The Miami Heat are once again having a strong defensive campaign under coach Erik Spoelstra, and a big reason for that is their depth at the big-man position, led by Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware.
As the Miami Heat enter the All-Star break with a lot of work to do when the team gets back, they at least go into it on a positive note with a 123-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Bam Adebayo has long been the anchor of the Miami Heat frontcourt, but he has yet to have a co-star, someone to help carry the load. Now, it appears that the Heat may have found that guy, at least they are working towards it.
If Miami Heat fans are rooting for Norman Powell to represent well by coming out victorious in the All-Star Game, they’re going to be cheering on the World team instead of either of the two U.S.
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
The NBA's revamped All-Star Game is supposed to increase interest by pitting two teams of American All-Stars vs. one team of international players. Now injuries and replacement players are showing that the idea of nationality is more fluid than the format suggests.
As the Miami Heat took on the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, leading to a 123-111 win, the team now enters a much-needed All-Star break, looking to hopefully get back a healthy roster and have a positive end to the season.
Bam Adebayo scored 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the visiting Miami Heat continued their dominance over the New Orleans Pelicans with a 123-111 victory on Wednesday.
The Miami Heat were coming off their worst loss of the season heading into tonight, as they lost to a Jazz team at home on Monday night that was intentionally trying to lose the game.
On Wednesday evening, the Miami Heat will hit the floor for the final time before the All-Star break against the New Orleans Pelicans on the road. The Heat will be without Norman Powell in this one, as he has been ruled out due to a back issue.
The NBA has long been at 30 teams, since 2004 in fact when the Charlotte, Hornets (formally known as the Bobcats) were introduced. The Miami Heat have been around since 1988, as they were introduced to the National Basketball Association with the Charlotte Hornets (I know, confusing).
When trade speculation around Ja Morant began intensifying ahead of the February deadline, the Miami Heat were widely viewed as a logical landing spot.
The Miami Heat will be short-handed again when they face the host New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams.
As the All-Star break approaches, there's a lot to lament about this Miami Heat season, on and off the court. The record isn't ideal, just one game over .500.
THE Miami Heat have a head coach in Erik Spoelstra who’s on a Hall of Fame trajectory. They have a perennial All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year candidate in Bam Adebayo.
There were questions about the shot coming into the draft. They were reasonable questions, after a season at Illinois in which the effiiencey was far from elite.
Miami explored plenty ahead of last Thursday’s deadline. It just didn’t like what it was hearing. According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, the Heat were not offered a first-round pick for Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, or Tyler Herro.
The Miami Heat suffered a difficult 115-111 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night, causing players such as Bam Adebayo to grow frustrated with his team’s performance.
Nobody can deny how great a player Tyler Herro is for the Miami Heat. It's hard to ignore someone who averages 21.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists on 49.7% shooting and 35.8% from deep, after all.
It isn’t a secret that LeBron James is the greatest player from the 2003 NBA Draft. However, he is far from the only elite-level talent from the historic draft class.
Sometimes, the best remedy for a heartbreaking collapse is a no-doubt, wire-to-wire clinic. For the Miami Heat, Sunday afternoon wasn’t just a win; it was an exhale.
Bam Adebayo and Kasparas Jakucionis scored 22 points apiece to help the visiting Miami Heat breeze past the Washington Wizards for a 132-101 victory on Sunday afternoon.
The February 5 trade deadline had two franchise-altering names floating around the league: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant. The Heat were tied to both rumors, and nothing happened.
Embattled Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier will still be getting a massive payday this year, even though he almost certainly will not suit up for his team.