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Golden State Warriors

Warriors stars greet Neymar after win over Heat in Miami

Golden State Warriors had a fun moment with soccer star Neymar courtside at a game.

Neymar, a friend of Heat's Jimmy Butler, is recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus from October 2023. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Golden State Warriors

Heat's Butler ruled out vs. Warriors with illness

Jimmy Butler ruled out of Miami's game due to illness

Miami Heat missing key players like Tyler Herro and Kevin Love in addition to Butler [ more ]

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Miami Heat

3 stats that explain why Miami Heat are on brink of elimination in NBA Finals

The Miami Heat's magical run could soon come to an end.After Friday's Game 4 loss in Miami, the Heat face a 3-1 deficit to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals.The odds for a comeback are slim as the series heads to Denver for Monday night's Game 5, as the Heat would have to win each of the next three games to win the organization's first championship in a decade.

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Sports

The Heat, a Long Shot in the Playoffs, Pull Even with Long Shots

Michael Malone is generally the kind of coach who would leave a negative Yelp review after vacationing in Shangri-La.But his worry was warranted this time.On Saturday, the day before Game 2 of the N.B.A. finals, Malone lamented his team's poor defense in the first game of the series against the Miami Heat.

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3 weeks ago

Golden State Warriors

NBA Trade Rumors: New team linked to Heat star Jimmy Butler - Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

The Philadelphia 76ers may make a run at trading for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, who could also be of interest to the Golden State Warriors. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

Warriors stars greet Neymar after win over Heat in Miami

Golden State Warriors had a fun moment with soccer star Neymar courtside at a game.

Neymar, a friend of Heat's Jimmy Butler, is recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus from October 2023. [ more ]

ESPN.com

3 months ago

Golden State Warriors

Heat's Butler ruled out vs. Warriors with illness

Jimmy Butler ruled out of Miami's game due to illness

Miami Heat missing key players like Tyler Herro and Kevin Love in addition to Butler [ more ]

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Miami Heat

3 stats that explain why Miami Heat are on brink of elimination in NBA Finals

The Miami Heat's magical run could soon come to an end.After Friday's Game 4 loss in Miami, the Heat face a 3-1 deficit to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals.The odds for a comeback are slim as the series heads to Denver for Monday night's Game 5, as the Heat would have to win each of the next three games to win the organization's first championship in a decade.

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Sports

The Heat, a Long Shot in the Playoffs, Pull Even with Long Shots

Michael Malone is generally the kind of coach who would leave a negative Yelp review after vacationing in Shangri-La.But his worry was warranted this time.On Saturday, the day before Game 2 of the N.B.A. finals, Malone lamented his team's poor defense in the first game of the series against the Miami Heat.

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Coffee

Weekly Coffee News: A BigFace Cafe + Red Bay in San Francisco

Red Bay Coffee opening in prominent SF building.

The Wyndown coffee shops closing post-unionization attempt.

Nicaragua Cup of Excellence announces 30 winning coffees.

NBA star Jimmy Butler to debut BigFace cafe in Miami.

Melitta Group acquires majority stake in South African roaster. [ more ]

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Miami

New weekly feature: Greg Cote's Poll Dance! Vote now on Jimmy Butler's future with the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat face a decision on whether to offer Jimmy Butler a lucrative contract extension amid differing opinions about his value and impact. [ more ]

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Boston Celtics

Heat's Jimmy Butler claims Celtics 'would be at home' if he had played in first-round series

Jimmy Butler believes his presence would have changed the outcome of the Celtics vs. Heat series. [ more ]

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Boston Celtics

The Celtics have 'ended the Heat as we know them', says Dan LeBatard

The Celtics have significantly improved and gotten younger, potentially ending the Heat's championship window with Jimmy Butler. [ more ]

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Boston Celtics

'Dont let us get one:' Butler pokes fun at Boston after Miami evens series

Miami Heat tied the series against Boston Celtics, with Jimmy Butler supporting the team off-court despite being injured. [ more ]

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Chicago Bulls

Heat host Bulls with the season on the line in final play-in game

Miami Heat faces must-win game without injured Jimmy Butler, relying on depth and key players Herro and Adebayo. [ more ]

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Boston Celtics

NBA Playoffs: Heat's Jimmy Butler injured, Celtics prepare to face Heat or Bulls in first round

The winner of Miami-Chicago will face the Celtics in the first round playoffs, with the Heat likely missing key player Jimmy Butler due to injury. [ more ]

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Miami

New weekly feature: Greg Cote's Poll Dance! Vote now on Jimmy Butler's future with the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat face a decision on whether to offer Jimmy Butler a lucrative contract extension amid differing opinions about his value and impact. [ more ]

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Boston Celtics

Heat's Jimmy Butler claims Celtics 'would be at home' if he had played in first-round series

Jimmy Butler believes his presence would have changed the outcome of the Celtics vs. Heat series. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston Celtics

The Celtics have 'ended the Heat as we know them', says Dan LeBatard

The Celtics have significantly improved and gotten younger, potentially ending the Heat's championship window with Jimmy Butler. [ more ]

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Boston Celtics

'Dont let us get one:' Butler pokes fun at Boston after Miami evens series

Miami Heat tied the series against Boston Celtics, with Jimmy Butler supporting the team off-court despite being injured. [ more ]

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Chicago Bulls

Heat host Bulls with the season on the line in final play-in game

Miami Heat faces must-win game without injured Jimmy Butler, relying on depth and key players Herro and Adebayo. [ more ]

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Boston Celtics

NBA Playoffs: Heat's Jimmy Butler injured, Celtics prepare to face Heat or Bulls in first round

The winner of Miami-Chicago will face the Celtics in the first round playoffs, with the Heat likely missing key player Jimmy Butler due to injury. [ more ]

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Miami Herald

5 months ago

Miami

Heat Check podcast: Has the Miami Heat's defense turned the corner?

The Miami Heat have seen a significant improvement in their defense lately.

The return of Jimmy Butler from injury has been a boost for the team. They have also celebrated the news of Dwyane Wade's statue. [ more ]

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New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets

Jimmy Butler dominates in win over Nets, end Heat's 5-game losing streak to Brooklyn

Jimmy Butler's 36-point performance led the Miami Heat to a win against the Brooklyn Nets, snapping their five-game losing streak.

The Nets tried various defensive strategies but couldn't contain Butler's offensive skills.

The Heat pulled away with a 14-0 run before halftime and never relinquished the lead. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Nets

Nets' win streak against Heat ends with tough loss in Miami

The Miami Heat snapped the Brooklyn Nets' five-game winning streak against them in a 122-115 victory.

Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 36 points to lead the Heat to victory.

Miami had previously lost to the Nets in five straight games.

The Heat's win streak was the longest active streak by any Eastern Conference team against them since 2019. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Nets

Jimmy Butler dominates in win over Nets, end Heat's 5-game losing streak to Brooklyn

Jimmy Butler's 36-point performance led the Miami Heat to a win against the Brooklyn Nets, snapping their five-game losing streak.

The Nets tried various defensive strategies but couldn't contain Butler's offensive skills.

The Heat pulled away with a 14-0 run before halftime and never relinquished the lead. [ more ]

New York Post

Brooklyn Nets

Nets' win streak against Heat ends with tough loss in Miami

The Miami Heat snapped the Brooklyn Nets' five-game winning streak against them in a 122-115 victory.

Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 36 points to lead the Heat to victory.

Miami had previously lost to the Nets in five straight games.

The Heat's win streak was the longest active streak by any Eastern Conference team against them since 2019. [ more ]

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Miami Heat

8 High-ceiling reclamation projects Miami Heat could target

The Miami Heat has been a model franchise in the NBA for the past two decades.During that span, they've won three NBA Championships, seven NBA Finals appearances, nine conference finals appearances, and have missed the playoffs just four times.While a big reason for the Heat's success over the last 20 years has been their stars (Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo), they also wouldn't have accumulated all of that success if it wasn't for what could be described as the league's best developmental system.

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Miami Heat

5 Tyler Herro trades that would net Miami Heat another star

Depending on who you ask, this past season was either a massive win or a huge failure for the Miami Heat.Heading into the playoffs, there were serious debates about whether the Heat should intentionally lose the Play-In game, thus choosing a pick in the lottery over a trip to the NBA Playoffs.However, once they made it into the postseason, they took over the NBA world.

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Miami Heat

Miami Heat: 4 Bradley Beal trade packages ranked from tepid to sizzling

The Miami Heat are eager to chase another championship after losing in the NBA Finals twice in the last four years.Jimmy Butler will take his game to another level in the playoffs, and Bam Adebayo is one of the league's best centers, but Pat Riley is always looking for another star.Bradley Beal is available as the Washington Wizards want to rebuild.

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Miami Heat

Miami Heat 2023 Trade Value Rankings: What is Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson's trade value?

Ranking the nine Miami Heat players under contract for next season in terms of trade value.This is not a list of player power rankings.This is a ranking of the Miami Heat's nine players under contract for next season in terms of trade value.For example, Jimmy Butler comes in at second, behind Bam Adebayo, not because Adebayo is better than Butler but because Adebayo, at 25 and under a team-friendly deal, has way more trade value to the 29 other NBA teams than the 33-year-old Butler.

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Miami Heat

3 players the Miami Heat desperately need to bounce back to win Game 5

The mightiest Cinderella run in NBA history in the form of the Miami Heat in this year's playoffs had the perfect chance to seize control of the series following a road upset in Game 2. However, two consecutive stale performances by the team at home now leaves them gasping for survival as they face a 3-1 trek facing elimination against the Denver Nuggets, starting Monday night in Game 5.
Whereas the Nuggets enjoyed solid, across-the-board production from their role players in Game 4 following a star-reliant attack in the preceding game, the Heat's role players have continued to come down to earth.

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Miami Heat

Miami Heat fall to Nuggets, face daunting 3-1 deficit in NBA Finals

The Miami Heat like to talk about doing things the hard way, but a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals might be too much for even them to overcome.Having entered Friday night's Game 4 trailing in a series for the first time these playoffs, the Heat faced the possibility of losing and going down by a daunting margin.

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Miami Heat

8 High-ceiling reclamation projects Miami Heat could target

The Miami Heat has been a model franchise in the NBA for the past two decades.During that span, they've won three NBA Championships, seven NBA Finals appearances, nine conference finals appearances, and have missed the playoffs just four times.While a big reason for the Heat's success over the last 20 years has been their stars (Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo), they also wouldn't have accumulated all of that success if it wasn't for what could be described as the league's best developmental system.

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Miami Heat

5 Tyler Herro trades that would net Miami Heat another star

Depending on who you ask, this past season was either a massive win or a huge failure for the Miami Heat.Heading into the playoffs, there were serious debates about whether the Heat should intentionally lose the Play-In game, thus choosing a pick in the lottery over a trip to the NBA Playoffs.However, once they made it into the postseason, they took over the NBA world.

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Miami Heat

Miami Heat: 4 Bradley Beal trade packages ranked from tepid to sizzling

The Miami Heat are eager to chase another championship after losing in the NBA Finals twice in the last four years.Jimmy Butler will take his game to another level in the playoffs, and Bam Adebayo is one of the league's best centers, but Pat Riley is always looking for another star.Bradley Beal is available as the Washington Wizards want to rebuild.

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Miami Heat

Miami Heat 2023 Trade Value Rankings: What is Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson's trade value?

Ranking the nine Miami Heat players under contract for next season in terms of trade value.This is not a list of player power rankings.This is a ranking of the Miami Heat's nine players under contract for next season in terms of trade value.For example, Jimmy Butler comes in at second, behind Bam Adebayo, not because Adebayo is better than Butler but because Adebayo, at 25 and under a team-friendly deal, has way more trade value to the 29 other NBA teams than the 33-year-old Butler.

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Miami Heat

3 players the Miami Heat desperately need to bounce back to win Game 5

The mightiest Cinderella run in NBA history in the form of the Miami Heat in this year's playoffs had the perfect chance to seize control of the series following a road upset in Game 2. However, two consecutive stale performances by the team at home now leaves them gasping for survival as they face a 3-1 trek facing elimination against the Denver Nuggets, starting Monday night in Game 5.
Whereas the Nuggets enjoyed solid, across-the-board production from their role players in Game 4 following a star-reliant attack in the preceding game, the Heat's role players have continued to come down to earth.

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Miami Heat

Miami Heat fall to Nuggets, face daunting 3-1 deficit in NBA Finals

The Miami Heat like to talk about doing things the hard way, but a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals might be too much for even them to overcome.Having entered Friday night's Game 4 trailing in a series for the first time these playoffs, the Heat faced the possibility of losing and going down by a daunting margin.

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Playing Ball - The Paris Review

Sports can be a great way to connect with and understand different cultures. The author uses the game of baseball as an example of how it can be used to bridge the gap between two different cultures.

Playing sports can help build relationships and foster understanding between people of different backgrounds. In the author's case, playing baseball helped him to better understand his host family's culture in Mexico. [ more ]

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Wiz of Awes

Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards: Is a Bradley Beal trade with the Milwaukee Bucks feasible?

As the news broke about the Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal working together to sort out a trade that works for both sides, so did reports about potential suitors.One interested party that surprised some NBA watchers is the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic.This report was l ater corroborated by Brian Windhorst of ESPN, confirming the veracity of the rumors.

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Miami Heat

Could the Miami Heat trade for Bradley Beal? Here's what we know so far

Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards intend to work together to find a trade that could send the three-time All-Star guard to a contender, and the Miami Heat are expected to be in the mix, sources told ESPN and The Athletic.Here's what we know so far.Beal, 29, is owed $46.7 million next season, and more than $160 million in the three years after that.

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Sports

The Heat Say They Love Adversity. Did They Have to Make It This Hard?

The Miami Heat would be the first to assess their path to this late stage of the season as imperfect.Pretty much everything has posed a challenge the injuries, the losses.Even their experience in the play-in bracket a loss followed by a come-from-behind win seems apocryphal, or at least true to form, now that they are facing the Denver Nuggets in the N.B.A. finals.

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Miami Heat

Will 'Playoff Jimmy' Butler make an appearance in the NBA Finals?

Jimmy Butler has long pushed back on the notion of "Playoff Jimmy," and he reemphasized that on Tuesday when asked about his modest scoring output during these NBA Finals."This Playoff Jimmy narrative is not a thing," Butler said."I'm not a scorer.I don't press to score.I only press to win."
Butler is averaging 17 points on 39.4% shooting through the first two games of the Miami Heat's Finals matchup against the Denver Nuggets and hasn't scored 30 points since Game 1 of the East finals.

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Boston Celtics

Everything the Celtics do this offseason should be framed around what is best for Jayson Tatum

Celtics Nothing serious is going to be solved now.Those most difficult decisions - most notably Whatever Do We Do With Jaylen? - are for the summer ahead.And so the season plays on without them.The NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat commence Thursday night.Some around here might even pretend to care.

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Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are in the NBA Finals. Gear up, fans.

An improbable story continues for the Miami Heat.After losing to the Atlanta Hawks during the play-in round on April 11, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat turned things around in a huge way.The No. 8 seeded Heat flew through the Eastern Conference playoffs and took a 3-0 lead in the Conference Finals before eventually finishing Boston in game seven.

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Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards: Is a Bradley Beal trade with the Milwaukee Bucks feasible?

As the news broke about the Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal working together to sort out a trade that works for both sides, so did reports about potential suitors.One interested party that surprised some NBA watchers is the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic.This report was l ater corroborated by Brian Windhorst of ESPN, confirming the veracity of the rumors.

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Miami Heat

Could the Miami Heat trade for Bradley Beal? Here's what we know so far

Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards intend to work together to find a trade that could send the three-time All-Star guard to a contender, and the Miami Heat are expected to be in the mix, sources told ESPN and The Athletic.Here's what we know so far.Beal, 29, is owed $46.7 million next season, and more than $160 million in the three years after that.

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Sports

The Heat Say They Love Adversity. Did They Have to Make It This Hard?

The Miami Heat would be the first to assess their path to this late stage of the season as imperfect.Pretty much everything has posed a challenge the injuries, the losses.Even their experience in the play-in bracket a loss followed by a come-from-behind win seems apocryphal, or at least true to form, now that they are facing the Denver Nuggets in the N.B.A. finals.

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Miami Heat

Will 'Playoff Jimmy' Butler make an appearance in the NBA Finals?

Jimmy Butler has long pushed back on the notion of "Playoff Jimmy," and he reemphasized that on Tuesday when asked about his modest scoring output during these NBA Finals."This Playoff Jimmy narrative is not a thing," Butler said."I'm not a scorer.I don't press to score.I only press to win."
Butler is averaging 17 points on 39.4% shooting through the first two games of the Miami Heat's Finals matchup against the Denver Nuggets and hasn't scored 30 points since Game 1 of the East finals.

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Boston Celtics

Everything the Celtics do this offseason should be framed around what is best for Jayson Tatum

Celtics Nothing serious is going to be solved now.Those most difficult decisions - most notably Whatever Do We Do With Jaylen? - are for the summer ahead.And so the season plays on without them.The NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat commence Thursday night.Some around here might even pretend to care.

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Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are in the NBA Finals. Gear up, fans.

An improbable story continues for the Miami Heat.After losing to the Atlanta Hawks during the play-in round on April 11, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat turned things around in a huge way.The No. 8 seeded Heat flew through the Eastern Conference playoffs and took a 3-0 lead in the Conference Finals before eventually finishing Boston in game seven.

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Miami Heat

5 Miami Heat trade targets with ties to Jimmy Butler

The Miami Heat's unprecedented run at one of the most unlikely championships in NBA history ultimately fell short at the hands of the Denver Nuggets.But what they accomplished over the last two months is going to feed the momentum for the team heading into the offseason.An offseason that could prove to be quite memorable for the Heat.

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Washington Wizards

How new front office could shape the culture for the Washington Wizards

Since the new front office was brought in, one thing has been repeatedly emphasized.The Washington Wizards need to establish a winning culture and an identity going forward.Now that is something that is far easier said than done.Many have tried and failed to do just that with various teams around the league.

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Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler acknowledges he's been playing with a 'bum ankle' ahead of NBA Finals

Ahead of the Miami Heat's first game against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler acknowledged on Wednesday that an ankle injury he suffered in the playoffs has affected him physically."I'm still expected to do my job at a high level if I take the floor, which I will," Butler said ahead of Thursday night's Game 1. "We're going to be OK.

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Chicago Bulls

Full Dates, Times and Schedule for the 2023 NBA Finals

Since falling in six games to the Lakers in the NBA Finals back in 2020, the Miami Heat have never been closer to winning it all than they are right now.While many wrote them off after they barely escaped the Bulls in the play-in tournament, Jimmy Butler has helped bring this team back from the brink and steamrolled the competition as an unlikely eighth seed.

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Toronto Raptors

Raptors news: Sergio Scariolo favorite for Raps job, Nick Nurse, Steve Nash

The Toronto Raptors have seen the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers hire two of their former coaches in Adrian Griffin and Nick Nurse, respectively.Their own coaching search features names like Sergio Scariolo, Jordi Fernandez, and Steve Nash, yet minimal progress has been made.If the Raptors want to make an internal hire, their best option in Griffin has been taken off the board.

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Miami Heat

5 Miami Heat trade targets with ties to Jimmy Butler

The Miami Heat's unprecedented run at one of the most unlikely championships in NBA history ultimately fell short at the hands of the Denver Nuggets.But what they accomplished over the last two months is going to feed the momentum for the team heading into the offseason.An offseason that could prove to be quite memorable for the Heat.

Wiz of Awes

Washington Wizards

How new front office could shape the culture for the Washington Wizards

Since the new front office was brought in, one thing has been repeatedly emphasized.The Washington Wizards need to establish a winning culture and an identity going forward.Now that is something that is far easier said than done.Many have tried and failed to do just that with various teams around the league.

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Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler acknowledges he's been playing with a 'bum ankle' ahead of NBA Finals

Ahead of the Miami Heat's first game against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler acknowledged on Wednesday that an ankle injury he suffered in the playoffs has affected him physically."I'm still expected to do my job at a high level if I take the floor, which I will," Butler said ahead of Thursday night's Game 1. "We're going to be OK.

Pippen Ain't Easy

Chicago Bulls

Full Dates, Times and Schedule for the 2023 NBA Finals

Since falling in six games to the Lakers in the NBA Finals back in 2020, the Miami Heat have never been closer to winning it all than they are right now.While many wrote them off after they barely escaped the Bulls in the play-in tournament, Jimmy Butler has helped bring this team back from the brink and steamrolled the competition as an unlikely eighth seed.

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Toronto Raptors

Raptors news: Sergio Scariolo favorite for Raps job, Nick Nurse, Steve Nash

The Toronto Raptors have seen the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers hire two of their former coaches in Adrian Griffin and Nick Nurse, respectively.Their own coaching search features names like Sergio Scariolo, Jordi Fernandez, and Steve Nash, yet minimal progress has been made.If the Raptors want to make an internal hire, their best option in Griffin has been taken off the board.

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Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards: Heat could be interested in Bradley Beal

Following two very different seasons, the Washington Wizards and Miami Heat are looking to make big changes this offseason.The Heat are reportedly star hunting according to Brian Windhorst while the Wizards are likely looking to rebuild.This makes a deal between the two teams very likely as there are three players fully capable of being top options on a competing team.

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Toronto Raptors

Kyle Lowry breaks silence, talks Raptors trading him to Heat

Toronto Raptors fans have a clear rooting interest in the NBA Finals, as Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry is eyeing his second championship ring.Even though he is not starting following a demotion to the bench, the future Hall of Famer is taking that new role in stride as he tries to help his team win.

Wiz of Awes

Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards: Heat could be interested in Bradley Beal

Following two very different seasons, the Washington Wizards and Miami Heat are looking to make big changes this offseason.The Heat are reportedly star hunting according to Brian Windhorst while the Wizards are likely looking to rebuild.This makes a deal between the two teams very likely as there are three players fully capable of being top options on a competing team.

Raptors Rapture

Toronto Raptors

Kyle Lowry breaks silence, talks Raptors trading him to Heat

Toronto Raptors fans have a clear rooting interest in the NBA Finals, as Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry is eyeing his second championship ring.Even though he is not starting following a demotion to the bench, the future Hall of Famer is taking that new role in stride as he tries to help his team win.

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Sports

South Florida Sports Fan, but Make it a Full-Time Job

Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel are having a moment.Actually two.The lifelong friends hit the sports jackpot this month when the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers both ran the playoff gauntlet and made it to the finals, where they are now vying for N.B.A. and N.H.L. titles simultaneously.Schwartz and Mandel, lifelong South Florida residents and friends since college, have shared season tickets to both teams for years.

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Boston Celtics

Shaquille O'Neal makes a case for why the Celtics should trade Jaylen Brown

Celtics "I can tell that it frustrates him to be the other guy."Shaquille O'Neal knows quite a bit about being part of a superstar duo in the NBA.He's played with Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James over the course of his career.His ability to navigate these situations is part of why he's a four-time NBA champion.

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Chicago Bulls

Bulls Rumors: Nikola Vucevic nearing multi-year extension with Chicago

Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley will have their hands full this offseason as the fanbase demands an explanation as to why the Chicago Bulls are being mismanaged and submitting substandard performances on the court.With no pick to spend in the upcoming draft, our eyes turn to free agency instead, where negotiations are set to officially begin on June 30.

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Boston Bruins

Morning Skate: Final

It is Wednesday, my dudes.Hopefully you've enjoyed a decent week so far.If not, you're just about halfway through, so hang in there.The Miami area continued its decimation of Boston title hopes on Monday, with the Heat eliminating the Celtics in seven games.Jimmy Butler and Matthew Tkachuk will not be on Jeremy Jacobs' Christmas card list, as they took a whole bunch of hot dog revenue away from TD Garden this spring.

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Miami Heat

Miami Heat are going to the NBA Finals: What players and coaches are saying

The Miami Heat nearly collapsed and made the wrong kind of history.Instead, they beat the Boston Celtics in Game 7 to complete one of the most improbable runs to the Finals in NBA history.Here's what players and coaches had to say after an emotional night.On the difficulties of the run, especially after losing at this point last year and after dropping Game 6 in heartbreaking fashion:
Erik Spoelstra: "What happened last year obviously was on our mind and it drove us this year.

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Boston Celtics

Shaquille O'Neal makes a case for why the Celtics should trade Jaylen Brown

Celtics "I can tell that it frustrates him to be the other guy."Shaquille O'Neal knows quite a bit about being part of a superstar duo in the NBA.He's played with Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James over the course of his career.His ability to navigate these situations is part of why he's a four-time NBA champion.

Pippen Ain't Easy

Chicago Bulls

Bulls Rumors: Nikola Vucevic nearing multi-year extension with Chicago

Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley will have their hands full this offseason as the fanbase demands an explanation as to why the Chicago Bulls are being mismanaged and submitting substandard performances on the court.With no pick to spend in the upcoming draft, our eyes turn to free agency instead, where negotiations are set to officially begin on June 30.

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Boston Bruins

Morning Skate: Final

It is Wednesday, my dudes.Hopefully you've enjoyed a decent week so far.If not, you're just about halfway through, so hang in there.The Miami area continued its decimation of Boston title hopes on Monday, with the Heat eliminating the Celtics in seven games.Jimmy Butler and Matthew Tkachuk will not be on Jeremy Jacobs' Christmas card list, as they took a whole bunch of hot dog revenue away from TD Garden this spring.

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Miami Heat

Miami Heat are going to the NBA Finals: What players and coaches are saying

The Miami Heat nearly collapsed and made the wrong kind of history.Instead, they beat the Boston Celtics in Game 7 to complete one of the most improbable runs to the Finals in NBA history.Here's what players and coaches had to say after an emotional night.On the difficulties of the run, especially after losing at this point last year and after dropping Game 6 in heartbreaking fashion:
Erik Spoelstra: "What happened last year obviously was on our mind and it drove us this year.

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Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics legend believes Heat Eastern Conference Finals hero should've been 'put on his a**'

The Boston Celtics were taken down by an unlikely Heat team, with Caleb Martin serving the most improbable role as Miami's best player during the series.Celtics legend Paul Pierce doesn't believe Martin should've been able to do what he did, imploring that Boston should've put Martin on his derrière.

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Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game Tonight: Celtics vs Heat Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for May 25

The Boston Celtics look to stay alive in Game 5 at the TD Garden on May 25 when they take on Miami with a 3-1 series deficit - though it comes at a great time, following the first time during the entire Eastern Conference Finals that the Cs looked like themselves.Boston smoked the Heat on their home floor to the tune of a 40% (18/45) performance from beyond the 3-point line in Game 4. They also won the turnover battle for the first time during the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Boston Celtics legend believes Heat Eastern Conference Finals hero should've been 'put on his a**'

The Boston Celtics were taken down by an unlikely Heat team, with Caleb Martin serving the most improbable role as Miami's best player during the series.Celtics legend Paul Pierce doesn't believe Martin should've been able to do what he did, imploring that Boston should've put Martin on his derrière.

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Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game Tonight: Celtics vs Heat Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for May 25

The Boston Celtics look to stay alive in Game 5 at the TD Garden on May 25 when they take on Miami with a 3-1 series deficit - though it comes at a great time, following the first time during the entire Eastern Conference Finals that the Cs looked like themselves.Boston smoked the Heat on their home floor to the tune of a 40% (18/45) performance from beyond the 3-point line in Game 4. They also won the turnover battle for the first time during the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Will Return as HC After Game 7 Loss to Heat, Brad Stevens Says

Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Joe Mazzulla's tenure as head coach of the Boston Celtics will last longer than one season.Boston has elected not to dismiss the 34-year-old after its Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Miami Heat, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens told reporters Thursday.

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Jimmy Butler won't play for team other than Miami Heat: 'Last jersey that I wear'

Jimmy Butler once swore he would never play in a Miami Heat jersey, but he says now that he intends to retire with the franchise.Prior to the start of the 2023 NBA Finals in Denver, Butler was asked by ESPN's Malika Andrews about an interview he gave when still a member of the Chicago Bulls, in which he said he'd never wear a Heat jersey.

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Derrick White joins Michael Jordan in rare playoff company with putback buzzer-beater

Celtics White's buzzer-beater saved the Celtics' season.He made NBA history in the process.Derrick White had a putback for the ages on Saturday.It was also a historically rare feat.You likely know the story by now.But in case you need a refresher, White crashed the boards after his inbounds pass to Marcus Smart with three seconds left.

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Jimmy Butler won't play for team other than Miami Heat: 'Last jersey that I wear'

Jimmy Butler once swore he would never play in a Miami Heat jersey, but he says now that he intends to retire with the franchise.Prior to the start of the 2023 NBA Finals in Denver, Butler was asked by ESPN's Malika Andrews about an interview he gave when still a member of the Chicago Bulls, in which he said he'd never wear a Heat jersey.

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Derrick White joins Michael Jordan in rare playoff company with putback buzzer-beater

Celtics White's buzzer-beater saved the Celtics' season.He made NBA history in the process.Derrick White had a putback for the ages on Saturday.It was also a historically rare feat.You likely know the story by now.But in case you need a refresher, White crashed the boards after his inbounds pass to Marcus Smart with three seconds left.

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Sportsbooks seeing huge action on Nuggets; NBA Finals big bets

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No Steph Curry.No LeBron James.No Jayson Tatum or Giannis Antetokounmpo.No throwback Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics matchup.Also, no problem, at least from one sportsbook's perspective on NBA Finals odds.After all, there's still two-time NBA MVP Nikola JokiÄ and his red-hot Denver Nuggets and the continuing Cinderella story of Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat.

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How 2004 Red Sox Helped Celtics Stage Comeback Vs. Heat

With their backs against the wall in the Eastern Conference finals, the Celtics didn't have to look far for inspiration.Joe Mazzulla's team watched a documentary about the 2004 Red Sox when it found itself in a deep deficit at the hands of the Miami Heat.That memorable ballclub, of course, climbed out of a 3-0 hole against the New York Yankees en route to an American League pennant and World Series championship.

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Watch: David Ortiz and Julian Edelman narrate epic Celtics hype video

Celtics "It's not about making history, it's about becoming history,"
The Celtics released a one-minute pregame hype video for Game 7, which begins with Jimmy Butler pointing at Grant Williams from the floor after he was fouled.About 13 seconds into the video, a pair of familiar voices can be heard.

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How 2004 Red Sox Helped Celtics Stage Comeback Vs. Heat

With their backs against the wall in the Eastern Conference finals, the Celtics didn't have to look far for inspiration.Joe Mazzulla's team watched a documentary about the 2004 Red Sox when it found itself in a deep deficit at the hands of the Miami Heat.That memorable ballclub, of course, climbed out of a 3-0 hole against the New York Yankees en route to an American League pennant and World Series championship.

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Watch: David Ortiz and Julian Edelman narrate epic Celtics hype video

Celtics "It's not about making history, it's about becoming history,"
The Celtics released a one-minute pregame hype video for Game 7, which begins with Jimmy Butler pointing at Grant Williams from the floor after he was fouled.About 13 seconds into the video, a pair of familiar voices can be heard.

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What did Boston Celtics' playoff run, and 2022-23 season, mean in the end?

Whenever a team gets eliminated, the media begins asking all sorts of questions about their future.And there is definitely a time for that for Boston Celtics fans, but it's not right now.Emotions are fresh, big-picture thinking is impossible, and rash oversimplifications are inevitable.Everyone is grieving the season, one that ultimately came five wins away from a championship.

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Losing myself during Game 6 - and Derrick White saving all Boston Celtics fans

I can't speak to the exact feeling, but I imagine that the last three minutes of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Heat approximated the feeling of having a maximally invasive surgery with no anesthesia.Here's a non-exhaustive list of all the things I found myself doing during that stretch:
- Adjusting my position on the lucky couch cushion to maximize luck-boostPraying- Seeing my smart-watch inform me that it sensed I was stressed before asking if I was okay- Involuntarily screaming, "NO!!!" when anyone on the Miami Heat hit a three- Becoming legitimately afraid of Jimmy Butler- Began mentally writing this article about the loss after Jimmy Butler made three of the most clutch free throws I have ever seen, saying how... "It shall hence be known that Jimmy Butler is the greatest clutch performer who hast ever walked this earth.

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Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra remain confident in Heat after Celtics comeback from 3-0 to force a Game 7

Celtics "At this time right now, I don't know how we are going to get this done, but we are going up there and get it done."The Celtics are the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0 in a series.Their opponents still maintain confidence going into Game 7, even after the devastating way they lost Game 6.

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Watch: Derrick White's tip-in at the buzzer wins Celtics Game 6 against the Heat

Celtics The Celtics became the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0 in the series.Somehow, someway, the Celtics have forced a Game 7.After trailing 3-0 in the series, the Celtics won their third in a row on Saturday.But it didn't come without drama.The Celtics blew the nine-point lead they had with just over three minutes left when Jimmy Butler made three free throws with three seconds left to give the Heat a 103-102 lead.

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Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra remain confident in Heat after Celtics comeback from 3-0 to force a Game 7

Celtics "At this time right now, I don't know how we are going to get this done, but we are going up there and get it done."The Celtics are the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0 in a series.Their opponents still maintain confidence going into Game 7, even after the devastating way they lost Game 6.

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