MIAMI (AP) — Pat Riley turns 80 in a couple of months. The Miami Heat president has not revealed any retirement timetable. He still wears impeccable suits, shakes hands with as firm of a grip as anyone, knows all eyes are on him when he walks into just about any room. He’s not stopping. Or...
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler was Miami’s best player for five years, the leader of a team that went to the NBA Finals twice in his tenure. He talked big and, at times, played bigger. He spoke with reverence for the city, for the franchise, for the famed “Heat Culture.” Jimmy Butler (AP)...
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. And when asked if he can find that joy in Miami, he had a two-word answer. “Probably not,” he said. Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) The relationship between Butler and the Heat — a...
When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, center, stands in the back...
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Tyler Herro hit a 19-foot jumper with 0.5 seconds left Thursday night, Dec. 26, to give the Miami Heat an 89-88 win over the Orlando Magic. Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, left, is defended by Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva, during the second half of an NBA...
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler (AP) Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, Dec. 26, saying the team has no plans to trade Butler. It’s a clear sign...
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat are listing Jimmy Butler as doubtful for their game Thursday, Dec. 26, at Orlando, saying he needs time to recondition before returning to the lineup. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler (AP) Butler did not fly with the team to Orlando on Wednesday night, Dec. 25, and his...
MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the third quarter and the Miami Heat set a franchise record for assists in beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 134-93, on Wednesday night, Dec. 4. Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dunks the ball over Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7)...
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 30 points in his return from a sprained ankle, Tyler Herro added 18 and the Miami Heat erased an early 19-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 106-89, on Monday night, Nov. 18. Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) is fouled by Philadelphia...
EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena. The Miami Heat president Pat Riley speaks during a halftime ceremony to commemorate the start of Riley's 30th season with the franchise, as the Heat unveiled the Pat...
MIAMI (AP) — The good news for the Miami Heat is that the Boston Celtics might not be back in South Florida for a few months. And that’s also the bad news for the Heat. Boston Celtics guard Derrick White scores over Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA...
MIAMI (AP) — For two days, the Boston Celtics lamented getting beaten on their home floor. And when they finally got to play again, they let out all the frustration. The result: a defensive masterpiece. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points to lead a balanced approach, and the...