The Latest Breaking News from Erik Spoelstra

Mexican-American Player Jaime Jaquez Jr. Emerges as One of the Brightest Stars in the NBA

Jaquez Jr. became the 1st player of Mexican descent to be drafter in the 1st round of the NBA Draft

Latin Times · Dec 11, 2023

Nuggets, Michael Malone Agree to Contract Extension, per Report

Malone’s new deal comes five months after guiding Denver to its first NBA title.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 13, 2023

Tyler Herro Could Prove to Be the Key for Heat’s Title Chances

After an offseason of swirling Damian Lillard trade rumors, Herro is staying put in Miami—and will be counted on to help lead another deep postseason run.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2023

Heat’s Caron Butler didn’t see himself coaching. Now he can’t see himself doing anything else.

When Caron Butler’s NBA playing career came to an end in 2016, he didn’t necessarily envision himself returning to the league as a coach. As a father of five and businessman with plenty to keep him busy in retirement, Butler had enough going on.

Miami Herald · Jul 17, 2023

Could Victor Oladipo have played his final game with the Heat?

MIAMI — With a Thursday deadline to opt into the $9.5 million second and final season on the two-year contract he signed with the team last July, Victor Oladipo largely stands as little more than a ledger entry for the Miami Heat when it comes to the impending NBA personnel…

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023

Jaime Jaquez Jr. says don’t put him in a box, which could make him the perfect Heat package for Erik Spoelstra

MIAMI — Based on the Miami Heat’s limitations in free agency under new salary-cap rules, and with the Heat having only one selection in last week’s NBA draft, multiple positions well could stand as areas of needs.

Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2023

Ira Winderman: No time to unpack Heat season if Beal, Lillard have bags packed

MIAMI — Typically there is plenty to unpack after a team completes a two-month playoff run that ends in the NBA Finals, three victories short of a championship.

Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2023

Barry Jackson: From Steve Kerr to Erik Spoelstra to Stan Van Gundy, perspective on 12 lessons learned from Heat run

MIAMI — Coach Erik Spoelstra has said there are life lessons to be learned from this Heat team, in terms of resilience and persevering through adversity and not being dragged down by the doubters.

Miami Herald · Jun 17, 2023

Jokić’s genius and Brooks’ folly: 20 things I learned from the NBA playoffs

The NBA postseason remains an eight-week psychodrama of moments, memes and memories. Our writer looks back at her 20 biggest takeaways

The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2023

Spoelstra addresses Herro ire; Heat’s Strus, Vincent, Yurtseven discuss free agency

MIAMI — Before looking ahead to what will be a summer of significant decisions for the Miami Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra paused Wednesday to reflect on one particular moment at the end of his team’s run to within three victories of an NBA championship.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023