Miami Heat Beat

190: Justise Better Breaks The Internet w/ Rohan Nadkarni (Sports Illustrated)

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Brian Goins, Giancarlo Navas (sort of), Alex Toledo, and Christian Hernandez invite Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated’s The Crossover as our special guest:
• We dissect Rohan’s marvelous Dion Waiters’ feature story written for Sports Illustrated.
• Our little hashtag movement is not so little anymore. #Justise Better infiltrates the Miami Heat telecast against the Toronto Raptors with not one, but two legendary calls by Heat broadcaster Eric Reid.
• What to make of Justise Winslow being named Miami’s starting point guard while Goran Dragic recovers from knee surgery?
• Return of Small Sample Size Theater w/ Christian (Winslow and Hassan Whiteside)
Sponsored by: AutoNation

Podcast // 7 months ago

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

Insight // 7 months ago

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

The Miami Heat are on a two-game winning streak to begin their west coast road trip, with victories against the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers over the weekend. Our resident statistician, Christian Hernandez (@TheMapleRick), pieced together his biggest takeaways for Miami in a series we’re calling, “Take That For Data.”

Insight // 7 months 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 // 8 months 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 // 8 months ago

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

Commentary // 8 months 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 // 8 months ago

The Heat Season is Searching For a Reason

Commentary // 8 months 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 // 9 months ago

Heat Drop Another One Behind Poor Drop Coverage

Commentary // 9 months ago

190: Justise Better Breaks The Internet w/ Rohan Nadkarni (Sports Illustrated)

The Morning After: #JustiseBetter Now Mainstream, Surging Heat Nearly Ace Post-Christmas Litmus Test to Toronto

Points And Pictures: Curb Your (Tank) Enthusiasm

The Launching Pad: Heat In Their Zone, Jones Jr’s Crash Course, Richardson’s Quiet Progression

189: Allegedly

188: Locked On Heat Beat (Part III) w/ David Ramil & Wes Goldberg

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

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

187: Sugar Momma

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

Take That For Data: Winning Weekend on Biscayne Boulevard

186: Set Your Eyes to Zion

185: Bad Stevens

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

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

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

184: The Case For Bradley Beal

The Launching Pad: Winslow’s Fit, Richardson’s Regression, Ellington’s Conundrum

183: Where Are They Hiding James Johnson?

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

The Heat Season is Searching For a Reason

The Launching Pad: Clutch Time Shenanigans, Adebayo’s Role, Johnson’s Revival

Maybe the Heat Are Targeting the Wrong Star

182: Dwyane Wade Blvd. w/ Brendan Tobin (790 The Ticket)

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

181: Jimmy Butler Spooktacular (Geez)

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

Heat Drop Another One Behind Poor Drop Coverage

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

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