Heat Index | ESPN 7 hours ago
Dragic content not returning to int'l competition
Goran Dragic is not going to play for Slovenia in this summer's Olympic qualifying tournament, insisting Thursday that he will not change his stance on being retired from international basketball.
Heat Index | ESPN 10 hours ago
Wade calls Butler's 'crazy' perfect match for Heat
Former Miami Heat great Dwyane Wade isn't surprised that new Heat swingman, and good friend Jimmy Butler is having so much early success with his old team.
ClutchPoints 10 hours ago
Heat move to 8-0 in OT, have outscored opponents by 50 points
The Miami Heat have been one of the biggest surprise teams in the NBA this season. At 31-13, they are in second place in the Eastern Conference and have the third-best record in the NBA behind the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. Not only are Heat winning games, but they’re also coming up clutch […] The post Heat move to 8-0 in OT, have outscored opponents by 50 points appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 16 hours ago
Dwyane Wade always felt Jimmy Butler’s ‘crazy’ was perfect for Heat
NBA legend Dwyane Wade says Jimmy Butler’s personality and drive to win are perfect for the Miami Heat franchise. Wade says Butler wanted to play for the Heat because of the winning culture the franchise has exuded over the years. “I always felt that Jimmy’s personality and his crazy is perfect for Pat Riley’s and […] The post Dwyane Wade always felt Jimmy Butler’s ‘crazy’ was perfect for Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 17 hours ago
Report: Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. accepts invitation to 2020 Slam Dunk Contest
Miami Heat high-flyer Derrick Jones Jr. has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Jones is one of the best dunkers in the NBA, and he joins Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard in the event. More than three decades have passed […] The post Report: Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. accepts invitation to 2020 Slam Dunk Contest appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hoops Habit 23 hours ago
The stunning resurrection of Miami Heat’s James Johnson
Seemingly in the dog house for most of the season, James Johnson has provided an incredible spark in recent weeks for the Miami Heat. Having played a grand total of 68 minutes for the season up until Jan. 3, it was understandable if people were wondering what had happened to James Johnson. Banished by the […] The stunning resurrection of Miami Heat’s James Johnson - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
ClutchPoints Jan 21, 2020
Heat star Jimmy Butler upgraded to probable to face Wizards
The Miami Heat have upgraded Jimmy Butler to probable to face the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Butler didn’t play on Monday against the Sacramento Kings because of hip soreness. The Heat were still able to defeat the Kings by a final score of 118-113. Heat’s Jimmy Butler upgraded to probable vs. Wizards; Robinson, Dragic on […] The post Heat star Jimmy Butler upgraded to probable to face Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 20, 2020
Heat’s Jimmy Butler out vs. Kings with hip soreness
The Miami Heat will be without All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler on Monday when they take on the Sacramento Kings. Butler, Miami’s best player, is dealing with hip soreness: Jimmy Butler out today due to right hip soreness. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) January 20, 2020 The Heat are 29-13 on the season. They are in […] The post Heat’s Jimmy Butler out vs. Kings with hip soreness appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Inquisitr Jan 19, 2020
NBA Rumors: Danilo Gallinari Would Be A ‘Worthy Rental’ For The Heat, Per ‘ESPN’s Zach Lowe
Since the 2019 NBA offseason, rumors have been continuously swirling around Danilo Gallinari and his future with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Though the Thunder are currently in the playoff race in the 2019-20 NBA season, most people are still expecting them to unload Gallinari and other veterans before the 2020 February NBA trade deadline. One of the NBA teams who may consider trading for Gallinari is the Miami Heat.Click here to continue and read more...
ClutchPoints Jan 19, 2020
Spurs’ Becky Hammon convinced Gregg Popovich to use coach’s challenge on crucial play that won the game vs. Heat
San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon played an instrumental role in the final moments of San Antonio’s 107-102 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon. The Spurs led by five with just over a minute remaining when Heat guard Jimmy Butler drove on Spurs swingman DeMar DeRozan. Although DeRozan appeared to commit the foul […] The post Spurs’ Becky Hammon convinced Gregg Popovich to use coach’s challenge on crucial play that won the game vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 19, 2020
Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. destroys Spurs’ Jakob Poeltl with putback dunk
Miami Heat swingman Derrick Jones Jr. is no stranger to making highlight reels for his high-flying antics. Unfortunately for San Antonio Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl, his teammates totally forgot to block Jones out after a Bam Adebayo miss in the third quarter of Sunday afternoon’s game. This was the result: Derrick Jones Jr *wrecked* […] The post Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. destroys Spurs’ Jakob Poeltl with putback dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 19, 2020
Spurs’ Dejounte Murray available Sunday against Heat
San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray is available for Sunday afternoon’s contest against the Miami Heat after previously being listed as questionable, according to Project Spurs’ Paul Garcia: The Spurs now say Dejounte Murray is available for the game today. — Paul Garcia (@PaulGarciaNBA) January 19, 2020 Murray has been dealing with an illness […] The post Spurs’ Dejounte Murray available Sunday against Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hoops Habit Jan 19, 2020
Miami Heat will have to deal with pressing Derrick Jones Jr. dilemma
Having become a crucial member of the rotation, the Miami Heat face an important decision regarding the high-flying Derrick Jones Jr. There’s been one relatively under-the-radar storyline building amid the dynamic 29-12 start to the season for the Miami Heat. That is the impending free agency of forward Derrick Jones Jr. Given the continued injury […] Miami Heat will have to deal with pressing Derrick Jones Jr. dilemma - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
Hoops Habit Jan 19, 2020
Miami Heat rumors: 3 trade targets for sought-after final piece
The Miami Heat have at least 3 targets they could try to acquire before the deadline. Let’s evaluate some players and their fit with Miami. The Miami Heat — currently second in the Eastern Conference after finishing their first half with a 29-12 record — are reportedly looking for ways to improve their roster. The Heat’s […] Miami Heat rumors: 3 trade targets for sought-after final piece - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2020
Rudy Gay doubtful, Dejounte Murray questionable for Spurs on Sunday vs. Heat
San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay is doubtful to play on Sunday against the Miami Heat, while guard Dejounte Murray is listed as questionable. Both players are dealing with illnesses. Murray has been a solid starter for the Spurs. Despite suffering a season-ending ACL injury last year, Murray has been phenomenal for the team this […] The post Rudy Gay doubtful, Dejounte Murray questionable for Spurs on Sunday vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
