Miami Heat

HeatCast: A Rare Defeat, Boston Gets One

HB HeatCastSeptember 20, 2020

You didn't think it would be easy, right? Boston took game three, and the Heat lead now just 2-1. Jo Stroman has your postgame report!

HeatCast: Comeback Kids, Heat Lead 2-0

HB HeatCastSeptember 18, 2020

Can your heart handle this? Jo Stroman has your Heat postgame report after another thrilling come-from-behind win over the Celtics for a 2-0 series lead.

HeatCast: The Guard Edge in Game Two

HB HeatCastSeptember 17, 2020

Jo Stroman brings the swagger as HoopBall unveils a Miami Heat podcast! Our official debut episode here centers on Miami's win over Boston on Tuesday and thoughts going into game two tonight!

Fantasy Snapshot: Miami Heat

Hoop Ball Fantasy FeaturesMay 16, 2020

The Heat do not have many draft picks moving forward but the organization has done a tremendous job finding talented players elsewhere. Let's take a broad overview of their fantasy season so far.

Season So Far: Miami Heat

Hoop Ball Fantasy FeaturesMay 15, 2020

The Heat had a busy summer and now find themselves in the thick of the Eastern Conference race, where they hope to remain for years to come thanks to their new core.

Heat get big upgrades on the wing with…

Miami HeatFebruary 7, 2020

The Heat certainly look like an all-in team now, and hope that their wing upgrades get them to the Bucks' tier in the East.

What to watch for in the preseason: Eastern…

Atlanta HawksOctober 7, 2019

With preseason mercifully upon us, we've picked one thing to keep an eye on as the exhibition games play out. We'll try to find meaning in certain areas for each team in the league.

Recent News ♦ Fantasy Analysis

Jimmy Butler

SG, Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler hit 6-of-13 shots from the field and 5-of-6 shots from the line to end Saturday night's Game 3 loss to the Celtics with 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

This was an on-par performance from Butler, who clearly needs to crank things up a notch in Game 4 if the Heat want to secure that third win in the series. He's been a great leader for the Heat so far, so there's no doubt that he'll be able to set a context of urgency in the next one. Count on it.

September 19, 2020, 11:57 pm

Goran Dragic

PG, Miami Heat

Goran Dragic got the full-blown Celtics defensive treatment on Saturday and buckled under the pressure, shooting just 2-of-10 from the field to finish the night with 11 points, one 3-pointer, one rebound and five assists.

Dragic has been able to turn back the clock and play like he's in his prime in the playoffs, at least up until tonight's game. The Celtics' effort in slowing him down proved to be a big factor in their win. Dragic will have to find a way to shake it off and come back fresh and firing on all cylinders come Game 4.

September 19, 2020, 11:53 pm

Tyler Herro

PG, Miami Heat

Tyler Herro was a sight for sore eyes as he chipped in 22 points (8-of-18 shooting) off the bench in Saturday's Game 3 loss to the Celtics.

Herro hit four triples to go along with his three rebounds, four assists and one steal tonight. He made the most of his 36 minutes on the floor and came up big when Boston's defense was smothering Duncan Robinson, who by the way, was able to end the night with 13 points, one rebound, two assists and four treys of his own.

September 19, 2020, 11:49 pm

Bam Adebayo

C, Miami Heat

Bam Adebayo was amazing in Saturday's Game 3 loss to the Celtics, putting up 27 points (10-of-14 FG, 7-of-9 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, three steals and two blocks in 38 minutes.

There's little to complain about with Adebayo's performance. He played well on defense and was crashing the boards like his life depended on it. He leaned on his crazy athleticism to make it happen on the offensive end, coming up with a team-high scoring effort in the process. He's going to need a lot more help, if the Heat want to close out this series before the Celtics muster any more momentum moving forward.

September 19, 2020, 11:45 pm

Andre Iguodala

SF, Miami Heat

Andre Iguodala (back spasms) is on the active roster for the Heat on Saturday.

Iguodala is a savvy and experienced NBA champion who, on a dime, can be tasked to defend opposing teams' top players. However, given his age and wear and tear, it's unlikely that he will see much playing time in this series.

Source: Anthony Chiang on Twitter

September 19, 2020, 8:14 pm

Andre Iguodala

SF, Miami Heat

Andre Iguodala (back spasms) is probable for Game 3 against the Celtics on Saturday.

Iguodala missed the second half of Game 2 thanks to the limitations he dealt with from back spasms. He has not been a key component for the Heat's success during their impressive playoff run, but he has been a regular rotation piece. His presence will help keep the rotation minutes for Jae Crowder and Derrick Jones Jr. at manageable levels.

Source: NBA Injury Report

September 18, 2020, 5:48 pm

Jimmy Butler

SG, Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler had a solid outing on Thursday night and sunk two clutch free throws to ice the game, finishing with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and four steals in 36 minutes of action.

Butler is a superstar who doesn't need to dominate the ball to be impactful. He seems to always make a good decision late in games and in pivotal moments, and in this game he was able to defer to the guys around him making shots and just be disruptive on the defensive end. He was matched in the team-high 36 minutes by Jae Crowder, who scored 12 points, hit three triples and had three steals of his own.

September 17, 2020, 9:58 pm

Bam Adebayo

C, Miami Heat

Bam Adebayo had a big line in Thursday's win over the Celtics, racking up a double-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a blocked shot in 35 minutes.

Adebayo has been clutch throughout this postseason. The lines haven't always been big, but he has produced across the board on both ends and should play a critical role as an anchor for this surprising squad.

September 17, 2020, 9:53 pm