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Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry Passes Michael Jordan in All Time Assists in NBA
Kyle Lowry has officially surpassed Michael Jordan in the total number of assists in his most recent game against Miami Heat. They won 107-103.
“You Never Know What to Expect”: Mystery Looms Over Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler Ahead of Match Against Toronto Raptors
Jimmy Butler is reportedly under quarantine and will miss the Heat's crucial restart match against the second-seeded Toronto Raptors.
NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Congratulates Miami Heat Big Man For Making the Team’s History Books
NBA legend Dwyane Wade lauded Miami Heat big man Kelly Olynyk for etching his name in history books after the team's win against the Nuggets.
Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases, Miami Heat Make a Big Announcement For 2020-21 Season
Miami Heat are all set to play the NBA 2020-21 season with a full fledged audience accourding to President Eric Woolworth.
“Wary of What We Were Saying”: Miami Heat’s Duncan Robinson Shares His Peculiar Experience of Playing Inside Orlando Bubble
Duncan Robinson opens up about how players need to be very careful about what they say on court and on the bench in the Orlando Bubble.
NBA Trade Rumors: Miami Heat Set to Drop Key Player as it Eyes a Potential Super Team for 2021
The Miami Heat might not extend Bam Adebayo's rookie contract, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. They might save money for a free-agency signing instead.
Chicago Bulls Legend Heaps Big Praises for Miami Heat, Picks Them to Dethrone Giannis Led Milwaukee Bucks
Miami Heat may just be the surprise package in the Orlando playoffs. The team has coalesced around Jimmy Butler and look dangerous.
“I Was Pissed, I Was Hurting”: Former Miami Heat Player Recalls Team’s Struggles Against Paul George’s Indiana Pacers
The Miami Heat rivalry against the Boston Celtics is often talked about, but their rivalry against the Indiana Pacers is an underrated one.
“Like a Piece of You is Missing”: Miami Heat’s Meyers Leonard Opens on Struggles Without His Wife Inside the Orlando Bubble
Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard may be a celebrity inside the NBA bubble, but he is facing the difficulties of living daily life without his wife.
“They Don’t Give A Damn”: Are the Miami Heat Set to Cause Some Major Upsets in the Orlando Bubble?
ESPN's Stephen A Smith says the Miami Heat are a sleeper in the Eastern Conference. Led by Jimmy Butler, the Heat will be a team to look out for.
Former Golden State Warriors Player Highlights His Favorite Trash Talkers in NBA
Jimmy Butler has been deemed the best trash-talker in the NBA over John Wall, Draymond Green and other by DeMarcus Cousins.
“Tell Him You’re Coming”: Former Teammate Reveals How Pat Riley Pulled Off the Impossible to Retain Shaquille O’Neal With Miami Heat
In 2006, Shaquille O'Neal was up for a new contract with Miami Heat. Instead of signing a max, Pat Riley managed to pull off the impossible.
About Miami Heat
Miami Heat 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report
The Miami Heat, owned by Micky Arison, is part of the NBA's Eastern Conference. They belong to the Southeast Division along with the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, and Orlando Magic.
History
The Miami Heat entered the NBA in 1988 as an expansion team along with the Charlotte Hornets. They reached the Playoffs only twice in the first eight years, but fell in the first round on both occasions.
In the 1995 season, they were acquired by Carnival Cruise Lines and saw a turnaround in fortunes. In the next season, they reached the Conference Finals, following Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls. En route, they cobbled up a 32-9 way record, earning them the moniker "Road Warriors."
The Miami Heat constantly fell to the New York Knicks in the Playoffs between 1998-2000, before dropping off until the acquisition of Dwyane Wade in 2003. They made four consecutive Playoffs and won their maiden NBA title in 2006. A year later they were swept in the first playoff series.
This was the beginning of a slump in their fortunes. The team notched up an abysmal 15-67 league record in 2007-08. They made the Playoffs again in the next 2 years but didn't achieve success until the formation of the Big 3 in 2010.
Miami Heat used the $48 million cap space and recruited LeBron James and Chris Bosh. They reached four consecutive finals and won two championships in 2012 and 2013.
After LeBron James' departure, they made the Playoffs just twice. In the first year, the Miami Heat became the first team since the 2005 season's Los Angeles Lakers to miss out on the Playoffs after featuring in the previous final.
LeBron James (2012, 2013) is the only Miami Heat player to win the league MVP award. The legendary Pat Riley currently serves as the president of the Heat, while Erik Spoelstra has been the trusted head coach since 2008. In the 2021-22 season, Spoelstra is leading the side to great heights, as they are topping the Eastern Conference at the halfway mark.
Team's Sponsors
The Miami Heat have Ultimate Software as their main sponsors, who advertise on their uniforms. Besides the technology company, Miami has partnerships with companies such as Tissot, Dell, and several other companies.
Achievements and History
| Founded | 1988 |
| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Southeast |
| President | Pat Riley |
| General Manager | Andy Elisburg |
| Head Coach | Erik Spoelstra |
| Arena | American Airlines Arena |
| Championships (3) | (2006, 2012, 2013) |
| Conference Titles (6) | (2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2020) |
| Division Titles (14) | (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020) |
| Website | www.nba.com/heat |
Miami Heat 2021-22 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | Birth Date |
| 14 | Tyler Herro | SG | 6-5 | 195 | January 20, 2000 |
| 55 | Duncan Robinson | SF | 6-7 | 215 | April 22, 1994 |
| 5 | Kyle Guy | SG | 6-1 | 167 | August 11, 1997 |
| 17 | P.J. Tucker | PF | 6-5 | 245 | May 5, 1985 |
| 21 | Dewayne Dedmon | C | 7-0 | 245 | August 12, 1989 |
| 13 | Bam Adebayo | C | 6-9 | 255 | July 18, 1997 |
| 7 | Kyle Lowry | PG | 6-0 | 196 | March 25, 1986 |
| 11 | KZ Okpala | PF | 6-8 | 215 | April 28, 1999 |
| 22 | Jimmy Butler | SF | 6-7 | 230 | September 14, 1989 |
| 8 | Markieff Morris | PF | 6-9 | 245 | September 2, 1989 |
| 16 | Caleb Martin | SF | 6-5 | 205 | September 28, 1995 |
| 30 | Chris Silva | PF | 6-8 | 234 | September 19, 1996 |
| 11 | KZ Okpala | PF | 6-8 | 215 | April 28, 1999 |
| 2 | Gabe Vincent | PG | 6-3 | 200 | June 14, 1996 |
| 77 | Omer Yurtseven | C | 7-0 | 264 | June 19, 1998 |
| 31 | Max Strus | SF | 6-5 | 215 | March 28, 1996 |
| 40 | Udonis Haslem | C | 6-8 | 235 | June 9, 1980 |
Miami Heat 2021-22 Starting Lineup
Gabe Vincent (G)
Duncan Robinson (G)
Jimmy Butler (F)
P.J. Tucker (F)
Bam Adebayo (C)
