Nikola Jovic suffered a fracture on the second metacarpal in his right hand in Sunday's loss by the Miami Heat to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Jovic had seven points and two rebounds in 15 minutes before exiting with the injury. Jovic is averaging 10.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists this season. … [Read more...] about Nikola Jovic Suffers Broken Right Hand
Tyler Herro Wins 2025 All-Star 3-Point Contest
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro won the 2025 All-Star 3-point Contest. Herro scored 24 points in the final round to win the contest. Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield finished with 23 points to take second place. Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard was bidding for a third consecutive shootout title. However, Lillard did not advance past the first round. Boston Celtics … [Read more...] about Tyler Herro Wins 2025 All-Star 3-Point Contest
Heat To Play Preseason Game In Puerto Rico
The Miami Heat are set to return to Puerto Rico for a preseason game ahead of next season. The Heat have staged six previous games in Puerto Rico, but this will be their first return since 2006. The NBA has committed to playing preseason games outside of the mainland United States and Canada in recent seasons. Teams making a preseason trip to Abu Dhabi has become an annual … [Read more...] about Heat To Play Preseason Game In Puerto Rico
Heat Had Options To Duck Luxury Tax But Didn’t Want To Weaken Roster
In the wake of the Jimmy Butler trade, the Miami Heat found themselves over the luxury tax. Miami had agreed as part of the deal to route Kyle Anderson to the Toronto Raptors, which would have allowed the Heat to dip under the luxury tax. However, when Toronto had a chance to acquire Brandon Ingram, they passed on taking Anderson. The Heat had three other opportunities to move … [Read more...] about Heat Had Options To Duck Luxury Tax But Didn’t Want To Weaken Roster
Jimmy Butler Traded By Heat To Warriors, Agrees To Two-Year, $112M Extension
The Golden State Warriors have acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat and have also agreed to a new two-year, $112 million extension with him. Butler is declining his 25-26 player option for his new contract. The Warriors are trading out Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, Lindy Waters III and a protected first round pick for Butler. The pick is top-10 protected … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Traded By Heat To Warriors, Agrees To Two-Year, $112M Extension