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Jaime Jaquez Jr. leads Heat past Suns

On the second night of a back to back the Miami Heat have defeated the Phoenix Suns 111 – 102. The Heat used a great first quarter to get the lead and never looked back.

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Heat beat travel logistics, Suns for road victory

Bam Adebayo scored 22 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and the sleep-deprived Miami Heat pulled away from the host Phoenix Suns for a 111-102 victory on Sunday.

Andrew Wiggins News / Miami Heat on SI / January 25

Wiggins, Miami Heat scrap their way to a win in Phoenix to finish road trip

The Miami Heat were in Phoenix tonight to cap off their road trip against the Suns. No Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell, and Kel'el Ware again, but the questionable statuses of Kasparas Jakucionis, Norman Powell, and Andrew Wiggins all ended up being available.

Nikola Jovic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Heat’s Nikola Jovic credits ‘trust’ for huge bounce-back game vs. Jazz

In the Miami Heat’s dominant win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, 147-116, it was fueled by a team meeting with Erik Spoelstra and the coaching staff that led to the great outing, which translated to young forward Nikola Jovic.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 25

A Heat player to watch for tonight, plus what Phoenix Sun can hurt Miami most?

The road trip finalle takes place tonight for the Miami Heat, as they head to Phoenix for the second night of the back to back against the Suns. They're coming off a blowout win in Utah where many of their rotation guys were able to build up a continued offensive rhythm.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

Heat demolish Jazz 147-116 as Bam Adebayo dominates with 26 points and 15 rebounds in statement win

The Miami Heat’s 147-116 demolition of the Utah Jazz on Saturday demonstrated the offensive ceiling this roster possesses. Miami tied its season-high in points, but the manner of victory mattered more than the margin.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 25

Ranking the Heat's trade assets as the trade deadline approaches

As the trade deadline gets closer it is time to evaluate the Miami Heat’s trade assets. For this exercise I am going to omit veteran players that would only be traded for a player like Giannis Antetokounmpo, so that takes out Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

Heat’s Trade Deadline Approach Reportedly Hinges on the Health Of Star Guard

The Miami Heat are right where they were expected to be at the beginning of the season. While the Heat weren’t expected to be serious contenders in the

Miami Heat News / Total Apex Sports / January 25

Miami Heat Deliver Masterclass in Salt Lake City: A Night of Pure Dominance 147-116

There are nights in the NBA when the rim looks like the ocean, and then there are nights when a team simply decides to break the will of their opponent through sheer force of habit.

Bam Adebayo News / Field Level Media / January 25

Bam Adebayo powers Heat in blowout of reeling Jazz

Bam Adebayo recorded his 16th double-double of the season with 26 points and 15 rebounds and Pelle Larsson added 20 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 147-116 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / January 24

Giannis's injury and how it affects the Miami Heat

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo announced after his game last night that he will be sidelines for multiple weeks with a calf injury. Now this is important because unless you have not had internet for the past 6 months, Antetokounmpo has been constantly on your TV or social media feeds.

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Jaime Jaquez News / Miami Heat on SI / January 24

A potential Jaime Jaquez Jr game, three-point shooting discussion and more

The Miami Heat finish off their road trip with a weekend back to back, beginning with the Utah Jazz on Saturday night at 9:30 pm. Tyler Herro and Kel'el Ware remain out for Miami, and it appears Davion Mitchell will be joining them after missing the last game as well.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 24

Two former Miami Heat stalwarts question Giannis's leadership

It's no secret that the Miami Heat covet Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Milwaukee Bucks forward, who is now out again with a calf injury, is the talk of the NBA, due to the possibility that he could more formally request a trade prior to the Feb.

NBA News / The Lead / January 24

What If LeBron Never Left the Heat in 2014? Part 1

In the 2014 NBA offseason, LeBron James decided to take his talents out of South Beach and return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that drafted him in 2003.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / January 24

Heat’s trade deadline may hinge on Tyler Herro’s health

The Heat are creeping toward the trade deadline with more questions than answers, and Tyler Herro’s health may end up driving everything, writes Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

The Heat have decisions to make on Wiggins, Jovic and Herro before the trade deadline changes things

The Miami Heat have less than two weeks to decide what they are. With the trade deadline approaching, the front office is facing real questions about Nikola Jovic’s extension, Andrew Wiggins’ future, and whether this roster can actually compete.

Andrew Wiggins News / Fadeaway World / January 23

Warriors Could Bring Back Andrew Wiggins In Potential Trade With Heat

At 25-21, the Golden State Warriors are just 2.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the West. In the wake of Jimmy Butler’s injury, they are on the market for a new swingman, and one familiar name has resurfaced in the latest trade talks: Andrew Wiggins.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 21

Gambler sentenced to two years in prison for NBA betting scandal

Gambler Timothy McCormack became the first person sentenced in the wide-ranging NBA gambling scheme that involves players Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier on Wednesday in New York.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 21

NBA Notes: Heat, Norman Powell, Dink Pate, Jazz, Jusuf Nurkic

Norman Powell has always scored. The difference now is how he’s doing it, and how often the ball is just handed to him with a shrug that says go get one.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 21

Long-distance shooting carries Heat past Kings

Bam Adebayo recorded 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists to help the Miami Heat post a 130-117 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Dennis Smith Jr. News / Scoop B / January 20

Miami Heat Affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce Express Interest In Dennis Smith Jr., Sources Say

SIOUX FALLS, SD — Dennis Smith Jr. may be finding a new home in the 605. The Sioux Falls Skyforce, the NBA G League affiliate of the Miami Heat, have expressed strong interest in signing veteran point guard Dennis Smith Jr., sources tell ScoopB.com.

Ja Morant News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

Miami Heat’s Potential Trade Package for Ja Morant Finally Comes Into Focus

Just a couple of weeks ago, Ja Morant’s name was constantly mentioned as the next star point guard to be moved before February’s trade deadline. The embattled Memphis Grizzlies star was reportedly done with the lone franchise he’s been with since 2019.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / January 20