As Jimmy Butler is playing with the Miami Heat, he was not the focus of the team’s win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, 128-107. While the Heat still deals with the drama involving Butler, they g
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That’s because Heat coach Erik Spoelstra played three-time NBA All-Star center Bam Adebayo and rookie center Kel’el Ware together for an extended stretch for the first time during Sunday’s 128-107 home win over the San Antonio Spurs ... and the double-big combination looked better than anybody could have imagined.
As the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler trade drama continues amidst his return, there was a different story taking the limelight during the team’s win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, 128-107. The He
The Miami Heat, who closed the weekend in the Eastern Conference's eighth playoff position, may have found a secret weapon. Kel'el Ware, a 7-foot rookie center, figures to be a bigger part of the game plan when the Heat host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
Center Bam Adebayo on Monday night left guard Tyler Herro as the Miami Heat’s last man standing when it came to appearing in every game so far this season, with Adebayo ruled out against the
Miami and Portland face off in non-conference action. Tuesday's matchup is the first this season for the two teams.
Bam Adebayo, Kel’el Ware offer initial dual Miami Heat intrigue. Now the question is how much more and if there will be a permanence.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) drives to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) AP AP
Jaquez then delivered an alley-oop to Adebayo to put Miami up 12. Herro’s three free throws – following a Portland flagrant foul - pushed the margin to 15, and Jaquez’s driving layup made it a 17-point game, essentially settling matters.
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VITALS: The Heat and Trail Blazers meet for the first of two regular season matchups. Last season, Miami swept the series, 2-0, and has won a franchise-best four consecutive games in Portland, including six of the last seven overall.