Coach Erik Spoelstra should find a way to put Alec Burks into the rotation. He’s a quality veteran and the team needs bodies since it can’t count on Jimmy Butler. Burks is the guy Spoelstra has forgotten about while Terry Rozier logs a good game as often as Pat Riley makes a public appearance. Perhaps ...

The Nuggets got schooled by their division foes in Minnesota and were always behind. They let the Timberwolves invade their paint for 72 points, the second-most digits given up to an opponent in that spot all year. They showed little resistance on defense and were on their back foot early. It took Nikola Jokić scoring ...

Jimmy Butler has brought the Miami Heat their most memorable basketball of the last decade. Jimmy was acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers in a sign and trade back in the Summer of 2019. Thus, beginning an amazing five year run with the team in an era that brought joy back to all of Miami basketball ...

The Nuggets played well for three quarters, then let the Kings, who were playing on a second-straight night, back in the game late because of poor defense before closing the deal. Nikola Jokić recorded his 20th triple-double of the year and 14th before the fourth quarter.  “Not every win is going to be where you ...

After splitting the first half of a four-game west coa​​st road trip with a win 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday and 2-1 defeat to the Los Angeles Kings the following night, the Florida Panthers sit three points back of the Toronto Maple Leafs for first in the Atlantic Division. The team will ...

Joe Cronin’s Trail Blazers embarrassed the Heat at Kaseya Center. A late spurt in the fourth quarter made sure the box score wasn’t as ugly as it could’ve been, but for most stretches, the hosts looked like the team that came in 14 games below .500.  And Deandre Ayton was twice the center Bam Adebayo ...

The Heat disemboweled the Spurs, taking control in the second quarter and delivering the fatal blows in the third. The Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware frontcourt pairing blew up actions. And five Heatles downed multiple 3-pointers. In the first quarter, Jimmy Butker had six early points on freebies, a cutting dunk and a drive-by into ...

The Denver Nuggets continue to stand as an insurmountable challenge for the Miami Heat, exposing glaring weaknesses that cannot be ignored (The Nuggets have won 10 regular season matchups in a row vs Miami and also beat Miami 4-1 in the 2023 NBA Finals). From their superior size and depth to their relentless efficiency, Denver ...

The Nuggets vanquished the Heat in Jimmy Butler’s return from a seven-game suspension. Jamal Murray lit up everything in front of him. And Nikola Jokić had his 17th triple-double of the season. “I thought our guards did a hell of a job on [Tyler] Herro and [Duncan] Robinson, especially,” coach Michael Malone said after the ...

Miami Turns to Carson Beck to Lead in 2025 With Cam Ward leaving for the NFL Draft, the Miami Hurricanes looked to the transfer portal to fill a massive void at quarterback. Ward’s departure comes after a record-breaking season that saw him elevate Miami to a 10-2 regular-season record. Despite the accolades, the Hurricanes fell ...

The undermanned Nuggets got pushed around at home by the Rockets. The latter took 19 extra shots as a result of forcing 18 turnovers plus recovering four more rebounds. And Jalen Green’s jumper was like a cannon with bottomless rounds. The Nuggets were without Nikola Jokić and Aaron Gordon. “When you’re without your starting power ...

Can Haywood Highsmith Develop into an Elite 3-and-D Player? The Miami Heat have long been known for their ability to develop overlooked talent into valuable contributors. Haywood Highsmith, a 28-year-old forward, is the latest example of this organizational knack. Through 36 games this season, Highsmith has established himself as a reliable role player, but the ...

Jamal Murray had his top game of the season, mowing down the Wild Horses from all spots. He had 45 points on 69% shooting, creating so much separation on the scoreboard Dallas had no chance of coming back. The Nuggets were only behind for 45 seconds, and their lead grew to 31 at one point ...

"Bam Adebayo: The Heat’s Indispensable Star Amid Scrutiny" Bam Adebayo, often considered the cornerstone of the Miami Heat, has faced growing scrutiny from fans this season due to a decline in his offensive production. However, a closer look at the Heat's recent 109-98 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on January 13, 2025, highlights not ...

With Aaron Gordon back in action for the Nuggets, he will eventually reclaim his starting role. The player who should move down to sixth man is Christian Braun, not Russell Westbrook.  The Nuggets’ record is 13-4 in games Westbrook starts, and he’s having his best season since 2020-21 when he was a Wizard.  Even in ...

The Nuggets went down big multiple times but emerged victorious in Aaron Gordon’s return. They shoot poorly from deep, but got what they wanted at the rim. And Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook recorded double-doubles.  “We could not make a three tonight,” Malone said after the game. “We only made seven, 22%. But we did ...