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Miami HeatHeat coach Erik Spoelstra gets married in Miami

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra got married to his longtime partner and former Heat dancer Nikki Sapp in Miami on Saturday. They had their wedding at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, in South Miami. Not many players were there to congratulate the Spoelstras, but Miami Heat president Pat Riley and assistant coach Juwan Howard were spotted there. […]

Memphis GrizzliesMemphis newspaper incorrectly introduces new Grizzlies coach David Fizdale

How do you introduce new Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale to the city? It would be appropriate to give a great visual before listing some of his accomplishments about why it’s an exciting time for the team. Not even a full 24 hours later, a local newspaper decided to post a headline story with a photo […]

Miami HeatErik Spoelstra denies tension between Dwyane Wade, Goran Dragic

On Monday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that there was an “uneasy tension” between Dwyane Wade and Goran Dragic. However, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says there are no issues between the players, and dismissed the report the morning after Miami defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 4. Spoelstra told the Palm Beach Post: “It’s silly, but we’re used to it. Before […]

Miami HeatSpoelstra loses it on Deng for not inbounding fast enough

If Luol Deng had any reservations that Spoelstra is a patient man, he doesn’t anymore. When it comes to winning a game, Coach Spo has no chill. The Miami Heat found themselves down by two possessions in overtime and Deng, responsible for inbounding the ball, seemed to take his time. For Coach Spo, he didn’t […]

Indiana PacersHeat's Erik Spoelstra reacts to the firing of Frank Vogel

After compiling a record of 250-181 during his tenure with the Indiana Pacers, the organization decided to let Frank Vogel go. In his six years there, the Pacers reached the playoffs five times, only missing out on the dance in 2014-15 when Paul George was out for most of the season with his horrific leg injury. […]

Miami HeatDwyane Wade, Erik Spoelstra comment about how officially losing Chris Bosh affects Heat

The Miami Heat officially announced Wednesday that Chris Bosh will not be playing at all this postseason. It isn’t all that surprising, but for Dwyane Wade and Bosh’s other teammates, it adds a little extra motivation. RELATED: Dwyane Wade’s wife shares her thoughts on NBA playoffs, officiating Wade told reporters after the Bosh ruling: “It makes you […]

Miami HeatErik Spoelstra calls out the officiating for no-call on Dwyane Wade's final shot

The microscope on NBA officiating is much more focused in the playoffs, as every call and non-call can have an enormous impact on the outcome of the most important games of the year. The referees for the Charlotte Hornets–Miami Heat series have drawn a considerable amount of criticism so far from both sides. At the […]

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