A fire destroyed Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra's home early Thursday morning while he was traveling with the team. More than 20 fire units responded to the blaze that began around 4:30 a.m., but the property could not be saved, officials said. Spoelstra was not home when the fire started, and no injuries were reported. Fire officials confirmed "the home was unoccupied" when … [Read more...] about Erik Spoelstra’s Home Destroyed By Fire During Heat Road Trip
Bam Adebayo Leaves Game With Left Foot Pain, Will Undergo Tests On Thursday
Bam Adebayo exited the Miami Heat's 122-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets with left foot pain in the first quarter. Adebayo is set to undergo further tests on Thursday. "We'll figure it out," Adebayo said after the game. The Heat were outrebounded 61-38 in the loss, with Nikola Jokic collecting 15 boards. Adebayo is averaging 22.4 points and 9.1 rebounds on the season. … [Read more...] about Bam Adebayo Leaves Game With Left Foot Pain, Will Undergo Tests On Thursday
NBA Says Terry Rozier Investigation Lacked Sufficient Evidence, Never Cleared Him
The NBA permitted Terry Rozier to continue playing after a 2023 investigation into suspicious wagering activity because it did not find sufficient evidence of wrongdoing, though the league never technically cleared him, according to NBA spokesperson Mike Bass. Rozier was arrested and indicted on two federal charges last week alleging he shared information that he would exit a … [Read more...] about NBA Says Terry Rozier Investigation Lacked Sufficient Evidence, Never Cleared Him
Erik Spoelstra Consulted Noah LaRoche Before Implementing New Heat Offense
The Miami Heat offense ranks eighth in efficiency to start the season after being in the twenties each of the past three seasons. Erik Spoelstra consulted former Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Noah LaRoche to help install a motion-based system that reduced pick-and-rolls for a more free-flowing offense. "You know Spo is running the polar opposite of the system that [Heat … [Read more...] about Erik Spoelstra Consulted Noah LaRoche Before Implementing New Heat Offense
NBPA To Appeal NBA’s Decision To Place Terry Rozier On Unpaid Leave
The National Basketball Players Association will appeal the NBA's decision to place Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on unpaid leave following his arrest on federal charges related to an illegal sports gambling scheme, citing the league's action as inconsistent with the collective bargaining agreement. The NBA placed Rozier on leave hours after the Department of Justice unsealed … [Read more...] about NBPA To Appeal NBA’s Decision To Place Terry Rozier On Unpaid Leave