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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

Miami Heat lose out on Wizards’ Bradley Beal as three-time All-Star guard dealt to Phoenix Suns

MIAMI — For the Miami Heat, the pursuit of Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal ultimately turned into a rerun of the team’s pursuit of when Kevin Durant last season distanced himself from the Brooklyn Nets — in each case, losing out to the Phoenix Suns.

Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2023

Heat’s Gabe Vincent ruled out for pivotal Game 5 in Boston

BOSTON — Already down two guards due to injuries sustained earlier this postseason, the Miami Heat on Thursday morning ruled out point guard Gabe Vincent for Thursday night’s Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

Heat this time seize upon Antetokounmpo absence, thrash Bucks for 2-1 series lead

MIAMI — There will be basketball at the Miami Heat’s arena beyond Monday night’s Game 4 of this best-of-seven opening-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023

No Giannis, no problem for Bucks in 138-122 thrashing of Heat that evens series 1-1

MILWAUKEE — This is what happens when you are a No. 1 seed playing a No. 8 seed:

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

Who will Heat turn to with Tyler Herro likely out for rest of playoffs?

In the moment, the gravity was difficult to discern. On one hand, in this case the right hand, Tyler Herro was in considerable anguish. On the other hand, he still was ambulatory and able enough to launch a successful 3-pointer in the waning seconds of the first half of Sunday’s…

Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023

Ira Winderman: Thinking big led to losses, but Heat likely will do it all again

MIAMI — After an uneven season and rocky play-in ride, beyond debate has been that the Miami Heat have pushed through with a roster that has been lacking, needing a Friday high-wire act against the Chicago Bulls to advance.

Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023

Takeaways from Heat’s regular-season finale and Udonis Haslem’s memorable milestone day

MIAMI — The days ahead for the Miami Heat will be all about finding a way into the playoffs through the play-in tournament. But Sunday’s regular-season finale was all about celebrating Udonis Haslem’s 20-year NBA career.

Miami Herald · Apr 9, 2023

Heat rest regulars, fall to Wizards to lock in Tuesday home play-in game

WASHINGTON — There wasn’t much to be learned from this game for the Miami Heat, with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love given the night off.

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023

With no Jimmy Butler, Heat falls to Raptors in Toronto

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 106-92 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena to open a quick two-game trip. The Heat is right back at it with another big game on Wednesday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden (7:30 p.m., Bally Sports…

Miami Herald · Mar 29, 2023