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Take That For Data: Miami Heat Finding Its Rhythm In Road Trip

The Launching Pad: Point Justise, Adebayo’s Time To Shine, Jones Jr Flying High

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

Insight // 1 day ago

187: Sugar Momma

Brian Goins, Gianni Navas, Alex Toledo, and Christian Hernandez discuss Dwyane Wade’s clutch contributions and remarkably diametric three-point shooting, Alex’s crazy-enough-to-work plan to make the Miami Heat a juggernaut, Brian’s weekly Tankathon.com simulation, and the show helps Gianni build his Bumble profile with the help of some network-centric sponsors. Sponsored by: AutoNation

Podcast // 1 week ago

The Launching Pad: Olynyk Filling Blanks, Ellington’s Defense, McGruder’s Slump

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

Commentary // 1 week ago

Take That For Data: Winning Weekend on Biscayne Boulevard

With the Miami Heat in the midst of the funk that is beginning to put the direction of the season… Keep Reading

Insight // 1 week ago

186: Set Your Eyes to Zion

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Alf, and Jack Alfonso discuss:
Have injuries or bad lineup combinations affected Miami’s season more thus far? Alf rants about the Miami Heat’s woes. Is Spoelstra participating in an active protest or assisting a subtle tank job by going against his best rotations and units? We joke and laugh about all the big men who were on the Big 3 Miami Heat.
Sponsored by: Doral Toyota

Podcast // 2 weeks ago

185: Bad Stevens

Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Nekias Duncan, and Alex Toledo discuss bright spots of Miami Heat’s rough start, Nekias’ hot Erik Spoelstra take, Gianni’s crusade against Brad Stevens, and the Dwight Howard social media story.

Podcast // 2 weeks ago

The Launching Pad: Adebayo’s Surge, Wade’s Return, Johnson’s Unpredictability

Commentary // 2 weeks ago

Take That For Data: Lifeless Heat blow another late lead at home

The Miami Heat blew yet another lead for a 92-104 loss Tuesday to the Brooklyn Nets at the AmericanAirlines Arena…. Keep Reading

Uncategorized // 3 weeks ago

Nuclear Option: It’s Time to Blow This Miami Heat Team Up

The goal should be to clear the decks for the summer of 2020. Anyone with a contract past that deadline? Gone. Make everyone available. You want an asset? You have to take an anchor with it. Just as Pat Riley did from 2008-2010, set this Miami Heat franchise up to be significant players again. That’s what this fan base and this franchise needs again. A clear plan.

Commentary // 3 weeks ago

184: The Case For Bradley Beal

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Alex Toledo, Brass Jazz, and Alf (brief appearance) introduce a new audience on Dash Radio (Wednesdays at 8 a.m. ET on the Nothin’ But Net channel).

Podcast // 3 weeks ago
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The Launching Pad: Winslow’s Fit, Richardson’s Regression, Ellington’s Conundrum

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

Insight // 3 weeks ago

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 weeks ago

In The Zone: Meditation With The Miami Heat and The Modern NBA Athlete

As I walked into the visitor’s locker room of the hardest working, best conditioned, most professional, unselfish, toughest, meanest, nastiest… Keep Reading

Feature // 4 weeks ago

The Heat Season is Searching For a Reason

Commentary // 4 weeks 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 // 4 weeks 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 month 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 // 1 month 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 // 1 month ago

181: Jimmy Butler Spooktacular (Geez)

In this Halloween edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Cait Anderson, and Nekias Duncan discuss:
• Stories from Nekias’ time covering Heat vs. Hornets on Tuesday in Charlotte.
• We momentarily bring back a classic Miami Heat Beat game, “Heat Lifer or Not a Heat Lifer?”
• The crew speculates about the suspicious injuries of Jimmy Butler and Tyus Jones?
• Cait breaks down how Hassan Whiteside is mastering the art of stealing rebounds from teammates
• We debut a new Halloween game, featuring our scariest Miami Heat/NBA-related things.
• BONUS: There’s a special treat for those who listen to the end of the show. Enjoy!

Podcast // 1 month ago

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 // 1 month ago
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Heat Drop Another One Behind Poor Drop Coverage

Commentary // 1 month 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 // 1 month 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 // 1 month 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 // 2 months 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 // 2 months ago

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

The Miami Heat won their first home game 110-87 Wednesday to the New York Knicks at the AmericanAirlines Arena. Our… Keep Reading

Insight // 2 months 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 // 2 months ago

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

Insight // 2 months 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 // 2 months ago
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