Dave shares his thoughts on the Damian Lillard trade drama, how Blazer’s fans are handling the ambiguity, the current state of the NBA and more It’s been about two months since Damian Lillard shocked the world by making a trade request to the Eastern Conference champion, Miami Heat, and well…nothing has happened. Instead, we’ve faced […]
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As he prepares to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame I look back on what made Dwyane so great They don’t make them like Dwyane Wade anymore. As Heat fans, we were lucky to have him – a true superstar, whose playing ability made him a must-watch every time he touched the court. I
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HHH writers give an update on the Miami Heat’s busy offseason. Hot Hot Hoops – Miami Heat NBA Blog – Hot Hot Hoops Podcast – Damian Lillard trade update, Summer League action Appears in this episode Brandon Di Perno Matt Hanifan Matt Pineda
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If you told me a few months ago that Goran Dragic’s 2018 All-Star selection was going to be the peak of his career I would have likely agreed. Goran has been one of my favorite Heat players since he arrived in Miami via trade in 2015. He was the clear best player on the Wade-less 2016-2017 Miami Heat team
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I’ve taken Dwyane Wade for granted. For 15.5 seasons I’ve watched Dwyane Wade do amazing things on the basketball court. In his early years everything he did was spectacular. Watching Wade dominate the 2006 NBA Finals remains one of my most treasured basketball memories. But as his career progressed, his effortless excellence became expected. He was a Heat lifer, and he
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After sitting out most of last season rehabbing from shoulder surgery, Justise Winslow is ready to make a mark. Armed with lofty goals (making an all-defensive team) and 10-15 pounds lighter, Winslow is ready to work his way back into the starting lineup and become a force. I had the opportunity to speak with Justise on
If you had told me in September that one of Miami’s most essential pieces in a tight postseason race would be James Johnson, I would have balked. Yet, in a spectacular career renaissance not only has James Johnson made a case for being the most improved player in the NBA, but he’s become one of
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At this point in Heat history, Miami is in an interesting predicament. Currently, the Heat remain somewhat competitive having lost approximately ten games by only single digits, but boast a less than impressive 10 – 21 record. As a result, fans have grown impatient based on Miami’s previous successes, and trade talks have become a
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It didn’t take long for Dion Waiters to go from an exciting lottery pick to the black sheep of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and shortly after, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Somewhere along his journey Waiters became a punch line, recognizable for his antics rather than his stellar numbers and impressive skill set. Fortunately, Waiters is taking
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This current iteration of the Miami Heat is not your typical NBA team. Since July’s departure of LeBron James, Heat president Pat Riley and the Heat organization have scrambled to create a competitive basketball team, and while injuries have limited Miami’s success they’ve been ultimately successful in creating something interesting, albeit it being an ongoing process. A lot
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