Would 'ambitious free agent target' from Miami make sense for Bulls?
If you've also been following along closely as Jimmy Butler continues on to reach even greater heights since leaving the Windy City, this run by the Heat in the 2023 NBA Playoffs has made it more obvious than ever that the Chicago Bulls made the wrong choice in 2017.Jimmy isn't the only player worth watching this year, however, as Bleacher Report suggests that Miami's Gabe Vincent would be the perfect "ambitious free agent target" for this Bulls team.
It's Not Hard to See How Boston Celtics Can Make NBA History
In spite of a wealth of talent and one of the best balanced rosters in the NBA, this Boston Celtics team just doesn't seem to want anything easy.They trailed in two playoff series they won last year.They lost a potential closeout game at home in the 2023 first round against the Atlanta Hawks.They trailed the Philadelphia 76ers 3-2 in the last round.
Boston Celtics Comeback and NBA History Are More Likely Than You Think
In spite of a wealth of talent and one of the best balanced rosters in the NBA, this Boston Celtics team just doesn't seem to want anything easy.They trailed in two playoff series they won last year.They lost a potential closeout game at home in the 2023 first round against the Atlanta Hawks.They trailed the Philadelphia 76ers 3-2 in the last round.
Late Heat rally secures much-needed 112-100 victory over Pistons
The Miami Heat's five-minute fourth quarter surge propelled their 112-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday evening.The Pistons led 96-92 with 5:12 left, but a 20-4 Heat splash - capped by eight crucial points from Tyler Herro, after entering the final period with seven points through three quarters, plus a turnaround jumper from Jimmy Butler - led to a much-needed win for Miami, who was coming off a 14-point loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday evening.
Heat pour on best offensive performance of season, beat Grizzlies 138-119
The Miami Heat poured on their best offensive game of the season Wednesday evening against the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring a season-high 138 points in its 138-119 victory over Memphis inside Miami-Dade Arena.The Heat had seven double figure scorers, including three 20-point scorers, shooting 59.8 percent from the floor and 44.8 percent from 3-point range (13-28).
The Nets found success through an arduous road trip.The upcoming homestand, however, projects as less than kind.After wrapping their five-game road trip in Oklahoma City on Tuesday - a stretch that also featured pit stops in Houston, Milwaukee, Minnesota and Denver - the Nets now welcome the NBA's elite to Barclays Center for a four-game stretch sure to test the bounds of their newfound No. 1 defense.
Report: Wizards in serious talks with Miami and Phoenix to trade Bradley Beal
The Washington Wizards may be on the verge of trading Bradley Beal.Shams Charania of Stadium reported that the Wizards are in serious talks to trade Beal to either the Phoenix Suns or the Miami Heat, the two finalists in the race.Developing: Washington is in serious talks with two finalists - Miami and Phoenix - on a Bradley Beal trade, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Report: Wizards working with Bradley Beal on trade
As reported today by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Wizards are going to engage in talks with star guard Bradley Beal to find a trade destination.Full ESPN story on the Wizards, Bradley Beal and his agent Mark Bartelstein working together on trade inquiries: https://t.co/2bgf1CMc9h-Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 14, 2023 Beal holds a no trade clause in his contract, meaning he can veto any trade the Wizards make.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro available for Game 5 of NBA Finals
Tyler Herro is available to make his return to the Miami Heat in Monday night's Game 5 of the NBA Finals, coach Erik Spoelstra said before tip-off.While Herro is available, it's unclear if he will play.The Heat will start with their usual rotation, with Gabe Vincent and Max Strus starting in the backcourt.
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.
Biggest difference between Heat and Celtics? Mental toughness
The Miami Heat have taken a commanding 3-0 lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.Their mental toughness is the biggest reason why.Despite losing their first play-in game and entering the playoffs as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat find themselves in the driver's seat against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals, taking a commanding lead over the team that defeated them in seven games last postseason.
Miami Heat get 'great news' concerning Kevin Love's leg injury. Plus, Tyler Herro update incoming
The Miami Heat on Monday got encouraging news concerning Kevin Love, who left Sunday night's Game 3 win early in the first quarter with an apparent leg injury.According to coach Erik Spoelstra, Love is probable for Tuesday's Game 4. "Great news from this morning," Spoelstra said following Miami's practice on Monday.
Disastrous decision to give Beal a no-trade clause is hurting the Wizards
Last July, the Washington Wizards signed Bradley Beal to a whopping five-year, $251 million contract extension.More shocking than the salary was the no-trade clause included in the deal.This made Beal the only player in the league to have veto powers on any trade involving him.How disastrous this decision was is even clearer today as the Wizards are actively trying to shop Beal.
Jarring new reports point to a Washington Wizards rebuild
The Bradley Beal era in Washington may be coming to a potential end.According to reports per Shams Charania and Joshua Robbins, the Washington Wizards are trying to work a deal that can trade Bradley Beal to a team of his liking, if they decide to move on.Trade rumors have been circulating with Beal since last season.
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.
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.
Should the Heat give up Tyler Herro in a Bradley Beal trade?
Tyler Herro is younger and cheaper than Bradley Beal, but should the Miami Heat trade him to make the most of Jimmy Butler's window anyway?Another summer, another round of trade rumors involving Bradley Beal and Tyler Herro.Both guards have been the subject of trade chatter for the last several years but, this time, it appears a move is likely to happen.
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.
How the Miami Heat plan to replace Gabe Vincent in Game 5 vs Celtics
Gabe Vincent is ruled out for Thursday's Eastern Conference finals Game 5. Here's how the Miami Heat can replace his production.After testing his injured ankle in a workout Thursday morning, Gabe Vincent decided he wasn't feeling good enough to play in tonight's Eastern Conference finals game.Vincent was initially listed as questionable with a left ankle sprain he sustained in the fourth quarter of the Miami Heat's Game 4 loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday but has been officially ruled out for Thursday night's Game 5 in Boston.
Miami Heat need aggressive Bam Adebayo to beat Celtics
Bam Adebayo has averaged 18.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 11 games in the 2023 playoffs.For being Miami's No. 2 option, Adebayo has had a good playoff run.Now, Miami is in the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics for the second consecutive year.Adebayo since entering the league has routinely played well against Boston.
Tyler Herro not close to returning, plus the Miami Heat's simple plan to score on the Celtics
Despite speculation to the contrary, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro isn't close to returning after fracturing his right hand in Miami's first playoff game a month ago.According to coach Erik Spoelstra, Herro isn't yet shooting or dribbling, though he recently had the cast on his right hand removed.Asked if Herro might play in this series, Spoelstra didn't have a concrete response but implied that Herro has been able to do some conditioning work.
While the Miami Heat ultimately came up short in their heroic bid to land the franchise's fourth NBA title against the Denver Nuggets, they can still confidently look back at this season as a relative success all things considered.That being said, extending their championship window will require a lot of front office gymnastics to improve the roster.
Miami Heat's Tyler Herro not yet cleared to make NBA Finals debut
Despite reports to the contrary, Tyler Herro may not make his NBA Finals debut as quickly as once expected.Herro, who hasn't played since he sustained a broken right hand in the Miami Heat's playoff opener, has yet to be cleared to play in a Finals game."We're taking it one day at a time," coach Erik Spoelstra said ahead of Wednesday night's Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets.
DENVER - Despite losing by double-digits in the opening bout of the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat left Ball Arena on Thursday night confident that they can rebound in time for Sunday's Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets."We probably want that game back," Caleb Martin said."But at this point, it is what it is.
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.
Heat outlast Magic in overtime, 107-103, on the second night of back-to-back
Death, taxes and the Miami Heat playing clutch games.In Miami's league-leading 40th clutch game, it was able to outlast its intrastate foe, the Orlando Magic, in overtime 107-103 inside the Amway Center Saturday evening.Miami trailed by as much as nine with 2:34 left in regulation, but seven consecutive points from Tyler Herro, Gabe Vincent and Jimmy Butler cut it to 95-93 with 1:12 left.
Game Preview: Heat to welcome Jokic and first seed Nuggets to Miami-Dade Arena
The banged up Miami Heat are in for a tough matchup tonight against the number 1 seed in the West in former MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.After Saturday night's OT win in Orlando, the Heat are a season best 7 games above .500and hope to keep it going, regardless of a pretty hefty injury report.
The RaptorsHQ's Draft Watch is back, and we're here to foolishly figure out who the Raptors' front office will select 13th overall in the next few weeks.This task is a tall order, as President Masai Ujiri and GM Bobby Webster's tandem is putting everyone on a wild goose chase as to who's really in the running to replace Nick Nurse as the new Raptors head coach.
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.
4 interesting MLE targets Raptors should pursue signing
The Toronto Raptors need to be more active on the free agency market than ever before, as this team needs bench talent as badly as any playoff team or fringe contender in the league.The mid-level exception (MLE) could help them entice players to come to Toronto with some extra cash.While Otto Porter Jr. came to town with plenty of bombast, the injury bug bit him hard and limited him to just a handful of games.
Raptors Republic Roundtable: End of Year Contemplations - PART II
Check Part I before you go on.Let's go on.4. Give me your MILDEST offseason prediction.ADON: GARY IS GONZO.Gary, probably, believes his contractual simulacrum to be in the realm of Jordan Poole ($28.7 Mil), Tyler Herro ($27 Mil), and Anfernee Simons ($24 mil).Masai, probably, thinks him closer to the Bogdan Bogdanovic ($18.7 Mil), Tim Hardaway Jr. ($17.9
Pascal Siakam speaks on impact Kyle Lowry had with Raptors
Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors may have beat up on the Miami Heat thanks to a Scottie Barnes masterclass, but there was a tinge of bittersweetness in that victory.As with all wins against Miami in the last few years, it came at the expense of Kyle Lowry.Even though Lowry has been in Miami for the last two years, and Toronto has done a very nice job of peeling the Band-Aid off and transitioning to the post-Lowry era, quotes from stars like Siakam show that the specter of Lowry hasn't left this locker room.
The hardest and final task of the four-game homestand is coming up tonight as the Raptors will take on the Miami Heat.Toronto leads the season series two to one and will look to make it three one after tonight.It's a huge game that the Raptors must win if they plan on catching the Heat, who are only three games ahead.
3 reasons you can't blame the Boston Celtics' Game 7 loss on Jayson Tatum's ankle injury
Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals was, by most all accounts, rough.It was a rock fight that ground on until eventually, the Miami Heat pulled away, leaving the Boston Celtics with no response.But things got cloudy quickly for the Cs.On the game's first possession, Celtics star Jayson Tatum badly rolled his ankle.
Key Heat injury return needed to eliminate Boston Celtics, says analyst
Key Heat returnee Gabe Vincent, who will be returning for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, is a "needed" presence in Miami's lineup if they have hopes of eliminating the Boston Celtics - this, at least, according to NBC Sports Pro Basketball Talk's Kurt Helin."Miami needs him back if they are going to win Game 6 at home and end this series (the Heat lead the series 3-2)," Helin prefaced before saying, "Not just because Vincent has averaged 17.5 points per game this series, but because of his ball handling and shot creation."
Report: Jayson Tatum will participate in NBA 3-point contest
Celtics It's the second year in a row Tatum will give the 3-point contest a shot.Jayson Tatum will participate in the NBA 3-point contest during All-Star weekend, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.Kevin Huerter, Tyler Herro, Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, and Utah's Lauri Markkanen will round out the field.
Raptors: 3 two-way free agents who could replace Gary Trent Jr
Since being acquired by the Toronto Raptors, Gary Trent Jr. has been nothing short of a deadly offensive threat.Scoring 17.4 points per game last season, Trent was an outside threat, shooting 37% from three-point range.He paired this offense with solid defense adding 1.6 steals per game to the box score.
The Boston Celtics are the most talented, somehow most experienced team left in the playoffs, and yet for whatever reason they seem more prone than any of the other conference finalists to anemic stretches.This was a problem against a spunky, outgunned Atlanta team, who stole Game 5 on the road, nearly stole Game 6, and extended a series the Celtics should have put to bed, and it was a problem again against Philadelphia, who punked the Celtics in Boston to win Game 1 without Joel Embiid.
Former Miami Heat teammate says Jimmy Butler hates 'superstar' label
Former Miami Heat player Markieff Morris said that the toxicity some associate with Jimmy Butler is unwarranted."I heard someone say he's not good for every coach...a coach killer...he's not like that at all," Morris told Mavericks teammate Theo Pinson on their YouTube show "Run Your Race." "He comes to practice every day, he don't want to start no trouble."
Sixth time's the charm: Raptors finally climb back to .500
It took over three months and five previous failed tries but the Raptors are back at .500.Miami was missing Jimmy Butler in this game, after being ruled out with a neck injury.The Heat were already a small team and losing one of their big wings didn't help.Toronto crushed Miami with a 62-36 points in the paint advantage.
Game Preview: Miami Heat looking to snap 4 game skid in Philly against PJ Tucker, Embiid and 76ers
The Miami Heat have lost four straight games.It doesn't get any easier tonight as they are set to play another Eastern Conference contender in the Philadelphia 76ers, the first of back to back matchups between these two teams.This one will be in Philly as the next game will be in Miami.The 32-29 Heat will have a tough task to break out of this slump against a team that is 39-20.
Jimmy Butler's near triple double helps Miami secure 101-99 win in Philadelphia
After speaking to Media and address that he is "tired of losing", Jimmy Butler went playoff mode and backed up that statement to pick up a huge win against the Philadelphia 76ers on the road.The Heat improve to 33-29 after beating Philly 101-99, now 2 games back of the 6th seed instead of 2.5.
Jimmy Butler says he's ready to play 48 minutes in Game 6: 'I'll be suited and booted'
Game 6 isn't a must-win, but the Miami Heat would prefer to avoid a Game 7 scenario in New York if they can help it.So while this team isn't desperate to close out the Knicks on Friday at Kaseya Center, it could be a game in which they exhaust all of their options, including playing Jimmy Butler for the full 48 minutes.
Jimmy Butler says he's the 'best f-ing player in the world'
The Miami Heat star has made a bold proclamation, even if he didn't mean anyone to hear it.Jimmy Butler has never lacked for confidence and, during this playoff run, he has plenty to brag about.Butler is averaging 34.4 points on 56.4% shooting, 6.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists in seven playoff games, including the Miami Heat's 105-86 win over the New York Knicks in Saturday's Game 4. After the game, according to David Ramil of the "Locked On Heat" podcast, Butler declared himself the best player in the world.
Jimmy Butler is available to play Saturday afternoon in Game 3 of the Miami Heat's series against the New York Knicks.Butler missed Game 2 because of a right ankle sprain he sustained at the end of Game 1.Without Butler, the Heat lost 111-105 allowing the Knicks to even the series at 1-1.Editor's Picks
Butler injured his right ankle with 5:05 to go in the Heat's series-opening victory when Josh Hart inadvertently kicked the ankle as Butler rose up for a shot.
Enough is enough.The Knicks have edged on the precipice of their offense clicking for two games.Their three-point shooting and team assist have been worse than the regular season low for any team.Game Three is the game Julius Randle wakes the fuck up and unleashes his full offensive arsenal on the bum-ass Miami Heat.
Optimistic thoughts for negative Knicks fans needing hope ahead of Game 2
Sunday's game one loss to the eighth-seeded Miami Heat was a tough pill to swallow.The Knicks had an amazing opportunity to get ahead in the series with Julius Randle out and Jalen Brunson having a subpar game.Instead, they allowed a veteran Heat to stay in the game too long, ultimately succumbing to Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, and a horrendous shooting performance.
P&T Round(ball) Table: Knicks-Heat series predictions
Knicks-Heat is back.The gang weighs in.Kento Kato: Knicks in 6 I was very skeptical when I chose the Knicks in 7 games over the Cavaliers last round but am a bit more optimistic and confident this time around.That isn't to say that Miami will be a cakewalk or an easy opponent by any means.The Heat, lead by Jimmy Butler and his playoff heroics, just beat the number one seeded Milwaukee Bucks, and look as good as they have all season long despite losing Tyler Herro to an injury.
The Heat lost in Toronto Tuesday night, now 3 games back of Knicks heading into big matchup at MSG
The Knicks need to fend off the Brooklyn Nets and Miami Heat if they want to lock up the No. 5 seed in the East.They're finished playing the Nets (2-2 season record), but they have a massive game against the Heat Wednesday night at MSG.If the Knicks win, they'll clinch the season series and tiebreaker should Miami come back in the standings.
Heat 127, Knicks 120: "55% from 3 for the worst 3 point shooting team"
With the long shadow of Willis Reed looming large over the proceedings, the New York Knicks (42-32) lost to the Miami Heat (40-34) on Wednesday, 127-120.Tonight's game in the Miami-Dade Arena had playoff implications, with the Knicks, Nets, and Heat all jockeying for fifth, sixth, and seventh seeds of the Eastern Conference.
Was Bam's Game 2 against the Knicks a failure of aggression, or is he being unfairly maligned?
After the Miami Heat's Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks, the age-old topic of Bam Adebayo's aggressiveness resurfaced for the umpteenth time.Without Jimmy Butler available due to a sore ankle, Adebayo, selected as an All-Star in 2023, was expected to shoulder a larger scoring burden, something he managed to do very well in the regular season (per Statmuse, Bam averaged 22.3 points and 10.4 rebounds in the 15 games he's played this year without Butler).
After pulling off one of the greatest upsets in NBA playoff history, the Miami Heat went into New York and took Game 1 of their second-round series against the New York Knicks.However, Jimmy Butler sustained an ankle injury in the process, thrusting Miami's plan for the remainder of the series into question.
8 thoughts from the Heat's Game 1 win over the Knicks, including Jimmy Butler's injury and the most important stretch of the game
The Miami Heat went into Madison Square Garden and beat the New York Knicks, 108-101, to take a 1-0 lead in their second-round series.Here are eight thoughts from the game... 1.All eyes will be on Jimmy Butler's right ankle.With 5:05 left in the fourth quarter, Butler stepped on Josh Hart's foot, turned his ankle and crumpled to the floor in obvious pain.
Heat run out of gas against the Knicks, lose 101-92
The Miami Heat have had several chances to take control of the standings.They made a push to come so close to the 5th seed, trailing by only 1.5 games at one point.Now it's looking more and more slim of getting there, as the Heat have dropped 3 straight games since, including tonight's loss in New York 101-92.
Miami Heat's NBA Play-In reality drawing closer after defeat to Knicks, 92-101
The Miami Heat squandered away another big opportunity on Wednesday night.Following a Tuesday night defeat that saw them, pretty much, blown out by the Toronto Raptors via the usage of the two-point shot, the Miami Heat we're coming into a game against the New York Knicks with a chance to not only get back on the right side of the winning column but continue their climb out of NBA Play-In territory.
GAME PREVIEW: Miami Heat aim to steal a win inside Madison Square Garden
Game Story: The 40-36 Miami Heat are headed for yet another critical matchup on the road against the 43-33 New York Knicks inside MSG.Miami is currently 3 games behind New York for the 5th seed, and if there's any sort of slim chance of snagging that 5th spot before the season ends, this is a game that the Heat have to win to make that possible.
With Jimmy sitting due to neck pain, Oladipo found himself in the starting lineup - but it was Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro who would handle the brunt of the offensive load to start getting the Heat out to a 10-point lead.Miami's decision early to go into a zone defensive set would cost them as Scottie Barnes and OG Annoy erased the Heat lead.
GAME PREVIEW: Miami Heat look to get back on track in Toronto on first night of a back-to-back
Game Story: The 40-35 and now 7th seed (again) Miami Heat will look to bounce back from Saturday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets with a matchup in Toronto.The Toronto Raptors are 37-38 and sitting in 9th place in the Eastern Conference, fighting for play-in positioning.They are coming off a win the other night in which OG Anunoby dropped a near 30 point performance on strong efficiency.
Heat lose in embarrassing fashion to Nets 129-100, fall back to 7th seed
The Miami Heat get blown out at home in what was an important matchup for playoff seeding against the Brooklyn Nets, 129-100.The Heat dropped to 40-35 on the season as the Nets improve to 40-34, pushing Miami back to the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference.The Nets have also swept the season series against the Heat 3-0.
GAME PREVIEW: Heat set to play huge game against Nets at home
Game Story: The 40-34 Miami Heat have yet another big game set to play tonight at home against the 39-34 Brooklyn Nets.Miami has won 7 of their last 10 games and just surpassed the Nets in the standings as the sixth seed.They can add a little bit more breathing room with a win tonight.The Heat can expand their .5
Heat pick up statement win over visiting Knicks, 127-120
The Miami Heat pick up arguably one of the biggest wins of the season, beating the New York Knicks 127-120 at home.Miami improves to a record of 40-34, have won 4 out of their last 5 games, and make the Eastern Conference playoff race much tighter.They are now tied with the Brooklyn Nets for the 6th seed, although Brooklyn owns the tiebreaker so there is still more work to be done.
Miami Heat get key win over Knicks in fight out of NBA Play-In territory
The Miami Heat had an opportunity to come out and handle business on Wednesday night in order to hopefully climb further up the standings in the NBA's Eastern Conference.And though in some contests you can't tell if the Miami Heat are well aware of the situation at hand or not, that wasn't the case on Wednesday night.
GAME PREVIEW: Heat travel to Chicago for a matchup against Zach Lavine, Demar Derozen and the Bulls
Game Story: The 38-33 Miami Heat are back on the road for a matchup in Chicago against the struggling Bulls.Each game is getting more and more important during this final regular season stretch, as Miami is just 1.5 games behind the 6th seeded Brooklyn Nets.They are also 3 games behind the 5th seeded New York Knicks.
GAME PREVIEW: Miami Heat to host Memphis Grizzlies with no Ja Morant
Game Story: The 37-33 Miami Heat will be looking to pick up back to back wins as they host the Memphis Grizzlies.The Grizzlies will be without their MVP in Ja Morant and another starter in Steven Adams.However, stars being out has never had a serious change in game with Miami this year.Everyone should still expect this to be a fight, as the Grizzlies are a scrappy physical team.
Donovan Mitchell 'concerned' about fit with Jimmy Butler on Miami Heat
The Miami Heat are coming off a good win against the Utah Jazz on Monday night.A high-scoring affair, it would come down to the very end, as both teams made the plays that needed to be made to win the game.However, the Miami Heat came out victorious and on the back of a team effort, with a few of their key guys making big plays such as, of course, Jimmy Butler, all the way to the returning Kyle Lowry, who is now playing off the bench.
GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to respond against the visiting Jazz after letting one slip away on Saturday
Game Story: The 36-33 and 7th seed Miami Heat are set for a matchup against the 33-35 Utah Jazz back inside Miami-Dade Arena.The Heat are coming off a very disappointing loss to the Orlando Magic; a game that featured Jimmy Butler walk off the court prior to the game was over.Butler's frustration is certainly understandable, as he hit a heroic game tying 3 in the final seconds of regulation just for the team to get extremely outplayed in overtime.
GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to respond against the visiting Jazz after letting one slip away on Saturday
Game Story: The 36-33 and 7th seed Miami Heat are set for a matchup against the 33-35 Utah Jazz back inside Miami-Dade Arena.The Heat are coming off a very disappointing loss to the Orlando Magic; a game that featured Jimmy Butler walk off the court prior to the game was over.Butler's frustration is certainly understandable, as he hit a heroic game tying 3 in the final seconds of regulation just for the team to get extremely outplayed in overtime.
Heat unable to complete another comeback, fall to Magic 126-114 in overtime
After battling back from down 14 in the second-half against the Cleveland Cavaliers a mere 24 hours ago, the Miami Heat were unable complete a second-straight comeback after Jimmy Butler forced overtime, falling 126-114 against the Orlando Magic inside the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.The Heat trailed by 15 with six minutes to go, but nine unanswered from Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo sliced the deficit to three before Jalen Suggs' 3-pointer made it 104-98 with 2:40 left.
Should Tyler Herro play more point guard for Miami Heat?
The Miami Heat have a very interesting little scenario on their hands.Tyler Herro has, for four seasons now, been effectively playing himself into one specific category: combo guards who can score but don't play defense.This group ranges from bench scorers like the new Los Angeles Clipper, Bones Hyland, Jordan Poole, or Herro last year-to effective veterans like Bradley Beal and everyone in between.
Game Preview: Miami Heat host the struggling Houston Rockets
The 30-25 Miami Heat will be taking on the visiting Houston Rockets in Miami.The tanking Rockets are supporting a 13-42 record, and lost to Miami earlier in the season.Tyler Herro dropped a career high 41 points and 10 threes that game.Even though the Rockets are one of the worst teams this year, this could easily be a "trap game" where Heat fans could expect it to be an easy win, just to lose in the final minutes of a close game in the 4th quarter.
Report: Russell Westbrook 'expected' to choose between Heat and Bulls this week following buyout
With the trade deadline now over, all Heat fans have to look forward to at this point in terms of acquiring new talent is the buyout market.There are plenty of talented players in that market currently who can make a positive impact on this Miami Heat team.I went over some of the realistic options as well as including almost everyone who will be available in my last article: There is one name who has repeatedly resurfaced in a buyout situation all season long and still is; Russell Westbrook.
GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to ride momentum into Orlando against Magic
The Miami Heat will look to ride their momentum roughly 230 miles up north against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, March 11.The Heat have won their of their last four games, including a 119-115 second-half comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday after trailing by 14 with over three minutes left in the third quarter.
Jimmy Butler, Heat complete second-half comeback against Cavs
The Miami Heat had another off putting first half on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jimmy Butler's second-half surge fueled a second-half comeback, earning the 119-115 victory over the Cavs on Wednesday.Miami trailed by 14 with 3:12 left in the third quarter, but it eventually hopped on the back of the player they rely on most when it's in need of a bucket.
Miami Heat's intentional missed FT in defeat to Denver a head-scratcher
Against a top-three team in the NBA, the Miami Heat came out and gave it all they had.However, they couldn't come up with a win.And in a theme this season for this team, continuing to miss key pieces and this time including Tyler Herro, it was up to the other two top players for the Miami Heat to give the Denver Nuggets all they could muster in hopes of victory.
Duncan Robinson's potential Miami Heat return could be a spark
The Miami Heat didn't make a trade at the trade deadline and they have yet to make an acquisition on the NBA Buyout Market.However, they may be getting some immediate help back into their lineup on Wednesday.While Tyler Herro still isn't certain to play in their next contest on Wednesday, Duncan Robinson is again traveling with the team, and this time to Brooklyn, as they look to face the Nets.
Raptors news: Jakob Poeltl contract projections, former Raptor goes nuts in G League
The Toronto Raptors raised some eyebrows when they traded a first-round pick to acquire Jakob Poeltl, but the early returns have been very promising.Poeltl has been a defensive standout that is coming off his best offensive game as a pro.Poeltl recorded 30 points on 15-17 shooting in a victory against the Orlando Magic, pulling down nine rebounds and blocking six shots while he was at it.
GAME PREVIEW: Heat take on new-look Nets ahead of All-Star Break
In the final game before the 2022-23 NBA All-Star break, the Miami Heat will travel to Brooklyn to take on the Nets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.The two teams have only met one other time this season, which resulted in a 102-101 Nets victory in Miami behind a near-buzzer-beater from Royce O'Neale.Kevin Durant was injured midway through the third quarter, only playing 30 minutes with 17 points, but Kyrie Irving finished with a game-high 29 points on 10-of-21 shooting.
Heat fight back but fall short against Hornets, drop 4 straight games
The Miami Heat are going through it right now.They lose to the 4th worst team in the NBA Charlotte Hornets 108-103 and fall to 32-29 on the season.What makes it worse is that the New York Knicks won tonight, so now Miami has made it more games to climb up those standings.The Heat go 0-2 in Charlotte this season and lose 4 straight games overall.
NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (32-29) @ Philadelphia 76ers (39-20)
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here!The Miami Heat (32-29) try to end their four game losing streak tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers (39-20) at the Wells Fargo Center.Kevin Love and Tyler Herro are now listed as available for tonight after making appearing on the injury list earlier today.
The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers met each other again two days after the Heat defeated the Sixers 101-99.Wednesday night's game was in Miami, not Philadelphia.And Joel Embiid sat out due to left foot soreness.That didn't matter.The Sixers used a 20-2 run in the second quarter to blow the game open against the Heat, sending Miami back in the loss column after the Heat's victory Monday ended a four-game losing streak.
GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to slow down red-hot Knicks
The inconsistent Miami Heat will look to slow down the red-hot New York Knicks on Friday evening inside Miami-Dade Arena at 8 p.m. ET.Dating back to before the All-Star break, the Heat have lost five of their last six games.On Wednesday, it returned home from a four-game road trip and laid an absolute clunker against the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers 119-96, one of their worst losses of the season a game removed from picking up arguably their biggest win ... against the same Sixers.
Tyler Herro selected to be in 2023 NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest
Tyler Herro has accepted an invitation to the 2023 NBA All-Star weekend 's 3 point contest.Herro will be going up against Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, Kevin Huerter, Buddy Hield, Tyrese Haliburton, Anfernee Simons and Lauri Markkanen.It is not expected for Herro's knee contusion to keep him out of participating.
NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (32-26) @ Brooklyn Nets (33-24)
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here!The Miami Heat (32-36) hit the road to face the Brooklyn Nets (33-24) on Wednesday night in their final game before the All-Star break.While the Heat's injury list largely remains the same, Duncan Robinson has been upgraded to questionable for the first time in several weeks.
NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What's new?
The 72nd NBA All-Star Game will take place on Sunday.It seems each year there are new twists to the game and activities during the three-day celebration of the best basketball players in the world.This year is no exception.Here's what you need to know: When: Sunday, 5:30 p.m. PST (TNT) Where: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City
All-Star Game twist
Four years ago the NBA decided to have the leading vote-getters in the East and West draft teams from the pools of starters and reserves.
The 2023 NBA All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah is officially here!It will tip-off on Friday evening with the Celebrity game, and end on Sunday with the All-Star game.The Miami Heat will have one All-Star in Bam Adebayo, plus Tyler Herro participating in the 3-point contest and Heat legend Dwyane Wade captaining the Celebrity game.
Shams Charania reported earlier today that the Miami Heat have emerged as leaders to sign Kevin Love.Charania said that Miami's ability to offer a defined role for the 2016 NBA champion is a leading factor.The Miami Heat have emerged as leaders to sign five-time All-Star Kevin Love after he completes buyout with Cleveland, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
GAME PREVIEW: Miami Heat to conclude 6 game home stand with a rematch against the Cavs
The 35-32 Miami Heat are hoping to bounce back in a rematch against the 42-26 Cleveland Cavaliers.Miami is coming off a game to the Cavs on Wednesday night where they lost 104-100.This will be the 6th and final game of Miami's home stand and they will look to end on a positive note with an even 3-3 record for the 6 games.
Miami Heat: Herro the type to 'use' 3-pt contest as a means of motivation
As the NBA All-Star game occurs in Salt Lake City, the Miami Heat do have representation.With the big man, Bam Adebayo, making his second NBA All-Star appearance they will be well represented on Sunday night.And though they were well represented on Saturday night as well, it wasn't, at all, the best showing.
Is this Miami Heat team not as good as last year's team?
The Miami Heat, like a few other teams around the league, have a lot to prove as the second half of the year begins on Thursday.However, there is this notion that this Miami Heat team won't be capable of proving such, as they are, somehow, a worse team than they have been across the rest of Jimmy Butler's tenure.
The Miami Heat held their first practice since the All-Star break today.And Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reported today that Miami will have to play without Kyle Lowry and Omer Yurtseven for now.NEW: The latest Heat injury updates on Kyle Lowry and Omer Yurtseven, who continue to move closer to their returns https://t.co/Cqbx4dJExB
Game Preview: Miami Heat face rival Bucks on the road in Kevin Love's debut
The Miami Heat went into the All-Star break sporting a 32-27 record, good for 7th seed in the East.They are just .5 games out of 6th and 2.5 out of 5th, but the last couple match ups before the break were pretty disappointing.It was clear this Heat team needed some sort of spark, some sort of new dynamic.
Bucks demolish Heat, 128-99, in first game after All-Star break
The much-maligned Miami Heat 3-point shooting didn't look any better tonight, as they got blasted in their first game back from the All-Star break by the Milwaukee Bucks, 128-99.Even without Giannis Antetokounmpo for all but 6:28, the Bucks played with pace, cohesion and knocked down every conceivable attempt from the floor - open or otherwise.
Game Preview: Heat looking to bounce back against Hornets after blow out loss last night
The now 32-28 Miami Heat head to Charlotte for the second night of a back to back against Lamelo Ball and the Hornets.Miami lost the last time these two teams met in Charlotte and are coming off an embarrassing blow out loss last night to the Giannis-less Bucks.Luckily, the Heat still stay as the 7th seed but are now 1.5 games behind the 6th seed New York Knicks and 2.5 behind the 5th seed Brooklyn Nets.
The Miami Heat just have to find a way to make some shots
The Miami Heat came out on Friday night in the first game after the All-Star break to put up a complete dud against the Bucks in Milwaukee.Leaving Fiserv Forum with the worst taste in their mouth, the Miami Heat came out and showed off the most inept offense they could muster up.Shooting under 40 percent from the field, they would only outdo themselves from the three-point line, where they would shoot just 22 percent.
The Heat have lost four straight. It's not a surprise.
No Miami Heat fan who paid attention this season thought this team could compete for a title.But fresh off signing Kevin Love and Cody Zeller, an optimistic Heat fan could've thought Miami would make a push and grab the fifth seed.The Heat could've then defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round.
The New York Knicks staved off a comeback (and the refs) and knocked off the Miami Heat, 122-120.Let's get right to it: This was the shot of the season.The Knicks were clinging to a four-point lead with a minute left, when Tyler Herro ran into Bam Adebayo's screen and coughed up of the ball.The refs pathetically blew the call, whistling Immanuel Quickley for the foul instead.
Knicks top Heat 122-120 behind Randle's 43 points and game-winning shot | amNewYork
Julius Randle scored 43 points, the last of them on a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left, and the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to eight games with a 122-120 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.Randle was 16 of 25 from the floor, including 8 of 13 from three-point range.Jalen Brunson scored 25 points, Immanuel Quickley added 21 and RJ Barrett scored 17 for New York.
Julius Randle's 43-point outing sinks the Miami Heat, 122-120
Friday evening painted ... well, another wild picture for the team in the 305, but Julius Randle's 43 points and last-second god-like fadeaway with less than two seconds left sunk the Miami Heat's ship, 122-120, giving the New York Knicks their eighth straight win and handing the Heat their third straight home loss.