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Just a Joke: How I accidentally became the focal point of Miami Heat Twitter

Ever make a joke a few people think is funny but then others do not even realize it is a joke? No one knows this more than me, especially now. I have always believed you make jokes for yourself then if other people laugh it is a plus, but what if other people threaten you?

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The Quiz of the Day

The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 35 points in a game before turning 20 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most NBA 3-pointers all-time' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 NBA double-double leader by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 22

NHL's Jets, PGA Tour roast Heat for LeBron James mishap

The Miami Heat are now regretting their LeBron James mishap even more.

Heat address LeBron James social media post 'mistake'

Latest Heat blunder may have cost them LeBron James

ESPN's Evan Cohen brings up new LeBron James scenario that includes multiple stops

NBA insider thinks LeBron James should sign with this team

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Miami Heat News / Ball Exclusives / July 22

How should we take the Heat’s online LeBron blunder?

The Miami Heat have found themselves in an odd area of controversy. Yesterday, a post was uploaded to the team’s YouTube channel announcing an introductory press conference for LeBron James.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / July 22

ESPN's Cohen brings up new James scenario that includes multiple stops

ESPN's Evan Cohen brings up new LeBron James scenario that includes multiple stops

The world continues to wait for James to make his latest decision.

Rich Paul sends warning to teams about LeBron James' free-agency decision

LeBron James may have made a decision about the Warriors

Heat address LeBron James social media post 'mistake'

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Rich Paul lays Heat’s Pat Riley love on thick amid LeBron James free agency sweepstakes

Ahead of free agent LeBron James’ announcement, his agent, Rich Paul, revealed the utmost respect for Miami Heat president Pat Riley for winning for many decades while wearing different hats as a head coach and team president.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Giannis’ nostalgic 5-word mic drop on Greece workouts with Davion Mitchell

The Miami Heat are primed to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference with the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and some of his teammates are already looking to build chemistry with him.

NBA News / Field Level Media / July 22

Heat: Link for LeBron James presser posted by mistake

The Miami Heat said a live-stream link titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" was posted by mistake to the team's YouTube channel. The post, which included the date July 27, was later deleted.

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The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / July 22

Latest Heat blunder may have cost them LeBron James

The Heat's social media team may have broken the internet on Tuesday night.

Heat address LeBron James social media post 'mistake'

Rich Paul sends warning to teams about LeBron James' free-agency decision

LeBron James may have made a decision about the Warriors

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 22

LeBron-Miami Heat Reunion Watch: Presser YouTube drama sets off chaos

Free agency in the NBA has always been a blast, but advances in social media have elevated it 10 levels into a circus that never disappoints. The latest

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 22

Heat address LeBron James social media post 'mistake'

The Heat caused a stir with a link to their YouTube page.

Heat's Pat Riley not badgering LeBron James as future Hall of Famer mulls options

Rich Paul sends warning to teams about LeBron James' free-agency decision

Lakers preparing for life after LeBron James one small move at a time

Jonathan Kuminga gets bad news about potential Lakers move

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

Miami Heat News / HITC / July 22

Damian Lillard hints at beef with Giannis Antetokounmpo after Miami Heat teammate clip goes viral

Damian Lillard did not appreciate how one fan suggested Giannis Antetokounmpo would benefit from playing next to Miami Heat star, Davion Mitchell. Lillard and Antetokounmpo’s pairing ultimately proved to be a failure, as the duo failed to even get out of the first round during their two seasons playing together.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22

Heat social media activity hints at LeBron James heading to Miami

A social media slip-up may have possibly revealed where LeBron James is headed.

Rich Paul sends warning to teams about LeBron James' free-agency decision

LeBron James may have made a decision about the Warriors

Rich Paul sends clear message to teams amid LeBron James’ free agency saga

LeBron James gets unexpected pitch from his former teammate

Lakers preparing for life after LeBron James one small move at a time

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / July 22

'Play With Somebody Else': Damian Lillard Fires Back at Heat Reporter Over Disrespectful Comparison

Damian Lillard has never shied away from speaking his mind, but he also doesn’t waste words when he feels someone has crossed the line. A harmless-looking social media comment quickly turned into a pointed exchange after an unprecedented comparison.

Udonis Haslem News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Udonis Haslem, 46, still dunking and setting tone in Heat practice

It’s been three seasons since Udonis Haslem last played in the NBA, the 2022-23 season with the Miami Heat, the only franchise he ever knew. But while he’s transitioned to a role as an on-air analyst as part of Amazon Prime’s NBA coverage, he can still set the tone on the court.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / July 21

Miami Heat’s LeBron James Pursuit Gets New Update

The Miami Heat have received important insight into LeBron James’ ongoing free-agency deliberations, with his longtime agent emphasizing that financial offers alone will not decide the 41-year-old superstar’s next destination.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 21

The Most Underrated Move the Miami Heat Made this Offseason

While the biggest move of Miami's offseason was landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, the moves that round out the roster will be just as important in Miami's success.

Chris Bosh News / Miami Heat on SI / July 21

LeBron-Miami Heat Reunion Watch: Bosh chimes in

As the NBA sat around post-Summer League and waited for the LeBron James' shoe to drop, the Monday information cycle had to eat. Who stepped up to feed the needy?

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / July 20

'You Really Thought Bam Adebayo’s Butt Was Hurting': Gilbert Arenas Says Pat Riley Lost Purposefully To Win a Lottery Pick

The Miami Heat’s last postseason run came to a halt when Bam Adebayo went down with an injury. The three-time All-Star did not return, and calls of dirty play were hurled at then-Hornets star LaMelo Ball.