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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 14

Chris Bosh says Heat could’ve competed for title, wanted to win without LeBron James

Chris Bosh believes the Miami Heat still had championship potential after LeBron James departed in 2014 and said he was motivated to win a title without his former teammate.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

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.

Terry Rozier News / Total Pro Sports / February 14

Investigators Uncover Concerning Text on Terry Rozier’s Phone in Betting Probe That Could’ve Changed Things

The 2025-26 NBA season is creating a buzz among fans with several intense games. Meanwhile, the jaw-dropping trades that occurred at the trade deadline have heightened the excitement.

Norman Powell News / Hoops Rumors / February 14

Norman Powell “Definitely” Wants To Re-Sign With Heat

Norman Powell, who entered the league in 2015, is making his first All-Star appearance on Sunday as a member of the Heat. An unrestricted free agent after the season, Powell is hoping his time in Miami doesn’t end after this season, he told Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Miami Heat News / Total Pro Sports / February 14

Kel’el Ware Breaks Silence on Trade Rumors as Future With Miami Remains in Question

Kel’el Ware has been making headlines recently. With the trade window closing, the Miami Heat had been involved in a lot of rumors. While most of the noise surrounded Ja Morant, an insider recently pointed out why the Heat did not trade him.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / February 13

How Erik Spoelstra can keep his promise

For the first few months of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Miami Heat offense was the talk of the NBA. The pace, the freedom and all the scoring. That tapered considerably over time, however, and the Heat entered the All-Star break 17th in offensive rating, not much above where they have been in recent seasons.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 13

Rising star requires rising minutes with the Miami Heat

It hasn't always been smooth sailing for the Miami Heat's captain and rising star when it comes to playing next to one another in the front-court this season.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / February 13

Heat’s Kel’el Ware Shares Truth on Eric Spoelstra Relationship, Rising Stars Honor and Bam Adebayo Partnership (Exclusive)

Technically, Miami Heat’s second-year center Kel’el Ware will participate in the NBA’s “Rising Stars” game on Friday because he is one of the league’s promising young talents.

Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / February 13

'Just Wait Until We Get Our Guys Back' – Miami Heat Coach Sends Stern Warning For the Rest of the League Ahead of All-Star Break

Erik Spoelstra strongly believes the Miami Heat are better than their current record. After a strong start to the season, going 14-7 in their first 21 games, the team went 15-20, slipping to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12

Tanks for nothing: NBA fines Jazz, Pacers for recent 'tanking' efforts

The NBA is starting to get pretty annoyed by tanking, and on Thursday evening announced fines to both the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers for recent lineup decisions.

Jazz owner Ryan Smith publicly rips the NBA over massive fine

Suns star Dillon Brooks suspended, makes technical foul history

All-Star injuries messing with NBA's USA vs. World format

Cooper Flagg's injury replacement has been named for NBA All-Star weekend

Wizards' Alex Sarr sidelined for Rising Stars game due to hamstring strain

Kevin Durant teases Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic while questioning ASG format

Bam Adebayo News / The SportsRush / February 12

Kel’el Ware Says Playing Alongside Bam Adebayo Creates a ‘Safe Space’ for the Heat Defense

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.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 12

How this key Heat lineup decision ‘makes everything better,’ per 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.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 12

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra applauds Kel’el Ware’s growth since ‘infamous’ criticism went viral

With the Miami Heat entering the All-Star break with some form of momentum after the 123-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, a player who has been impressing recently is second-year center Kel’el Ware.

Dwyane Wade News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 12

Heat legend Dwyane Wade puts Mavericks fans on blast for 2006 Finals officiating complaint

The Miami Heat have had a rough season in 2025-26, currently sitting at 29-27 after a recent road win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Heat fans would be forgiven for reminiscing on the team’s championship years, which began in 2006 when young superstar Dwyane Wade led the team to an NBA Finals victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 12

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell makes All-Star switch

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12

All-Star injuries messing with NBA's USA vs. World format

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.

NBA names Giannis Antetokounmpo's All-Star Game replacement

Cooper Flagg's injury replacement has been named for NBA All-Star weekend

New update on Stephen Curry's injury status emerges before the 2026 NBA All-Star break

Jazz star will undergo surgery just days after blockbuster trade

Wizards' Alex Sarr sidelined for Rising Stars game due to hamstring strain

Kevin Durant teases Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic while questioning ASG format

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 12