Miami HEAT
HEAT May Change Lineup for Game 6
In moments like these for the Miami Heat — when a victory is absolutely necessary — Coach Erik Spoelstra falls back on two ideas. One, his players play their best when the lights are... »Read More
Parker Adjusts Play to Deal with Injury
Don’t let Tony Parker’s game-high 26 points fool you; his right hamstring is still not right. The difference in Game 5 on Sunday night was that he had a better understanding of how to... »Read More
LeBron James Confident About Game 6 Win
The Heat face their second elimination game of the postseason. They defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, but that was against a team stocked with inexperience. “We can’t... »Read More
Manu Ginobili Surprised by Starting Nod
After a surprise start from Spurs coach Gregg Popovich that will go down as the latest stroke of genius in his celebrated coaching career, (Manu) Ginobili had 24 points and 10 assists in San... »Read More
Duncan: Spurs Trying to Will Championship
“We’re just trying to do all we can to will (a championship) to happen,” Tim Duncan said. “We hope we can respond better next game than we have after wins. I think every one... »Read More
Spurs Want Manu to Replicate Wade’s Game 4
A proud, aging star stumbles through a struggling start to a playoff series. He hears the whispers, even from his most loyal supplicants, that perhaps his days as a champion are done. He is... »Read More
Bosh’s Energy Crucial to HEAT’s Success
After careful video-footage examination of Chris Bosh — and repeatedly watching him fall back and to the right, back and to the right — NBA officials determined Tim Duncan didn’t shove Miami’s starting center... »Read More
Coach Spoelstra Wants Back-To-Back Wins
With Miami now 6-0 in the playoffs after a setback, it’s obvious the team knows how to handle problematic times. Those six restoration victories have come by margins of 37, 18, 11, 23, 19... »Read More
HEAT’s Bosh Fined $5K for Flop in Game 4
Miami HEAT star forward Chris Bosh has been fined $5,000 for flopping during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The NBA announced the fine on Friday. The play happened midway through the second quarter with the... »Read More
NBA PM: Surprise Destination For Howard, Paul?
If Dwight Howard and Chris Paul play together next season, where will it be? ... The secret to Miami's success is not the Big Three »Read More
2012-13 Fantasy Basketball Awards
HOOPSWORLD looks back on the regular season and hands out the hardware for the 2012-13 campaign. »Read More
NBA AM: Three-Game Showdown for Finals
The NBA Finals are notched at 2-2 and are anyone's series heading into Game 5 ... Jason Kidd back to "rookie" status? »Read More
Miami’s Adjustments Work; Series Tied 2-2
And after getting outrebounded by 16 by the San Antonio Spurs in a Game 3 blowout loss, reverting back to small ball seemed unlikely. But Heat coach Erik Spoelstra made the switch for the... »Read More
Parker’s Goal: Full Strength by Game 5
Hampered by a strained right hamstring, Spurs point guard Tony Parker expressed hope he’ll be closer to full strength for Game 5 of the NBA Finals after fading badly in Thursday’s Game 4. Parker... »Read More
Rashard Lewis Not Planning to Opt Out
Rashard Lewis: “I’m with the Miami HEAT. I don’t plan on opting out at all.” via Bill Ingram of HOOPSWORLD »Read More
James: Dwyane Wade was ‘Flash’ in Game 4
LeBron James returned to his MVP form. Dwyane Wade traveled back in time, circa 2006. James played much more aggressively from the start, and so did Wade, who was not immune to criticism after... »Read More
Miami HEAT Down, Not Out of NBA Finals
Miami HEAT forward Shane Battier explains why the Miami HEAT are not worried about LeBron James' lackluster play and why they are ready to bounce back in Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight. »Read More
Tony Parker to Play in Game 4
A man of few words on Thursday, San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker said, “I’ll be ready to go” for Game 4 later in the day. Parker injured his right hamstring during San... »Read More
LeBron James: ‘I’ll be better’ in Game 4
After struggling to score through the first three games of the NBA Finals, LeBron James has made several bold promises to his skeptics – and his fans – heading into Game 4. “I’ll be... »Read More
LeBron James Says He’ll ‘Be Better’
Danny Green’s honesty has motivated LeBron James. After Game 3, Green said that LeBron James played poorly but not just because of something the Spurs’ defense was doing. “We know what kind of player... »Read More
LeBron James Takes Responsibility for Loss
LeBron James delivered the message multiple times in the sullen and stunned losing locker room. “I’ve got to be better,” James said after the San Antonio Spurs crushed the Miami Heat 113-77 in Game... »Read More
Tony Parker’s Status for Game 4 Unknown
So much for basking in the glow of their Game 3 win over the Miami Heat. The San Antonio Spurs will spent the next two days on edge now that Tony Parker’s status is... »Read More
Spurs Set Record Three-Pointers in Finals
With (LeBron) James struggling again to impose his will, the defending champion Heat lost Game 3 to the San Antonio Spurs 113-77 at AT&T Center Tuesday night and now trail 2-1 in the NBA... »Read More
Spoelstra: I Did Not Recognize Our Team
Because it always has to be the hard way. It’s as if these Miami Heat know no other way. “Well, we got what we deserved tonight,” (Miami coach Erik) Spoelstra said. “We never got... »Read More
Rashard Lewis Expects To Opt-In
Rashard Lewis: “I’m with the Miami HEAT. I don’t plan on opting out at all.” via Bill Ingram of HOOPSWORLD »Read More
Precision Trumps Talent in ’13 Finals
The talent on both sides is undeniable. Yet it might not make the ultimate difference in these NBA Finals. The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs have shown as much through the first two... »Read More
NBA PM: Why LeBron James Frustrates Fans
For better or worse, LeBron James breaks the super star mold ... Indiana's summer improvement plan taking shape ... »Read More
HEAT Acquire Their Own D-League Team
The Miami Heat, the Sioux Falls Skyforce and the NBA Development League today announced that the Heat and the Skyforce have entered into a single affiliation partnership beginning with the 2013-14 NBA D-League season.... »Read More
Chauncey Billups Interested in HEAT
The Miami Heat went after Chauncey Billups before last season but weren’t able to get him. They soon will have another chance. The veteran point guard will become a free agent July 1. He... »Read More
Spurs’ Ginobili: ‘They just ran over us’
It took the Heat the better part of seven quarters, but they finally gave the Spurs a taste of their awesome open-court power with a 33-5 run to blow Game 2 open and even... »Read More
Chalmers Demonstrates Big-Game Prowess
This is why he’s (Mario Chalmers) here. And this is why, with the Heat holding his $4 million option this summer, he’ll stick around. This is what makes him different, what makes his value... »Read More
Miller: ‘I have four, five seasons left in me’
After scoring nine points on three 3-pointers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Mike Miller admitted his limited minutes for the Miami Heat this season – and the past two years... »Read More
NBA Sunday: James Taking Too Much Heat?
Miami's LeBron James has received plenty of criticism after Game 1 ... Andre Iguodala on the move? »Read More
Wade Says Game 2 Is ‘A Must-Win’ for HEAT
Dwyane Wade said the Heat face “a must-win’’ in the truest sense. Game 2 of the NBA Finals is Sunday night at AmericanAirlines Arena and another Miami loss would put the defending champions in... »Read More
HEAT, Allen Learned from Early Struggles
That Heat pressure defense can overwhelm teams, but it also opens things up. If (Tony) Parker and the other ball handlers can handle the pressure, make a smart pass out and the Spurs move... »Read More
Birdman Chris Andersen Was Almost a Knick?
Chris Andersen became the bird who flew away for the Knicks. In mid-January, the Knicks were exploring big-man options because of fears Rasheed Wallace’s foot injury would not heal. They contacted Andersen’s agent, as... »Read More
LeBron Knows He Needs Help to Win It All
LeBron James learned his lesson in Cleveland — he could not win on his own. Nobody can. You need teammates worth trusting and to give them the rock. Now just because the Heat are... »Read More
Rodman Disses LeBron; Jordan Was Better
Dennis Rodman says LeBron James would be “average” if he played in the 1990s, and insists James’ Miami HEAT would be no match for his old Chicago Bulls team. “It’s really not a comparison. If... »Read More
NBA AM: Will The HEAT Bounce Back?
Can the Miami HEAT bounce back and avoid a 0-2 series hole on Sunday? A preview of the 2013 adidas Eurocamp... Trevor Mbakwe in the video of the day. »Read More
Parker’s Crazy Dagger Leads to Spurs Win
The first pick-and-roll didn’t work for San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker. The second pick-and-roll didn’t work either. Finally, with the shot clock running down, Parker needed to make his move. “Tony did everything... »Read More
Spoelstra Predicts Drama-Packed Series
Spurs still win. And the Heat still lost. They lost, because this is a title-tested San Antonio team they’re playing this series. Not undermanned Chicago. Not unproven Indiana. Tough, talented San Antonio right down... »Read More
NBA AM: 2013 NBA Finals Get Underway Tonight
The 2013 NBA Finals get underway tonight, do the Spurs have a real chance or is this Miami's series?... Mitch Kupchak talks Lakers free agency and Dwight Howard. »Read More
Chris Bosh Looks to Make Impact on Finals
Chris Bosh could very well be rejuvenated. At least, he should feel like Chris Bosh again. When the Miami Heat take on the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, Bosh could be a... »Read More
Spurs’ McGrady to Retire after Finals?
This certainly wasn’t the way Tracy McGrady envisioned getting to the NBA Finals, but after what he’s been through, he’ll take it. So will McGrady return to China or the NBA next season? Actually,... »Read More
LeBron Ready to Extract Revenge on Spurs
Over the years LeBron James has always spoken respectfully about the San Antonio Spurs and their accomplishments. But a day before seeing them again in the Finals, the Miami HEAT star revealed something that’s... »Read More
NBA PM: Clippers Closing In On Head Coach?
The Los Angeles Clippers appear to be in the final stages of their head coaching search... Durand Scott talks about the 2013 NBA Draft in today's video of the day... Spurs and HEAT have... »Read More
Kawhi Accepts Challenge in Guarding LeBron
Hours away from drawing the toughest defensive assignment of his two-year career with the San Antonio Spurs, Kawhi Leonard wasn’t feverishly taking mental notes of how to guard LeBron James. “It’s just a great... »Read More
Spurs Resting Ginobili Pays Off for Finals
Manu Ginobili is averaging a respectable 11.5 points, 5.4 assists and 4.5 rebounds during this postseason, but the San Antonio Spurs know there is another level to his game and they are eager to... »Read More
2013 NBA Finals Preview: Spurs vs. HEAT
In a series filled with future Hall of Famers, San Antonio and Miami will battle for this year's title. Who has the advantage? »Read More
Pacers’ David West Planning to Re-Sign?
David West said Monday that he plans to re-sign with the Pacers when he becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. “That’s something I’ll sit down and discuss,” West said, after Indiana’s 99-76 loss... »Read More
NBA PM: Hurricane Dwyane Brewing in Miami?
The Miami HEAT need a big game from Dwyane Wade to avoid elimination tonight ... Jason Kidd calls a close to his Hall of Fame career . . . »Read More
Spoelstra Looks to Involve Bosh, Wade More
Even when (Dwayne) Wade and (Chris) Bosh were at the top of their games, it was tough enough for Erik Spoelstra. Now he has to make it work with Wade on one knee and... »Read More
LeBron ‘Went Back’ to His Cleveland Days
The diminished play of Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade drew a wisecrack from TNT commentator Reggie Miller during the Heat’s 91-77 loss to the Pacers on Saturday. “We’re watching the Miami Cavaliers right now,... »Read More
LeBron on Wade, Bosh: ‘They’re Struggling’
Three years ago, the Big Three brashly introduced themselves on a rising stage, stepping out of the smoke and into the clear. Now, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh come out of the smoke coughing... »Read More
James: Third Quarter Like ‘Cleveland days’
With (Dwyane) Wade and center Chris Bosh off, combining for a meager 17 points on 6-of-15 shooting, (LeBron) James turned the Heat’s Big Three into the ultimate one, when he scored 16 of his... »Read More
Hansbrough Not Surprised by Birdman Shove
These Eastern Conference finals were already marked by physical play, even before Chris “Birdman” Andersen got involved Thursday night. With just over nine minutes left in the second quarter of Thursday’s Game 5, which... »Read More
Haslem Credits Howard’s Halftime Speech
Udonis Haslem credited Juwan Howard with a fiery halftime speech. Said Howard was rearranging furniture and talking loudly. via Joseph Goodman via Twitter »Read More
Dwyane Wade’s Knee Hurting HEAT’s Offense?
It’s not the Pacers. It’s not the Bulls. It’s not the Bucks. At this point, it’s Dwyane Wade. Wade is struggling to score in these playoffs, and his knee seems like a logical explanation.... »Read More
Pacers’ Starters Problematic for HEAT
The Miami Heat have the best player in the world in LeBron James and two other top flight players in Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh anchoring what is rightfully considered one of the best... »Read More
James, West, Stephenson Fined for Flopping
LeBron, David West and Lance Stephenson all fined $5,000 for flopping in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. via Joseph Goodman via Twitter »Read More
Pacers Rediscover Identity; Tie Series 2-2
The Pacers season lives because Indiana rediscovered its defensive and rebounding identity, and just in time. This is how the Pacers have beaten the Heat twice, by pounding them, by mucking things up in... »Read More
LeBron Fouls Out; Disagrees With Call
LeBron James was erased from this game when the Heat needed him most, with the result wobbling and 56 seconds to play. He fouled out, officially. To most neutral eyes he fouled out on... »Read More
Stephenson Credits Nagging Teammates
Lance Stephenson said after the Pacers loss Sunday, where he was held to seven points and one rebound, he felt he needed to show people he was up to the challenge of facing the... »Read More
Bosh Idolized Tim Duncan Growing Up
Chris Bosh had Tim Duncan posters. That pretty much sums up how long the Spurs have been the gold standard of consistency in the NBA. The Heat still has plenty of work to do... »Read More
LeBron Sees Flopping as Effective Strategy
Miami HEAT forward LeBron James vehemently denies he’s a flopper but openly recognizes it as an effective strategy. “Some guys have been doing it for years, just trying to get an advantage,” James said... »Read More
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