Gauff detailed Butler's guarantee after her opening-round win at the 2023 French Open.
David Suggs
Jimmy Butler and the Heat are going to the NBA Finals, a year after Jimmy Butler said 'we will have enough.'
Kevin Skiver
The Celtics forward injured his ankle on the first play of Game 7, and dealt with the injury for the remainder of the contest.
Edward Sutelan
The Nuggets and Heat are set to meet in the 2023 NBA Finals in what should be an interesting matchup.
Stephen Noh
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 NBA Finals between Denver and Miami including the series schedule, start times, TV channels and more!
Sam Jarden
Will the Heat's Cinderella run end with a championship, or will Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray be too much for Miami's defense?
Scott Rafferty
The Celtics had a shot at history, trying to overcome a 3-0 deficit, but came up well short to the Heat in Game 7
Joseph Corr
The trophy was introduced last year to honor the MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals.
After being cut by the Charlotte Hornets in 2021, Caleb Martin has gone from strength to strength as a member of the Miami Heat.
Benyam Kidane
Mazzulla is in danger of getting eliminated by Butler — but not for the first time.
Zac Al-Khateeb
The Celtics are on the brink of making NBA history as the first team to ever overcome a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series and it's giving the entire city of Boston flashbacks.
Kyle Irving
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Game 6 of Celtics vs. Heat. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.
Jordan Greer
The Celtics nearly saw their 3-0 comeback hopes fall apart late in the fourth quarter. Derrick White swooped in with a buzzer-beating putback to save their season.
Erik Spoelstra saw his team come one-tenth of a second from the NBA Finals. He's confident the Heat can avoid a historic collapse in Boston.
Dan Treacy
Brogdon has reportedly been dealing with a torn tendon in his right arm leading from his elbow to his forearm since Game 1.
Butler is predicting a win in Game 6 after back-to-back losses for Miami.
The Celtics are starting to swing the momentum in the Eastern Conference Finals, taking Games 4 and 5 to force a Game 6 in Miami.
The Boston crowd was hyped to see the Celtics force Game 6. They were even more hyped that McLovin was in the house at TD Garden.
The Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Game 5 of Celtics vs. Heat.
The Heat joined millions of fans in honoring the Queen of Rock and Roll, who passed away at the age of 83 on Wednesday.
What's next for Gabe Vincent and the Heat, who are one win away from the NBA Finals?
Gilbert McGregor
Recent history shows that the Celtics' home-court advantage may actually not be much of an advantage.
Butler's love of country music makes him stand out in a league where hip-hop reigns supreme.
The Sporting News was tracking all the key moments as the Celtics kept their season alive and forced a Game 5.
The two Boston stars warned Miami not to let them win Game 4. They did.
Both Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter were in the building for the Celtics' Game 4 win over the Heat, and Boston fans had some fun with it.
The Heat's billionaire owner made his fortune as the chairman of Carnival Cruises.
Kevin Love left Game 3 with an apparent leg injury, will he be available in Game 4?
Carlan Gay
High school MJ or high school LeBron? UNC Jordan or early Cavs LeBron? Dream Team Jordan or Redeem Team LeBron? Now that Year 20 is over for The King, we put together a year-by-year scorecard for the all-time NBA GOAT debate.
Bill Bender
There is an argument to be made for putting James over Jordan, and James' case only grew stronger after he became the first player in NBA history to reach 50,000 career points in the regular season and postseason combined.
The Sporting News tracked updates from throughout Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Miami dominated Boston from start to finish in Game 3, rolling to a 128-102 win and taking a 3-0 series lead.
Butler was ready to fire back at Horford when the opportunity presented itself in Game 3.
Kevin Love went back to the locker room in the first quarter of Game 3 against the Celtics with an ankle injury.
In the last 28 years, the Heat have had three head coaches: Riley, Van Gundy and Spoelstra. The continuity has cultivated the culture.
Grant Williams knocked down a 3-pointer to give the Celtics a nine-point lead with just over six minutes remaining. But his trash talk to Jimmy Butler poked the bear, sparking Miami's fourth-quarter comeback.
The Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates, highlights and key moments from Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Heat are rolling through the NBA Playoffs with an unprecedented roster that includes seven undrafted players. Where would the likes of Max Strus, Caleb Martin, Gabe Vincent and Duncan Robinson go now in a re-draft?
TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at one particular example of how Butler carved up the Celtics in Game 1 before diving into the bigger picture.
The Sporting News tracked updates and highlights from Game 1 between the Celtics and Heat.
While the NBA world might be surprised by the Heat's march to the Conference Finals, Jimmy Butler told reporters after Game 1, this is exactly where he thought they'd be.
Jimmy Butler willed the Heat to a stunning Game 1 victory over the Celtics as the Heat have stolen home court advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Heat have reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the third time in the past four years. What makes this No. 8 seed so dangerous?
Sidd Sinha
The Celtics and Heat are set to face off for the sixth time in the NBA Playoffs.
While Lowry is still an important piece of the Heat's rotation, his role has changed from being the team's starting point guard to coming off the bench.
The Heat's zone is a good change-of-pace look for them and allows them to hide weaker defenders. How effective can it be against the Celtics?
Lowry didn't come close to being an All-Star this season, and yet he still may have saved Miami's season.
Boston emerged victorious last year in a thrilling seven-game series against Miami, but the circumstances are much different this time around.
Julius Randle fouled out of Monday night's Game 4 with 3:08 remaining in the game.
Late in New York's Game 3 loss to Miami, Sixth Man of the Year runner-up Immanuel Quickley was forced to leave the court because of an ankle injury.
Jalen Brunson has been battling injuries throughout the 2023 postseason.
Pat Riley's influence is evident in an ever-growing coaching tree, with his disciples currently leading several franchises throughout the league.
Here's everything we know about Jimmy Butler's ankle injury and his potential return.
The Heat are going to have one big question for the crew that officiated their Game 2 loss to the Knicks on Tuesday night.
Jimmy Butler played a key role in the Heat's Game 1 upset over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. How will Butler's ankle injury impact his Game 2 status?
Nick Brinkerhoff
Jimmy Butler suffered a right ankle injury in Game 1, but he elected to finish out the contest. Will he be available for Game 2?
Kevin Love started 2022-23 in Cleveland but ended up in Miami after the Cavaliers decided to part ways with him.
The Knicks and Heat will add another chapter to their fierce rivalry in the 2023 Eastern Conference Semifinals, but it will be tough to match the sheer intensity that previous teams brought to the floor in the 1990s.
Here's the latest on Victor Oladipo's injury and when the Heat guard could return.
The lore of the Knicks-Heat rivalry dates back nearly 30 years. After the two teams first met in the 1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals, each matchup came to encapsulate much of what defined NBA basketball in the late 1990s.
Jimmy Butler once eviscerated the rest of the Timberwolves' starters in practice before storming off to give an interview with Rachel Nichols. This is how it all unfolded according to one of his former teammates.
Micah Adams
Bucks fans aren't going to be happy with the NBA's Last Two Minute Report for Game 5 of the team's first-round series.
Antetoukounmpo cut a frustrated figure following Game 5, as the Bucks' season came to an end in the first round of the postseason.
The No. 1-seeded Bucks' season came to a dramatic end as the Heat eliminated them in five games, with many questioning Mike Budenholzer's decision making.
The Sporting News previews the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup between the Knicks and Heat.
Since Michael Jordan retired from the Bulls, there are 192 players to play at least 1,500 postseason minutes. Only one gets better compared to the regular season in every major statistical category.
Butler sent Twitter into a frenzy with a 56-point explosion in Miami's Game 4 win.
References to the Heat star's nickname flooded social media after his 56-point explosion in Game 4 against the Bucks.
Jimmy Butler was sensational in leading the Heat to a 3-1 lead over the Bucks.
Jimmy Butler put together one of the best playoff performances in Heat history to give Miami a 3-1 series lead over the No. 1 seed Bucks.
What's next for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks? Here's what we know about his injury and when he may return to the series.
The 2023 NBA Playoffs are off to a rough start for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who exited Game 1 with a back injury.
Here's what you need to know to watch Bucks vs. Heat in Game 2.
Sara Tidwell
Heat star Tyler Herro suffered a broken right hand in Game 1.
Is there any chance of an upset in this No. 1 vs. No. 8 matchup? Let's break down the first-round series.
Diar DeRozan was something of an unsung hero in Chicago's play-in victory over the Raptors. Why won't she attend the play-in game vs. the Heat?
The Sporting News details what you need to know about Butler, as well as broadcast information for Heat vs. Bulls.
Will the Bulls or Heat meet the Bucks in the first round? Here's a breakdown of the Play-In Tournament matchup.
The Hawks led by as much as 24 points before Kyle Lowry dragged the Heat within six late, but the Hawks' interior hustle was too much as they won it 116-105 to claim the No. 7 seed in the East.
The 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament gets underway when the 7-seed Heat host the 8-seed Hawks, with the winner advancing to face the 2-seed Celtics in the opening round.
We break down Thursday night's game between the 76ers and Heat, providing our best bet and favorite player prop bet for this Eastern Conference tilt.
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We break down Tuesday night's Raptors-Heat matchup, providing our best bet and favorite player prop bet for this pivotal Eastern Conference showdown.
Here is everything you need to know about Raptors vs. Heat, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has suffered another injury setback in his first game out of the All-Star break.
Jimmy Butler and the Heat travel to Milwaukee tonight to face a red-hot Bucks team that could be without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Check out our best bets and Same Game Parlay for this showdown of Eastern Conference powerhouses.
LeBron James is officially the NBA's all-time leading scorer. After passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, we broke down his career points record through the lens of his best games, teammates, opponents and so much more.
Here's everything we know about Chris Paul's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
Can the Nets survive the next few weeks without Kevin Durant? Let's take a closer look at the impact of his injury.
When the Lakers take on the Mavericks on Christmas Day in 2022, LeBron James will become the all-time leader in games played on the holiday.
Here's everything we know about Butler's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
With 2.6 seconds remaining in the game, Tyrese Haliburton pulled up from deep to give the Pacers a big win on the road against the Heat
The Celtics welcomed royalty to TD Garden Wednesday night with Prince William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, in the building for their game against the Heat.
Scottie Barnes hasn't gotten his sophomore season off to the start many expected, but he had a bounceback game against the Heat on Wednesday.
Kyle Lowry is returning to Toronto for the second time as an opponent on Wednesday night.
Over a year later, it's clear that the deal that sent Lowry to Miami is paying off for the Raptors.
Jordan Poole and Tyler Herro both received massive contract extensions this offseason. Which young star has a brighter future?
Scottie Barnes suffered a right ankle sprain against the Heat on Saturday. He missed the Raptors' rematch with Miami on Monday and is listed as questionable for Wednesday.
How much Kyle Lowry has left in the tank could shape both Miami's season and the Eastern Conference title race.
"He was looking at me aggressively, so I just stood up for myself," Koloko said.
Jimmy Butler caught the NBA world by surprise when he posted a video of an offseason workout with dreadlocks.
Will the Heat continue their run of dominance? Or can another team knock Miami down the division standings?
What is Miami's conditioning test? And how good is the team's strength and conditioning program? The Sporting News' Stephen Noh breaks down a key part of Heat culture.
Udonis Haslem confirmed on Sunday that he will return to the Heat for his 20th season in Miami.
RJ Barrett made big strides in 2021-22, but an important part of his game still needs some refining.
When you get two Raptors legends together, you're sure to hear them praise the city they once called home.
Kevin Durant named Miami as one of his preferred destinations for a trade, but can the Heat gather enough assets to make it happen?
After being included in the Rudy Gobert deal, Patrick Beverley appears to be a "strong trade candidate."
After being named Sixth Man of the Year, Tyler Herro doubled down on his desire to be part of the Heat starting lineup next season.
Top-five picks Chet Holmgren and Keegan Murray have made their mark on Summer League so far.
Free agency officially begins at 6pm ET on Thursday, June 30. The Sporting News is breaking down every major signing and trade in real time with instant analysis.
Kevin Durant might be entering his mid-30s and is only a few years removed from tearing his Achilles, but he's still in the conversation for best player in the league. Him being traded could shake up the entire NBA.
The Miami Heat's training camp in October 2000 was rocked when center and team leader Alonzo Mourning was diagnosed with kidney disease. The Sporting News was there as the team awaited word on Mourning's medical tests.
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The Heat and Bucks may be in the thick of things in the East next year, but they won't be getting second-round reinforcements this year.
Following the heartbreak of Game 7, Kyle Lowry says the Heat will be back for another championship run next season.
Trailing by two in the final seconds of Game 7, Jimmy Butler had the ball in transition and elected to pull up for a 3-pointer. Should he have taken a two instead?
The Celtics superstar gets awarded for his stellar play throughout the Eastern Conference Finals.
Ananth Pandian
The Celtics advance to the NBA Finals after holding on for a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Heat in Miami.
Jayson Tatum wore Kobe Bryant-themed shoes and an armband in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Miami Heat.
The Hall of Fame broadcaster should be back for NBA Finals Game 1.
Joe Rivera
Riley's decorated career saw him win titles as a player, coach and executive with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.
For the first time in NBA history, there will be an Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy awarded to the best player in the series.
Nick Metallinos
Jimmy Butler channeled his inner Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James and Michael Jordan in Miami's Game 6 win. Can he do it again, this time to punch the Heat's ticket to the NBA Finals?
The Miami Heat took offense to Draymond Green picking the Boston Celtics to beat them.
There's been four road wins already in this series. Will the Celtics make it five and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011?
A motivating phone call from Dwyane Wade inspired Jimmy Butler's Game 6 performance.
The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from throughout Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Boston Celtics are one win away from the NBA Finals. Can the C's close out at home, or will they have to travel back to South Beach for a deciding Game 7?
The Celtics outscored the Heat 56-38 in the second half to cruise to a 13-point victory in Game 5 and move one step closer to the NBA Finals.
Tied at 2-2, the Eastern Conference Finals returns to Miami for a crucial Game 5.
Butler missed the second half of Miami's Game 3 win because of right knee inflammation.
The Celtics led by as many as 32 points in Game 4, with the series now tied at 2-2.
After a poor showing in Game 3, Jayson Tatum emphatically bounced back in Game 4 with a stellar performance.
Jayson Tatum bounced back in Game 4, dropping a game-high 31 points as the Celtics level the series at 2-2.
Jayson Tatum injured his neck in Boston's Game 3 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Without center Robert Williams, Boston struggled against Miami in Game 3.
Kyle Lowry shot only 4-for-11 from the field in his return, but he did all of the little things he's become known for that contribute to winning.
Tatum recorded just 10 points on 3-of-14 shooting as the Celtics fell behind 2-1 in their series against the Heat.
Smart went back to the locker room in the third quarter, before quickly returning to the game.
Bam Adebayo bounced back in style, pouring in 31 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and four steals to lead the Heat to a 109-103 win on the road.
The Heat announced at halftime that Jimmy Butler would not play in the second half due to knee soreness.
Larry Legend hasn’t suited up for a game in 30 years but his style of play, outside shooting and lasting rivalries still make up the fabric of the NBA.
Which players earned spots on the 2022 All-Defensive Teams?
Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 27 points while Marcus Smart added 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in his return.
Duncan Robinson has barely played in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Why is he sitting on the bench?
The six-time All-Star has missed each of Miami's last three games with a hamstring injury.
The five-time All-Star missed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals while in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
The 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year missed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a right mid-foot sprain.
In a Game 1 win, Jimmy Butler led the way for Miami with 41 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks while Tyler Herro scored 18 points off the bench.
Here's the status of Boston's starting guard Marcus Smart, who is dealing with a foot injury.
The Celtics and Heat lock horns in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in three seasons.
In most years, there are 60 selections made on draft night, but in 2022, only 58 names will be called due to two teams forfeiting their picks in the upcoming draft.
In anticipation of the Eastern Conference Finals, members of our NBA staff identify one matchup to watch and make their picks for the series and the newly-introduced Conference Finals MVP award.
Heat starting guard Kyle Lowry has been dealing with an hamstring injury for most of the postseason.
Danny Green went down with an injury in the first quarter of the Sixers' Game 6 clash with the Heat.
This is the second year Embiid has called out a teammate following Philadelphia's exit from the playoffs.
Butler scored 32 points in the Heat's Game 6 victory over the Sixers.
Here's everything you need to know about 76ers vs. Heat, including a full schedule for the second-round series.
According to TNT's Charles Barkley, Joel Embiid played poorly in Game 5 because he didn't win the MVP award.
Kyle Lowry missed the first two games of the series before returning for Games 3 and 4, but he appeared to have reaggravated the injury in Miami's Game 4 loss.
The return of Joel Embiid has meant big things for the 76ers, who have evened their series with the Heat at two games apiece.
Harden exploded for 16 points in the fourth quarter to close out a victory for the 76ers and even the series at 2-2.
Joel Embiid didn't save the day by himself but his presence lifted the 76ers into a win they desperately needed.
The injury occurred in Philadelphia's Game 6 win over Toronto in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
The Heat have gotten out to a commanding series lead over the 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and Kyle Lowry could soon be on the way to add more help.
Back at home at the Wells Fargo Center, can the 76ers pull a game back on the Heat?
Without Joel Embiid for the first two games of the series, the 76ers desperately needed All-Star guard James Harden to step up. That hasn't been the case and Philadelphia has fallen into a 2-0 hole to the Heat.
Behind big nights from Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, the Heat held off a late push from the 76ers to take Game 1.
Kyle Lowry has been out since Game 4 of the first-round against the Hawks with a hamstring injury.
The 76ers were outscored by 22 points with DeAndre Jordan on the floor in Game 1.
James Harden's poor Game 1 performance can't happen again if the Sixers want to beat the Heat in the second round.
Kyle Lowry injured his left hamstring in Game 3 against the Hawks and has not returned to the floor since.
Here's how to watch NBA Playoff games, plus an updated bracket and broadcast information for the first four games of each series.
What is Embiid's status? Here are the latest updates on the MVP candidate ahead of Philadelphia's second-round matchup with Miami.
Jimmy Butler takes on his former team the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the postseason, two years removed from his free agency departure.
It's hard to imagine many — if any — thinking Max Strus would be starting on a title contender this soon after he went undrafted in 2019.
Can the 76ers overcome the absence of Joel Embiid in Game 1 of their series against the Miami Heat?
Jimmy Butler is dealing with right knee inflammation and will not be available for Game 5 vs. the Hawks.
The Hawks will look to keep their season alive when they travel to Miami to take on the Heat for Game 5.
Thanks to the Game 3 heroics of Trae Young, the Hawks have new life against the Heat, who hold a 2-1 series advantage.
The Atlanta Hawks mounted the third-largest comeback in franchise playoff history to pull a game back in their series against Miami.
The tipoff of Game 3 in the first-round playoff series between the Hawks and Heat was delayed after a suspicious package was found outside State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Hawks are facing a must-win situation as they head back home for Game 3 of their best of seven series against the Miami Heat. Here's all the information you need to catch the game.
Butler became only the third player in franchise history to have at least 45 points, five assists and five rebounds in a postseason game.
The Heat limited Trae Young to eight points on 1-for-12 shooting from the field in Game 1. How'd they do it?
Here's everything you need to know about Heat vs. Hawks Game 2, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
Heat center Bam Adebayo entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols on April 10 but will be available for Game 1.
Here's everything you need to know about Heat vs. Hawks, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
With two wins in the Play-In Tournament, the Hawks enter the 2022 NBA Playoffs as the East's No. 8 seed and will take on the top-seeded Heat.
The Heat got the job done on Kyle Lowry's special night, beating the Raptors to snap their five-game win streak.
Kyle Lowry made his long-awaited return to Toronto on Sunday and the reception did not disappoint.
The Raptors honored Kyle Lowry's highly anticipated return to Toronto with a pregame tribute video.
Kyle Lowry will make his long-awaited return to Toronto on Sunday when the Raptors host the Heat.
The Raptors are one of only two teams in the NBA that have yet to retire a player's jersey.
Kyle Lowry is set to make his highly anticipated return to Toronto on Sunday, April 3.
Kyle Lowry is set to play his first game in Toronto as a member of the Heat on Sunday, April 3.
Ahead of Kyle Lowry's first game in Toronto as a member of the Heat, NBA.com's Gil McGregor chatted with several Raptors about the emotions associated with what is sure to be an unforgettable night.
Two seasons ago, Jimmy Butler carried the Heat to the NBA Finals and went toe-to-toe with LeBron James on the league's biggest stage. Will we see that version of Butler in this year's NBA Playoffs?
After holding a 3.5 game lead at the top of the East a week ago, the Heat have dropped to the second seed following their fourth-straight loss.
Kyle Lowry will make his return to Toronto on April 3. Enter the NBA Courtside Contest to have a chance at winning courtside tickets to the game.
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