While the Miami Heat made headlines trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, the team had made other lateral moves that no doubt impacted the upcoming season.
Every professional athlete who is a veteran dreads the day they're told they aren't good enough anymore or their body tells them they cannot perform anymore.
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat used its 20th pick overall to take Kasparas Jakucionis out of the University of Illinois, there is no doubt excitement from the team and the player himself about the new journey ahead.
Florida point guard Walter Clayton Jr. appears to have taken a liking to Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra ahead of the NBA Draft. When asked by a reporter which three people, alive or dead, he’d most like to have dinner with, Clayton Jr.’s first response was none other than Spoelstra.
Everybody has to start making a name for themselves somewhere. For players like Dwyane Wade, that’s usually in college, where fans and NBA scouts familiarized themselves with his game long before he got to the league.
Kevin Durant is expected to be among the biggest names in the NBA on the move this summer. The Phoenix Suns star is still among the best forwards in the league, but his pairing with the franchise has been unable to lead to any success in three years.
The Miami Heat's front office is one of the most stable in the NBA, as coach Erik Spoelstra and team president Pat Riley have been with the organization for more than two decades.
The New York Knicks have requested permission to interview several NBA head coaches who are under contract with other teams, but two of the most decorated in the league were not among the group.
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and former star Jimmy Butler had a rather heated altercation back in 2022. While recalling this matter on a recent episode of "The Pat McAfee Show", former Heat forward Udonis Haslem said: "I was gonna whoop Jimmy's a--.
The New York Knicks are the only team in the NBA without a coach. There is plenty of speculation and rumors out there. One sports radio show host even included Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra in the mix.
There is proof it wasn't all bad blood when Jimmy Butler was traded from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors in February. While Butler feuded with Pat Riley, it didn't prevent Heat coach Erik Spoelstra from giving a strong endorsement after parting ways.
Dwyane Wade has never been shy about his admiration for Erik Spoelstra. The two go way back, sharing championship glory, among other achievements. Wade has often credited Coach Spo, who made the right calls for him, as a major influence in his career.
Even with several deep postseason runs since 2020, the Miami Heat’s offense has struggled at times. In the regular season, the Heat finished in the bottom 10 in offensive rating.
The Miami Heat's season came to an end a week ago after being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. Meanwhile, former Heat star Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the conference semifinals after winning a Game 7 on the road as the seventh seed.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra didn’t mince words Wednesday, calling this season “turbulent” in light of the prolonged drama surrounding former star Jimmy Butler.
The Heat’s playoff flame flickered out fast — and ugly. Swept in four games by the Cavaliers, their season ended not with a fight, but with a 55-point home loss that left even the ever-composed Erik Spoelstra searching for answers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just beat the Miami Heat in round one of these playoffs; they virtually annihilated them, proving that a ten seed doesn’t stand much of a chance against the one seed.
There were a lot of adjustments that had to be made just for the Miami Heat to jockey for a postseason spot and stay alive during the 2024-25 season. Coach Erik Spoelstra was at the middle of it all, but it was to no avail as the Cleveland Cavaliers were just too much for them in the NBA Playoffs.
The Miami Heat's chances of advancing out of their first round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers went from slim to none after the 124-87 thrashing that the Cavs game them.
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is setting the tone for a fiery Game 2 in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Miami Heat should never be ruled out whenever the NBA Playoffs come around. Time and time again, Coach Erik Spoelstra has proven that his squads are postseason risers that are just as good as anyone.
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra delivered a powerful message following a crucial 123-114 play-in game victory over the Atlanta Hawks, encapsulating
The Miami Heat were barely able to hang on in the East following the trade and departure of Jimmy Butler. Yet, here they are, in the play-in as the 10th seed with a below .500 record of 37-45.
The Miami Heat are scrambling to finish the 2024-25 regular season with a potential playoff appearance. While losing Jimmy Butler was a miss for the fans, the players remaining in South Beach are moving heaven and earth to secure their spot in the play-in tournament.