Extreme heat is impacting most Americans' electricity bills, AP-NORC poll finds
A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities.
Larsson's basket in OT lifts Heat to 120-118 win over Grizzlies and 1st Summer League title
Pelle Larsson broke a tie by scoring from the lane in overtime to give Miami a 120-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies and hand the Heat their first NBA Summer League championship.
Caleb Martin insists he’s happy with $32M deal with 76ers after turning down $65M in Miami
Caleb Martin spurned a lot of money in Miami. Like, a lot, a lot — millions of dollars left on the table when he rejected the Heat’s new contract offer.
Alonzo Mourning speaks to reporters after revealing cancer diagnosis; urges men to be proactive about health
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame center Alonzo Mourning is holding a news conference at the Kaseya Center Tuesday, a day after he revealed to ESPN in an interview that he had undergone surgery to have his prostate removed after being diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate cancer.
Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning has prostate removed after cancer diagnosis
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame center Alonzo Mourning has undergone surgery to have his prostate removed after being diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate cancer, ESPN reported Monday.
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
Tyler Herro hit six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
Tyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game.
Miami Heat fight for playoff lives vs. Chicago Bulls
It’s make or break for the Miami Heat Friday night as they host the Chicago Bulls to see who will earn the NBA’s final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference for the second straight year.
Heat never trail on the way to a 125-103 win over Raptors, keeping playoff hope going
When the final whistle blows in Miami on Sunday, the Heat might be in the playoffs. They might also be back in the play-in tournament.
Doncic scores 29, Irving adds 25 and Mavericks roll past Heat 111-92 to claim Southwest Division
Luka Doncic scored 29 points, Kyrie Irving added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks wrapped up the Southwest Division title by beating the Miami Heat 111-92 on Wednesday night.
Tyler Herro scores 33, Butler adds 25 as the Heat outlast the Hawks 117-111 in 2 OTs
Tyler Herro scored four of his 33 points in the second overtime and the Miami Heat outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 117-111 on Tuesday night.
Butler scores 22 to lead the Heat to a 119-104 victory over the Rockets
Jimmy Butler scored 22 points, and Bam Adebayo had 18 points and 12 rebounds to help the Miami Heat to a 119-104 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Rozier scores 34 with eight 3s, Miami holds off New York 109-99 to improve East playoff outlook
Terry Rozier scored 34 points, capped by a beat-the-shot-clock 3-pointer in the final minute, and the Miami Heat inched closer to an Eastern Conference playoff spot by holding off the New York Knicks 109-99 on Tuesday night.
Heat rout Trail Blazers 142-82 for largest margin of victory in team history
Bam Adebayo had 21 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists and the Miami Heat had the largest margin of victory in team history, routing the Portland Trail Blazers 142-82 on Friday night.
Thompson scores 28, Golden State runs away in 2nd half to top Miami 113-92
Klay Thompson scored 28 points, Jonathan Kuminga added 18 and the Golden State Warriors pulled away in the second half to beat the still-shorthanded Miami Heat 113-92 on Tuesday night.
Heat build biggest lead in more than a decade, roll past Cavaliers 121-84
There was a 2-on-0 break in the third quarter when Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo seemed like they couldn’t decide which one was going to get the easy basket.
Terry Rozier’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 14.5 seconds left helps the Heat beat the Cavaliers 107-104
Terry Rozier scored nine points in the final 1:24, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 14.5 seconds on the clock, lifting the Miami Heat to a 107-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. post double-doubles and lead 76ers past Heat 98-91
Kyle Lowry hustled after a loose basketball and launched himself over the scorer’s table and into the lap of the public address announcer.
Adebayo has 22 points and nine rebounds as Heat end four-game losing streak with win over Pistons
Bam Adebayo had 22 points and nine rebounds in 29 minutes, and the Miami Heat ended a four-game losing streak with a 108-95 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Denver beats Miami 100-88 in an NBA Finals rematch and moves atop the Western Conference
After four months of looking up at others in the Western Conference, Denver finally is alone atop the standings.
Butler takes over late, Heat hold off Pistons 118-110 for 11th win in 14 games
Jimmy Butler scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson each scored 18 and the Miami Heat topped the Detroit Pistons 118-110 on Tuesday night.
Short-handed Heat beat Kings 119-110 for 4th straight win
Bam Adebayo scored 28 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 26 and the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Sacramento Kings 121-110 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
Butler ejected, but not before helping Heat top Pelicans 106-95
Jimmy Butler had 23 points and nine rebounds before being ejected after a fourth-quarter melee and the Miami Heat held off the New Orleans Pelicans 106-95 on Friday night before a hostile and emotionally charged crowd.
Miami Heat’s Haywood Highsmith being sued by man who lost part of his leg in car crash
The 21-year-old who lost part of his leg during a car accident involving Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith earlier this month is now suing the NBA player, court records show.
Bam Adebayo has 23 points and 14 rebounds in Heat's 109-104 victory over 76ers
Bam Adebayo had 23 points and 14 rebounds to help the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-104 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the NBA All-Star break.
Jovic scores career-high 24, Adebayo gets triple-double as Heat beat Bucks 123-97 without Butler
Nikola Jovic scored a career-high 24 points, Bam Adebayo had his second triple-double of the season and the Miami Heat rolled to a 123-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
Jimmy Butler gets triple-double, Heat pull away late to top Spurs 116-104
Jimmy Butler recorded his first triple-double in more than two years, Tyler Herro led the way with 24 points and the Miami Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on Wednesday night.
Butler scores 31 points to help Heat beat Kings 115-106 and snap 7-game skid
Jimmy Butler scored 31 points and the Miami Heat snapped a seven-game skid with a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
Tatum scores 26 points, Celtics embarrass Heat in East finals rematch, 143-110
Boston coach Joe Mazzulla is a movie buff who made big news last season when revealing that he watches “The Town” several times a week. And he recently watched the 1993 crime drama “A Bronx Tale,” another movie that earned his two-thumbs-up rating.
Short-handed Grizzlies spoil Terry Rozier’s Miami debut and hand Heat 4th straight loss, 105-96
The Memphis Grizzlies were wildly short-handed. And the Miami Heat still couldn’t handle them.
Miami Heat retire Udonis Haslem’s No.40 jersey during emotional halftime ceremony
The Miami native, who spent his entire 20-year career with the Heat — part of 3 championship teams and serving as captain in 16 of his seasons — watched his now-retired No. 40 jersey raised to the rafters on Friday night,
Trent scores season-high 28 points, Barrett adds 26 as Raptors rout Heat 121-97
Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 28 points, RJ Barrett had 26 and the Toronto Raptors never trailed in a 121-97 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Butler scores 31 points in return, including two late free throws in OT as Heat beat Nets 96-95
Jimmy Butler returned after missing seven games with a sprained toe and scored 31 points, including two free throws with 11.8 seconds left in overtime to help the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-95 on Monday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 points, Thunder use runs of 17-0 and 13-0 to beat Heat 128-120
The season is nearing the halfway point, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are barely outside of the top spot in the Western Conference.
Heat get 28 from Herro, 22 from Adebayo and top Rockets 120-113
Kyle Lowry got hurt and left the game while he was still in the game. He didn’t even wait for play to stop, simply exiting the floor and temporarily having Miami play 5-on-4 for a few seconds.
Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
The NBA announced Thursday that Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in December.
Leonard reaches 13,000 career points in his return, Clippers beat Miami 121-104 for 3rd straight win
Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points in his return from injury, Paul George added 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the short-handed Miami Heat 121-104 on Monday night for their third straight win.
Sexton scores 22 points, George has big 4th in Jazz’s 117-109 win over Heat
Collin Sexton had 22 points, Keyonte George scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz beat Miami 117-109 on Saturday to end the Heat’s winning streak at four.
Here’s what the Miami Heat are doing with Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 jersey
Udonis Haslem is the definition of “Heat Culture” and 21 years later, he will now join only four other players in franchise history to have his jersey number retired.
Tyler Herro scores 28 points as the Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic 115-106
Tyler Herro had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, helping the Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic 115-106 on Wednesday night.
Edwards scores 32, Wolves rally from 17 down to beat Heat 112-108 and improve to 20-5
Anthony Edwards scored 32 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 and the Minnesota Timberwolves clamped down in the second half to beat the Miami Heat 112-108 on Monday night.
Robinson scores 23 points, Heat top Hornets 115-104 to finish off home-and-home sweep
Sweeping a two-game set hasn’t been easy for the Miami Heat, and changing that was on coach Erik Spoelstra’s mind Wednesday night.
Duncan Robinson leads balanced scoring attack as Heat hold on to top Hornets 116-114
Duncan Robinson had five 3-pointers and scored 24 points, Kevin Love provided a big boost off the bench with a season-high 19 points and the Miami Heat overcame a huge game from Charlotte’s Terry Rozier to defeat the Hornets 116-114 on Monday night.
Martin has season-high 24 points and career-high 12 rebounds as Heat beat Raptors 112-103
Caleb Martin had a season-high 24 points and a career-best 12 rebounds, Duncan Robinson scored 21 points and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 112-103 on Wednesday night.
Pacers put on historic shooting show, run away from Heat 144-129
Let’s put what the Indiana Pacers did on Saturday night in perspective. They missed 15 shots in the first quarter, then 14 shots in the next three quarters combined.
Butler scores 36, Heat get hot late to top Pacers 142-132 and snap a 3-game slide
Jimmy Butler scored 24 of his 36 points in the second half, and the Miami Heat overcame a career-high 44 points from Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton to beat the Pacers 142-132 on Thursday night.
Report: Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, wife Nikki announce divorce
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and his wife, Nikki Spoelstra, have decided to divorce after seven years of marriage, the Miami Herald reported Wednesday.
Antetokounmpo, Lillard combine for 65, and Bucks earn quarterfinal berth by topping Heat 131-124
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points, Damian Lillard added 32 and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 131-124 on Tuesday night and clinch a home quarterfinal game in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Nets snap three-game skid, beat Heat 112-97 with Miami resting Butler and Adebayo
Mikal Bridges scored 24 points, Cam Johnson added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets routed the short-handed Miami Heat 112-97 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Kyle Lowry makes 7 3-pointers, scores season-high 28 to lead Heat to 129-96 win over sluggish Cavs
Kyle Lowry made seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 28 points, and the Miami Heat took advantage of Cleveland playing the second night of a back-to-back, beating the sluggish Cavaliers 129-96.
Bam Adebayo scores 23 points as the Heat cruise to a 118-100 win over the Bulls
Bam Adebayo scored 23 points and had 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat blew out the Chicago Bulls 118-100 on Monday night, two nights after blowing a 21-point lead in the same building.
DeMar DeRozan scores 23 as Bulls erase 21-point deficit and end Heat’s winning streak at 7 games
DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat Miami 102-97 on Saturday night, halting the Heat’s winning streak at seven games.
Robinson, Adebayo key rally as Heat capture fifth straight with win over Spurs, 118-113
The Miami Heat were short-handed, playing the second night of a back-to-back and playing against the most hyped prospect in decades in San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama.
Adebayo scores 26 points as depleted Heat show off depth in 117-109 win over Hawks
Bam Adebayo scored 26 points with 17 rebounds and rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added a career-high 20 points as the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-109 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
Bam Adebayo scores 30 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. hits late 3-pointer as Heat beat Grizzlies 108-102
Bam Adebayo had 30 points and 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat held off the Memphis Grizzlies 108-102 on Wednesday night for their first road victory of the season.
Adebayo has triple-double, Butler scores 28, Heat hold off LeBron and the Lakers 108-107
Bam Adebayo had the first 20-rebound triple-double in Miami history, Jimmy Butler scored 28 points and the Heat survived a big offensive drought at the end to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-107 on Monday night.
Nets rally in 2nd half, top Heat 109-105 to add to Miami’s miserable 1-4 start
Mikal Bridges scored 21 points, Lonnie Walker IV and Armoni Brooks each added 17 and the Brooklyn Nets erased a 15-point second-half deficit to beat the Miami Heat 109-105 on Wednesday night.
Antetokounmpo, Lillard help Bucks build big lead, hold off Heat in playoff rematch
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points, Damian Lillard added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks built a 25-point lead before holding off the Miami Heat 122-114 on Monday night.
Naz Reid leads Timberwolves in 106-90 takedown of short-handed Heat in home opener
Naz Reid relished the roar from the Minnesota crowd roar during introductions and the fast chant of his name late in the game, further affirmation he’s in the right place even though he comes off the bench.