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NBA: Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards

‘Best Shooter’- Miami Heat Legend Heaps Massive Praise On Duncan Robinson

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NBA: Boston Celtics at Miami Heat

Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant Reveals the Key Reason For Their Unexpected Victory against Miami Heat

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NBA: Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets

‘Put Some Respect on His Name’: Twitter Erupts as James Harden Breaks Out in Blowout Nets Win

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NBA: Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets

Former NBA Player Reveals How He Felt After LeBron James Dunked On Him

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NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs

Will Kevin Durant Play Tonight? Brooklyn Nets vs Miami Heat: Injury Updates, Expected Lineups, and Game Prediction

The Brooklyn Nets play host to the Miami Heat once again tonight, as they aim to make it two out of two wins against their conference rivals.

NBA: Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets

WATCH: Kyrie Irving and Bam Adebayo Stopped From Swapping Jerseys After Nets vs Heat Game

Kyrie Irving and Bam Adebayo were stopped from exchanging jerseys by Miami Heat security after a game between Brooklyn and Miami.

NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers

WATCH: When LeBron James and Kobe Bryant Waged War Against Each Other

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A shorthanded Miami Heat will next face the Brooklyn Nets. Who are the new players on injury list and who has a better shot at winning?

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets

Will Jimmy Butler Play Tonight? Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat: Injury Report, Lineups & Predictions

Catch all the latest updates about injuries and lineups as the Toronto Raptors take on the Miami Heat at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

NBA: Miami Heat at Washington Wizards

?Get My A– Beat?: Miami Heat Star Jimmy Butler Reveals Why He Has No Tattoos

Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler is known for his styling sense and his aggressive game. But why does he still not have a body tattoo?

NBA: Miami Heat at Washington Wizards

Former Assistant Coach Reveals How LeBron James and Co. Made Life Easier For Each Other Back in 2013

One would think that a roster that won two titles would have a strict environment but David revealed how much fun Miami Heat had in 2013.

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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
ConferenceEastern
Division?Southeast
PresidentPat Riley
General ManagerAndy 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)
Websitewww.nba.com/heat

Miami Heat 2021-22 Roster

No.PlayerPosHtWtBirth Date
14Tyler HerroSG6-5195January 20, 2000
55Duncan RobinsonSF6-7215April 22, 1994
5Kyle GuySG6-1167August 11, 1997
17P.J. TuckerPF6-5245May 5, 1985
21Dewayne DedmonC7-0245August 12, 1989
13Bam AdebayoC6-9255July 18, 1997
7Kyle LowryPG6-0196March 25, 1986
11KZ OkpalaPF6-8215April 28, 1999
22Jimmy ButlerSF6-7230September 14, 1989
8Markieff MorrisPF6-9245September 2, 1989
16Caleb MartinSF6-5205September 28, 1995
30Chris SilvaPF6-8234September 19, 1996
11KZ OkpalaPF6-8215April 28, 1999
2Gabe VincentPG6-3200June 14, 1996
77Omer YurtsevenC7-0264June 19, 1998
31Max StrusSF6-5215March 28, 1996
40Udonis HaslemC6-8235June 9, 1980

Miami Heat 2021-22 Starting Lineup

Gabe Vincent (G)

Duncan Robinson (G)

Jimmy Butler (F)

P.J. Tucker (F)

Bam Adebayo (C)