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LeBron James has nearly all the accolades in the NBA, highlighted by four NBA titles, four NBA Finals MVPs, a NBA In-Season Tournament title, a NBA In-Season Tournament MVP, four NBA MVPs, and the NBA All-Time Leading scoring title. But while James has plenty of accolades to his name, The King has also had plenty […]

The last time the Miami Heat played the Orlando Magic, they suffered a major collapse losing their 22-point lead going into the fourth quarter. They look to redeem themselves Thursday night in the same building, but the team is wondering about the status of Heat star Jimmy Butler as he’s dealing with a stomach illness. […]

With all the trade speculation around Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, team president Pat Riley has released a statement saying that they will not trade the 35-year-old. This came after rumors of the relationship between the Heat and Butler were fractured, which included Riley telling the forward to keep his “mouth shut” back during a […]

The trade speculation around Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has intensified with the latest report from Shams Charania of ESPN saying that the forward prefers to be dealt by the Feb. 6 deadline. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the trade rumors surrounding Butler to say straight up that “we want Jimmy here” according […]

As Wednesday saw the reports that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler wants to be traded before the Feb. 6 deadline, his injury status for Thursday’s game against the Orlando Magic has been released along with point guard Terry Rozier. With the Heat beating the Brooklyn Nets last Monday, they want to build on the victory, […]

MIAMI – It was a much-needed win for the Miami Heat as they beat the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, 110-95, even without the likes of stars Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier. There had to be some positive momentum as the Heat collapsed against the Orlando Magic last Saturday as head coach Erik Spoelstra would […]

MIAMI – There is no doubt that fans have been wanting to see more playing time for Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware, who was selected with the 15th overall pick in the latest NBA Draft. They would get that wish during the Heat’s collapse to the Orlando Magic, but fans can still take away the […]

As the trade rumors surround Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, the focus for fans is if he will play Monday night as they take on the Brooklyn Nets. Butler’s status was up in the air for the contest as the team looks to break their three-game skid after winning four straight prior. Here’s everything […]

After the Miami Heat collapsed against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night, they look to bounce back Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, hoping to get back their main star Jimmy Butler. However, Butler would leave last Friday’s loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a stomach illness as his status for the team’s next contest […]

As the Miami Heat suffered a collapse Saturday night to the Orlando Magic, the team is still surrounded by trade rumors involving star Jimmy Butler. The Heat star left last Friday’s game against the Thunder with an illness as it amplified the speculation with some insight revealed about what the team has heard in possible […]

The Miami Heat suffered a major collapse Saturday night as they lost to the Orlando Magic, 121-114 after they led by 22 points heading into the final period. They would be without Heat star Jimmy Butler due to a stomach illness as Erik Spoelstra spoke after the game to give his visceral reaction to the […]

As the Miami Heat take on the Orlando Magic in the second game of a back-to-back, there are some questions about the availability of star Jimmy Butler. During the Heat’s loss to the Oklahoma Cty Thunder on Friday night, Butler left the game in the first quarter due to a stomach illness as the team […]

MIAMI – Despite the Miami Heat losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, there were still a few bright spots that showed the team’s resiliency. While Heat star Jimmy Butler left early with an illness, Bam Adebayo was also at risk of being out after getting hit in the face in the third […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, 104-97, another aspect could impact the team in the short term. Heat star Jimmy Butler would leave the game early with an illness as head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the situation and how it affected the team’s output against […]

MIAMI – There is no doubt that it has been an underwhelming and injury-riddled season for Miami Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr., in the midst of his second season in the NBA. However, Jaquez’s superpowers could be unlocked soon as Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra makes a strong prediction about the UCLA product. After having […]

MIAMI – One of the many positive aspects of the Miami Heat season has been rookie Pelle Larsson, though his December has been a forgettable time due to an ankle injury suffered frustratingly. As the Heat deal with trade speculation involving Jimmy Butler, Larsson seems to be part of the team’s future as he spoke […]

MIAMI – It was an impressive outing for Miami Heat star Nikola Jovic in the win over the Toronto Raptors last Thursday as it was his first minutes in the rotation since Nov. 24, but he would experience an ankle injury after in practice. The outing seemed to mark Jovic’s return to the Heat rotation, […]

It was an exciting night Thursday for the Miami Heat as they beat the Toronto Raptors to mark their fourth straight win, but it was the performance of Bam Adebayo that was historic. The Heat’s captain has been a key foundation piece for the team, and Thursday solidified as he, after recording another double-double, tied […]

As the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors last Thursday, marking their fourth straight win of the season, there were a couple of players that shined. While the Heat have been surrounded by trade speculation involving Jimmy Butler, the team has also been playing their best stretch of basketball as fans continue to ask for […]

MIAMI – The Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, 114-104, as their winning streak has extended to four games, amplified not by the trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler but by the performance of forward Nikola Jovic. The Heat’s young star would get reactions from Butler and head coach Erik Spoelstra but also […]

MIAMI – Looking at the Miami Heat’s win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, 114-104, one of the main highlights was the re-emergence of young star Nikola Jovic. While the center of the attention for the Heat has been trade rumors, the team would get their fourth straight win, helped by Jovic’s performance coming […]

MIAMI – There’s no doubt that the topic of conversation around the Miami Heat has been about Jimmy Butler and the trade rumors that surround him. While Butler’s latest hair color has added fuel to the fire, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before Thursday’s contest against the Toronto Raptors about putting that type of […]

While the Miami Heat deals with trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler centering the attention of the organization, it’s important to remember that they are still on a roll at the moment, led by the emergence of star Tyler Herro. As Herro continues to become a complete player this season, the guard could be on his […]

The Miami Heat are open to the possibility of trading star Jimmy Butler, who reportedly has three teams he would prefer to play for. This comes despite the Heat defeating the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers last Sunday as part of a three-game win streak. “The Heat are open to listening to offers for Butler and making […]

MIAMI – It was an exciting Sunday night as the Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 122-113, in what was not only their third straight quality win and the second game in a back-to-back, but it was also against the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The team is on a roll after the […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns Saturday in the first game of this weekend’s back-to-back, there was a plethora of impressive performances, with one being understated. While it was another bounce-back game for Heat star Bam Adebayo, it was also an impressive performance for two-way player Dru Smith. Miami’s second-round pick […]

MIAMI – The Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns Saturday night, 121-111, to make it two straight for the team, as it was the start of this weekend’s back-to-back. It has been a productive stretch for Heat star Bam Adebayo after building upon his efficient outing against the Los Angeles Lakers last Wednesday, but he […]

MIAMI – Before the Miami Heat took on the Phoenix Suns to start a tough back-to-back this weekend, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about Nikola Jovic and the recent lack of playing time. Jovic would admit his frustration after Friday’s practice but made sure to mention how he’s using the opportunity to better himself. The […]

As the Miami Heat host the Phoenix Suns on Saturday in the start of a back-to-back at home, fans have been wondering about the absence of young star Nikola Jovic. With the Heat coming off a monstrous win over the Los Angeles Lakers, there has been a question of whether the Serbian-born forward will appear […]

MIAMI – The Miami Heat beat the Los Angeles Lakers in what ended up being the third-largest margin of victory in franchise history by 41 points Wednesday night, 134-93. While Heat star Tyler Herro lit it up from deep, it was also a productive performance from Bam Adebayo, who has had a cold start to […]

MIAMI – It was an exciting night Wednesday for the Miami Heat as they beat the Los Angeles Lakers in blowout fashion by 41 points, 134-93, bringing their record to an even 10-10. Heat star Tyler Herro led the team with a whopping 31 points alongside others that could signal a positive trajectory for the […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the Los Angeles Lakers in monstrous fashion on Wednesday night, 134-93, snapping a two-game skid, the highlight of the game was the impeccable shooting of star Tyler Herro. It spoiled the return of Lakers star LeBron James to his old Heat stomping grounds as Herro continues with his […]

Before the Miami Heat took on the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night, head coach Erik Spoelstra took time to speak about superstar LeBron James, who is currently in his whopping 22nd season in the NBA. After the Heat lost to the Boston Celtics, they look to snap a two-game skid against the Lakers as Spoelstra […]

As the Miami Heat lost to the Boston Celtics Monday night, they look to break their current two-game losing streak Wednesday as they face the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the Heat missed star Jimmy Butler in the defeat as he gets the latest injury update provided by the team itself for the upcoming outing. Butler […]

It has been a slow start to the season for Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, which was put on display during the team’s loss to the Boston Celtics Monday night, 108-89. As Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra would call it uncharacteristic in the shots Adebayo is missing, he had a positive approach to his shooting […]

As the Miami Heat were without star Jimmy Butler Monday night, they fell at the hands of the Boston Celtics, 108-89, to take their losing streak up to two games. It was another slow night for the Heat’s captain in Bam Adebayo, as head coach Erik Spoelstra tries to conjure up an answer as to […]

During the Miami Heat’s big win over the Toronto Raptors Friday night, 121-111, the team saw the resurgence of their second-year star Jaime Jaquez Jr., who is coming back from an ankle injury. It was a full team effort in the victory as it was highlighted by Heat star Bam Adebayo’s triple-double, but it was […]

MIAMI – It was a big win for the Miami Heat over the Toronto Raptors, 121-111, in their last NBA Cup group play game that ended up being a full team effort. While one of the highlights was Heat star Bam Adebayo recording his eighth career triple-double, another was also Terry Rozier with his late-game […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors in their last NBA Cup group play game, 121-111, it was in part to an impeccable performance from their star center. Heat captain Bam Adebayo would record his eighth career triple-double Friday night as the last rebound he needed came from the help of teammate […]