76ers Embiid’s listed as out Friday (but could play); Heat’s Lowry upgraded to questionable Erik Spoelstra is not a doctor and doesn’t pretend to be as he coaches the Miami Heat. Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022
Heat take care of business with 119-103 win over 76ers to go up 2-0 in series MIAMI — As needed. Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022
J.J. Redick Slams Stephen A. Smith’s LeBron James Trade Idea Redick said trading LeBron would go against the Lakers’ longtime organizational behavior of building around superstars. Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2022
Heat’s Kyle Lowry to sit again Wednesday; Spoelstra says decision not based on series standing MIAMI — With Kyle Lowry to miss a fourth consecutive playoff game with a strained left hamstring, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Tuesday that the team is not basing the veteran point guard’s status on where the team stands in a series. Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022
The Sixers’ Best Chance Going Forward Without Joel Embiid Three thoughts on Miami’s Game 1 win over Philadelphia. Sports Illustrated · May 3, 2022
Miami Heat comes alive in second half, blitzes 76ers to win opener of playoff series This wasn’t the start-to-finish stressless joyride that might have seemed likely after the Heat sprinted to a 25-11 lead against Philadelphia at the outset of their second-round series on Monday night. Miami Herald · May 3, 2022
Joel Embiid out for Game 1, no timetable for return Shams Charania: Sources: 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in series-clinching Game 6 win last night in Toronto. He will be listed as out and there is no timetable for his return. Source: Twitter ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 30, 2022
Heat remain cautious with Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry injuries ahead of 76ers series MIAMI — Even with their second-round playoff opponent determined, the build up to the Eastern conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers apparently will be a gradual process for the Miami Heat ahead of Monday’s 7:30 p.m. series opener at FTX Arena. Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022
Heat’s opponent options offer stark contrast: NBA scout weighs in on perceived 76ers-Raptors preference Bam Adebayo smiled at the question, or, more to the point, at a ship that has sailed. Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022
The Heat defense deserves your attention after putting Trae Young in timeout all series Trae Young was locked up without a key in sight. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 27, 2022
Heat holds on late, eliminates Atlanta Hawks and advances to second round of playoffs MIAMI — It ultimately didn’t matter that the Heat was without the guy averaging 30.5 points per game in this playoff series. It didn’t matter that floor general Kyle Lowry wasn’t in uniform, either. And it certainly didn’t matter that Miami opened 1 for 11 on threes. Miami Herald · Apr 27, 2022
Instead of a gap season, Heat’s Victor Oladipo living in the moment; Kyle Lowry out again Tuesday This could have been Victor Oladipo’s gap season, similar to the one taken by Kawhi Leonard with the Los Angeles Clippers and the one that ultimately proved to be the case with Ben Simmons with the Brooklyn Nets, as they dealt with injury recovery. Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022
Jimmy Butler makes light of report about beef with Victor Oladipo Brady Hawk: Jimmy Butler on the "report" about his "beef" with Oladipo: "I'm used to it. I'm always the bad guy. That's okay. Bad guys are welcome here in the Miami Heat organization." "I love my guys." Source: Twitter @BradyHawk305 What's the buzz ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 25, 2022
Late first-half run, big night from Butler fuels Miami Heat to Game 4 rout of Hawks ATLANTA — Gabe Vincent hit a layup from under the post and gave a quick flex before heading back down the court. Miami Herald · Apr 25, 2022
Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2022 Heat come up short in 111-110 loss in Atlanta, series lead down to 2-1 ATLANTA — That a 21-0 third-quarter run wasn’t enough to decide it spoke to the Miami Heat’s uneven play Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022 Draymond Green trashes NBA awards voting system Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has some strong thoughts about a system in which members of the media vote on the NBA's top awards. Green said on his podcast Wednesday that it's "absolutely disgusting" the media determines the league's ...
Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2022 Jimmy Butler’s 45 points power Heat to 115-105 victory over Hawks, 2-0 series lead MIAMI — It is the next gear that creates the fear.
Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2022 Michael Cunningham: Trae Young has passed every test for Hawks. Now he faces a new one. MIAMI—The best part about watching Trae Young’s career up close is getting to see him work. He’s a great entertainer. The next best part is seeing Young’s game evolve. Young quickly proved he’s a good NBA player, opponents adjusted accordingly, and Young countered. Now he’s among the best young stars…
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2022 Bam Adebayo thinks Heat didn’t have enough games on national TV to win Defensive Player of the Year Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo thought the voting for Defensive Player of the Year was disrespectful. Does he have a point?
Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022 Heat make resounding opening playoff statement, crush Hawks, Young 115-91 MIAMI — This was what the Miami Heat needed when they needed it, Sunday’s 115-91 victory at FTX Arena.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2022 What Bam Adebayo’s return to the lineup means for Heat-Hawks series How will the Miami-Atlanta series play out now that Bam is back?
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2022 Heat’s Adebayo Clears Protocols Ahead of Game 1 vs. Hawks Miami’s center is expected to be available when the team takes the court against Atlanta on Sunday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2022 Five boxes that the Bulls would have to check to upset the Bucks No one is doubting that the first-round playoff meeting with the defending champions will be an uphill climb for the Bulls. There will be five major keys to this series, and if the Bulls have any hope of shocking the world they would have to be on the winning side…
Miami Herald · Apr 14, 2022 Heat’s Jimmy Butler ready for playoffs: ‘I really think we got a good shot at this thing’ MIAMI — Ahead of last season’s sweep out of the first round of the playoffs, Jimmy Butler said he was “stupidly locked in.” Butler’s tone was a bit different as he stood in front of microphones for his preplayoff media session following Thursday’s practice at FTX Arena.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2022 Bam Adebayo: I want a championship Now, as the top team in the East, anything less than the Eastern Conference finals would be considered a disappointment from the outside. Inside the Heat, expectations are even higher. "Obviously we want to get to the Finals, and we want a different ...