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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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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 23

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.

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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?

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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.

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.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 23

Stephen A. Smith's comments about Pat Riley show lack of understanding

One thing you can surely say about Stephen A. Smith is that he is sure about everything. There's not a topic that the ESPN everywhere host doesn't think he has the talent to talk about,and that applies to the NBA more than anything.

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

Heat’s Davion Mitchell, Nikola Jovic’s status for Bucks game in question amid Dr. visit

As the Miami Heat outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies in their showdown on Saturday night, 136-120, the team looks to carry its three-game winning streak into Tuesday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Heat’s Pat Riley laments missed ‘dynasty’ with LeBron James

On the same night that the Los Angeles Lakers honored Pat Riley with a statue for his time with the franchise, he reflected on LeBron James’ days with the Miami Heat.

Scotty Pippen News / Miami Heat on SI / February 23

Miami Heat agitator will be giving some new salary back

It didn't take long for the league to learn Myron Gardner's name. Now the league office has also. The NBA has fined the Heat's rambunctious swingman $35,000 for his role in skirmish in Miami's rout of the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 23

Why Thursday's Heat game in Philadelphia matters so much

The Miami Heat have made the goal clear from here: Strip off the Play-in stigma. For three straight seasons, the Heat have landed outside the top six, in the Play-in Tournament, needing to scrap their way out.

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.

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.

Pat Riley News / Athlon Sports / February 23

NBA Legend Pat Riley's Latest Coaching Take Draws Attention

Pat Riley may be now known as the team president of the Miami Heat, but the beloved NBA icon built his legacy as the sideline tactician for the Los Angeles Lakers in the eighties.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 23

The Miami Heat's Worst Contract So Far this Season

The Miami Heat are sitting in a pretty position and look poised to escape the undesirable Play-In Tournament this season. They are currently the East's seventh seed and find themselves tied with the Philadelphia 76ers.