Sophomore slumps can be commonplace not only in the NBA, but in professional sports. Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s sophomore NBA season was one to forget. Much of it was marred by a groin injury and illness, limiting his effectiveness. He averaged just 8.7 points on 54.3 percent true shooting in 66 games, essentially being relegated to […]
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Mike drop! After 35 glorious years behind the Miami Heat microphone, the team’s PA announcer, Michael Baiamonte, will be retiring at the end of the 2025-26 season, the team announced Saturday. “After giving this much thought and consideration, I have decided that this season, my 35th with the Miami HEAT organization, will be my last,” Baiamonte
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No, what you saw in the first half wasn’t a dream. I can’t pinch you. The Miami Heat broke their record for points in a single half on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring 86, four more than their previous total that has been set three times. Bam Adebayo led the charge with 20
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Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI in Orlando, Fla., in relation to the federal gambling investigation the NBA launched in January, investigative journalist Pablo Torre first reported early Thursday morning. Rozier, 31, did not play in Wednesday’s season opener against the Orlando Magic. Rozier has been directly linked to a federal
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In early October, the Miami Heat signed fourth-year forward Nikola Jovic to a four-year, $62.4 million extension, the first-and-only extension the organization’s handed out this offseason. It was also one of 13 rookie-scale extensions signed. The deadline for those deals was on Monday evening, one night ahead of opening night around the NBA. Outside of
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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra made headlines earlier this summer after calling out Kel’el Ware’s professionalism — or lack thereof — during Summer League after a very poor start for the second-year big. Ware responded — emphatically — over the team’s final three Summer League games. Though those concerns perked up again in preseason
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It’s roster cut time. With the Miami Heat needing to trim their roster to 15, they officially waived forward Precious Achiuwa, Ira Winderman first reported after the Heat’s preseason finale Friday. Drafted No. 20 overall by the Heat in 2020, Achiuwa was signed in September to compete for a backup big spot behind Bam Adebayo
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The clock is ticking. The Miami Heat and guard Tyler Herro — who has two more years left on his deal, including a $31 million cap hit in 2025-26 — have until Monday to sign a new deal before the one-time All-Star becomes an expiring contract next offseason. However, the two sides appear to be
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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is expected to miss approximately the first month of the season — perhaps longer — after undergoing foot surgery in September. Herro, 25, was the Heat’s best offensive player for most of last season and made his first All-Star appearance. There’s no question that his absence will be felt, especially
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Last week, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra earned the honor of a lifetime, as he was named the head coach of the USA men’s basketball team through the 2028 Olympics. Team USA officially made the announcement this week, with the press conference being held Thursday in front of reporters in Miami, Fla. That invited
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