(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)   Unlike last season, when the eighth-seeded Miami Heat were able to go the distance to make the NBA Finals, Erik Spoelstra’s squad fell short in the NBA playoffs, with the Boston Celtics coming out on top in five games in the first round. Unfortunately for Miami, the team was unable to get superstar Jimmy Butler on the basketball court for the series, which was a game-changer because the outcome might’ve been much different had he been playing. Even though Butler was unable to overcome his injury and get back on the floor to take on the Celtics, he was still ..read more

(Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)   The Miami Heat have always found ways to win games despite missing players, but unfortunately head coach Erik Spoelstra couldn’t work his magic as the team was bounced from the 2024 NBA playoffs in five games by the Boston Celtics. Miami managed to steal Game 2 on the road, but subsequently dropped the next three games after Boston regrouped and dominated both sides of the ball. The Heat were shorthanded as Jimmy Butler didn’t play in the series after suffering a meniscus injury in the team’s Play-In Tournament loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Not hav ..read more

(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)   For the last several seasons, it has felt like Jimmy Butler has been the face of the Miami Heat. The team’s fans love him and he has said he would like to retire in Miami. But his days playing in the “Heat culture” might be over. According to John Hollinger, per NBACentral, there are “increasingly loud whispers” that Butler may be leaving the Heat. “Jimmy Butler is extension-eligible, but between his declining play this season and the constant absences, there are increasingly loud whispers that his future might not be in Miami,” Hollinger reported ..read more

(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)   Jimmy Butler has been with the Miami Heat since the 2019-20 season. During his time with the team, the Heat have traveled far in the playoffs several times, including multiple appearances in the NBA Finals. Butler has become a vital part of the team’s lineup and says he wants to retire as a member of Miami. According to Anthony Chiang, via NBACentral, Butler is seeking a max extension from the Heat this summer. Jimmy Butler is seeking a max extension from the Miami Heat this summer, per @Anthony_Chiang (Via https://t.co/MtmKzxg0sG) pic.twitter.com ..read more

(Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)   The 2023-24 NBA season is over for the Miami Heat and now the front office has to do a lot of deep thinking. They have many big decisions to make, including one about lead star Jimmy Butler. According to reporting from Anthony Chiang, Butler and his representatives will attempt to secure a $113 million contract extension this offseason. Barry Jackson said that leaves the team in a tricky position. They can either “say yes and pay Butler around $58 million in 3 years when he’s 37” or “say no and see if he asks for a trade or indicates if he would be a m ..read more

(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)   During his time as head coach of the Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra has brought the team to new heights, including securing two championships and multiple Eastern Conference Finals wins. Despite that, he has never won a very coveted NBA prize. As noted by ESPN Bet, Spoelstra has never been named NBA Coach of the Year, even though he has found amazing success with his team and was named one of the 15 greatest coaches of all time. In 2022, Erik Spoelstra was named to the NBA's 15 greatest coaches in history list. Yet, he has never been named NBA Coach of ..read more

(Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)   The Miami Heat were once again without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier on Wednesday night. Additionally, they took on the Boston Celtics in Boston for Game 2 after suffering a 114-94 loss just days before. But the Heat scored a massively important 111-101 win, evening the series and shaking up the Celtics. Following the game, Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. spoke about how the Heat were able to earn such a pivotal triumph. “We wanted it more, took a lot of pride in our matchups. It came down to toughness and will to win,” Jaquez said, per Naveen Gangla ..read more

(Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)   The Miami Heat shocked the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night with a massively important 111-101 win over the best team in the NBA. That victory evened the series and warned the Celtics that, as good as they are, they can be taken down. Following the game, Heat big man Bam Adebayo spoke about his team’s mentality and how the doubt that people have about them doesn’t make an impact. “Why lose belief now? Backs against the wall. Everybody always against us. Use it as fuel,” Adebayo said, via the NBA on Twitter. "We've been doubted a lot throughout p ..read more

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)   The Miami Heat are inevitable. It doesn’t matter who’s on the court or what seed they are; they’re going to be a tough rival come playoff time. That was evident again on Wednesday night, as they stormed the TD Garden to take a ten-point win despite not having Terry Rozier or Jimmy Butler. The series has officially started, as the Heat have won on the road to steal homecourt advantage, and that bodes trouble for Joe Mazzulla’s team. That’s why Jimmy Butler poked fun at his rivals and took to Instagram to post an edit of himself in Jaylen Brown’s body ..read more

(Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images for The Match)   Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra can definitely make a case for being the best coach in the NBA. The Heat were 14.5-point underdogs heading into Wednesday night’s game, yet they wound up winning by double digits, and they led for most of the game. That’s despite not having Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier and being on the road against the best team in the league. Of course, the Heat deserve all the credit in the world for their win and stealing homecourt advantage. Then again, the Boston Celtics also deserve plenty of the blame for going t ..read more