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25 January 2025

• Whispers growing that Kel’el Ware has some Victor Wembanyama in him: ‘WARE IS BABY WEMBY’

  The Miami Heat haven’t exactly had the most productive start to the new year. The team has been embroiled in drama with star forward Jimmy Butler for weeks now, and Butler has been oscillating in and out of the lineup in January due to suspensions. Meanwhile, in the month of January, Miami has a record of […]

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• LeBron James showed up at friend’s spot around 3 a.m. in tears, unsure he should have joined Miami Heat

  The Miami Heat’s Big 3 era with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh was probably the zenith of the franchise’s history. Miami qualified for four consecutive NBA Finals and captured a pair of NBA titles during the trio’s four seasons together. However, the Big 3 Heat went through plenty of growing pains early on. […]

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• Report: There are other teams interested in Jimmy Butler beyond Phoenix Suns

  The Phoenix Suns have been frequently mentioned as a possible trade destination for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, especially after a move they made this week. Phoenix took an unprotected first-round pick in 2031 and turned it into three first-round picks (which will likely have less value individually because of where those selections are expected […]

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• Rashad McCants bashes narrative that players don’t want to go to Miami Heat: ‘Dame was going to Miami’

  Before the Milwaukee Bucks acquired point guard Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, the Miami Heat were heavily linked to the floor general in trade rumors, and there was supposedly mutual interest. The Trail Blazers, however, didn’t seem very interested in engaging with the Heat on a Lillard trade. […]

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• Report: Dwyane Wade has possible solution in mind for NBA All-Star Game

  Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade reportedly has an interesting idea for the NBA’s All-Star Game. According to former NBA guard Lou Williams – who said that he spoke with Wade – the Heat legend believes a simpler approach to the game, without as many player obligations, could improve the quality of play. Dwyane Wade explained […]

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• Former Heat champ warns Pat Riley’s treatment of Jimmy Butler could deter players from coming to Miami

  Former Miami Heat forward Antoine Walker believes that how Heat president Pat Riley handles the situation with Jimmy Butler could deter players from wanting to sign with the Heat in the future. “You have to cater to the guys a little more, and that’s not Pat Riley’s MO” Heat Champion @WalkerAntoine8 discusses the latest on […]

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• Charles Barkley thinks Warriors should try to get a Jimmy Butler because Steph is ‘old’

  While Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry remains one of the NBA’s better point guards, he’s shown his mortality this season. Now long in the tooth at 36 years old, he’s averaging his fewest points per game since the 2019-20 campaign (when he appeared in only five games with the Warriors), and Golden State sits […]

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• Tim MacMahon: ‘Jimmy Butler has successfully made himself again the biggest headache in the league’

  Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler returned to the franchise on Friday after a seven-game suspension, and he’s appeared in Miami’s matchups against the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs. Several teams reportedly have indicated that they’re willing to help a potential Butler trade after the star requested to be moved from the Heat earlier this […]

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