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Davion Mitchell broke a Heat postseason record Friday, except it didn’t count

There was no question that Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell was one of the team’s most important players down the stretch of the season. Regardless of whether he started or came off the bench–a role he was relegated to due to injuries elsewhere, where he was able to provide lineup balance–he provided instant impact. Mitchell’s […]

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Should Heat entertain adding James Jones to front office if let go by Suns?

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The Miami Heat are currently in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19, the season before they acquired star wing Jimmy Butler. At 37-45, they are looking to become the first team in NBA History to win two play-in games on the road as the No. 10 seed in the East,

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Heat officially own 11th-best lottery odds ahead of play-in

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As a result of the Phoenix Suns’ 109-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings Sunday, the Heat will officially have the 11th-best lottery odds ahead of Wednesday’s play-in game against the Chicago Bulls. The Heat entered the afternoon with the 11th-best odds. With their 119-118 loss to the Washington Wizards to cap the regular season, they

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Erik Spoelstra opines about Bam Adebayo, Chris Bosh comparison and their continued evolution as shooters

Tyler Herro on facing Bulls in play-in: ‘We’re ready for the challenge’

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It’s officially official. Regardless of the Heat’s record-setting victory Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Miami Heat finish the 2024-25 season as the No. 10 seed and will face the Chicago Bulls in next Wednesday’s play-in. Miami, who lost 119-111 against Chicago on Wednesday, is 0-3 against its East foe this season. After

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Heat still playing starters against Pelicans amid playoff picture

3 Comments / News / Matt Hanifan

While the Miami Heat’s standing in the East has been all but decided with the possibility of improving their lottery odds, in the least surprising news of the day, they are still deciding to play their starters Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, head coach Erik Spoelstra revealed at shoot around. There are just

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Erik Spoelstra speaks out on Michael Malone’s shocking dismissal

5 Comments / News / Matt Hanifan

Within two weeks, two head coaches in the playoff chase out West were let go: Memphis’ Taylor Jenkins and Denver’s Michael Malone, occurring Tuesday. While Jenkins’ dismissal was still shocking, the writing was more on the wall for him than Malone, who is less than two calendar years removed from helping lead the Denver Nuggets

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Tyler Herro on controversial 3-point shot attempt: ‘I believe in myself’

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The Miami Heat dropped a pivotal game Wednesday night to the Chicago Bulls 119-111, and one decision from first-time All-Star Tyler Herro made proved to be costly. Down five with roughly 45 seconds left, Herro–being attacked in the pick-and-roll–blitzed Coby White off the screen and corralled a steal. Instead of taking the wide-open layup presented

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Latest coaching dismissal should make Heat fans thankful for 1 key aspect

Heat owner Micky Arison elected into Basketball Hall of Fame

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Miami Heat owner Micky Arison is headed to Springfield, Mass. The longtime Heat owner was officially elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a 2025 inductee Saturday, joining Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, Danny Crawford and Bulls head coach Billy Donovan! ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania was among

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