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LAS VEGAS, NV — The Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten off to one of the best starts in NBA history, winning 24 of their first 25 games to start the 2025-26 regular season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a big reason for the Thunder’s strong start, but he’s also been the focal point of a lot […]

Looking at Dwyane Wade’s resume, there is no question that he is one of the greatest players in NBA history. Also, he has a deep abiding respect for those who came before and those with whom he played/against whom he competed. That is especially true when it comes to Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Recently, […]

Over the last few years, the legitimacy of the NBA All-Star game has been called into question. No longer a must-see event where the best NBA players play an exhibition, but rather something to endure and not built with the same excitement it once was.  Nevertheless, NBA legend Dwyane Wade has offered a solution to […]

Mark Cuban isn’t letting go of his 2006 NBA Finals grievances. The Dallas Mavericks minority owner continues to insist the championship was taken from his team, pointing fingers at the officiating rather than Miami’s performance. In a recent appearance on the Run Your Race YouTube channel, Cuban made his stance crystal clear when discussing the […]

NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade sees something familiar in Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe — himself. On the latest episode of Time Out with Dwyane Wade on the WY Network, the Miami Heat legend broke down why the 20-year-old guard has quickly caught his attention, noting the similarities in their playing styles and mentality. […]

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 […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant looked back on the LeBron James and Dwyane Wade era with the Miami Heat and how NBA players reacted to James Harden’s trade to the Rockets in 2012. Two months removed from beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in 2012 NBA Finals, James and Wade’s congratulatory tweets for Harden irked […]

The Miami Heat franchise hasn’t been around for a very long time. Miami’s first season as an organization was back in the 1988-89 campaign. Yet, in the short time that the Heat have existed, they have accomplished so much. The Heat have won three titles in franchise history — 2006, 2012, and 2013 — and […]

Paige Bueckers has taken the WNBA by storm, and her rookie season left a lasting impression on fans and legends alike. The Dallas Wings guard wrapped up her first year as both an All-Star and Rookie of the Year, averaging 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals. Beyond the stats, she played with […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently reflected on LeBron James’ ambitious championship proclamation from 2010, saying his former teammate was “tripping” when he promised seven titles upon arriving in South Beach. Wade’s comments resurfaced during an appearance on the podcast Pardon My Take, where he addressed the now-famous introduction rally that followed James’ decision to […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe had a pretty surreal moment this week when he linked up with Dwyane Wade, a player he was compared to pre-draft, at the Aramis launch event in Bloomingdale. Aramis, a fragrance brand under Estée Lauder, has been working with Wade as part of his off-court business moves. The Hall […]

Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade stirred up the sports world this week with a hot take: A’ja Wilson, three-time WNBA MVP and Las Vegas Aces star, could beat some NBA players one-on-one. Now that’s a huge statement to make, especially as a former NBA player himself. Wade dropped that line during an episode of the […]

For elite NBA players who led careers that were marred by injuries, Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade ranked the elite in a “What if” Mount Rushmore of his generation. Coming off Wade’s second induction into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2008 United States Olympics’ Redeem Team, the 13-time All-Star revealed the […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 We are getting close to the mountaintop with only 30 names left. This grouping boasts a modern player leading the pack, a […]

The 2008 Olympics was a tipping point for American-born NBA stars. After an embarrassing showing in 2004, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, and other All-Stars had seen enough. They banded together to represent the U.S. in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The result is one of the greatest Olympic rosters of all […]

The 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony is a big one for LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Wade was inducted into the Hall back in 2023, and James will join him shortly after he retires. But both players were in attendance this weekend as the 2008 Team USA gold medal squad, dubbed the ‘Redeem Team,’ […]

As Carmelo Anthony becomes enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame, he has time to look back on his career. A career filled with successes, setbacks, and surreal moments. Possibly the most surreal was denying the chance to play with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. In 2006, Anthony […]

Throughout the years, several Hall of Famers have won NBA championships. But only a select few have earned the Finals MVP Award, which is one of the most elusive awards for legends. Nonetheless, that didn’t stop several youngsters from seizing the opportunity whenever handed to them. Earlier this year, a 27-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the […]

In a recent appearance on the DLLS Mavs podcast, former Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban said, “We hurt in 2006 after it was stolen from us, and I’ll take that to my grave that it was stolen from us.” The Miami Heat eventually won the 2006 NBA Finals, claiming the franchise’s first championship. However, it […]

As Miami Heat president Pat Riley has formed relationships with many people in the basketball world, one connection that saw some insight recently came from former NBA player Michael Beasley. With Beasley playing for the Heat under head coach Erik Spoelstra, he would share some advice that Riley shared that the former star wished he […]

The 2006 NBA Finals between Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat and Dirk Nowitzki’s Dallas Mavericks remains controversial in NBA Finals. The Mavericks’ now-minority owner Mark Cuban still believes that title was taken from them, which Wade took notice with a subtle response. That series was Wade’s true arrival as a superstar in the NBA. He torched […]

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 […]