We look at the latest Kevin Durant news. What team is the most likely to make their Durant trade rumors come true.
Jeremy Kruger
We look at the recent Miami Heat trade rumors and see if this Kevin Durant-Heat trade is possible.
The King may stick around.
Billy Heyen
The Miami Heat are itching to get back to contender status, and a blockbuster deal with the Phoenix Suns would help that cause.
Colin Keane
The Atlanta Hawks could re-tool their roster by going in on a massive trade with the Miami Heat.
The Golden State Warriors owe it to Stephen Curry to make a big splash on the trade market this offseason.
Former Miami Heat power forward Shane Battier claims Michael Jordan could not do something that LeBron James accomplished.
Caleb Gebrewold
Who is the New York Knicks' choice to replace Tom Thibodeau as head coach?
Miami's all-star could get a huge contract in a few months.
Alex Walsh
This would be league-breaking.
Kendrick Nunn is hooping overseas.
Hanging up the shoes for good.
Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins recently made the case for Giannis Antetokounmpo to land with the Miami Heat this offseason.
Dwayne Wade's podcast comments on Jimmy Butler's approach to the game may cause some friction between these two stars.
Gotta love Michael Beasley.
Miami Heat legend takes aim at Jimmy Butler after the Golden State Warriors were bounced from the postseason.
The Miami Heat could potentially trade for a superstar talent in the coming months.
Dean Simon
A recent trade proposal suggests that the Miami Heat could surround their All-Star duo with three Utah Jazz veterans.
A recent trade proposal suggests that the Miami Heat could acquire Ja Morant while moving on from a recent All-Star.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett claimed that the Miami Heat needs an update to their culture.
The Miami Heat could land a budding star guard from the Detroit Pistons this offseason.
Miami Heat All-Star guard clears the air on his comments about winning without his recently traded superstar teammate.
The decision is here.
Matthew Wadleigh
Stephen A. Smith suggests that it is time for the Miami Heat to move on from a surprising candidate following the embarrassing first-round sweep.
That's one way to quiet him down.
The trade is still showing its ramifications.
Scott, a former NBA first-round pick, was forced into a play-by-play position during TNT's broadcast Sunday.
Daniel Mader
Bam Adebayo has a legendary name story.
Here's more on Mitchell's performance, Miami's historic win, and what lies ahead for the Heat.
Gilbert McGregor
A legendary overtime from the Miami guard.
Young closed regulation strong.
You won't believe this.
The Heat and Hawks clash in Atlanta on Friday in the NBA Play-In Tournament, with the final Eastern Conference playoff seed on the line. Here are the full odds, as well as the Sporting News' best bets, top props and final score prediction.
Sloan Piva
Everything you need to know about Thursday's Play-In game between the Bulls and Heat.
Stephen Noh
The tournament runs Tuesday through Friday.
Morgan Moriarty
The Sporting News is tracking live scores and highlights from the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament as eight teams will battle for four playoff spots.
Daniel Chavkin
The Heat and Bulls clash in Chicago on Wednesday in the NBA Play-In Tournament, just one week after their last regular-season battle at United Center. Here are the full odds, as well as the Sporting News' best bets, top props and final score prediction.
Jamie Jaquez got big minutes and took advantage.
Bam Adebayo is letting it fly.
This would be something...
Joe Krasnowski
Jimmy Butler was trolled by his former teammate and Donovan Mitchell.
Jon Conahan
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as the Heat defeated the Warriors in Jimmy Butler's return to to Miami on Tuesday night.
They have to be related, right?
Here's a look back at why the partnership between Butler, the Heat and team president Pat Riley ended.
Rumors began to swirl on Sunday that Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. is dating head coach Erik Spoelstra's ex-wife, Nikki Spoelstra.
Colin Capece
Jimmy Butler had some comments for the Miami Heat organization.
Was anyone asking for this?
Theo Pinson had NSFW comments about the Miami Heat trading Jimmy Butler.
Jason Richardson's kid is coming to the league
Here is everything to know about the legal battle Butler is facing.
Here are the odds for the 2025 3-Point Contest on NBA All-Star Saturday night, as well as our best bets and top sleepers to win the annual competition.
TSN's Steph Noh provides instant grades from the Jimmy Butler trade.
Here is everything you need to know about the reported trade that ends the Jimmy Butler era in South Beach.
Scott Rafferty
As both parties appear poised for a split, The Sporting News will keep you up to date on the latest chatter surrounding Butler and the trade market.
Here is more on what Wade went through and where his health stands over a year after a serious scare.
TSN's Steph Noh shares two trades that make too much sense not to happen.
Jimmy Butler is getting exactly what he wants out of his trade saga, writes TSN's Steph Noh.
Here's a history of trades involving Butler and the saga leading up to each one.
It would be easy for the Heat to buckle under the weight of the Jimmy Butler trade saga, but Kevin Love is keeping it light with hilarious Instagram reactions.
Dan Treacy
Here's more on what Butler posted and why he likely found it as a funny response to being sent home.
Here's why the Heat are suspending star forward Jimmy Butler indefinitely.
Teddy Ricketson
Jimmy Butler and the Heat appear destined for a messy split.
David Suggs
Here's what the deal between the Suns, Bucks, and Heat might look like in a Jimmy Butler trade
The Jimmy Butler trade request saga has continued into another week but a recent development suggests a resolution could come soon.
Jimmy Butler's time with the Heat looks to be coming to an end. He's making it fairly clear where he wants to go next.
Heat star Jimmy Butler is expected to play Friday against the Nuggets despite apparent protests from Miami's locker room.
Andrew Katz
The potential of Jimmy Butler landing in Milwaukee isn't as dead as once thought, and there is a way to push a trade through
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how much Jimmy Butler is worth, both in the trade market and this summer's free agency class.
Here's what Bam Adebayo and other Heat players have said about the Jimmy Butler situation.
Jimmy Butler trade rumors reached a new high when the six-time All-Star suggested he is open to playing anywhere other than Miami.
The veteran appears prepared for a trade from Miami.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the best landing spots for Butler based on the teams linked to him.
Here's why fans have theorized that Butler's color choices are a message to the Heat — and a few teams around the league.
Bernard Lee quoted Shams Charania's report with three responses that have since gone viral.
RJ Barrett and the Raptors face Tyler Herro and the Heat in South Beach on Thursday night. The Sporting News has you covered with odds, betting advice and player prop bets for this Eastern Conference showdown.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the perfect deal for the Warriors to acquire Jimmy Butler.
Erik Spoelstra's rare mental mistake cost the Heat in their NBA Cup matchup with the Pistons on Tuesday.
Here is what Charles Barkley said about Dwyane Wade's statue.
Miami revealed its statue honoring the former NBA Champion on Sunday, but its similarities to Wade himself drew mixed reactions.
Benyam Kidane
Here's everything to know to get the best prices on tickets for the Heat's 2024-25 NBA season.
What does Butler have in store for 2024-25? Here's a look back at how Butler got to this point with a progressive timeline of his media day looks.
It's hard to imagine anyone else in the Summer League matching Alondes Williams' monstrous slam dunk from Wednesday's Heat win over Dallas.
Miami is keeping Bam Adebayo long-term. Here's what to know about his contract extension with the Heat.
Jacob Camenker
The package that it would take to bring Jimmy Butler to the Warriors.
If Jimmy Butler were placed on the market, here are the teams that make the most sense for him.
Jimmy Butler has been the face of the Heat in the post-Dwyane Wade era, but Pat Riley isn't giving him the benefit of the doubt.
Here is everything you need to know about 2024 NBA playoff series between the Celtics and Heat, including television and streaming options.
Todd Karpovich
Here's everything you need to know to watch Game 5 of Celtics vs. Heat on Wednesday, include the start time, TV channel and live stream options.
Jared Greenspan
Here's everything you need to know about Terry Rozier's injury.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Heat, including TV and streaming options for the game.
How long will the Heat be without the services of Jimmy Butler? Here's the latest on his knee injury.
Nick Brinkerhoff
Here's what you need to know about Jimmy Butler's expert trolling.
Here is everything you need to know about Wednesday's 2024 NBA playoff game between the Celtics and Heat, including television and streaming options.
The Heat and Celtics are sick and tired of each other...and it's only Game 1.
We dive deep into the Celtics-Heat series in the opening round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, assessing the odds and uncovering our best bets and top props for the best-of-seven showdown.
Here is everything you need to know about 2024 NBA playoff game between the Celtics and Heat, including television and streaming options.
The Sporting News debunks a story claiming that the Heat's stars nearly came to blows on the team bus.
The Heat host the Bulls on Friday in the NBA Play-In Tournament to determine the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Here's everything you need to know to watch the game including channel, tip time and announcers.
Micah Adams
SN's Steph Noh breaks down everything you need to know for Friday's Bulls vs. Heat matchup.
We look over the odds and unveil our best bets for each of the two NBA Play-In Tournament games on Friday, and discuss how the absences of Jimmy Butler and Zion Williamson affect the chances the Heat and Pelicans advance to the playoffs.
The 76ers and Heat will face off in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. The winner will earn the No. 7 seed and take on the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs.
Kyle Irving
The Heat are standing on the equator at present, uncertain of whether they'll earn automatic qualification into the playoffs or enter the Play-In tournament.
Jimmy Butler's emo haircut from NBA media day made an extremely unexpected return in Fall Out Boy's new "So Much (For) Stardust" video.
Here is a summary of the discipline that has been handed down and the events that led up to it.
A few teams could emerge as potential landing spots for the wily veteran with championship DNA.
Here's what the Terry Rozier trade means for the Heat and Hornets.
Trade season is heating up with the deadline weeks away.
Here is how Spoelstra's historic deal measures up with some of his peers in the NBA.
Here is what we know about Jimmy Butler's injury and what it means for Miami moving forward.
If you weren't aware of "Heat Culture" by now, look no further than the court at the Kaseya Center to understand.
Bryan Murphy
Damian Lillard wanted to play in Miami. The Heat wanted to trade for the seven-time All-Star. So, how did he end up on the Bucks' roster ahead of the 2023-24 season?
Jordan Greer
Here is the explanation of Jimmy Butler's latest trolling endeavor.
What is the deal behind Butler's latest look?
You can't tell Dirk Nowitzki's story without Dwyane Wade. Likewise, you can't tell Wade's story without Nowitzki. This is all you need to know about their illustrious beef on the NBA's grandest stage.
Dwyane Wade is set to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. How many championships did he win in his NBA career?
Paul Pierce has recently and frequently compared his career to Dwyane Wade's, with the Heat legend today sharing his response on the topic.
Take a closer look at the debate by comparing the stats and accolades of the two Hall of Famers, whose careers overlapped for 14 seasons.
Lillard and his agent, Aaron Goodwin, have been doing everything in their power to force the Trail Blazers' hand.
The Sporting News has you covered with the full rosters for each of the six teams participating in the 2023 California Classic.
Damian Lillard has been rumored again to the Miami Heat. What is behind the latest rumors, and what the Heat can offer for the star?
Miami was reportedly considered a finalist in the Bradley Beal sweepstakes, but now the Eastern Conference champions must pivot to another offseason target: Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard.
Herro was ruled active ahead of Game 5, but he never made it onto the floor as the Heat WON/LOST XX-XX.
Sam Jarden
The Sporting News tracked highlights from the Nuggets' historic title-clinching victory.
Jimmy Butler wasn't able to go out quite the way he had hoped in Game 5, clanking shot after shot en route to a season-ending Heat loss.
The Heat have fallen to the Nuggets in five games in the 2023 NBA Finals.
Here's how Jamal Murray went from tearing his ACL to an NBA champion within two years.
Here's what you need to know about what happened to the Heat's mascot, Burnie.
Sara Tidwell
Tyler Herro has played in just one playoff game for the Heat. He is expected to return from two broken fingers soon. What will that mean for the team and the reemergence of Duncan Robinson?
Tyler Herro suffered a right hand injury in Game 1 of the first round against the Bucks. Could he make a return for the Heat in the NBA Finals?
While the Heat have never lost confidence throughout their playoff run despite being a consistent underdog, they have encountered a different type of challenge in the NBA Finals.
Conor McGregor punched Burnie twice during the in-game skit, though the former UFC two-division champion hit him harder than he may have intended.
Zac Al-Khateeb
After two consecutive losses, Miami must now win three straight games against Denver to earn an NBA title.
Jamal Murray didn't have it going as a scorer and Nikola Jokic delt with foul trouble, but Aaron Gordon stepped up for the Nuggets with his signature Finals performance to put Denver one win away from a championship.
Multiple players noticed that the rim appeared to be slightly askew.
Lolly wears Heat dresses to every game. The opera singer and fashion designer creates them herself.
The stars are out once again as the Heat look to tie up their series against the Nuggets in South Beach.
It's unclear how Adebayo first got injured, but he's been sporting a full shooting sleeve on his right arm for about half of the postseason.
Jamal Murray might have to play through a rather gruesome hand injury in Game 4 of the Finals.
Most conversations about Jokic's defense revolve around his limitations, but he did a few things in particular in Game 3 that gave the Heat trouble.
Nikola Jokic recorded the first 30-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in NBA Finals history as the Nuggets defeated the Heat in Game 3.
Denver outscored the Heat 60-34 in the paint, as the Nuggets notched a series-steadying victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Joseph Corr
The world-renowned rapper played a major role in helping Martin sign with Miami during the 2021 offseason.
On a historic night, The Sporting News graded the performance of 10 of the most impactful players in Game 3,
The stars are out in South Beach for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Nuggets.
The Suns are reportedly weighing their options to trade or waive 12-time All-Star Chris Paul. Where could the future Hall of Famer end up next?
Butler's official NBA portrait still shows him with the dreadlocks he was rocking this offseason.
Erik Spoelstra comes from a family that has been very successful in the world of sports.
While the Heat continue to stack up wins in pursuit of a historic NBA title, it appears as though Jimmy Butler is not quite himself.
Pat Riley is among the most decorated names in NBA history, having won NBA Finals championships as a player, assistant, head coach and executive.
The Heat will take on the Nuggets in Game 3 on Wednesday in the Kaseya Center. Here's everything you need to know about the arena's new name.
The sun shines bright in Miami, but the stars shine brighter courtside at Heat games.
Jack Harlow and Tyler Herro go back, personally and musically.
Kevin Skiver
How long will Oladipo be sidelined? Here are the latest updates on the 31-year-old's status.
The Sporting News' Steph Noh provides his X-factors, storylines and prediction for Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Finals.
Intensity, accountability and discipline are several of the core tenets of Miami's basketball philosophy.
It can be easy to forget after everything Spoelstra has accomplished, but at the beginning of the "Heatles" era, there were questions about his ability to lead a team featuring LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
While Butler certainly played a role in limiting Murray to 18 points in Game 2, it was Miami's collective effort that prevented a scoring explosion.
Through the first two games of the 2023 NBA Finals, the Nuggets and Heat have been far from perfect, but both teams can feel good about certain aspects of their game plans.
Let's take a closer look at one particular possession before diving deeper into that question.
There are a number of reasons that the Heat were able to even the NBA Finals with a Game 2 win over the Nuggets. The play of Kevin Love is a major one.
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had a viral quote that shut down the idea of turning Nikola Jokic "into a scorer" in Game 2, but was that Miami's strategy?
The Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Game 2 of Nuggets vs. Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals.
"I just think nobody cares on our team. We're not worried about what anybody thinks," Butler said.
The Heat pulled out everything in Game 2. Erik Spoelstra employed a new starting lineup and opted for a 10-man rotation as Miami seemed to discover a formula for success in this series.
"This is not the preseason. This is not the regular season. This is the NBA Finals," Malone said.
After dropping Game 1, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is going with a different look to open Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Martin did not practice with his teammates on Saturday due to an unspecified illness.
Herro is nearing a return from a broken hand suffered in Game 1 of the first round against the Bucks.
The Miami superstar's passion for java has grown from a hobby into a business.
Cody Zeller stands out when he's on the court for the Heat, and not for his play. It's all about his face mask.
Not only are Murray and Jokic a handful to defend individually, but they complement each other perfectly. Their synergy as a one-two punch was on full display in Game 1 and could very well be the difference in the series.
Love has seen plenty of starting minutes since arriving in Miami, but his role has been drastically diminished since the Heat's Game 5 loss to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Edward Sutelan
Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals was largely one to forget for Jimmy Butler and the Heat.
Aaron Gordon was the unsung hero of Game 1, turning in a solid two-way performance for the Nuggets.
It only took one game for Nikola Jokic to add his name to the NBA Finals history books.
The Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Game 1 of Nuggets vs. Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals.
Highsmith set a new playoff career high with 18 points against Denver in Game 1 of the Finals.
Cody Zeller played five minutes in the first half of Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. They did not go well, and NBA fans noticed.
It's often talked about, but the concept of Heat culture is not exaggerated — it's very real.
Spoelstra is looking for another championship and first of the post-superteam era. Here's where he currently ranks among the league's NBA Finals-winning coaches:
Here's everything you need to know about Martin, including high school and college playing days.
In November 2021, Nikola Jokic got into it with the Miami Heat after his shove on Markieff Morris led to the then-heat forward missing 58 games.
Here's what you need to know about the Miami Heat's NBA Finals history.
The Heat wouldn't be in the NBA Finals without the help of their undrafted success stories. Here's how Miami made it happen.
He didn't make the All-Star Team, but Jimmy Butler is having a year to remember.
Jed Wells
As Tyler Herro prepares for his return, The Sporting News reached out to medical expert Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, who detailed the specifics of the injury and potential limitations.
After coming one win shy of the NBA Finals in 2022, the Heat are now four wins away from an NBA championship, bringing Kyle Lowry back to the Finals stage for the second time in five years.
Bam Adebayo is one of the NBA's best defensive players. He also has one of its greatest nicknames.
How did Miami land Zeller and why does he wear a mask? Here's what you need to know about the big man.
Vincent is a big reason why Miami has reached the 2023 NBA Finals despite entering the playoffs as the East's No. 8 seed.
Kevin Love is in the NBA Finals for the fifth time in his five career playoff appearances. Here's how his previous postseason runs have gone.
The Heat are just the second No. 8 seed in NBA history to reach the Finals. Who was the first?
The Heat are in the NBA Finals for the second time in four seasons, while the Nuggets are making their NBA Finals debut as a franchise.
The Heat have had one of the best defenses in the NBA all season long, but they still might find themselves without a clear answer to Jokic.
As the Nuggets prepare for a challenge unlike anything they've faced before, there are a few signs that indicate the team will be prepared for what the Heat bring to the table.
The Sporting News takes a trip back to 2011 to revisit what was said about Jimmy Butler ahead of the NBA Draft.
Doubt Miami at your own peril. Being the underdog is nothing new for Erik Spoelstra's squad, and the Heat won't be satisfied with a Finals appearance.
The 10 best players, ranked, who will be playing in the 2023 NBA Finals between the Heat and Nuggets.
