Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe
The NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball's global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver.
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.
Woman’s night out with 3 NBA prospects ends in their manager raping her, Miami police say
A woman and her friends met three NBA prospects and their manager at a Midtown Miami restaurant last month, according to police. An arrest report states that after a night of clubbing, one of the women woke up to the manager raping her at his apartment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.