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Victor Wembanyama lived up to all the hype as an NBA rookie. In Year 2, the Spurs star wants more
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama lived up to all the hype as an NBA rookie. In Year 2, the Spurs star wants moreHere are some of the awards that Victor Wembanyama received over the last 12 months: the NBA rookie of the year trophy, a spot on the All-Rookie team, a first-team All-Defense selection, three rookie of the month awards and most recently an Olympic silver medal.
Back for a 4th Olympics run, LeBron James says gold is all that matters
Read full article: Back for a 4th Olympics run, LeBron James says gold is all that mattersLeBron James didn’t need another Olympic experience to complete some missing box on his resume or add to a legacy that was secured long, long ago.
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
Read full article: Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1Tyler Herro hit six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
Read full article: The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finaleTyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game.
Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
Read full article: Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finalesAll four teams in the finales of the NBA play-in tournament on Friday night are dealing with injury issues.
The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
Read full article: The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-KingsLeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.
USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics roster
Read full article: USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics rosterThere are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list.
Erik Spoelstra's path from the Miami Heat video room to a contract like none other
Read full article: Erik Spoelstra's path from the Miami Heat video room to a contract like none otherErik Spoelstra was hosting a clinic in the Philippines this past summer while the Miami Heat coach was there as an assistant with USA Basketball for the World Cup.
The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be picked
Read full article: The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be pickedErik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.
LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons
Read full article: LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasonsLeBron James couldn’t help but notice the new floor in Miami on Monday, the one with the word “Culture” splashed across midcourt and with team president Pat Riley’s long mantra painted in each of the lanes.
Heat enter camp believing they can contend, and Herro remains in the Miami mix
Read full article: Heat enter camp believing they can contend, and Herro remains in the Miami mixAfter a summer where the Miami Heat were hoping to land Damian Lillard, the reigning Eastern Conference champions reported for training camp on Monday with a familiar refrain in mind.
Erik Spoelstra believes coaching in Philippines at World Cup is a perfect homecoming
Read full article: Erik Spoelstra believes coaching in Philippines at World Cup is a perfect homecomingErik Spoelstra has never lived in the Philippines so returning as an assistant coach for USA Basketball at the World Cup this summer is not, technically, a homecoming for the Miami Heat coach.
NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travel
Read full article: NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travelMaximizing player rest and limiting travel demands were again part of the NBA’s formula for the coming regular season.
USA Basketball fills World Cup roster with Josh Hart as last commit, source tells AP
Read full article: USA Basketball fills World Cup roster with Josh Hart as last commit, source tells APNew York guard Josh Hart has given his commitment to USA Basketball to play in this summer’s World Cup, a person with knowledge of the decision said Sunday.
Nuggets try to avoid letdown with 1 win to go for team’s first title
Read full article: Nuggets try to avoid letdown with 1 win to go for team’s first titleEverything from the history books to the way they’ve played through most of the postseason suggests the Denver Nuggets are on the verge of capturing their first NBA title in 47 years in the league.
Game 3 awaits in the NBA Finals, with Heat loose and Nuggets facing adversity
Read full article: Game 3 awaits in the NBA Finals, with Heat loose and Nuggets facing adversityErik Spoelstra has preached about the value of adversity for months, not shying away from saying that it helped the Miami Heat get to these NBA Finals.
Nuggets’ 2-man game of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murral is setting new pick-and-roll standard in NBA
Read full article: Nuggets’ 2-man game of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murral is setting new pick-and-roll standard in NBAThe Denver Nuggets' playoff run has been fueled by the two-man game of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
For Nuggets rookie Christian Braun, praise from mom is high praise indeed
Read full article: For Nuggets rookie Christian Braun, praise from mom is high praise indeedNuggets rookie Christian Braun gets high praise from coach Michael Malone, and his star teammates Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray also rave about the rookie.
Heat roll past Celtics 128-102, take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals
Read full article: Heat roll past Celtics 128-102, take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finalsGabe Vincent scored a career-high 29 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat are now just one win from the NBA Finals after rolling past the Boston Celtics 128-102 on Sunday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference title series.
Eastern Conference finals coaching matchup as intriguing as the action on court
Read full article: Eastern Conference finals coaching matchup as intriguing as the action on courtAs much as this latest Eastern Conference finals pairing between the Heat and Celtics is a matchup that will lean heavily on stars like Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum, Game 1 proved it also will be a clash of Boston's rookie coach Joe Mazzulla and Miami's Erik Spoelstra.
Heat embracing challenge, find way to return to the Eastern Conference finals
Read full article: Heat embracing challenge, find way to return to the Eastern Conference finalsInside the Miami Heat locker room Erik Spoelstra stepped onto the NBA championship logo on the center of the floor and gathered his team around him.
Heat back to the NBA's final four, top Knicks 96-92 for 4-2 series win
Read full article: Heat back to the NBA's final four, top Knicks 96-92 for 4-2 series winJimmy Butler scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 23 and the Miami Heat are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals after topping the New York Knicks 96-92.
Heat take 3-1 lead, hold off Knicks 109-101 for Game 4 win
Read full article: Heat take 3-1 lead, hold off Knicks 109-101 for Game 4 winJimmy Butler scored 27 points and added 10 assists, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Miami Heat moved a win away from their third trip to the Eastern Conference finals in the last four years by topping the New York Knicks 109-101.
Heat rally again to win in OT, eliminate top-seeded Bucks
Read full article: Heat rally again to win in OT, eliminate top-seeded BucksJimmy Butler scored 42 points and the Miami Heat staged a second straight stunning fourth-quarter rally before winning 128-126 in overtime at Milwaukee in Game 5 to cap an upset of the top-seeded Bucks in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Heat eliminate Bulls 102-91, will face Bucks in Round 1
Read full article: Heat eliminate Bulls 102-91, will face Bucks in Round 1Max Strus and Jimmy Butler scored 31 points apiece, and the Miami Heat got into the playoffs by rallying in the final minutes to beat the Chicago Bulls 102-91 in an Eastern Conference play-in game Friday night.
Mikal Bridges scores career-high 45, Nets beat Heat 116-105
Read full article: Mikal Bridges scores career-high 45, Nets beat Heat 116-105Mikal Bridges scored a career-high 45 points, including 15 in a row for Brooklyn to break open a game that had been close for 3 1/2 quarters, and the Nets beat the Miami Heat 116-105 on in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.
Tatum and Brown combine for 57, Celtics top Heat 111-104
Read full article: Tatum and Brown combine for 57, Celtics top Heat 111-104Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the Boston Celtics topped the Miami Heat 111-104 on Friday night in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals.
Butler scores 41, Heat take Game 1 from Celtics 118-107
Read full article: Butler scores 41, Heat take Game 1 from Celtics 118-107Jimmy Butler scored 41 points, and the Miami Heat turned things around with a huge third quarter on the way to beating the shorthanded Boston Celtics 118-107 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night.
Spoelstra, Udoka have Heat and Celtics ready for East finals
Read full article: Spoelstra, Udoka have Heat and Celtics ready for East finalsBoston Celtics coach Ime Udoka and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra have enormous respect for each other and a bond that stems from their shared history in the sport.
Adebayo, Butler lead Heat past 76ers 119-103 in Game 2
Read full article: Adebayo, Butler lead Heat past 76ers 119-103 in Game 2Bam Adebayo scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler had 22 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Bubble Jimmy, or a new version, back at right time for Heat
Read full article: Bubble Jimmy, or a new version, back at right time for HeatThese are Jimmy Butler’s three highest-scoring games in a Miami uniform: 40 points against Milwaukee, 40 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, 45 points against Atlanta.
Booker has 23 points in return, Suns roll past Heat 111-90
Read full article: Booker has 23 points in return, Suns roll past Heat 111-90Devin Booker scored 23 points, Mikal Bridges added 21 and the Phoenix Suns shook off a slow start to beat the Miami Heat 111-90 on Wednesday night in a matchup of the NBA’s conference leaders.
Holiday's basket caps huge rally as Bucks stun Heat 120-119
Read full article: Holiday's basket caps huge rally as Bucks stun Heat 120-119Jrue Holiday banked in a driving layup with 1.9 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 14-point deficit in the final six minutes to beat the Miami Heat 120-119.
Joel Embiid scores 40 points, 76ers hold off DeRozan, Bulls
Read full article: Joel Embiid scores 40 points, 76ers hold off DeRozan, BullsJoel Embiid dominated with 40 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame DeMar DeRozan’s season-high, 45-point game for Chicago to beat the Bulls 119-108 on Sunday.
Robinson scores 25 to lead Heat to 110-96 win over Knicks
Read full article: Robinson scores 25 to lead Heat to 110-96 win over KnicksDuncan Robinson scored 25 points while shooting 7 of 11 from 3-point range to lead four Miami players with 20 or more points in the Heat’s 110-96 victory over the New York Knicks.
NBA postpones Heat-Spurs, after Miami has COVID outbreak
Read full article: NBA postpones Heat-Spurs, after Miami has COVID outbreakThe NBA has postponed Miami's game at San Antonio after a combination of injuries and positive COVID-19 tests left the Heat unable to meet the league’s requirement of having eight available players.
Jokic, Morris fracas mars Nuggets' 113-96 win over Heat
Read full article: Jokic, Morris fracas mars Nuggets' 113-96 win over HeatNikola Jokic had 25 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists before the NBA MVP was ejected for violently slamming his shoulder into Markieff Morris, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 113-96 on Monday night.
Unmasked: NBA coaches allowed to open playoffs without masks
Read full article: Unmasked: NBA coaches allowed to open playoffs without masksJust in time for the playoffs, the NBA has told its head coaches that they may choose to not wear masks during games if they have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.