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With injuries piling up, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra will be looking to use forward Justise Winslow at the point. The Heat have some experience dealing with injuries the last couple of years. With point guard Goran Dragic set to miss two months following knee surgery, Spoelstra knows he’s going to need to get creative […]

The Miami Heat just lost starting point guard Goran Dragic for up to two months, but head coach Erik Spoelstra is just glad his floor general can put an end to what’s been a nagging knee injury throughout the season. “We feel good about the fact that there’s a solution now,” said Spoelstra, according to […]

The Miami Heat took no shame losing to a middle-of-the-pack Western Conference team, as the Utah Jazz drummed a 111-84 victory on their home floor, only boosting their record to 14-15 this season. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra attributed their subpar record to a cruel schedule to start the season. “With Utah, I just think everybody’s […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside caused quite a scene late in regulation during Tuesday’s loss at the hands of the Orlando Magic. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Wednesday that Whiteside leaving the bench early before the game ended was “unacceptable behavior” for the big man: Erik Spoelstra said Hassan Whiteside exhibited “unacceptable behavior” leaving […]

When Dwyane Wade played his one season with the Chicago Bulls, he faced off against the Miami Heat three times. During those three games, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra threatened to fine players if they fell for his patented pump fake. Dwyane Wade has made a living of pump faking defenders and drawing fouls. Everyone […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is beating Father Time. Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra called James “timeless” after his 51-point game against his former team on Sunday, per Bill Oram of The Athletic. “He’s timeless,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “I throw on their games from time to time when I can’t sleep and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had an historic night against his former team in the Miami Heat Sunday night. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra knows James and his game very well. He tried to stop James from shooting this three by bringing a double team, but it was not successful. LeBron with a DEEP […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra knows a thing or two about coaching LeBron James, and Spoelstra thinks Luke Walton is the “perfect guy” to be coaching LeBron and the Los Angeles Lakers: Spoelstra calls Lakers' Luke Walton "the perfect guy to coach that team." — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) November 18, 2018 Spoelstra coached LeBron […]

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has nothing but praise for Dwane Casey, and he knows that the reigning Coach of the Year isn’t the only person who lost his job because of a certain someone named LeBron James. As Spoelstra talked about Casey ahead of the Detroit Pistons’ visit to the Toronto Raptors, he said […]

With the recent launch of the NBA’s “City Edition” jerseys, one can say that the Miami Heat “Vice Nights” unis were arguably the most awesome among the bunch. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra seems to think so, even going as far as saying that his organization stands out as the most hip and fun franchise […]

For Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, Justise Winslow has helped the team deal with injuries, primarily due to his ability to play different positions. As per Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel, Spoelstra praised Winslow’s versatility — specifically his ability to play with or without the ball in his hands. Spoelstra also credited his professionalism, being […]

For Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs is utilizing the mid-range game better than anyone else in the league right now. As per Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel, Spoelstra praised how Popovich and the Spurs have managed to play their own style and not be dragged by what […]

The Miami Heat will head into the 2018-19 NBA season with a different sense of balance, as head coach Erik Spoelstra claims his team does not have a true point guard on his roster, despite having All-Star floor general Goran Dragic in his team. Spoelstra believes that when it comes to running plays, everyone is […]

The NBA is trending in the direction of pace and space. This has made things difficult on plodding bigs who do most of their work in the low post. But Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra still believes that there is a place for the classic big man. He doesn’t believe that all bigs must be […]

Dwyane Wade’s first preseason game of his last season in the league brought forward memories of his prowess as the NBA’s once scoring champion. The 16th-year shooting guard led the team with 10 shots attempted in the first half before taking a seat on the bench for the remainder of the game, but it’s not […]

As the Miami Heat prepare to begin the 2018-19 NBA season, Erik Spoelstra and company are simply hoping to begin the year at full health. One of the biggest key injuries that they are hoping to get back to full health before the season opens up is that of James Johnson, who has been recovering […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra praised the growth of center Hassan Whiteside, confirming he will head into the 2018-19 season as the team’s starting center, according to the Five Reasons Sports Network. Spoelstra called Whiteside a key player in Miami’s equation, one he intends to let flourish throughout the course of the season. “I’m […]

After signing a max contract in 2016 to remain with the Miami Heat, the Hassan Whiteside experiment has fully reached its breaking point only two years later. All that is left is for the handshake and tears — or, at least that’s what many are speculating entering the season. Despite averaging a double-double of 10.5 […]

Ray-Ray, Sugar Ray, Jesus Shuttlesworth. These were just a few of the monikers given to Ray Allen during his playing days. According to Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, who had Allen at his disposal for two seasons between 2012 and 2014, “Everyday Ray” was another nickname they had for the sharpshooter. The 47-year-old coach […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside had a four-hour meeting with president Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra after a disappointing season where he spent time in and out of the starting lineup after being hampered by multiple injuries. The 7-footer was irate at the end of the postseason after he was clearly bumped out […]

This past season ended on a real sour note for Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside. The big man struggled in the playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers, and he saw his minutes dwindle due to his ineffectiveness. That resulted in Whiteside complaining about his role with the team, which in turn stirred up questions about his […]

At the end of last season, it appeared that the relationship between Hassan Whiteside and the Miami Heat might be coming to the end. Whiteside spoke out a few times about lack of playing time and how frustrated he was with the Heat organization. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was at summer league and tried to put […]

The tension between Erik Spoelstra and Hassan Whiteside has been a recurring story surrounding the Miami Heat. Although many assume that the relationship is beyond repair, Spoelstra downplayed some of those rumors. Spoelstra told Tom D’Angelo of the Palm Beach Post: “We’ve gotten together for lunch, in constant contact on the phone and in texts. […]

It’s fair to say that it was during his stint with the Miami Heat that LeBron James started to become the complete player that he is today. Prior to his arrival in South Beach, James never won an NBA title. With the Heat, he took home two rings. As someone who has coached James for […]

Now that the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office has delivered by getting LeBron James, the ball is now in head coach Luke Walton’s court, as he is tasked of steering the team to a significant measure of success. Just making the playoffs won’t cut it for the Lakers’ fanbase. If there’s anything that James’ past […]

When the Miami Heat signed Dion Waiters to a four-year contract last year, they expected him to play a significant role on the team for the duration of his deal with the team. So far though, that hasn’t quite been the case as he dealt with an ankle injury for most of the 2017-18 NBA […]

Despite the imminent rumors regarding star center Hassan Whiteside’s displeasure with his role within the team, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra emphasized the organization’s commitment to its $98 million investment, noting matters would be resolved. “This is one of those periods that we know how to manage and help players get through,” Spoelstra said […]

The Miami Heat had a disappointing end to their 2017-18 season, as they struck out in the first round of the playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers, who convincingly won the series, four games to one. The Heat’s early exit has also put big man Hassan Whiteside in a bad light. Whiteside was simply ineffective against […]

The Miami Heat face a gigantic decision to make this offseason, not only in frame, but in importance — as center Hassan Whiteside’s reported unhappiness with the way he’s been deployed this season could spell future nightmares for an organization hopeful to a repeat trip to the postseason. Whiteside seemed destined for a breakout season, […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra will have to address plenty of issues going into the offseason — among them, the potential retirement of his star shooting guard, Dwyane Wade. The man at the helm admitted he’s yet to have this conversation with the man that helped him earn his two championship rings in 2012 […]

The disarray between Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and star center Hassan Whiteside has been a recurring theme throughout the season, with the latter sustaining a myriad of injuries and forced to make the necessary adjustments to find himself back in the rotation. Spoelstra had to tinker with his lineup constantly, as his team was […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra sung plenty of praise for his former assistant, David Fizdale, who is among the top candidates for a head coach job during the offseason. Having worked alongside him for several years, including taking on the gigantic task of assembling The Big Three in South Beach, Spoelstra lauded his former sidekick, […]

Following Saturday night’s 110-109 overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat big man Hassan Whiteside was fined an undisclosed amount of money for going on an explative-filled rant. According to most reports, he was upset about his playing time (or the lack thereof). Now, with a bit of time to cool off, the former […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was at the helm during LeBron James’ stint with the team when he won his first and second ring. So it’s not really a surprise that Spoelstra knows King James’ every tendency on offense. The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Heat faced against each other Tuesday night at the American […]

The Miami Heat have been well-coached since the hiring of head coach Erik Spoelstra back in 2008. He’s coached his team to a 39-34 record this season this season, and is on pace to have his seventh winning season in just under 10 years of experience. On Sunday afternoon, however, the Miami Heat are set […]

The Miami Heat bowed down to the Portland Trail Blazers, who won their league-best 10th straight game last night with a convincing 115-99 win at home. The Heat were short-handed without starting center Hassan Whiteside and team icon Dwyane Wade, both nursing injuries from the weekend. Yet this didn’t make Damian Lillard’s play any less […]

The Miami Heat have been a fortunate team this year. With no star players, the Heat somehow managed to place themselves in the postseason picture in the Eastern Conference. From the championship team that won back to back NBA championships in 2012 and 2013, the Heat are now comprised of young players and good role […]

The Miami Heat are currently on the verge of making the postseason for the first time since 2016. After trading for their former franchise superstar Dwyane Wade on February 8, the Heat made all of the moves necessary to prepare themselves for what’s to come in the playoffs. The Heat are ranked seventh in the […]

Dwyane Wade has managed to make an impact in this new-look Miami Heat team despite coming off the bench. His minutes frequency has been picking up ever since making a step back two-pointer to bury the Philadelphia 76ers and make the building erupt with his old-school antics. Following that 27-point effort he’s put a couple […]