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'The Players Were Complaining About It' – Miami Heat Coach Shares His POV on the Postponed Game Vs. Chicago Bulls Due to Slippery Court

The Miami Heat-Chicago Bulls game at the United Center on Thursday evening was postponed due to the unplayable court condition. The combination of rainy weather outside the building and the ice below the basketball court led to condensation on the playing surface.

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Tyler Herro backs out of challenge from Benny the Bull during delay

The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls’ Thursday night tussle was postponed to a later, yet-to-be-specified date after condensation on the United Center floor rendered the court unplayable.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 9

Tristan Thompson Demands That Bam Adebayo and A’ja Wilson’s Future Child Be an NBA Player

A’ja Wilson was recently named Time Magazine’s athlete of the year for 2025. After winning her fourth career MVP award and third WNBA title, the publication decided the award belonged to her without a doubt.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 8

Bulls-Heat game postponed due to wet court conditions

Thursday's game between the host Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat was postponed to a later date due to moisture and slick conditions on the United Center floor.

Trae Young News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 9

NBA Announces Decision on Heat-Bulls Game After Lengthy Delay

The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls were set to face each other on Thursday at the United Center. The Heat were coming off a 122-94 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, looking to bounce back.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra gets real on Kel’el Ware’s ‘immense’ improvement

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra shared some critical remarks about Kel’el Ware’s growth in his skillset this season. Ware has significantly improved as a sophomore in the NBA with the Heat.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 8

Miami Heat's rotation when healthy, a favorable stat vs Chicago and more

The Miami Heat are getting closer to whole. Tyler Herro made his return a game ago in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, while Jaime Jaquez Jr was sidelined due to that recent ankle injury.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / January 8

The Heat need to land Giannis Antetokounmpo to be relevant

Remember the start of the season when Miami put everyone on notice? Well, we are a long ways away from that now and the Heat has settled in to the standings where people were projecting them before the season started.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 8

Heat hope to restore confidence against struggling Bulls

An off night from the floor cost the Miami Heat a shot at competitiveness on Tuesday. As the Heat continue a four-game road trip with Thursday night's visit to the slumping Chicago Bulls, Miami hopes the struggles haven't affected the team's mental game.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / January 8

If he plays more, Tyler Herro can join an exclusive club

Tyler Herro is the Miami Heat's most debated player by fans and media members alike. One thing that can't be debated is his offensive output. Herro is a 25+ point per game, three-level scorer.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Wire / January 7

Heat guarantee Terry Rozier contract for remainder of season

The Heat made a call Wednesday, and it wasn’t a small one. The Heat opted not to waive guard Terry Rozier, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, which means his full cap hit for the 2025-26 season is now guaranteed.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 7

The Miami Heat have a chaos creator

The Miami Heat have long prided themselves on the defensive end. They always strive to be one of the best teams in the league on that end, no matter who is on their team.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Rumors / January 7

Heat Guarantee Terry Rozier’s Contract

The Heat decided against waiving guard Terry Rozier on Wednesday, per Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press (Twitter link), which means his full cap hit for the 2025/26 season is now guaranteed.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 7

Does anyone count as untouchable on the Miami Heat?

It’s hard to justify labeling a player untouchable if he is not producing at a legitimate All-NBA to MVP level. History even has moments of ballers in that stratosphere getting moved at their own wishes or by surprise.