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30 December 2024

• Tyler Herro flexes on Amen Thompson as he speaks out after their altercation

  The Miami Heat earned a statement win of sorts on Sunday over the Houston Rockets, 104-100, but it was marred by a big fight toward the end. Guard Tyler Herro was thrown to the ground by the Rockets’ Amen Thompson. Both Herro and Thompson, as well as two other players in Rockets guard Jalen Green […]

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• Kevin Love shares what Miami Heat have told him as he navigates being out of rotation

  Miami Heat big man Kevin Love is currently on the outside looking in when it comes to head coach Erik Spoelstra’s rotation. He hasn’t seen any action since Dec. 20 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and even in that game, he got just a few minutes of playing time. The 36-year-old recently spoke about the […]

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• Timeline of Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami Heat revealed

  Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been making headlines lately. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had to clear the air on rumors that Butler wants a trade out of Miami, and the 35-year-old has also been sidelined for each of the team’s past four contests thanks to an illness. On Saturday, Five Reasons Sports revealed […]

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• Report: There has been ‘talk’ linking Miami Heat to De’Aaron Fox via trade

  Outside of the play of rising star Tyler Herro, fans of the Miami Heat haven’t had much to cheer about regarding the team’s guard situation this season. With that being the case, folks may be intrigued to learn that according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, there has been chatter linking the Heat to Sacramento Kings guard […]

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• Bam Adebayo breaks his silence on the Jimmy Butler trade ‘distractions’

  Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo spoke out about the trade rumors surrounding superstar Jimmy Butler in the 2024-25 season. Butler is under contract with the Heat for the 2024-25 season and has a player option for the 2025-26 season that he is expected to decline, which would make him a free agent this upcoming offseason. […]

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• Erik Spoelstra makes it clear the Heat want Jimmy Butler in Miami: ‘There’s no ifs, ands or buts about it’

  Miami Heat head coach spoke out about star Jimmy Butler and the recent reports that Butler would like to be traded elsewhere ahead of the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline. “That’s just the deal,” Spoelstra said. “You have to compartmentalize in this business. We want Jimmy here. There’s no ifs, ands or buts about it. […]

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• Report: Jimmy Butler was rubbed the wrong way by Pat Riley’s comments at May press conference

  The Jimmy Butler saga continues to unfold. After weeks of speculation about the potentially damaged relationship between the 35-year-old and the Miami Heat, a breakup appears imminent. The news of Butler’s impending departure from Miami has engulfed headlines in the early leg of the season. However, the tension dates back to last season, when the […]

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• Nikola Jovic admits it’s ‘simpler’ playing with Kel’el Ware offensively than Bam Adebayo

  Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic shared that he finds it simpler to play alongside rookie Kel’el Ware on offense than Heat star Bam Adebayo. Talked to Jovic about playing with Ware. He said it’s simpler offensively than playing with Bam. I’ll get into it more on @5OTF_ but I think they found their backup big […]

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