1. How Miami Heat's LeBron James Is a Better Player Now Than Last Year

    It's fair to say that the year LeBron James had in 2012 was possibly the best stretch of basketball any human being had ever experienced. James collected his third MVP award in the past four seasons...

    Kyle Ramos Written by Kyle Ramos about 1 month ago 6,576 reads 51 comments

  2. Wade in a Better Place with Knees, Playoff Outlook

    A year ago there was doubt, concern, fear. A year ago, Dwyane Wade found himself having to reach for the hotline, under duress, while on the NBA 's biggest stage...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 510 reads 0 comments

  3. Could Stars Align for a 1st-Round Upset of the Miami Heat?

    In order for a first-round upset of the Miami Heat , the stars would need to align in such a way that disproves all known theory of NBA basketball in 2012-13...

    Brendan Bowers Written by Brendan Bowers about 1 month ago 9,649 reads 52 comments

  4. Why Dwyane Wade Will Be the Key to Miami Heat's Postseason Success

    With LeBron James leading the way, the Miami Heat will enter the 2013 NBA playoffs as the clear favorite to repeat after last year's championship...

    Sam Richmond Written by Sam Richmond about 1 month ago 2,119 reads 9 comments

  5. Video: LeBron Drives Baseline, Throws Down on Celtics

    Miami Heat rolled out their big three against a Celtics team without Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. The bottom line is Boston’s defense isn’t the same when KG isn’t patrolling the lane...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 1 month ago 562 reads 0 comments

  6. Why Miami Heat Should Play Big 3 Against Celtics & Bulls Ahead of NBA Playoffs

    Having secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference weeks ago, the Miami Heat started doling out rest to their key cogs LeBron James , Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh ...

    Matt Parker Written by Matt Parker about 1 month ago 1,241 reads 4 comments

  7. NBA Picks: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

    The Miami Heat have won and covered the spread in their last four games, which is important to consider when making your NBA picks on Friday night as they face the Boston Celtics at AmericanAirlines Arena...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 1 month ago 7,348 reads 11 comments

  8. Debate: Who Is Miami's Biggest Threat in the Eastern Conference Playoffs?

    The Miami Heat are the odds on favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference and play in the NBA Finals...

    Debate Desk Written by Debate Desk about 1 month ago 9,359 reads 130 comments

  9. Nets Coach P.J. Carlesimo Says Heat Challenge 'Not Insurmountable'

    Joakim Noah of the Bulls, David West of the Pacers, Raymond Felton of the Knicks, Jason Terry of the Celtics and Brandon Jennings of the Bucks have had interesting things to say about how their teams match up with Miami...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 1 month ago 189 reads 0 comments

  10. Gutierrez: Allen Brings Shooting Gains to Heat

    Like any other 37-year-old father, Ray Allen had just dropped off his children at school in late February and was headed to work, before suddenly realizing he should probably make one more stop...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 1 month ago 7,034 reads 0 comments

  11. Predicting Which Miami Heat Players Will Not Be Back Next Season

    The Miami Heat are poised to repeat as champions, and championship teams typically don't drastically alter their rosters in the midst of championship runs...

    Brett David Roberts Written by Brett David Roberts about 1 month ago 9,424 reads 21 comments

  12. Examining the Case Miami Heat Players Have Made for Playoff Minutes

    Over the past three weeks, the Miami Heat continue to sit players and add victories. So with the top overall seed secured, Erik Spoelstra fields more and more questions about whether fill-in players like Mike Miller have earned postseason roles...

    Ethan Skolnick Written by Ethan Skolnick about 1 month ago 3,275 reads 8 comments

  13. How Miami Heat Match Up Against Every Potential Conference Playoff Opponent

    In the midst of setting the franchise record for wins, the Miami Heat are getting the necessary rest to prepare for the long haul that is the NBA postseason...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 month ago 6,587 reads 30 comments

  14. Superstar Talent Hiding Just How Good Miami Heat Really Are

    It's easy—and not altogether unfair—to give the lion's share of the credit for the Miami Heat 's dominance this season to the star power of LeBron James , Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh ...

    Grant Hughes Written by Grant Hughes about 1 month ago 12,405 reads 59 comments

  15. Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards: Postgame Grades and Analysis for Miami

    With LeBron James , Dwyane Wade , Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem all sitting, the Miami Heat managed to top the Washington Wizards , 103-98, Wednesday night, giving them a franchise-best 62 wins on the season...

    Matthew Schmidt Written by Matthew Schmidt about 1 month ago 16,073 reads 57 comments

  16. Pros and Cons of Miami Heat Resting LeBron James Down the Stretch

    Fans filling road arenas to see the traveling Miami Heat make their final regular-season rounds may not like it, but coach Erik Spoelstra is wise to squeeze every last bit of rest he can find before the postseason begins...

    Zach Buckley Written by Zach Buckley about 1 month ago 20,749 reads 66 comments

  17. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh All out Tonight vs. Wizards

    The Miami Heat will get to know what life without their vaunted Big Three would look like on Wednesday night...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 1 month ago 7,394 reads 29 comments

  18. LeBron James out vs. Wizards

    LeBron James (right hamstring strain) & Dwyane Wade (right ankle sprain) will both miss tonight's #HEATgame as well...

    Samantha Talavera Written by Samantha Talavera about 1 month ago 7 reads 0 comments

  19. Ethan Skolnick: Miami Heat Figure to Have Smooth Path To...

    There’s no selection show in the NBA . The brackets are set not by evaluation and debate, but by the cold, hard results of each team’s 82 contests...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 1 month ago 248 reads 0 comments

  20. Battier, Karl Earn Basketball Writers Awards

    Miami's Shane Battier and Denver coach George Karl have won awards from the Pro Basketball Writers Association for their excellence on the court and with the media.....

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 1 month ago 335 reads 0 comments

  21. Strategies to Stop LeBron James That Backfired

    Defensive strategies to stop LeBron James have backfired throughout the Association in 2012-13. In many ways, scheming to defend James is similar to the plans once devised for knocking out Mike Tyson during his reign as heavyweight champion...

    Brendan Bowers Written by Brendan Bowers about 1 month ago 9,962 reads 64 comments

  22. Timeline of Miami Heat's Most Defining Moments of 2012-13 NBA Season

    The Miami Heat have established themselves as the best team in the NBA , and there’s little use debating that notion...

    Bryant Knox Written by Bryant Knox about 1 month ago 4,665 reads 4 comments

  23. Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards: Preview, Analysis and Predictions

    Even as the 2012-13 NBA season draws to a close, there will be no time for breaks for the Miami Heat or Washington Wizards , as they will both be playing the second night of a back-to-back at the Verizon Center on Wednesday...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 1 month ago 4,906 reads 8 comments

  24. How Long Is the Miami Heat's Championship Window Open?

    The answer to that question is dependent on one thing—where LeBron decides to take or keep his talents for the rest of his career...

    Peter Emerick Written by Peter Emerick about 1 month ago 5,532 reads 26 comments

  25. Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Postgame Grades and Analysis for Miami

    In a potential first-round playoff matchup, the Miami Heat ran through the Milwaukee Bucks , winning 94-83...

    Michael Pina Written by Michael Pina about 1 month ago 6,744 reads 20 comments