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Paul Pierce Claims Pat Riley Is “Single-Handedly” Ruining Heat Culture

Despite being one of the primary figures who built the Miami Heat into a successful organization, Pat Riley is facing considerable criticism following two consecutive first-round exits.

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Tristan Thompson speaks out on his emotional embrace with Kevin Love, ‘That’s my brother forever’

Even in the ongoing heat of NBA postseason action, there are just simple things that are bigger than basketball. Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love showed this as both league veterans shared one of the game’s most touching moments recently.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / April 30

Heat Admittedly Facing Offseason Of Hard Questions, Big Decisions

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.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 29

Miami Heat Eliminated By All-Star They Once Believed They Could Acquire

With the Miami Heat's season ending in downright disgraceful fashion last night, they found themselves being demolished by the Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell.

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The 'Youngest 25/5/5 with five threes in a playoff game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the youngest players for each NBA franchise to score 25 points with five made three's to go with at least five rebounds and assists can you name in five minutes?

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Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Heat’s Bam Adebayo reveals how captain status made Cavs sweep harder to stomach

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat coming off a sweep to the Cleveland Cavaliers, there’s no one blaming themselves more than Bam Adebayo. As Adebayo has served as the Heat’s captain since the retirement of Udonis Haslem, he spoke about being in the role during the soul-crushing series against the Cavs.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra explains pulling Kel’el Ware early from 55-point loss

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat got dreadfully swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers, one aspect of the contest that was frustrating was another forgettable performance from rookie Kel’el Ware.

Jimmy Butler News / Miami Heat on SI / April 29

Jimmy Butler Appears To Direct Shot Toward Miami Heat After Victory

After the Golden State Warriors' pivotal Game 4 win on Monday, former Heat star Jimmy Butler was asked about his experience with his new teammates. He made sure the national TV audience heard what he had to say.

Pat Riley News / Miami Heat on SI / April 29

Jeff Teague Adamantly Says Pat Riley Needs To Retire After Disgraceful Performance

Losing to a superior team is one thing, but getting blown out at home in a must-win elimination game by 55 points is another thing entirely. On the Club 520 Podcast show, Jeff Teague reacted to the Miami Heat’s beatdown at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. “They should retire Pat Riley right there,” Teague explained.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 29

Miami Heat Projected To Add 'Paint Protector' In Latest NBA Mock Draft

After the Miami Heat were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, it is time to look ahead to the offseason.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

How disastrous sweep, blowout losses will ‘fuel’ Heat next season

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat were dreadfully eliminated in the playoffs off a sweep and back-to-back blowout home losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the focus now is on preparing in the offseason to bounce back hugely.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 29

Miami Heat Should Consider No One Untouchable Following Playoff Debacle

The Miami Heat lost their first-round playoff series to the Cleveland Cavaliers so resoundingly that it's made it impossible to buy that they're a few tweaks away. Maybe if the kids blossom as "Heat Culture" rubs off on them...

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 29

NBA Analyst Breaks Down Miami Heat’s Offseason Assets

Regardless of whether choosing not to pay Jimmy Butler his maximum contract extension was the right decision or not, the Miami Heat have the flexibility to make moves in the offseason.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Cavs make NBA history in Game 4 demolition of Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just win Game 4 against the Miami Heat. The Cavs detonated a basketball bomb on the Heat’s season, scattering the remnants of a once-respected team across the hardwood of Kaseya Center.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Stephen A. Smith Sparks Demand for Heat’s Pat Riley to Step Down

The Miami Heat were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs and lost Games 3 and 4 at home in an embarrassing fashion. The Heat lost Game 3 by 37 points and Game 4 by 55. "I hope that players became better from it, but damn, it was humbling," Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said after Game 4.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 29

Ex-Miami Heat Coach Makes Leap In NBA Broadcast Booth

Former Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy is making the switch from TNT's basketball coverage to Amazon Prime Video. TNT Sports has held NBA broadcast rights since 1989.

Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Tyler Herro’s ‘unacceptable’ admission after embarrassing Heat playoff exit

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, it was an immensely dreadful ending to the season, with Game 4 being a historic 55-point loss.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / April 29

Bam Adebayo Expects Heat President Pat Riley To Make ‘A Lot Of Changes This Summer’

The Cleveland Cavaliers swept the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Heat lost Game 3 by 37 points and Game 4 by 55. After Game 4, Bam Adebayo told reporters that he expects Heat president Pat Riley to make “a lot of changes this summer.” The Heat haven’t won a championship since 2013.

Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / April 29

Miami Heat Turn to NBA Draft After Elimination

On Monday evening, the Miami Heat saw somewhat of a microcosm of their 2024-25 season. The top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers pulled no punches in Game 4, issuing Miami a stern sweep with a 138-83 beatdown, the third-biggest margin in postseason history.

Erik Spoelstra News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

Heat HC Erik Spoelstra Humbled by Playoff Sweep

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.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

Stay Or Go? Predicting What Happens With Heat Free Agents

For the third straight year, the Miami Heat had to get through the Play-In Tournament. For the third straight year, they did so and reached the postseason.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / April 29

Heat All-Star hints at changes after embarrassing first-round loss

The Miami Heat suffered a humiliating 55-point loss as the Cleveland Cavaliers swept their first-round series. All-Star Bam Adebayo thinks his team's flameout is going to lead to big changes in the offseason.

Humiliating loss should lead Heat to question everything

Heat play historically bad half in Game 4 vs. Cavaliers

Cavaliers set several records in first-round sweep of Heat

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28

Cavaliers set several records in first-round sweep of Heat

Most expected the Cavaliers to make quick work of Miami, but Cleveland set numerous NBA and franchise records in the process.

Heat play historically bad half in Game 4

Humiliating Game 4 loss should lead Miami to question everything

Heat All-Star hints at changes after embarrassing first-round loss

Warriors win a nail-biter to take a 3-1 series lead over Rockets

Watch: Golden State, Houston has altercations during first half of Game 4

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28

Heat play historically bad half in Game 4 vs. Cavaliers

The Miami Heat had to show out to avoid elimination in Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, they barely showed up in the first half.

Jayson Tatum joins elite company with Celtics' Game 4 win

Celtics announce status of Jrue Holiday for Game 5

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Kevin Love News / Hoops Rumors / April 28

Kevin Love announces death of his father, ex-NBA player Stan Love

Kevin Love, who has been away from the Heat for personal reasons, announced Sunday on Instagram that his father, former NBA player Stan Love, has died, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.

Kevin Love News / Hoops Wire / April 28

Heat’s Kevin Love Mourns Passing of Father, Former NBA Player Stan Love

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love is grieving the loss of his father, Stan Love, a former NBA forward and proud supporter throughout Kevin’s career. Stan passed away following a long illness, the family announced Sunday.