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The Miami Heat's clutch problem starts with one player

The joke the past few years has been that it can't be a Miami Heat game if it's not a clutch game. Time after time, contests came down to the final five minutes with the game within a five-point margin one way or the other, which is how the NBA statistically defines "clutch" time.

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Dwyane Wade’s Praise for Three Heat Legends Doesn’t Include LeBron James

NBA leadership discourse is flawed, and Dwyane Wade’s recent rankings are the proof. Everything about his tenure in Miami screams LeBron James, and yet the three-time champion would sooner cite the veterans who raised him.

Chris Bosh News / Total Pro Sports / February 26

Chris Bosh Shares Terrifying Health Scare That Left Him Fighting for His Life After Sudden Incident

During his peak years, Chris Bosh was one of the best big men in the NBA. He was arguably one of the best players on the Miami Heat team that won back-to-back championships in the early 2010s.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 25

The Miami Heat have a decision to make with closing lineup

Six minutes and thirty-four seconds. That's how long the Miami Heat went in Milwaukee without a made field goal to close out that fourth quarter. Erik Spoelstra funnelled through some different options in that final quarter.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Chris Bosh News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Chris Bosh shares details about his frightening health incident

Former Miami Heat star Chris Bosh relayed details about a major health scare he dealt with recently. In a video posted to social media, Bosh revealed that he was getting ready for dinner when he felt a numbing sensation in his leg.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 25

Sixers seek to extend latest upswing against visiting Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers have been riding a roller coaster over the past month. The Sixers are once again swinging in a positive direction heading into Thursday's home date with the Miami Heat.

Jason Williams News / The SportsRush / February 25

'Got Traded Because of Him': Shaquille O’Neal Recalls How Standing Up for Jason Williams Landed Him in Phoenix

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue to legendary coach Pat Riley earlier this week, honoring the man who created Showtime and led them to four NBA titles in the ’80s.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 24

Powell, Herro backcourt falls short as Porter Jr., Bucks sprint away

The Miami Heat were unable to win their fourth straight game after a disastrous 4th quarter was their downfall against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat ultimately fell with a final score of 117 – 128.

Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / February 25

Heat give up 39 in the fourth

The Heat give up 39 points in the fourth quarter and drop the first game in three games they play this week. Milwaukee is 25-31 and the Heat were 31-27, hot on the heels of the Philadelphia 76ers to get the sixth seed.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / February 24

Heat go ice cold late in Milwaukee, as Bucks storm past Miami

The Miami Heat were back to pretty much fully healthy again on Tuesday night in Milwaukee, as Nikola Jovic was the only one out as he's been dealing with a back injury.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Keshad Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24

Exclusive: Keshad Johnson remains motivated amid All-Star Weekend participation

The Miami Heat front office has a penchant for finding undrafted players and developing them into solid NBA contributors. Among their latest development projects is Keshad Johnson who was recently selected to represent the Heat during All-Star Weekend.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 24

ESPN acknowledges the obvious about Miami Heat Olympian

There are perks to being the coach of the U.S. Olympic team. Fame. Glory. Travel. Yeah, all of that. But more than anything else, it's the right to choose the players you want, along with the USA Basketball's managing director Grant Hill.

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Erik Spoelstra News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Erik Spoelstra Reacts to NBA Punishment on Heat Player

The NBA has announced fines for Myron Gardner of the Miami Heat and Scotty Pippen Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies for their involvement in a fight during Saturday’s game.

NBA News / The SportsRush / February 23

Anthony Edwards Stirs Up ‘Ant To Heat’ Rumors After Showing Interest In Miami To Norman Powell

Anthony Edwards is not just the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise but has also been tipped to become the future face of the NBA. In his six years with the team, he has propelled himself to the top of the fanbase’s hearts and helped lead the Wolves to two straight Western Conference Finals.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

NBA issues discipline for Heat-Grizzlies fight that spilled into the stands

The NBA has given the formal reprimands for Saturday’s incident between the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies. On Monday, the NBA announced that they are fining Heat forward Myron Gardner and Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Erik Spoelstra Sends Message After Missing Pat Riley’s Statue Ceremony

Erik Spoelstra missed Pat Riley’s statue unveiling in Los Angeles on Sunday, but he made sure his voice was heard. The Lakers commissioned a nearly eight-foot-tall, 510-pound bronze statue of Riley outside Crypto.com Arena.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra defends Myron Gardner after $35,000 fine with ‘easy target’ declaration

As Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner and Memphis Grizzlies’ Scottie Pippen Jr. got into a showdown on Saturday night that led to a scuffle that went into the stands, there was punishment for the two players.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Is Dwyane Wade the GOAT Miami star? Here’s what Pat Riley thinks

Although Pat Riley is well-known for his impactful tenure as coach of the Lakers, he’s equally as synonymous with a success of the Miami Heat. Recently, the Lakers unveiled a statue honoring Riley’s contributions to the organization.