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Heat’s Nikola Jovic Showed Promising Growth Last Season and Is Poised for Further Progress

After experiencing a back-and-forth season with the Miami Heat and its G-League affiliate Sioux Falls Skyfalls in his rookie season, Nikola Jovic obtained increased minutes and showed significant growth in his second season.

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Miami Heat Legend Udonis Haslem Settles LeBron vs. J.J. Barea Debate

LeBron James' first year with the Miami Heat left a sour taste in the mouths of many, as they fell short in the NBA Finals to the Dallas Mavericks. James had far from his best Finals campaign, averaging 17.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.8 assists, but it was a Mavs unsung hero that made the difference in the series.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / September 20

Heat Legend Dwyane Wade Pays Compliment To WNBA Star On Social Media

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade posted on X to celebrate the scoring success of Las Vegas Aces center A'Ja Wilson. Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to score more than 1,000 points during the regular season.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 20

2024-25 NBA Betting Preview: Miami Heat Win Total Odds

The 2024-25 Miami Heat are in an interesting position. They’ve made the Conference Finals in two of the last three seasons. Once as the one seed in the East and once as the eighth seed.

Patrick Gardner News / Hoops Rumors / September 20

Nets, Patrick Gardner Agree To Exhibit 10 Contract

The Nets are signing free agent big man Patrick Gardner to an Exhibit 10 contract, agent George S. Langberg tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

Jaime Jaquez News / Miami Heat on SI / September 20

Is Jaime Jaquez Jr One Of The Miami Heat's Best Defenders?

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr is establishing himself as one of the best defenders on the team. You have to take defense seriously to play for the Heat.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 19

Shaquille O'Neal Explains How He Took Pay Cut To Help Miami Heat Win First Title

Good luck with roster injuries is one of the most critical factors in winning a championship or making a deep postseason run. Besides health, sacrifice

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 19

Miami Heat Interested In Reigniting Blockbuster Trade For Superstar?

The Miami Heat are unsure where their franchise cornerstone, Jimmy Butler, is playing next season, raising many questions around their future blueprint.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 19

Miami Heat's Star Tandem Ranked In Elite Territory Ahead Of NBA Season

The duo of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo gives the Miami Heat the best shot to come out of the Eastern Conference on top. Despite the tandem entering next season at completely different stages of their careers, their two NBA Finals appearances together make it difficult to count them out.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 19

Antoine Walker: LeBron James Waited For Hours To Play With Michael Jordan During Summer Workout

Antoine Walker spoke on the Forgotten Seasons podcast recently and discussed Michael Jordan's summer workouts. He noted that LeBron James, who was 16 years old at the time, would have to wait for hours to get the chance to play with Michael Jordan, as there were much more tenured, senior players ahead of him in the pecking order.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 18

Miami Heat Fans Calling For Addition Of WNBA Organization

In a social media post on Tuesday, the WNBA gave a hint expansion was coming. In the post, the following question was posed to fans: "You know, what's better than 14 teams?" The league announced Wednesday afternoon it is expanding to Portland.

Jimmy Butler News / Miami Heat on SI / September 18

The Jimmy Butler Trade Proposal That Could Benefit Miami Heat

There is speculation of Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors making a trade involving Jimmy Butler The trade proposal became more interesting because the Atlanta Hawks are now in the mix for a three-team trade.

Miami Heat News / ClutchPoints / September 18

Shaq reveals Kobe Bryant promise he made to Heat’s Dwyane Wade

When Hall of Famer center Shaquille O’Neal left Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers to join Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat in 2004, he had one goal: winning a championship.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 18

NBA Analyst Weighs In On Miami Heat's Rotation For This Season

After a disappointing and much earlier exit postseason exit expected, fans and media continue to speculate about the Miami Heat's best rotation this season.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

Predicting Miami Heat’s 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 NBA season is all around the corner. The Miami Heat are gearing up with more confidence for the upcoming season to regain its strength after being swept out by the champion Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs last season.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / September 18

Shaquille O'Neal Explains Why He Took A Pay Cut With The Heat In 2005

Shaquille O'Neal spoke on the OGs podcast about taking a pay cut with the Miami Heat. He noted that Pat Riley asked him whether he wanted the max or if he would be willing to take a lower cut so that he could recruit other players.

Miami Heat News / ClutchPoints / September 17

Shaquille O’Neal’s reason behind selfless act to help Miami win title

Shaquille O’Neal recently revealed his reasons for helping the Miami Heat win the 2006 NBA title. Back in 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to keep Kobe Bryant and part ways with O’Neal by trading him to Miami.

Jimmy Butler News / Miami Heat on SI / September 17

Miami Heat Superstar Dubs Himself 'King Of All Trades'

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is preparing for a dominant season with a maximum contract extension on the line. While Butler is motivated to win his first championship every year, most agree the contract adds extra incentive.

Pat Riley News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / September 17

The Reason Behind Shaquille O'Neal Offering Pat Riley A $41,000 Check

Shaquille O'Neal never takes a backseat to anyone. He's a one-upper. If a player scored 50 points, O'Neal had 51. That's why it's no surprise he tried to best LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh when they played for the Miami Heat from 2010-14.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / September 17

Clippers Signing Former Heat Guard To Camp Deal

The Clippers are signing shooting guard Alondes Williams to their training camp roster, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Williams, 25, is 6-foot-4 and appeared in seven games with the Heat last season while on a two-way deal.

Tyler Herro News / Fastbreak on SI / September 15

NBA Players React To Tyler Herro's Heartfelt Instagram Post

Tyler Herro is coming off his fifth season playing for the Miami Heat. The former Kentucky star finished the year with averages of 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest while shooting 44.1% from the field and 39.6% from the three-point range in 42 games.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 13