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183: Where Are They Hiding James Johnson?

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Leif, and Jack Alfonso introduce a new audience on Dash Radio (Wednesdays at 9 a.m. eastern on the Nothin’ But Net channel).

Podcast // 4 days ago

The Heat Season is Searching For a Reason

MIAMI — This is who the Heat were once, and not all that long ago. Their coach, peppered with questions… Keep Reading

Commentary // 5 days ago
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The Launching Pad: Clutch Time Shenanigans, Adebayo’s Role, Johnson’s Revival

Welcome to The Launching Pad, a weekly roundup of Miami Heat basketball. Who’s playing well, and who should pick it… Keep Reading

Insight // 6 days ago

Maybe the Heat Are Targeting the Wrong Star

After watching Josh Richardson drop 27 against the Pistons on Monday — his sixth 20-plus point performance in nine games… Keep Reading

Commentary // 1 week ago
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182: Dwyane Wade Blvd. w/ Brendan Tobin (790 The Ticket)

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, and Alf are joined by special guest Brendan Tobin of 790 The Ticket.

Podcast // 2 weeks ago

The Launching Pad: The Kids Can Defend, Richardson’s Pull-Ups, Whiteside’s Thievery

Welcome to The Launching Pad, a weekly roundup of Miami Heat basketball. Who’s playing well, and who should pick it… Keep Reading

Insight // 2 weeks ago

181: Jimmy Butler Spooktacular (Geez)

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Miami Heat Fans Desperate For A Move In Predictable, Impatient, and Boring Season

The Miami Heat are becoming maybe the worst thing you can be in sports — and definitely one of the worst things you can be in a glamour and glitz, event town like Miami — boring.

Commentary // 3 weeks ago
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Heat Drop Another One Behind Poor Drop Coverage

  CHARLOTTE — Another night, another poor defensive showing for the Miami Heat. The Heat were on the second night… Keep Reading

Commentary // 3 weeks ago

The Launching Pad: Great Wall of Whiteside, Dwyan3 Wad3, Olynyk Finding Himself

Welcome to The Launching Pad, a weekly roundup of Miami Heat basketball. Who’s playing well, and who should pick it up? What numbers should you be watching? What was that beautiful play Miami ran in the second quarter? You can find all of it here, every Monday.

Insight // 3 weeks ago

Take That For Data: Miami Survives Late Surge From Trail Blazers

The Miami Heat withheld a fourth-quarter comeback for a 120-111 victory Saturday to the Portland Trail Blazers at the AmericanAirlines Arena. Our resident statistician, Christian Hernandez (@TheMapleRick), pieced together his biggest takeaways for Miami in a series we’re calling, “Take That For Data.”

Insight // 3 weeks ago

#NekPls Mailbag: Winslow’s Role, McGruder’s Relationship Status, Duck-Sized Giancarlos

Welcome to the first edition of the #NekPls Mailbag! I’ll be picking seven of the best/weirdest/funniest questions that Heat and NBA Twitter has to offer and answering them here, every Friday. If you have questions, shoot them to me (@NekiasNBA) or the Miami Heat Beat account (@miaheatbeat) and tag them with the hashtag #NekPls for your chance to be featured.

Commentary // 3 weeks ago

A Guide to #HeatTwitter Memes for 2018-19 NBA Season

For those Heat fans who are struggling to feed the content beast, here is a list and breakdown of all the cool hip memes for the 2018-19 Miami Heat season.

Commentary // 3 weeks ago

Take That For Data: Takeaways from Miami Heat’s Blowout Victory Over Knicks

Insight // 3 weeks ago
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180: Hmmmm-Club Exclusive (feat. Justise Winslow, Josh Richardson, and Rodney McGruder)

In this NBA opening week edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, we have exclusive soundbites from Justise Winslow on #JustiseBetter and Winslow-McGruder-Richardson on the HMMM-Club.

Podcast // 4 weeks ago

The Launching Pad: Josh Richardson’s Role, McGruder Mania, Threes Please

Welcome to The Launching Pad, a weekly roundup of Miami Heat basketball. Who’s playing well, and who should pick it up? What numbers should you be watching? What was that beautiful play Miami ran in the second quarter? You can find all of it here, every Monday.

Insight // 4 weeks ago

Take That For Data: Takeaways from Miami Heat’s Season-Opening Loss in Orlando

The Miami Heat surrendered a 104-101 season-opening loss Wednesday to the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Our resident statistician, Christian Hernandez (@TheMapleRick), pieced together his biggest takeaways for Miami as they enter Thursday on the second night of a back-to-back versus the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in a new series we’re calling, “Take That For Data.”

Insight // 1 month ago

Homegrown Heat: Why This Season Is An Acid Test of Heat Culture’s Credence

Despite a disappointing loss on opening night in Orlando, Chris Smith sees plenty of reasons to be excited about this homegrown Miami Heat roster. 

Commentary // 1 month ago
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5-on-5: Wade’s Farewell, Emergence of Josh Richardson, All-Star Bids, & Butler Mania

5-on-5: Favorite Dwyane Wade moment, J-Rich’s aggressive emergence, early NBA All-Star predictions, and Jimmy Butler mania w/ Leif, Alf, Jack Alfonso, Alex Toledo, and guest columnist Ethan Skolnick.

Commentary // 1 month ago

NBA Season Preview: Our MHB Experts Forecast The Miami HEAT’s 2018-19 Record

Our Miami Heat Beat experts use their collective brainpower to accurately predict the Miami HEAT’s 2018-19 season record.

Commentary // 1 month ago

179: Heat Season Preview MegaPod w/ Will Manso (Fox Sports Sun // WPLG Local 10), Rohan Nadkarni (Sports Illustrated), Jorge Sedano (ESPN), & Ethan Skolnick (5 Reasons Sports)

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In the Midst of Trade Rumors, Miami Heat Continue to Build Patiently

The past few weeks have felt like an eternity for Miami Heat fans. Ever since Jimmy Butler made it known… Keep Reading

Commentary // 1 month ago

The Morning After: Hmmmm-Squad Certified

Wednesday night’s preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans was the most preseason game you could ever imagine. The Pelicans… Keep Reading

Insight // 1 month ago

The Morning After: Josh Richardson Makes His Debut

The Miami Heat finally got in the win column as they returned home for their first preseason game on Biscayne… Keep Reading

Insight // 1 month ago
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178: Jimmy Butler Standoff

In this preseason edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Leif, and Jack Alfonso go in-depth on the latest update of the Jimmy Butler trade saga.

Podcast // 1 month ago

The Morning After: Justise (Was) Better

Another night, another loss. After a strong first half showing, the Miami Heat once again fell apart in the third quarter,… Keep Reading

Insight // 1 month ago

The Morning After: First Taste of Preseason McGruder

Following a loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, the Miami Heat traveled to Charlotte for their second preseason showdown…. Keep Reading

Insight // 2 months ago

177: Jimmy Butler Trade Saga w/ Ethan Skolnick (5 Reasons Sports)

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The Morning After: Whiteside Shines in Preseason Opener

Basketball is back! Well, kind of. The Miami Heat kicked off their preseason on Sunday with a showdown in San… Keep Reading

Insight // 2 months ago
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