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Category: Miami Heat
Bulls benefit as James sits with strep, beat Cavs 117-99
Dwyane Wade scored 20 points and Jimmy Butler recorded a triple-double, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 117-99 victory Saturday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who played without LeBron James.
How do the Miami Heat replace the injured Willie Reed?
… moment for the @MiamiHeat , as Reed has to be carted off the court in the 4th as they try to finish it off on FOX Sports Sun. #NBA pic.twitter.com/sUTDpjfEbc Reed is Miami’s backup center for Hassan Whiteside, giving the team 48 minutes per game of …
Brown leads Miami past No. 10 Duke, 55-50
… ee) Alex Rodriguez was courtside, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Heat forward Chris Bosh (a newly signed Turner Sports analyst) also had prime seats.
Heat Nation should be glad the Miami Heat remain intact
Having started off with the Sacramento Kings trading DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans just moments after the 2017 NBA All-Star Game wrapped up, many were sure this would be a trade deadline to remember. And of course, there was still excitement in the countdown.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Why Stephen Curry isn’t LeBron James’ rival
… It was certainly a controversial statement as many consider LeBron and Curry to be arch-enemies. Ben Maller of Fox Sports claims that LeBron is “jealous” of Steph since he is the most popular player on the planet. Yes, Stephen Curry is the most …
Charles Oakley attends Knicks-Cavaliers game in Cleveland
The former power forward attended his first Knicks game since being arrested after getting into an altercation with security guards at Madison Square Garden earlier this month. Oakley has a strained relationship with Knicks owner James Dolan, who banned the former player a few days following the incident.
Maryland basketball falls apart in second half of 89-75 home loss to Minnesota
The Terps ran into a hot Minnesota team that blew them away in the second half of Wednesday’s game. The Maryland basketball team’s historic 20-2 start is a distant memory, as is talk of the overachieving young Terps winning the Big Ten.
Lakers: 3 Potential Landing Spots for Luol Deng
Dec 22, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng looks on during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports While all the attention has been on Lou Williams as of late, Luol Deng could also be on the move.
Richard Jefferson wore ‘Flat World Champs’ shirt
Richard Jefferson wore ‘Flat World Champs’ shirt Well done. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and forward Richard Jefferson and center Tristan Thompson and guard Kyrie Irving and guard Iman Shumpert wait for play to begin against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center.
Crazy Trade Idea for PF of Future
OK, I am very happy with Nurkic, and really want us to get a legit PF. THe Lakers have made it clear that everyoe but Ingram is potentially available.
How Goran Dragic Has Emerged as the Heat’s Undisputed Leader
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The Latest: West leads All-Star game 97-92 at halftime
Eastern Conference LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers makes a backwards dunk during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game against the Western Conference in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. less Eastern Conference LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers makes a backwards dunk during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game against the Western Conference in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, … more Western Conference guard Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.
Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates against the Heat on Dec. 30, 2016, in Boston.
The Boston Celtics list their two-time All-Star point guard at 5-foot-9 – even that is believed to be a bit generous – and 185 pounds. That means Thomas actually is slightly shorter and even a bit lighter than the typical male in the United States, at least based on the latest federal data that tracks such things.
The playoffs are a magical time in Miami. (Bill Ingram / Palm Beach…
… the second round would take an upset of epic proportions. That is the basis of one of our questions this week, from sports radio talk show host Evan Cohen, who you can hear on Sirius XM and ESPN West Palm Beach. If you weren’t able to submit a …
After Losing Love For Weeks, LeBron And Cavs Beat Wolves
LeBron James spent the morning sending a crystal clear message to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the wake of Kevin Love’s knee injury: things will be just fine as long as James is on the court.
Hassan Whiteside and Miami Heat move past frustration from Monday’s loss to Magic
After two consecutive losses to losing teams, there was plenty of frustration in the Heat’s locker room Monday night. “You’ve got to help other guys,” Waiters said after the loss.
Week 15 NBA MVP race: James Harden holds steady at the top
Week 15 NBA MVP race: James Harden holds steady at the top USA TODAY Sports’ top five candidates for the 2016-17 NBA MVP award Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kCrAlZ Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. USA TODAY Sports’ top five candidates for the 2016-17 NBA MVP award .
Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James Wants Derrick Williams’ Contract Extended
Derrick Williams has impressed his teammates during his two games with the Cleveland Cavaliers since signing a 10-day contract. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed former the second overall pick in the 2011 draft, Derrick Williams, to a 10-day contract earlier this week after he was waived by the Miami Heat.
Cavs continue to rise, knock off Nuggets
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Without Embiid, 76ers snap Miami’s 13-game winning streak
Philadelphia 76ers’ Nerlens Noel, left, dunks the ball against Miami Heat’s Willie Reed during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia 76ers’ Nerlens Noel, left, dunks the ball against Miami Heat’s Willie Reed during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Philadelphia.
Recap: Sixers snap Heat’s 13 game win streak as Okafor trade rumors swirl
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat faced off on Saturday evening, but the game itself was overshadowed by the news surrounding Joel Embiid’s knee. Sixers general manager Bryan Colangelo announced that Embiid had a slightly torn meniscus in his left knee on top of the bone bruise, undoubtedly sucking the air out of the Wells Fargo Center.
Thunder fans have mixed emotions as Kevin Durant retuns
… to come back,” she said. “He left. He’s gone.Stay away. But yeah, we love him. “I understand that it’s professional sports and sometimes players leave to win championships. But you and Russell Westbrook were special. Why go out there to play with …
Johnson scores 26, Heat beat lowly Nets for 13th straight
The Heat w… . Miami Heat guard Rodney McGruder dunks against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in New York.
NBA trade rumors: Amid another round of chatter, Kevin Love quietly having best Cavs season
The Cavs say Kevin Love is not going anywhere, which is a good thing — he’s having his best year in Cleveland. Kevin Love certainly is used to this sort of thing.
Dragic leads Heat to 11th straight win, 115-113 over Wolves…
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After LBJ fouls out, Irving lifts Cavs past Wiz 140-135, OT…
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Brandon Ingram expected to start for Lakers vs. Knicks
A against the Knicks, an apparent signal from coach Luke Walton that the team is prioritizing development for the remainder of the season.A Ingram, 19, has started 14 games in his rookie season, but always as a fill-in for an injured starter.A , he is expected to replace 13th-year veteran Luol Deng, who has posted his worst statistical season after signing a $72 million contract last summer. Ingram is averaging 8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, but those numbers have crept upward when he’s started.
Miami Heat to release Derrick Williams and sign Okaro White
Derrick Williams’ short and inconsistent time with the Miami Heat is set to come to an end, as the team plans to release him. In an effort to create a roster spot for Okaro White, the Miami Heat are releasing forward Derrick Williams, as reported by The Vertical.
Waiters benefiting from lessons learned in past career stops
Dion Waiters is quick to point out that he has learned plenty in a short time from Miami coach Erik Spoelstra and the assistants on the Heat staff. Waiters has been sensational for Miami during its 10-game winning streak, one that has vaulted the Heat right back into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Knicks could try to deal Carmelo, but should they?
New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, left, talks to Carmelo Anthony during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in New York. New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, left, talks to Carmelo Anthony during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in New York.
Lakers players have different approaches to getting enough sleep on lengthy trips
The shifting time zones often altered Luke Walton’s biological clock, and back-to-back games usually disrupted his daily routine. Adrenaline crept in after a victory, but the frustration mounted after a loss.
Houston, Harden might be Butler’s toughest assignment this season
Houston Rockets guard James Harden drives on Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Chicago. The fire inside Jimmy Butler burns a little hotter than it does for most of his Chicago Bulls teammates.
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Jimmy Butler worried about Bulls coaches ‘spying’ on players for front office?
The Chicago Bulls appear to have a trust problem within their organization, and Jimmy Butler has found himself at the center of it. Butler, who led the Bulls to an impressive win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night, has joined Dwyane Wade recently in being openly critical of his teammates.
NBA Trade Deadline 2017: 10 Trade Targets Who Could Shape Playoff Picture
Carmelo Anthony doesn’t want to leave the New York Knicks. Not so much because he thinks the team is awesome “That’s more what I care about, my family,” Anthony told Newsday ‘s Al Iannazzone .
Charles Oakley: Charles Barkley needs to ‘stop drinking at work’
Charles Oakley: Charles Barkley needs to ‘stop drinking at work’ This isn’t the first time Oakley has called out Barkley. Check out this story on lakecountrynow.com: http://usat.ly/2jQRTH5 Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James finally has had enough of Basketball Hall of Famer and TNT Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley commenting on his career.
Mavericks 104, Cavs 97
Harrison Barnes scored 24 points and the last-place Dallas Mavericks knocked off a title contender for the second straight night, beating LeBron James and the Cavaliers 104-97 on Monday. Wesley Matthews had 21, and rookie point guard Yogi Ferrell scored a career-high 19 in the second game of a 10-day contract, a night after hitting clinching free throws in the final seconds of a win at Southwest Division-leading San Antonio.
Recap: Mavericks 104, Cavs 97
Overview: The Cavs turned in a lackluster performance on the road against the Dallas Mavericks, falling behind by double-digits late in the fourth quarter before emptying their bench and ultimately losing 104-97. Harrison Barnes led all scorers with 24 points, and LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Shootaround: Cavs Confident, ‘Been Here Before’
No. 1: Smith: Cavs have been here before, will be fine — Leave it up to the wisdom of J.R. Smith to put the Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent issues in the proper perspective. Yes, that J.R. Smith.