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James, Faried Named Players of Week
The Miami Heat’s LeBron James and the Denver Nuggets’ Kenneth Faried were today named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 5, through Sunday, Nov. 11. ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
LeBron James: Nets Have “Cool Factor”
“It’s not surprising,” he said. “It’s what they’ve had working. I congratulated my mentor, Jay-Z, on their opening night and seeing that dream come true, not only for the city of Brooklyn. We all... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: November 8th
HOOPSWORLD's takes a look at the 2012-13 MVP race after the first week of the NBA season. »Read More
LeBron, Wade Quit Scolding Chalmers
The on-court lashings have yet to occur. For the past two seasons, Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers was often on the receiving end of yells from higher-profile teammates when he played poorly. These days,... »Read More
Ray Allen Not Affected by Milestones
Ray Allen has a treasure trove of accomplishments in his 17 seasons in the NBA. So when another milestone comes, Allen takes it in stride. “You never go into and say, ‘This is something... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
Lewis Excited to Reunite With Ray Allen
“I was very excited. He’s a guy that’s made a great career for himself. The teams we played for in Seattle, we had some great times. Over four years, we only made it to... »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 2)
Joel Brigham makes his predictions about the postseason, rookies and potential transactions in the second half of his annual 50 NBA predictions. »Read More
HEAT to Honor LeBron’s Gold Medal
Two home games, two banner nights for LeBron James. The Miami Heat announced Friday that a banner will be raised Saturday at AmericanAirlines Arena to commemorate James’ gold medal at the London Olympics. The ceremony comes four nights after... »Read More
Camby Came Close to Joining Miami
Knicks forward Marcus Camby talked on Thursday about how close he was to becoming a member of the Heat this offseason. The Heat plays the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday. “I was... »Read More
Ray Allen Considered Joining Clippers
“I believe they thought I was using them as leverage,” Allen said. “But I spoke with (coach) Vinny (Del Negro) and their people before I came down (to Miami). I said we’ll set up... »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 1)
Joel Brigham makes his annual list of 50 predictions for the upcoming NBA season. How will he do for 2012-13? »Read More
NBA AM: Price Not Pressured To Replace Wall
The Wizards are still eyeing the playoffs despite the loss of John Wall. His replacement, A.J. Price, isn’t feeling any pressure. »Read More
Wade Declares Rondo Made ‘Punk Play’
Not even Kevin Garnett’s frustration, when he feels it, will burn as bright as the spark inside Rajon Rondo. And in terms of demerits, the Celtics point guard got off to a fast start... »Read More
Cavs Owner Regrets LeBron Handling?
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert now wishes he wouldn’t have guaranteed his team would win an NBA title before LeBron James. Gilbert said James’ departure taught the Cavaliers a valuable lesson, one that Oklahoma City... »Read More
Ray Allen Brushes Off Garnett’s Snub
For (Ray) Allen, who played five seasons in Boston, the game was full of awkward moments. It started with him being absent when the Heat took the floor for their championship-ring ceremony before the... »Read More
Miami HEAT Get Championship Rings
(LeBon) James and the Miami Heat celebrated their NBA title once again Tuesday night, with the ring-and-banner ceremony replete with an indoor fireworks show that immediately preceded their season opener against the Boston Celtics.... »Read More
Hurricane Not Stopping NBA Games
For the many asking: Tonight’s NBA games will be played. We are still assessing the situation with regards to the rest of the week. via Tim Frank via Twitter »Read More
Celtics Focused on Game, Not Allen
“Us and Them’’ isn’t just the name of a Pink Floyd song. It’s a semantics issue facing Ray Allen entering Tuesday’s NBA opener. Allen played for the Boston Celtics when they suffered a devastating... »Read More
Ranking the Eastern Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
Fantasy Hoops: The Uncertain List
HOOPSWORLD wants to lend a helping hand by breaking down players who present uncertain numbers. Fantasy owners need to take a good, long look at the risks before drafting these players. »Read More
Eddy Curry’s Resurrection in Dallas?
After a tumultuous experience both on and off the court over the past few years of his career, is Eddy Curry ready to turn the page with the Dallas Mavericks? »Read More
Heat Waive Carney and Varnado
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have waived forwards Rodney Carney and Jarvis Varnado. Carney appeared in five games with the HEAT this preseason, averaging 6.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 13.6 minutes. He... »Read More
Krzyzewski Filling Void in LeBron’s Life
When Dwyane Wade was struggling during the playoffs last season against Indiana, he sought personal advice from someone he had trusted for a long time. During an off day, he drove 50 miles south... »Read More
Miami HEAT Waives Gladness, Dozier
The Miami Heat reduced their roster from the training-camp NBA-maximum of 20 to 18 Sunday by waiving center Mickell Gladness and forward Robert Dozier. The moves are yet another sign that offseason free-agent acquisition... »Read More
LeBron James Waives Off Lakers Talk
LeBron James understands why there’s already speculation that he could opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat after two more seasons, but the NBA’s reigning MVP doesn’t want any part of the... »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
Lakers Targetting LeBron James in 2014?
In July 2014, Bryant’s $30.4 million, Pau Gasol’s $19.2 million, Metta World Peace’s $7.7 million, Steve Blake’s $4 million and Jordan Hill’s $3.5 million will come off the books. There likely won’t even be... »Read More
LeBron Not Phased By Time Constraints
Tipoff will wait for nothing in the NBA this season — not even one of its most iconic images, LeBron James’ pregame powder toss. In an effort to speed up tip times for TV,... »Read More
Wade: Recovery Ahead of Schedule
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Tuesday that (Dwyane) Wade wasn’t expected to play in both games in China amid the team’s cautious approach with his rehabilitation, but was encouraged by the way the 10-year... »Read More
Mario Chalmers Hopes to Play in Opener
Chalmers’ injury might be a little more serious than first expected. Says he wants to be ready for the start of the season. via Joseph Goodman via Twitter »Read More
Bosh Confident About Playing Center
At 6-foot-11 and 235 pounds, he should have an easier adjustment than his predecessors. The position no longer has bruisers such as Shaquille O’Neal, Patrick Ewing or David Robinson. With the exception of Dwight... »Read More
NBA AM: What’s Next for LeBron James?
LeBron James could be poised for a career-year. Can he take his game to an unprecedented level? ... Kobe Bryant rips Smush Parker, Kwame Brown and other former teammates ... A list of remaining... »Read More
Will Wade Play in Preseason Opener?
Dwyane Wade hopes to make his preseason debut Thursday when the Heat plays the Los Angeles Clippers at Beijing’s MasterCard Center. Wade practiced Tuesday in Beijing and said his knee has responded well to... »Read More
Which Camp Invitees Can Make an NBA Roster?
Here are several training camp invitees who may be able to make an NBA roster. »Read More
NBA AM: Dwight Howard’s Debut Pushed Back?
Dwight Howard may not play in the preseason like he said he might last week... Kevin Durant sets the record straight on workouts with LeBron... Thomas Robinson playing some SF? »Read More
Howard Has ‘Undefined Role’ with Miami
Among those getting in a workout before Sunday’s game was veteran forward Juwan Howard, who is not on the Heat’s preseason roster. “Having fun,” Howard, 39, said when asked why he was around. “You... »Read More
Miami HEAT Picks Up Option on Norris Cole
Norris Cole will be at least on the three-year plan for the Miami Heat. The team announced Tuesday night that they have picked up the 2013-14 option on the 2011 first-round pick. The team... »Read More
Norris Cole Ready to Make An Impact
It was almost like Norris Cole didn’t have an offseason. Eight days after the Miami Heat won the NBA title, Cole was in the gym working out twice daily. A strong dedication to improving is why Cole has been one... »Read More
Chris Bosh Abandons Hope of Bulking Up
Chris Bosh tried. You can’t say he didn’t. Bosh tried to bulk up. Gave it is all, truly. But you can’t turn an apple into an orange, you can’t change a thoroughbred into an... »Read More
James Skipping Preseason Opener?
After pushing through an MVP performance in the NBA Finals and winning an Olympic gold medal in the past 10 months, Miami Heat forward LeBron James said Sunday he’s taking a cautious approach to training camp. That process... »Read More
Concerns About Dwyane Wade in Miami?
The knee has taken longer to heal than Dwyane Wade, the Miami Heat or anyone else would have expected. “I understand that it’s a process and I’m going to take that process and be... »Read More
Rashard Lewis OK With Bench Role
Rashard Lewis said he’s not thinking about starting at power forward for #Heat, right now preparing for bench role. “Right now, I’m not looking forward to starting,’’ Lewis told FOX Sports Florida. “I just... »Read More
HEAT Happy to Have Ray Allen
When Allen decided to leave Boston and sign with Miami this summer, the Heat were downright giddy over the notion that the NBA’s best team last season would now feature the best 3-point shooter... »Read More
NBA Preseason Power Rankings
The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More
Is This Mike Miller’s Last Season?
Heat Mike Miller needs to see how back responds over the long haul Didn’t rule out chance this his last NBA season via Chris Tomasson via Twitter »Read More
Wade Hopes to be Ready by Season Opener
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is expected to miss some time in training camp and preseason games as he continues to recover from offseason left knee surgery. The Heat are hoping he progresses enough to play in... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD’S 2012-2013 Team Previews
A guide to HOOPSWORLD's 2012-2013 team previews! »Read More
LeBron James Not Satisfied With One Ring
Said Wade of James, “Right now he’s a champion, and he’s coming back to defend it.” And wants more. “I’ve accomplished a lot of things, a lot of goals,” James said, “but I’m not... »Read More
Fantasy Rankings: Top 150 Overall for 2012-2013
The first look at the updated Top-150 overall fantasy hoops ranking for the 2012-2013 NBA campaign… »Read More
Miami Signs Rodney Carney, Robert Dozier
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed forwards Rodney Carney and Robert Dozier. Per club policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. via NBA.com/HEAT »Read More
NBA PM: 2013 Draft Obligations
A full 90 percent of the league has some sort of draft obligation in 2013 (coming in or going out), depending on protections. »Read More
Juwan Howard to Play For HEAT?
Which two young centers to keep: Two likely will make the team from among Dexter Pittman (a front-runner), Josh Harrellson, Mickell Gladness and Jarvis Varnado. Pat Riley opted for youth over a veteran such... »Read More
HEAT Interested in Malcolm Thomas?
Malcolm Thomas is headed to Miami to workout for the Heat on Tuesday and Wednesday, a league source told RealGM Monday. Thomas remains a free agent and is searching for a guaranteed contract. In... »Read More
NBA PM: Time for Two NBA MVP Awards?
Should the NBA award an MVP trophy to each conference? ... Who makes the cut in Houston? ... Seattle close to deal for NBA arena, with team to follow? »Read More
2012-2013 Miami HEAT Season Preview
With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Miami HEAT. »Read More
Keyon Dooling Not Interested in HEAT
So much for Keyon Dooling wanting to join the Miami Heat. The Orlando Sentinel reported Saturday that, word was, the point guard — waived by Boston on Friday with the belief he would retire... »Read More
NBA PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million
The average team salary is currently about $67.1 million with eight tax teams and six remaining franchises under the salary cap. »Read More
Will Juwan Howard Sign with Miami HEAT?
With two roster spots still open for camp, Juwan Howard continues to work out with team at AmericanAirlines Arena. via Ira Winderman via Sulia »Read More
HEAT Sign Josh Harrellson
The Miami Heat signed former Knicks center Josh Harrellson on Monday, giving the team another developmental center to compete for a roster spot. Harrellson, 6-10 and 275 pounds, impressed the Heat in a week... »Read More
NBA AM: Perkins Offended By Lakers
The Lakers have emerged as an early preseason favorite, leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder feeling a bit disrespected »Read More
Doc Rivers Has Eye on HEAT, Not Lakers
Bob Ryan sat down with Doc Rivers for a little Q & A at Action For Boston Community Development’s Hoop Dreams event. Doc reflected on the successes of last season (moving Kevin Garnett to... »Read More
Report: Miami Disappointed in Pittman
A Heat official said the team was disappointed in Dexter Pittman’s summer league work and “this is a crucial training camp for him. But the slate is clear.” Pittman has a guaranteed contract ($854,389)... »Read More
Will Miami Sign Whiteside or Harrellson?
The Heat concluded a several-day audition of former Kings center Hassan Whiteside and will decide whether to sign him, Josh Harrellson or neither. So far, Miami passed on auditioning former Nuggets center Chris “Birdman”... »Read More
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