Miami Heat Rumors & News
Philadelphia 76ers (23-42) at Miami Heat (34-32), 6 p.m.
Miami Herald — The Miami Heat continue their push toward a postseason berth when they host the lowly Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
2 hours agoGreg Cote | Bad stretch has put Miami Heat on a scorching hot seat
Miami Herald — Who better than an NBA team nicknamed Heat to be going through a season from hell?<p/> I'm not even talking about the struggle to make the playoffs, despite having one of the league's elite players in Dwyane Wade. Or the scary prospect of keeping Wade in an uncertain free agency this summer.
13 hours ago`Comfortable' Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal shines
Miami Herald — After scoring a season-high 25 points Friday against Chicago, center Jermaine O'Neal reminded Heat fans that he hasn't forgotten how to play.
13 hours agoQuentin Richardson's three-point shooting sparks Heat's playoff push
Palm Beach Post — Buried beneath the Miami Heat's arrests and suspensions of the past three weeks is a bona fide playoff push.
18 hours agoPostgame Breakdown: Heat 108, Bulls 95
On the Beat: Miami Heat | Miami Herald — It was ugly. Then it got uglier. But the Heat wasn't trying to win an NBA beauty pageant at AmericanAirlines Arena on Friday night. Its goal was to continue its improved play at home and notch much-needed victory over the...
March 12, 2010Shorthanded Miami Heat still holds off reeling Bulls
Miami Herald — With two veterans serving team-imposed suspensions and its second-leading scorer out with an injury, the Heat appeared to enter Friday's game in pretty bad shape.
March 12, 2010Heat pull away from reeling Bulls, 108-95
Miami Herald — Jermaine O'Neal scored a season-high 25 points, Quentin Richardson added 23 and the Miami Heat added to Chicago's recent run of misery by beating the undermanned Bulls 108-95 on Friday night.
March 12, 2010Heat suspend Alston for remainder of season
Miami Herald — Rafer Alston's season with the Miami Heat is officially over.
March 12, 2010Rose Sits, Heat Cruise. 108-95
ESPN Video — Dwyane Wade, Jermaine O'Neal and Quentin Richardson combine on 70 points, handing the Bulls their seventh-straight loss
March 12, 2010Rose out for Bulls-Heat game with sprained wrist
Miami Herald — Add Derrick Rose to what's nearly become an epidemic of medical problems for the Chicago Bulls, all coming at the worst possible time of the season.
March 12, 2010Next game vs Philadelphia 76ers on Sun, Mar 14 6:00 pm EDT
Opponent news and rumors snapshot:
- Sixers Chat with Kate Fagan Deep Sixer | Philadelphia Inquirer
- Luukko Denies Predetermined Decision On Jordan Sixerville | Philadelphia Daily News
- More of the same Deep Sixer | Philadelphia Inquirer
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| Thu 3/4 | vs Los Angeles | W 114 - 111 | |
| Sat 3/6 | vs Atlanta | W 100 - 94 | |
| Tue 3/9 | at Charlotte | L 78 - 83 | |
| Wed 3/10 | vs Los Angeles | W 108 - 97 | |
| Fri 3/12 | vs Chicago | W 108 - 95 | |
| Sun 3/14 | vs Philadelphia | 6:00 pm EDT | |
| Tue 3/16 | vs San Antonio | 7:30 pm EDT | |
| Thu 3/18 | vs Orlando | 7:00 pm EDT |
- Al Thornton on the Wizards' upcoming road trip Wizards Insider | Washington Post The Washington Wizards will board a plane at 1:30 this afternoon for a four-game road trip that includes games against Utah, Denver and a finale against the Los Angeles Lakers. Talk about a brutal schedule on the heels of playing three games in as many nights, including Saturday's 109-95 loss to Orlando at Verizon Center. The Wizards begin their final lengthy West Coast swing of the season on Monday against the Jazz, and after that trip is through, they have one game at home against Charlotte, then go on the road again for two more games, including playing Indiana the night after their game wi...
- The Magic will clinch a playoff spot tonight if . . . Magic BasketBlog | Orlando Sentinel This just in from the league office via the Orlando Magic’s George Galante . . . The Magic will clinch a playoff spot tonight if one of the following occurs: 1. The Magic defeat the Charlotte Bobcats or 2. The Miami Heat lose to the Philadelphia 76ers AND the Toronto Raptors lose to the Portland Trail Blazers Follow Josh Robbins [...]
- Vote: Are you pleased with Brandon Bass’s increased playing time? Magic BasketBlog | Orlando Sentinel After spending most of the first half of the season on the bench, the Magic are using Brandon Bass as their primary power forward backup instead of Ryan Anderson. Bass’s increased playing time has coincided with an eight-game winning streak by the Magic. Stan Van Gundy doesn’t plan on making changes just to make changes. Of course, [...]
- Top Magic and NBA news: Sunday, March 14 Magic BasketBlog | Orlando Sentinel Today's Magic and NBA links lead off with the Orlando Magic victory over the Washington Wizards in D.C. on Saturday night.
- The Orlando Magic can clinch a playoff spot Sunday Orlando Sentinel This just in from the league office via the Orlando Magic's George Galante . . .
- Vote: Are you pleased with Brandon Bass's increased playing time? Orlando Sentinel
- More than a dozen mock drafts, very little agreement on Dolphins The Daily Dolphin | Palm Beach Post With the first wave of free agency and the NFL Scouting Combine completed, pro days in full swing and speculation rampant, it might be a good time to check in with some of the many mock drafts making the rounds. A look at them made one thing clear for the Dolphins: ...
- Florida Marlins: Sunday’s news and notes Florida Marlins Blog | South Florida Sun-Sentinel Courtesy of Harvey Fialkov… Marlins left-hander Sean West, who walked seven of the 13 batters he faced in Saturday’s ‘B’ game against the Orioles, says he just needs, “to let it go,’’ and “trust my stuff,’’ again. “My problem has been opening up and cutting the ball off,’’ West said. “Nobody wants to have seven walks but [...]
- Dolphins exploring options at guard, tight end Miami Herald Outside linebacker, safety, receiver and nose tackle remain the Dolphins' most pressing offseason needs. But they also are exploring options at guard and tight end.
- Mike Stanton stands out in Marlins B game win Fish Tank | Palm Beach Post Mike Stanton drove in three runs with a double and a single in the Marlins’ 7-0 victory over the Mets in today’s ‘B’ game. Stanton doubled home leadoff hitter Danny Richar in the first inning, walked in his next at bat then lined a two run single off knuckleballer RA Dickey. ...
- Marlins to face Mets opening day lineup today Fish Tank | Palm Beach Post The Marlins will be facing what could be the Mets opening day lineup today, right down to starting pitcher Johan Santana. The Marlins, meanwhile, have John Baker as the designated hitter in the B game and will give Cody Ross the day off after serving as the DH Saturday in Port ...
- Florida Marlins' Derrick Turnbow makes return to mound Miami Herald If you go to YouTube.com and search for Derrick Turnbow, you'll come across an amateur video taken in 2007, on a July night in Milwaukee, when the shaggy haired reliever for the Brewers took the mound in the seventh and struck out Barry Bonds.