The Miami Heat are believed to be in a position to use their asset pool and how appealing they are to All-Stars across the league to acquire one in the near future. "Miami is always in great position because, especially if it's players with not a lot left on their contract," said Adrian Wojnarowski before Miami's loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1. "One year or two years. And … [Read more...] about Heat In Position To Acquire All-Star On Same Timeline As Bam Adebayo
2023-24 Defensive Player Of The Year Finalists Announced
The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year. The finalists are Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves and rookie Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. Gobert is a three-time winner of the Defensive Player of the Year. He took home the award in 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2020-21 while playing for the Utah … [Read more...] about 2023-24 Defensive Player Of The Year Finalists Announced
Terry Rozier Considered Week-To-Week With Neck Injury
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier III is considered week-to-week with a neck injury. Rozier missed the last four games of the regular season and both of Miami's Play-In Tournament games due to the injury. While a serious injury, the veteran guard's career isn't assumed to be in danger from the neck issue. However, there is no timetable for when Rozier might be able to play. The … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier Considered Week-To-Week With Neck Injury
Heat-Sixers Play-In Tournament Game Averages 3.4M Viewers
Wednesday night's Play-In Tournament games averaged 3.25 million viewers across ESPN and ESPN2. The number is a 25% increase from last year. The Sixers' win over the Heat averaged 3.4 million viewers, with the Hawks-Bulls nightcap averaged 3.07 million viewers. Tuesday night's Warriors-Kings game averaged 4.05 million viewers. … [Read more...] about Heat-Sixers Play-In Tournament Game Averages 3.4M Viewers
Jimmy Butler Likely Out Multiple Weeks With MCL Injury
Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler is expected to miss a few weeks due to a sprained MCL. Butler was injured during the Heat's Play-In Tournament loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Butler was able to complete the game, but was visibly hampered. He limped off at the end of the game and was spotted with a visible limp as he left the arena. The Heat will host the Chicago Bulls in … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Likely Out Multiple Weeks With MCL Injury