Miami HEAT
Vogel Rips Knicks’ Offense on Roy Hibbert
Pacers coach Frank Vogel spent most of Thursday under heavy fire from critics for his decisions in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. But Vogel also doled out some criticism of his own... »Read More
Spoelstra: Discipline, Focus Must Improve
Erik Spoelstra’s Miami Heat exulted at Wednesday night’s buzzer with a 103-102 decision that gave them a 1-0 lead in this best-of-seven series. He returned to the practice court Thursday saying, “We have to... »Read More
Hibbert on Battier: Hits Not Inadvertent
When the Miami HEAT faced the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs last season, the series featured two suspensions, a host of flagrant fouls and plenty of blood. It appears the Eastern Conference finals between... »Read More
LeBron Proving Jordan’s Scouting Report Wrong
Miami HEAT forward LeBron James thinks Michael Jordan’s scouting report on him is wrong. And James keeps proving it. As part of an extended interview with ESPN the Magazine in February, Jordan said he’d... »Read More
All-NBA Teams Announced; LeBron Unanimous
Miami HEAT forward LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA First Team, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection. Bryant tied Utah Jazz Hall of Famer forward Karl... »Read More
Pacers’ Hibbert Plans to Speak Up
All alone, (LeBron) James pushed past Paul George for the winning basket. All alone, James lay the ball off the backboard and into the net. Twice in the final 10.8 seconds of a 103-102... »Read More
James Jones: ‘I’ll be back’ Next Season
James Jones talked about retiring after last season. But there are no such thoughts now. The Miami shooting guard plans to pick up his $1.5 million player option for next season and return to... »Read More
“Birdman” Provides Spark off HEAT Bench
When the Miami Heat signed Chris “Birdman” Andersen in January, they were hoping for an extra body off the bench who could bring energy, rebounding and defense. Since joining the team, the veteran forward... »Read More
Can Indiana Pacers Beat Miami HEAT?
The Indiana Pacers have looked really good this postseason, but are they good enough to topple the defending champs? »Read More
Pacers’ West Expected to Play in Game 1
Pacers forward David West is expected to play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Miami, despite an injured right leg. Team doctors held West out of Monday’s practice with what coach Frank... »Read More
LeBron: Pacers Have to Prepare for Us
The Miami HEAT and Indiana Pacers don’t start the Eastern Conference finals until Wednesday, but that hasn’t stopped the teams from engaging one another early. HEAT star forward LeBron James took exception Sunday to Pacers... »Read More
NBA Sunday: The Draft’s Best Point Guard?
One NBA draft prospect believes he is the cream of the point guard crop... Conference Finals previews ... HOOPSWORLD's combine coverage »Read More
Bosh Eager to Play in Series Against Pacers
The Miami Heat had to do it without Chris Bosh last year. They really might need him this time. The Heat found out Saturday night they will have face Indiana in the Eastern Conference... »Read More
NBA AM: Bobcats Can’t Afford Draft Day Whiff
The Charlotte Bobcats have hit rock bottom and the franchise can't afford to whiff on draft day next month... Greg Oden's comeback attempt continues... Harrison Barnes strong rookie campaign complete. »Read More
Bulls Coach Defends Rose Missing Season
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose was ruled out of the team’s 94-91 loss in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal against the Miami Heat, meaning he officially missed the entire season after undergoing... »Read More
Wade to Continue to Play Through Pain
By now, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is accustomed to the doubters. He’s heard the criticism over and over. Well, it’s not even criticism. It’s worse with more finality. Wade has heard often, and... »Read More
Wade Day-to-Day; May Sit Out Game 5
A day after (Dwyane) Wade aggravated his sore right knee in Game 4 against the Chicago Bulls, (coach Erik) Spoelstra was on the defensive about his superstar. “He’s helping us win right now,” Spoelstra... »Read More
NBA AM: Top Five Free Agent Point Guards
Ranking the top free agent point guards for the summer of 2013... NBA champs coasting to another NBA Finals appearance. »Read More
LeBron James Opens Up about 2010 Injury
In an unexpected show of solidarity, (LeBron) James talked extensively for the first time about what he felt was a similar injury he suffered in 2010. During those playoffs when James played for the Cleveland... »Read More
Knee Injury Taking Toll on Dwyane Wade
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has an usual method for trying to relieve the pain in his bruised left knee. Wade said he is using tape to move his kneecap over into a... »Read More
Richard Hamilton Back in Bulls Rotation
Disputing his coach’s assertion that he is struggling with an injury while wondering aloud about his role, Chicago Bulls guard Richard Hamilton walked that fine line Monday night. He didn’t want to question coach... »Read More
Spoelstra Dismisses Thibodeau’s Comments
The NBA cares plenty about what Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau thinks, fining him $35,000 Sunday for his Friday postgame comments about officiating. Erik Spoelstra? Well the Miami Heat coach offered his own powerful... »Read More
No Fine, Suspension for Mohammed
No more disciplinary action coming for Nazr Mohammed following his Game 3 ejection. No fine or suspension. via K.C. Johnson via Twitter »Read More
Miami’s Ray Allen Praises Jason Kidd
Watching (Jason) Kidd play into his 40s has inspired (Ray) Allen, who takes meticulous care of his body and says he has never drank alcohol. “Jason Kidd sets a good example for most of... »Read More
Dwyane Wade Describes Personal Sacrifices
So there was (Dwyane) Wade on Sunday, seated inside a gymnasium at the University of Illinois at Chicago — on the eve of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Heat and... »Read More
Bulls’ Thibodeau Fined $35K for Ref Comments
Chicago Bulls Head Coach Tom Thibodeau has been fined $35,000 for comments he made about the officiating following the Bulls’ 104-94 loss to the Miami HEAT on Friday night at the United Center, it was... »Read More
Norris Cole Crucial to HEAT’s Success
Nate Robinson has been doing a Derrick Rose impersonation for the Chicago Bulls lately, which is tough enough against a Miami Heat defense that often makes life miserable for the real McCoy. But where... »Read More
Taj Gibson: ‘We Really Dislike Each Other’
Until the final minutes of the fourth quarter, the Heat couldn’t free themselves of the Bulls’ death grip. The Bulls are relentless in their resolve to hang around, muck up these games and find... »Read More
Taj Gibson Fined $25K for Ref Verbal Abuse
Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson was fined $25,000 for verbal abuse of an official during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami HEAT, the league announced Friday. Gibson was called for... »Read More
LeBron: Refs Need to Control Physicality
Miami HEAT forward LeBron James expects referees to establish even more control of the Miami HEAT’s physical playoff series with the Chicago Bulls in the aftermath of their blowout victory in Game 2, which... »Read More
Hinrich, Deng Unlikely for Game 3?
On the Thursday that Luol Deng will reunite with teammates in Chicago, Kirk Hinrich is scheduled for a second MRI on his severely bruised left calf, two sources said. “Kirk has a ways to... »Read More
LeBron Ready for Robinson Match Up
A day after the Chicago Bulls shocked the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, MVP LeBron James shared in the blame for his team’s collapse down the stretch. One adjustment... »Read More
NBA PM: Durant’s Greatness Overshadowed
Kevin Durant has been overshadowed by LeBron James, but he's had a historically great season too ... Lance Stephenson has made huge strides ... Suns hire Ryan McDonough as general manager »Read More
LeBron James Wins Fourth MVP Award
LeBron James of the Miami Heat is the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2012-13 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, the NBA announced today. James earns the honor for the second consecutive... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Analyzing Conference Semifinals
Breaking down the second round of the 2013 postseason... Chicago Bulls' leader backs up bold prediction »Read More
Bulls’ Rose Not Returning for Game 7
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose said Saturday morning he was unaware of the criticism he’s taking for not returning to action from ACL surgery, and while he didn’t rule out a return if... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Is This The End for Boston?
We may have seen the last stand of the Paul Pierce-Kevin Garnett era Boston Celtics... Big changes coming for L.A. Clippers, too?... LeBron James joins historic company »Read More
Sources: LeBron James to Win MVP Award
The worst-kept secret among NBA award recipients will be formally revealed Sunday when Miami Heat star LeBron James is named Most Valuable Player for the fourth time, league sources confirmed Friday. James has been... »Read More
Miami’s Haslem Has Home Burglarized
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem’s home in South Florida has been burglarized, although authorities say it’s not clear if anything was taken. According to a Broward Sheriff’s Office report released Thursday, someone broke into... »Read More
The Great NBA Referee Conspiracy
Dr. Travis Heath takes a look at officiating in the NBA and the self-serving bias that comes out in force during the playoffs. »Read More
NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Centers
No position in the NBA changes the game quite like the center spot and there are some quality bigs hitting free agency in July and some of them are still alive in the post-season...... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition
Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More
HEAT Players LeBron, Allen Have Special Bond
Despite one teammate being nine years older than the other, who have appeared in harmony all season, even before Miami HEAT guard Ray Allen scored 23 and forward LeBron James added 22 in a Game 3... »Read More
HEAT’s Dwyane Wade May Rest for Game 4?
The Miami HEAT are keeping a close eye on guard Dwyane Wade and his aching knee. Wade planned to spend “a couple of hours” getting treatment on his right knee Friday. He is still... »Read More
Biggest First Round Playoff Surprises
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at some of this season’s biggest first round playoff surprises »Read More
LeBron Not Happy About Losing DPOY
LeBron James isn’t happy with finishing second in voting for the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award for the second time in his decorated career. “It sucks,” James said Thursday as he prepared... »Read More
Dwyane Wade’s Tender Knee Worrisome?
Before he shot a career-playoff-worst 1 for 12 from the field, before he grimaced while prone on the court after talking a misstep on a Euro-step drive in the second quarter, Dwyane Wade said... »Read More
2013 NBA Playoffs: Top 5 Studs and Duds
Which players have excelled and which players have missed the mark to begin the first round of the 2013 postseason? »Read More
‘Birdman’ Providing Spark off HEAT Bench
It’s doubtful there’s a more popular reserve player in the NBA than Andersen, who has captivated Heat fans over the past three months. In games Andersen has played, Miami has gone a staggering 41-3,... »Read More
LeBron James ‘Very Happy’ for Mike Brown
Mike Brown and the Cavaliers are getting back together. Brown, who led the Cavs to the playoffs in all five seasons he coached them from 2005-10, has agreed in principle to a contract to... »Read More
Dalembert May Favor HEAT in Free Agency
Samuel Dalembert is now facing the Miami Heat. Next season, he has interest in playing for them. The Milwaukee Bucks center becomes a free agent this summer. Dalembert, who had discussions about joining the... »Read More
Pat Riley: Keeping HEAT Together ‘Doable’
Life is good for the defending champion Heat. But it’s about to get tougher. That’s not just because the road to another championship begins on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The lingering questions about... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: April 18th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the final NBA MVP watch for the 2012-13 season. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
Can Anyone Beat the HEAT?
The HEAT are far and away the East's best team, but does any team have any shot of winning a playoff series against them? »Read More
NBA AM: The Celtics The Dark Horse In The East?
Can anyone give the Miami HEAT a game in the playoffs? Boston thinks they can... Gator guard Kenny Boynton hopes to make an impression during the NBA Draft process... Is Doug Collins out in... »Read More
Walsh: Knicks Have Shot Against Miami
Former Knicks president Donnie Walsh, back at his old haunt, said yesterday he feels they have a legit shot to knock off the Heat and believes his 2011 trade for Carmelo Anthony has been... »Read More
NBA Sunday: The Key to Nuggets’ Title Hopes
Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl believes Ty Lawson is the key to the Nuggets contention... Will the Miami HEAT be challenged on the road to another Finals berth? »Read More
Ray Allen: Pierce’s Hurt Feelings Justified
Almost nine months have passed since Ray Allen joined the Miami Heat, and Paul Pierce still hasn’t talked to his former teammate. “It definitely hurt me,” Pierce said. “Say we playthe Lakers for the... »Read More
LeBron Expecting Physical Play from Bulls
LeBron James not worried about facing Bulls on Sunday after he complained last month about their physical play. “I expect nothing less than physical,’’ James said. “Everything the whole game will be physical.” via... »Read More
Bulls’ Hamilton Suspended One Game for Hit
Chicago Bulls guard Richard Hamilton has been suspended for Sunday’s game against the Miami HEAT after receiving a flagrant-2 foul in Friday night’s loss to the Toronto Raptors. Hamilton was ejected with 5:33 left... »Read More
Celtics’ Pierce, Garnett Out Against HEAT
The Boston Celtics announced Thursday that neither forward Paul Pierce nor center Kevin Garnett will play in Friday’s visit to the Miami HEAT. As expected, both players traveled with the team for a brief two-game... »Read More
Six Pack: The Case for Woodson as Coach of Year
Why Mike Woodson deserves Coach of the Year love and why the Miami HEAT shouldn’t catch heat for resting LeBron James. »Read More
Why The NBA’s Best Are Relentless
Legendary trainer Tim Grover tells HOOPSWORLD what makes today’s NBA stars relentless in their quest to achieve greatness. »Read More
Miami HEAT Clinch League’s Best Record
Playing without four starters, the Heat defeated the Wizards 103-98 Wednesday, illustrating just how deep the Heat are. After clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference on March 29, Miami secured home court... »Read More
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