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Mario Chalmers Reveals Being Upset Over Iconic 2013 Finals Play Call

Mario Chalmers recently voiced his frustration with HC Erik Spoelstra’s decision-making regarding the final play in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals when the Miami Heat pulled off a victory from the jaws of defeat after Ray Allen scored a game-tying three-pointer.

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Watch: Mario Chalmers explains why he was never afraid to take big shots @statefarm

Mario Chalmers News / Bleacher Report / May 29

Watch: How LeBron’s 2013 Heat Beat the Pacers & Spurs in NBA Title Run (ft. Mario Chalmers)

Jason Williams News / HITC / May 29

“You kidding me?”: Jason Williams reacts instantly after Mia Williams gets hit again

Mia Williams carried the Texas Tech softball spotlight into the Women’s College World Series, and somehow, the hit-by-pitch drama followed her there too.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / May 29

Assessing the Heat's Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Since their 2023 NBA Finals run, the Miami Heat have been in perhaps the worst possible state an NBA organization could be in. They haven't been bad enough to land a top draft pick, but they also haven't been good enough to land a high playoff seed and compete past the first round.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 29

Miami Heat offseason priority list: Who's Gone, Who's Staying, Who Will Be Added

The Miami Heat need to make major changes this offseason if they want to return to playoff contention next year. The Heat had a very disappointing season, and Pat Riley and the front office know they can't run it back with the same roster.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / May 28

Terry Rozier Charged With Two New Federal Felonies

Veteran NBA guard Terry Rozier, who is technically still a member of the Heat until his contract expires on June 30, was charged with two new felony counts after being indicted by a grand jury in Brooklyn federal court on Thursday, reports Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 28

The Miami Heat's Giannis Package Now Even Better After Rule Change

The Miami Heat are in hot pursuit of their next whale in Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to reporting by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald the Miami Heat package for Giannis could look like; Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, another young player like Jaime Jaquez Jr, 2 first round picks and 2 pick swaps.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 28

Ranking the Wings for the Miami Heat's Future

The Miami Heat have to become a lengthier, more athletic, and physical team. That kind of versatility typically starts with your teams wings, the players who occupy the "wings" of a basketball court.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / May 28

What the Knicks making the finals means for Miami

The Miami Heat and New York Knicks have an extensive history. They have storied playoff battles that will live in NBA lore forever. Most famously playing in four straight playoffs from 1997-2000.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Total Pro Sports / May 27

Miami Heat Already Have Two Superstar Backup Plans if Giannis Antetokounmpo Pursuit Fails

The Miami Heat may still view Giannis Antetokounmpo as their dream offseason target. With no guarantee on the table, the franchise already appears to have contingency plans lined up if that pursuit falls apart.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 27

The Miami Heat's 13th pick breakdown: wing edition

In a late lottery position that the Miami Heat organization finds themselves in this NBA draft, as they will be selecting with the 13th overall pick if it isn't moved, there are three different tiers that you can box players into.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 27

3 Things That Need to Happen for the Miami Heat to Become Title Contenders in 2027

The Miami Heat were a play-in team for the fourth straight year, this time missing the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2018-19. This season, the Miami Heat will get to watch the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

Heat rumors: Brian Windhorst name drops Miami reunion as potential LeBron James free agency option

Fans of the Miami Heat are hoping that this isn’t another summer in which Pat Riley and company sit back and remain idle, as they have done for the last few years.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / May 26

Could Donovan Mitchell Become Miami’s Backup Plan if they Miss out on Giannis?

We all know that the Miami Heat will aggressively pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, and while all of the attention is on that, another all-star could potentially be a great fallback option. According to Yahoo Sports, the Heat are viewed as a “perfect landing spot” for Mitchell if he were to ever become available.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 26

Ranking the Bigs for the Miami Heat's Future

Here we are at the end of May, and the Miami Heat are at home watching the Conference Finals for the second straight season. The Heat failed to escape the dreaded play-in tournament and now look towards their future, trying to get back to the top of the food chain.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 26

The Miami Heat 2026 Free Agency Strategy Primer

The summer of 2026 brings increased flexibility to the Miami Heat's options in how they go about reshaping the roster and getting back to the top of the Eastern Conference.

Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Kawhi Leonard has been linked to one new team

While Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be at the forefront of trade conversations, another big name that could be moved is Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked to a new team

Tony Parker lands a head-coaching job with historic salary

Bulls eyeing Cavaliers coach to replace Billy Donovan

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Bam Adebayo News / EssentiallySports / May 24

'I Got Snubbed': Bam Adebayo Doesn’t Hide His Frustrations After All-Defensive Second Team Honor

Friday night brought about mixed emotions for Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo. The big man received two prestigious NBA honors for the 2025-26 season: the Social Justice Champion Award and a spot in the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 23

NBA Notes: Heat, Norman Powell, Lakers, Rui Hachimura, Blazers

Heat guard Norman Powell may be one of the more interesting names tied to the Giannis Antetokounmpo dominoes this offseason. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Miami could potentially thread the needle financially by re-signing Powell, remaining active in a Giannis pursuit and still preserving enough flexibility to improve the roster elsewhere.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 23

Heat’s Bam Adebayo makes more franchise history being Social Justice Champion

As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo earned NBA All-Defense honors on Friday, it wasn’t the only award that the big man won, as the other deals with his contributions to the community.

Bam Adebayo News / FortyEightMinutes / May 23

Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat Wins NBA Social Justice Champion Award

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo has been named the recipient of the NBA’s Social Justice Champion Award for the 2025-26 season. He earns the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy and a $100,000 charitable donation made in his name by the league.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 22

Bulls target Heat assistant as head-coaching search heats up

Bulls target Heat assistant Chris Quinn as head-coaching search heats up

The Chicago Bulls are in for a total overhaul as they head into the 2026 season, and it's being headed up by Bryson Graham, the new executive vice president of basketball operations for the franchise.

Former SEC head coach emerges as candidate for Bulls job

The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA triple-doubles' quiz

LeBron James News / FortyEightMinutes / May 21

NBA Buzz: Miami Heat, Giannis Trade Rumors, LeBron James, Boozer X Reactions

The Miami Heat are preparing for all options with the No. 13 pick. Heat Vice President of Basketball Operations of Adam Simon explains that he believes it’ll be a strong draft while also mentioning that trades and free agency could be the path to get to the next chapter.

Dwyane Wade News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Miami Heat Mount Rushmore: Who Belongs Next to Dwyane Wade?

While the Miami Heat are still a fairly new NBA team, only joining the league in 1987, they've packed a punch in their first four decades. With their three NBA championships in 2006, 2012, and 2013, they're the only late '80s addition to have a single ring, as the Magic, Hornets, and Timberwolves have yet to win the NBA Finals.