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The Miami Heat made history in latest double-digit win over Celtics

10 Comments / Analysis, News / Matt Hanifan

Just like everyone could’ve predicted, the Miami Heat have won six-straight games after losing 10 straight, most recently upsetting the Boston Celtics 124-103 inside TD Garden despite missing Andrew Wiggins and Duncan Robinson. All things considered, it’s up there with one of the best victories of the season. The Celtics were winners of nine straight […]

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Pelle Larsson continues to show why Heat must invest in him long-term

Leave a Comment / Analysis / Matt Hanifan

Practically every young player in the NBA will experience highs and lows before they erupt. It happened to Miami Heat stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro when they first burst onto the scene. It happened to Nikola Jovic, who’s battled injuries each of his first three seasons; it’s currently happening to Jaime Jaquez Jr., who’s

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Bam Adebayo’s latest development has flown under the radar

27 Comments / Analysis / Matt Hanifan

While he continued to impact the game in myriad ways, one of the biggest disappointments to begin the 2024-25 season was Bam Adebayo’s efficiency–or lack thereof. Over his first 30 games, the Miami Heat big posted career-worsts in scoring (16.2) and field goal percentage (45.0). His impact offensively was minimized by his touch within 15

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2025 Miami Heat Mock Draft Roundup: March 30

12 Comments / Analysis / Matt Hanifan

We are less than three months away from the start of the 2025 NBA Draft, where the Miami Heat currently project to have first-round picks. On Saturday, we went over nine potential prospects–eight from my “25 For 25,” plus one additional name–to keep tabs on during the Elite 8. Today, we will be doing our

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25 For 25: 9 potential 2025 NBA Draft prospects that made Elite 8

2 Comments / Analysis / Matt Hanifan

We are currently in the best time for basketball in the calendar year. We are now down to eight teams that can take home the National Championship crown in men’s college basketball–with a number of potential 2025 NBA Draft prospects you should know! Earlier this month, I released a “25 For 25” series: 25 potential

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Heat are in midst of one of best shooting stretches in franchise history

9 Comments / Analysis / Matt Hanifan

Less than a week removed from being the NBA’s worst 3-point shooting team in the entire NBA over their 10-game losing streak, the Miami Heat are blistering hot from long distance. Miami secured its third-straight win Thursday over the Atlanta Hawks 122-112. It got off a sluggish start in the first quarter in part because

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Why extending Davion Mitchell after 2024-25 season should be a priority

13 Comments / Analysis / Matt Hanifan

Ahead of the 2024-25 NBA Trade Deadline, the Miami Heat was forced to make a franchise-altering move to trade a disgruntled Jimmy Butler. By nature of his poor play on the court and it being his fourth poor exit from an organization, Butler tanked his trade value in the months leading up to the deadline.

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Miami Heat: 5 glaring stats from 10-game losing streak

5 Comments / Analysis / Matt Hanifan

By now, you’ve probably have heard that the Miami Heat have lost 10 straight games for the first time in 18 seasons, sitting at 29-41. Even the worst pessimists couldn’t have predicted this. Nevertheless, let’s dive into five pretty damning statistics that have played a part as to why they have lost 10 straight–among others.

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What’s gone wrong for the Miami Heat since the Jimmy Butler trade?

31 Comments / Analysis, Articles / Surya Fernandez

It was obvious the Miami Heat would have a drastically different look once they finally traded Jimmy Butler to the Warriors on February 5. The move signaled a shift in direction both on and off the court, and the early returns haven’t been promising. Offense Lacking a Focal Point The Heat’s offense currently ranks 23rd

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25 For 25: Potential 2025 NBA Draft Prospects I’m Monitoring In NCAA Tournament

5 Comments / Analysis / Matt Hanifan

Has the Miami Heat season gone swimmingly? Absolutely not! While we are approaching the end of the 2024-25 NBA season: March Madness is here! Especially since the Heat are in line to potentially have two first-round picks, it’s never too early to think about the 2025 NBA Draft! Currently, they are slotted to have the

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