blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets, 144-117, some fans might feel that the team is unrecognizable compared to the last few seasons. While the Heat aren’t satisfied yet with their new offense, since they want to sustain it throughout the year, captain Bam Adebayo speaks […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s huge win over the New York Knicks on Sunday night, 115-107, the team once again displayed its new up-tempo offense that has led to everybody thriving to start the season. While the Heat aren’t satisfied yet with the results, since they want to sustain it throughout the season, one […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat obtained a huge win over the New York Knicks on Sunday night, 115-107, it was another impressive outing from the team to start the season, filled with standout performances. With the Heat running its new fast offense, one player who has benefited from it is Jaime Jaquez Jr., coming […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat got a huge win over the New York Knicks, 115-107, one of the many standout performances was from newcomer Norman Powell, putting together a nice start for his latest team. After Powell had an explosive debut for the Heat in the opening loss against the Orlando Magic and a […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat blew out the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday to get their first win of the season, the team followed that with an early statement victory over the New York Knicks in Sunday’s home opener, 115-107. Despite the Heat being surrounded by rumors involving Terry Rozier’s arrest from last Thursday, the […]

As the Miami Heat had a blowout win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, 146-114, to get their first victory of the season, there was a certain lineup change that fans had been waiting for that could’ve led to the performance. With the Heat having a nearly 40-point lead at halftime, it was a […]

Despite the Miami Heat dealing with the fallout of Terry Rozier’s arrest, the team was highly motivated as they beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, 146-114. Led by Heat star Bam Adebayo doing his best Stephen Curry impression from three-point range, the team’s new fast-paced style of play was on full display with the […]

As Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI in relation to a gambling probe, not limited to sports, it came the morning after the team’s opening 125-121 loss to the Orlando Magic. While the Heat were recovering from the tough loss to the Magic on Wednesday, there is no doubt that fans […]

As the Miami Heat lost to the Orlando Magic in the regular season opener, it was one that showed a lot of promising signs despite the result giving the team its first defeat of the year. One of the bright spots in the loss was seeing the comfort level of Heat newcomer Norman Powell, as […]

As Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI on Thursday morning, relating to sports betting, there was a game shortly before in which the team lost a close one to the Orlando Magic in the season opener, 125-121. While the Heat had an unknown outlook for the 2025-26 season in the style […]

While Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware had an impressive preseason, there were a ton of narratives and storylines made about head coach Erik Spoelstra challenging the 21-year-old hard. Though the Heat star uses Spoelstra’s challenges, the head coach believes that it’s been taken out of proportion. In the offseason, Spoelstra would express that Ware needs […]

With fans locking in their bold predictions for the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season with the season opener on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, there have been discussions on what the ceiling of the team will be. As the Heat went winless in the preseason, head coach Erik Spoelstra would give insight into what he believes […]

As the relationship between Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra is about to extend into its ninth season together with the opener on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, there’s no denying that there have been ups and downs, like with anybody.  While the standard of the Heat set by Spoelstra and Adebayo has lasted […]

As the Miami Heat went winless in the preseason, the team is turning its focus to the regular season, led once again by head coach Erik Spoelstra and featuring star Bam Adebayo. While the Heat’s standard has been set by Spoelstra and Adebayo, the two are entering their ninth season together, as the head coach […]

While the Miami Heat went winless in the preseason, the team is looking to make some noise in the regular season with the opener on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. As the Heat’s offense will be “tricky,” as said by Nikola Jovic, the team will need a productive starting lineup, which head coach Erik Spoelstra […]

As the Miami Heat surprisingly waived Precious Achiuwa before the opener on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, it was one of the cuts made to get to the maximum number of players ahead of the start of the regular season. While the Heat went winless in the preseason, looking to change the tide in the […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat went winless in the preseason, the first time since 2007, the team would end up making some cuts to clear some room ahead of the opener. With the Heat opening the season next Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, one of the cuts they made was to former first-round pick […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat approaching the regular season opener, the team would end up going winless in the preseason as the last contest was against the Memphis Grizzlies, 141-125. As fans lock in their bold predictions for the Miami Heat’s upcoming season, Erik Spoelstra gave his thoughts on the team losing every preseason […]

MIAMI – While fans lock in their bold predictions for the Miami Heat’s upcoming season, one piece that will be an interesting storyline to watch surrounds guard Terry Rozier. With Heat star Tyler Herro suffering from an ankle and foot injury that will have him miss the start of the season, Rozier could be a […]

MIAMI – With fans locking in their bold predictions for the Heat’s upcoming season, one piece of the team that will be crucial to the success is newcomer and star Norman Powell. As Powell’s comfort level with the Heat is growing by the day, head coach Erik Spoelstra gives more insight into the process. Powell […]

The NBA is often considered a player-driven league, but don’t get it twisted, coaching is of the utmost importance. The world of head coaching was more hectic last year than perhaps ever before. Numerous coaches were fired in the middle of or late in the season, including Taylor Jenkins and Michael Malone. Teams are clearly […]

MIAMI – With the news of the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra being the new head coach for the USA men’s basketball team, he will be introduced on Thursday afternoon at the Kaseya Center. As Spoelstra looks to bring the Heat standard to the national stage, he spoke about the feelings he has surrounding the momentous […]

MIAMI – With the announcement that the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra will be the new head coach of the USA men’s basketball team, there is no doubt excitement among the sports world, and especially the NBA team he has led since 2008. As Heat star Bam Adebayo has touched on the Spoelstra news when it […]

With the Miami Heat preparing for the 2025-26 season, the general expectations from the basketball world seem to be mostly middling compared to years past. Especially with Heat star Tyler Herro’s foot injury that will have him missing the start of the season, one wonders has to wonder the ceiling for the team is, though […]

As the Miami Heat prepare to open their 2025-26 regular season next Wednesday in Orlando, head coach Erik Spoelstra addressed his recent appointment as head coach of the USA men’s national team for the 2025–28 cycle. In a press release issued Tuesday by USA Basketball, Spoelstra said the honor deeply resonates with him. “It’s an […]

As Miami Heat star Kel’el Ware has been challenged by head coach Erik Spoelstra throughout the offseason, training camp, and currently in preseason, the motivation has no doubt led to development and success. While the Heat center has goals for his sophomore season, he had another impressive preseason performance that led to praise from Spoelstra. […]

While longtime Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has high expectations as the likely head coach of Team USA at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, he has the approval of Steve Kerr. After the Golden State Warriors’ practice on Friday afternoon, the former head coach of Team USA’s 2024 gold medal squad discussed how […]

With the report from Shams Charania of ESPN that the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra will be the new head coach of the USA men’s basketball team, there’s no doubt some excitement for the future of the nation’s program. As Spoelstra lays out challenges for Heat stars, he will do so now for the national team, […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr. suffered a sophomore slump last season, he is looking to readjust his focus in his third year in an effort to solidify his spot in head coach Erik Spoelstra’s rotation. Jaquez would make steps in the right direction, as besides the Heat star dunking over SanAntonioo […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has laid out goals for Kel’el Ware, who is heading into his sophomore season after an impressive rookie year, there’s no doubt that this preseason will be vital for his development. While the young up-and-coming Heat star dominated in Wednesday’s 112-107 preseason loss to the San […]

MIAMI – After Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis had an eye-opening performance in his preseason debut in the 1120-107 loss against the San Antonio Spurs, what really stood out was the connection with Kel’el Ware. As there has been speculation about Ware starting for the Heat, like he had done for the second half of […]

With the honor of Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra leading the USA basketball team in the foreseeable future, there is no doubt that he has major respect around the league. Known for developing players like Spoelstra is currently doing with Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, both have been recognized for their abilities by NBA executives. […]

As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has been on the Team USA staff under Steve Kerr, his time has come to lead the country to future success. While it has been expected for Spoelstra to take on a bigger role with Team USA, NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that the program is “expected […]

MIAMI – Besides Miami Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr. dunking over Victor Wembanyama in the 112-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, there were other standout performances in the outing, like from rookie Kasparas Jakucionis. While there was some speculation about whether this season could be a developmental year for the Heat’s […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra laid out the goals he has for Kel’el Ware, there’s no doubt each player has their own separate expectations, like rookie Kasparas Jakucionis. While Spoelstra has pointed out the uniqueness of the Heat’s first-round pick, he addresses the possible speculation that this could be a developmental […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat showing some encouraging signs, despite the 0-2 start in the preseason before Wednesday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs, the one storyline fans are following surrounds Kel’el Ware. As Heat fans wonder if Ware will start for the team, head coach Erik Spoelstra ran through the steps he wants […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the preseason home opener on Monday night, 103-93, one aspect of the game gave the fanbase a taste of what’s to come for the start of the season. With Heat star Tyler Herro dealing with a foot injury that will have him miss […]