The Miami Heat have become a middling team. The Jimmy Butler saga has finally ended, but the Heat’s midseason moves have done little to change their trajectory. Acquiring Andrew Wiggins at the deadline added depth, but if he were still a high-level contributor, the Warriors wouldn’t have offloaded him so eagerly. Miami’s ceiling hasn’t risen much, and a first-round exit looks … [Read more...] about Average Heat Must Prioritize Kel’el Ware Decision Amid Star Chase
Erik Spoelstra Has Things To Figure Out as Heat Try To Stay In Top 8
The Miami Heat have grown used to fighting their way to a playoff spot. While the Jimmy Butler trade was necessary, it left coach Erik Spoelstra to figure out his new rotation. The Heat have dropped all four games since the trade, though they have been shorthanded, as only three players appeared in all four games. Miami (25-28) sit ninth in the East, four games ahead of … [Read more...] about Erik Spoelstra Has Things To Figure Out as Heat Try To Stay In Top 8
Tyler Herro Thinks Miami Won’t Retire ‘Heat Legend’s’ Jersey Number
It has been less than two weeks since Jimmy Butler‘s ugly departure from the Miami Heat. After a long-time saga, the Heat traded Butler to the Golden State Warriors. Despite his exit, Butler stands as one of the greatest Heat players in franchise history, especially in the modern era. However, according to his former teammate, Butler may not earn the same honor some of the … [Read more...] about Tyler Herro Thinks Miami Won’t Retire ‘Heat Legend’s’ Jersey Number
LeBron James Has Cemented His Lakers Statue
Los Angeles Lakers luminary LeBron James is the only one player who ranks top-10 in scoring for three different franchises. He remains the Cleveland Cavaliers’ all-time leading scorer with 23,119 points. His college-like four-year stint with the Miami Heat left him fourth in franchise history with 7,919 points. However, James has slid down to fifth, as Heat franchise … [Read more...] about LeBron James Has Cemented His Lakers Statue
Kevin Durant’s Admissions Illuminate Rockets Offseason Possibility
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is no stranger to switching teams, having played for four different franchises since being drafted. If the Seattle SuperSonics –rebranded as the Oklahoma City Thunder –are counted, that’s another. Still, the Slim Reaper looked like he could really make his last stand in the desert. Kevin Durant’s Admissions Illuminate Rockets Offseason … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant’s Admissions Illuminate Rockets Offseason Possibility