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How Miami Can Help Dwyane Wade
The Miami HEAT need Dwyane Wade to play better than he did when shooting 2-of-13 in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers, but it's not all on him. The team can help Wade by affording him more space to operate in, among other adjustments. Because the HEAT don't just need Wade to score, they need him to be efficient.

Pacers 94 - HEAT 75 Game 3 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's Game 3 loss in Indiana.

HEAT Camp


Road Rally Game 3
Join the HEAT Dancers, Burnie, the Xtreme Team, PA Announcer, Michael B., Dale, and other HEAT fans as they gather to watch the national telecast of the HEAT taking on the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Second Round of the 2012 Playoffs.

How Indiana is Limiting Miami Threes
The Miami HEAT's offense runs like a well-oiled machine when it is generating three-pointers, but not just any threes. It needs to create open, efficient, assisted threes, and knowing this, the Indiana Pacers have schemed to take those away, a scheme that starts with how they defend LeBron James and Dwyane Wade's pick-and-rolls.

2011-12 HEAT Dancer Gallery: Nineteen


Pacers 78 - HEAT 75 Game 2 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's Game 2 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference SemiFinals.

Whether or Not to Start LeBron at PF
The Miami HEAT outscored the Indiana Pacers by 15 points with LeBron James playing power forward in Game 1, but the decision as to whether or not to start him at that position in the absence of Chris Bosh is hardly as simple as going by the numbers. We ask the why, and why not, of the potential move.

Chris Bosh Out Indefinitely
An MRI on HEAT Forward Chris Bosh has revealed a strained abdominal muscle. He is out indefinitely.

Pacers Game 1: LeBron at Power Forward
In Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, the man who can play any position in the game played almost half his minutes at power forward, and Miami's lineups featuring LeBron James at the four were easily the HEAT's most efficient. With help from Ronny Turiaf and Joel Anthony filling in for Chris Bosh, here's how it worked.

HEAT 95 - Pacers 86 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's Game 1 victory over the Indiana Pacers, when LeBron James and Dwyane Wade took over in the second half after a first-half injury to Chris Bosh.

LeBron James Named 2011-12 NBA Most Valuable Player
MIAMI, May 12- The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James is the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2011-12 Kia Most Valuable Player. This marks James' third MVP award and the first by a HEAT player in franchise history.

Game 1 to be MVP Celebration


LeBron James gana la distinción Jugador Más Valioso
El jugador del Miami HEAT LeBron James gana la distinción Jugador Más Valioso (MVP) Kia 2011-12. Gana su tercer MVP en cuatro años después de liderar al HEAT a 46 victorias y segundo lugar en el Este.

HEAT Player 2011: LeBron James


Round Two Playoff Coverage to Continue via HEATV on HEAT.COM


Why LeBron is the MVP
LeBron James is the 2011-12 NBA Most Valuable Player not just because he had the most statistically dominant season of any player in the league, but because it was impossible to watch him play and not think he is the best player, capable of doing the most thing, in the game. Sometimes, even that isn't enough, but the narrative was behind James, too.

Pacers Preview: Lineups and Creativity
The conservative approach is for the Miami HEAT to try to match the size of the Indiana Pacers, but with the creativity the team has shown all season, Miami can be the team that dictates matchups and rotations in this second-round series.

White Hot HEAT Fan Kit Events
As the HEAT prepares to take on the Indiana Pacers in Round 2 of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, the team is inviting HEAT fans to stop by the Party City in Midtown or Duffy's Sports Grill in North Miami Beach to pick up a free White Hot HEAT Fan Kit

The Journey of a Lifetime
For Miami HEAT forward Mike Miller his journey towards being a professional basketball player has no doubt served as the clay that has molded his character. Although he encountered obstacles, the 11-year NBA veteran has not given up on his goals.

HEAT Player 2011: Joel Anthony


The Series-Deciding Defensive Scheme
In the end, this series was decidedly simple. The New York Knicks may have suffered injury after injury, and the HEAT may have effectively tweaked both their pick-and-roll defense and perimeter coverage, but Miami's fundamental advantage for five games was that they played a more sustainable brand of basketball.

HEAT 106 - Knicks 94 Game 5 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's series-clinching Game 5 victory at home against the New York Knicks.

Film Session: Late in New York
Some may think the Miami HEAT don't run many sets late in games, but in the final 90 seconds of Game 4 against the New York Knicks, they ran one specific set twice for good looks. Then, on the final possession, Miami took advantage of New York's willingness to concede mismatches.

2011-12 HEAT Dancer Gallery: Eighteen


Knicks 89 - HEAT 87 Game 4 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's last-second Game 4 to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Film Session: Defending Two Places at Once
The Miami HEAT are severely limiting the effectiveness of one of New York's major weapons: the three-point shot. But it would be a wasted effort if that meant they gave up shots elsewhere as a result, so we look at film of how Miami is playing New York's deadly Tyson Chandler pick-and-roll with shooters in mind.

How Miami Defends Carmelo
New York made its adjustments and Carmelo Anthony is getting the ball on the wing, but the Miami HEAT aren't doubling him no matter who else is on the floor. That's because when Anthony is shooter from a certain range, as long as the shots are contested, the percentages are in favor of the defense.

Road Rally
Join Burnie, the HEAT Dancers, the Xtreme Team, and Michael Baiamonte at our Road Rallies as the HEAT take on the NBA's best. Come party with other HEAT fans and cheer your Miami HEAT to a road victory. Don't miss out on your chance of winning prizes.

HEAT 87 - Knicks 70 Game 3 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami-New York Game 3, when Miami turned on the jets after a sluggish three quarters from each team.

2011-12 HEAT Dancer Gallery: Seventeen


The LeBron James Family Foundation to Unveil its Brand New Website, LeBronJamesFamilyFoundation.org
The LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) is proud to unveil its brand new website, <em><a href="http://www.LeBronJamesFamilyFoundation.org">LeBronJamesFamilyFoundation.org</a></em>. More than just a webpage, this site is an online extension of the mission and core values of LJFF and of LeBron James himself.

Khan Academy and LeBron James Team Up to Engage Students
Today Khan Academy and NBA All-Star LeBron James announce an exciting new partnership using technology and social media to educate children. Through the combination of video creation and online outreach, Khan Academy and LeBron James are working together to increase engagement in math and science.

The Sacrifice of Rebounding
We often talk about, and easily accept, the concept of a player sacrificing offensive touches, shots and scoring for the betterment of his team. But other numers can be sacrificed as well, such as the rebounds Chris Bosh has given up due to the makeup of the lineups he plays in with the Miami HEAT.

When Isolation Isn't Enough
After being denied for much of Game 1, Carmelo Anthony found the ball early and often in Game 2, scoring 21 points before halftime. But while the adjustment worked, the result was not sustainable offense, and New York's possessions stood in contrast to one of Miami's most efficient nights of the last two years.

HEAT 104 - Knicks 94 Game 2 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's Game 2 victory over the New York Knicks, when Miami took a 2-0 series lead.

HEAT Player 2011: Dwyane Wade


Making the First Move: Fronting Melo
We all expect coaches to make adjustments between playoff games, but in Game 1 against the New York Knicks, Erik Spoelstra had his team do something differently than they had against anyone in the regular season: they fronted Carmelo Anthony with Shane Battier and LeBron James.

HEATed Discussion with Jason Jackson
Miami HEAT Sideline reporter and 790 The Ticket host Jason Jackson hosts a HEATed Discussion on HEAT.com, talking all things HEAT related with players, coaches and members of the media.

HEAT 100 - Knicks 67 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's vicotry in Game 1 against the New York Knicks, when LeBron James was dominant.

48 Hours of Intense HEAT Winner Announced
Miami resident Gonzalo Barcia was designated as the Grand Prize winner of 48 Hours of Intense HEAT presented by Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, the team announced today. Barcia and seven other contestants completed the entire 48-hour challenge, where the following tiebreaking trivia question was asked to determine the champion:

Knicks Preview: Tweaking the Three
The perception is that the Miami HEAT have a weakness when it comes to opponents shooting threes, but the reality is that in the past two months, Erik Spoelstra has tightened up the defensive coverage and Miami is giving up fewer attempts from the most efficient part of the floor. No player, however, has improved more than Dwyane Wade.

HEAT Announces First Round Schedule
MIAMI, April 27 - The HEAT has announced the schedule for its best-of-seven, First Round series against the New York Knicks.

HEAT-Knicks Preview: Fighting the Tiger
In HEAT.com's First Round Playoff Preview, no team has run more isolation offense than this iteration of the New York Knicks, a type of attack the Miami HEAT are particularly adept at defending. But few know that the Knicks are also one of the best defenses in the league thanks to the efforts of Tyson Chandler, someone Miami will have to clear out of the paint.

Wizards 104 - HEAT 70 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami's final game of the regular season.

HEAT Creates Partnership with Party City
The Miami HEAT announced today that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with Party City, North America's largest specialty party goods chain with more than 700 company-owned and franchise stores throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The partnership makes Party City the Official Party Store of the Miami HEAT and AmericanAirlines Arena.

2011-12 HEAT Dancer Gallery: Sixteen


Celtics 78 - HEAT 66 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's loss in Boston, when Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James didn't play.

HEAT Player 2011: Dexter Pittman


HEAT Player 2011: Udonis Haslem


HEAT Player 2011: James Jones


HEAT Player 2011: Shane Battier


LEBRON JAMES NAMED EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK


HEAT 97 - Rockets 88 Chat Recap


WHITE HOT HEAT WEEK 2012


Hublot White Hot HEAT Playoff Package


Wizards 86 - HEAT 84 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's last-second loss to the Washington Wizards without Dwyane Wade (for all but three minutes), LeBron James and Chris Bosh.

The Night of the Pick-and-Roll
The Miami HEAT's Thursday night victory over the Chicago Bulls was at times exciting, but it offered little more than a teaser trailer for what a seven-game series between these two teams could be, in part because neither team ran much more on offense outside of ol' faithful: the high pick-and-roll.

White Hot: The 2012 HEAT Playoffs
MIAMI, April 19 - The Miami HEAT announced April 19 the formal unveiling of its 2012 NBA Playoffs promotional campaign: White Hot: The 2012 HEAT Playoffs presented by Miccosukee Resort & Gaming. White Hot: The 2012 HEAT Playoffs re-establishes the color white as the focal point for all playoff-related activities. The color white will serve as a community-wide rallying point; something everyone in South Florida can get behind and participate in. White will not only be the color fans wear to the game, it will become a recognizable symbol of support for the HEAT in all daily activities, particularly HEAT Playoff game dates.

Prized Posessions: Miller Vision
With Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh sitting out the game and LeBron James sitting out the fourth quarter, the Miami HEAT consistently ran its offense through Mike Miller, who displayed the versatility -- in moving, shooting and passing -- that will have to give Miami periodic relief offense come the playoffs.

HEAT Player 2011: Mario Chalmers


HEAT Player 2011: Mike Miller


The HEAT Group Partners with Hospitality Giant, SBE
The HEAT Group has announced that it has entered into a partnership with sbe, the industry-leading hospitality, entertainment and real estate development company and sbeLIVE, its division that aligns award-winning hospitality brands with the world&rsquo;s iconic arenas and stadiums. The centerpiece of the partnership will be the eventual launch of Hyde AmericanAirlines Arena, scheduled to be unveiled during the 2012 - 2013 HEAT season, which brings one of the most exclusive nightlife brands in North America to one of the nation&rsquo;s premier sports and entertainment arenas, the AmericanAirlines Arena, home of the Miami HEAT.

Raptors vs. HEAT on Sun Sports
Your home team coverage of Miami HEAT basketball on Sun Sports.

Seeing Double


HEAT Player 2011: Terrel Harris


Shane Battier Named 2011-12 Southeast Division Sportsmanship Award Winner


NBA Green Week: HEAT Beach Sweep
MIAMI- During NBA Green Week, Miami HEAT Legend Alonzo Mourning, the Miami HEAT Dancers, HEAT mascot Burnie, HEAT Group front-office staff, City of Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado and volunteers from his office, as well as volunteers from Duffy's Sports Grill, Canon Office Solutions, Florida International University's School of Environment, Arts and Society and representatives from Shake-A-Leg Miami led the 3rd Annual HEAT Beach Sweep.

HEAT Kickoff April with April Pools Day
CORAL GABLES- With the calendar turning to April, and summer peaking just around the corner, the Miami HEAT teamed up with Florida Blue, the American Red Cross, and the City of Coral Gables to host the 11th Annual HEAT April Pool's Day on Monday, April 9th at the Venetian Pool.

HEAT Player 2011: Chris Bosh


Adding a Little Arc
When his free-throws weren't falling earlier in the season, Dwyane Wade worked with the machine called NOAH to get his shots to take a more rounded path to the rim. Now, with his jumper feeling a little flat, Wade has been working with another, more simple shooting machine to increase his arc and reduce the margin for error.

HEAT to Host e-Recycling Drive
MIAMI, April 9th - The Miami HEAT has partnered with Waste Management to host an e-recycling drive at the AmericanAirlines Arena on Friday, April 13.

Grizzlies 97 - HEAT 82 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat during Miami's loss to Memphis, when the first quarter dug a hole too deep to crawl out of.

TIPOFF Magazine: HEAT Assistant Coach Bob McAdoo


News Archive 2011-12


Dwyane Wade's and Chris Paul's foundations, Professional Athletes, and Other VIPs to Raise Awareness and Funds for Prevent Child Abuse America
Basketball stars Ronny Turiaf, Jeremy Lin, Baron Davis, Maurice Evans and Caron Butler, along with the Chris Paul and (Dwyane) Wade's World Foundations, are headlining a list of at least 40 professional athletes and VIPs committing to help Prevent Child Abuse America.

Prized Possession: Spacing and Improv
There are two simple truths about the Miami HEAT's offense. For the team to achieve the zenith of its offensive potential, it must have spacing, and it must have players moving without the ball. Against Oklahoma City, the HEAT got some added spacing thanks to Shane Battier, but earlier enjoyed the improvisational passing skills of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

HEAT Player 2011: Norris Cole


Keeping Blocks in Play
Everyone loves a powerful, emphatic blocked shot, especially if it sails into the tenth row. But it's the blocks that stay in play that help the defending team the most, especially if, as with the Miami HEAT, that team is capable of turning any loose ball into an efficient basket in seconds.

HEAT to Host &quot;Florida Blue&quot; Takeover
MIAMI, April 2nd - Longtime Miami HEAT community partner Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida will host a fan-centric takeover of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami HEAT game on Tuesday, April 3.

The Ronny Turiaf Touch
There's no question that Ronny Turiaf is a good fit for the Miami HEAT's defensive scheme, but even though he has never been known as a scorer, Turiaf will still add value on the offensive side of things because of his passing touch, and experience running sets similar to those typically run through Chris Bosh.

HEAT Raise Over $1,000,000 for Local Charities
MIAMI - On Wednesday, March 21, the Miami HEAT Charitable Fund raised over $1,000,000 at its benefit "An Intimate Evening with Your Miami HEAT" presented by Hublot Watches. This year's gala was hosted at the Gables Estates residence of Mike and Constance Fernandez and featured a performance by Grammy Award-winning singer, author and actress <em>Patti LaBelle. </em>Team owner Micky Arison, his wife, Madeleine, HEAT President Pat Riley, his wife, Chris, and the entire 2011-12 Miami HEAT team and coaches were in attendance. Approximately 150 guests walked the "white" carpet at the $20,000 per couple event sporting their finest <em>White, Black and Bling</em> attire.

Letter to the Editor of the Miami Herald


TIPOFF Magazine: Miami Latin Artists


HEAT Community Affairs: Community Activities
III. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Miami HEAT TeamUP Teen Senate To promote the importance of community service and youth volunteerism, the Miami HEAT "drafts" a total of 15 students from the Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties to serve as community repres

Go to the Game with the Girls


The 2012 HEAT.com Sloan Report
Basketball minds - writers, fans and team personnel alike - met last weekend in Boston for the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, where Bill James spoke, Drew Carey made an impression and a number of NBA studies attempted to change the way we look at the game. Join HEAT.com on a trip through the weekend at Hynes Convention Center.

TIPOFF Magazine: Double Feature


Dos Minutos with the Miami HEAT


LeBron James Named Eastern Conference Player of the Month
MIAMI, March 2- The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month, presented by Kia Motors for February 2012. This marks the 15th time a HEAT player has earned Player of the Month honors in franchise history, James' fifth as a member of the HEAT and his second Player of the Month honor this season.

HEAT to Host 15th Annual Family Festival
MIAMI, February 29th - The Miami HEAT announced today it will transform Parcel B by the Bay into a "Fire and Ice" playground during the 15th Annual Miami HEAT Family Festival presented by Carnival Cruise Lines.

ReHEAT Event Recap


HEAT Unveils 9th Learn and Play Center
Proving that there is more to the Miami HEAT than just basketball, the HEAT along with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida renovated a stronghold in the community, Shake-A-Leg Miami. On the afternoon of February 22nd, the Miami HEAT officially dedicated the HEAT Learn & Play center at Shake-A-Leg Miami.

2012 NBA All-Star Game Live Chat
HEAT.com live chats the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, featuring LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

&quot;Mobile Mondays&quot; Sweeptakes Official Rules


Bruce the Shark, or How the HEAT Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Zone
When opponents broke out zones against the Miami HEAT early this season, Miami's offense grew stagnant as players thought too much, trying to decode the defense. But those early struggles may have been a boon, as the team learned from it's failures and embraced the zone.

LeBron James Named Eastern Conference Player of The Week
MIAMI, February 21st - The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James was named the Eastern Conference Player of Week for games played Monday, February 13, through Sunday, February 19.

2012-13 HEAT Season Ticket Renewal Process Underway
The Miami HEAT announced today the official beginning of the process of renewing its Season Ticket Holders with the launch of the 2012-13 Season Ticket renewal campaign. The renewal campaign is designed to reward Season Ticket Holder loyalty by providing significant discounts on 2012 Playoff tickets. The Early Bird Renewal deadline is March 5th, while the overall renewal deadline is March 19, 2012.

15th Annual Miami HEAT Family Festival


HEAT Inks Deal with PEAK Sports
MIAMI, February 16th - The Miami HEAT announced today the team has entered into a multi-year partnership with PEAK Sport Products Co., Limited, a leading branded sports products company located in China and primarily engaged in designing, manufacturing and distributing sport products including footwear, apparel and accessories.

Jones and Chalmers to Participate in NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout
MIAMI, February 15th - The NBA announced today that the 2011 NBA Three-Point Champion, HEAT forward James Jones, and HEAT guard Mario Chalmers will participate in the Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout at the 2012 NBA All-Star Saturday Night event in Orlando at the Amway Center on February 25.

HEAT 106 - Wizards 89 Recap
Strange as it may be to say about a February victory over a team that has yet to reach double digits in the win column, the Miami HEAT's 106-89 win over the Washington Wizards might be one of its more impressive games in weeks. Mostly because it was so very normal.

Chris Bosh Named 2012 NBA All-Star
MIAMI, February 9 â€" The NBA announced tonight that HEAT forward Chris Bosh was selected as a reserve for the Eastern Conference All-Stars in a vote by the NBA head coaches for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.

HEAT Request Waivers on Mickell Gladness
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have request waivers on center Mickell Gladness. Gladness appeared in six games with the HEAT this season totaling two points, eight rebounds, a steal and a block in 21 minutes of action.

HEAT 99 - 76ers 79 Chat Recap
Recap of HEAT.com's live chat of Miami's 20-point victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, when the HEAT pulled away in the fourth quarter.

HEAT and Sun Sports to Celebrate Burnie's Birthday Presented By Bimbo Bakeries
MIAMI, February 3rd - The Miami HEAT and broadcast partner Sun Sports will once again join forces to bring young fans in attendance and viewers alike an up close and personal experience this Sunday when the HEAT take on the Toronto Raptors at 1:00 p.m.

James and Wade Selected as 2012 NBA All-Star Starters
MIAMI, February 2 - The NBA announced tonight that HEAT players LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were selected as starters for the Eastern Conference in a vote of the fans for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.

Third Annual Miami HEAT Black History Month Challenge to be Held February 6th
MIAMI, February 2nd - The Miami HEAT announced today that students from Dr. Michael Krop Sr. High School (Miami-Dade) and Deerfield Beach High School (Broward) will participate in the 3rd Annual Miami HEAT Black History Month Challenge presented by Pepsi.

The Team Behind The Team: Rob Pimental


LeBron James Named Eastern Conference Player of The Week
MIAMI, January 30th - The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James was named the Eastern Conference Player of Week for games played January 23, through January 29.

HEAT 99 - Knicks 89 Recap
By the end of the first quarter, the New York Knicks had taken eight threes and made half of them. Inside the arc, they had made just 2-of-14. So, they went with what was working and for awhile it kept them close, but the Miami HEAT earned better looks, and the more sustainable offense finished with the victory.

On Chris Bosh Shooting Threes
There's a generation of NBA players that scared everybody. We all watched power forwards begin to drift onto the perimeter and take threes. Sometimes we watched them take threes for almost half of their total field-goal attempts. We all, at one point or another, thought, "You know, maybe he should get in the post." It was frustrating. But it has nothing to do with Chris Bosh.

New HEAT Uniforms Ignite Social Media Chatter
MIAMI, January 24th -The Miami HEAT announced today that last week's unveiling of both the <em>Back In Black </em>and the 2012 Miami Floridians uniforms ignited chatter across the social media world with impressions for both initiatives totaling 30,021,121 according to data collected by tweetreach.

TIPOFF Magazine: Dynamic Duo Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole
In the NBA, the point guard tandem of Mario Chalmers and rookie sensation Norris Cole have helped the Miami HEAT become one of the top overall teams in the league.

The Improved Offense of Joel Anthony
Since the season began, there has been a growing sentiment that something was slightly different about Joel Anthony. He was coming to the ball instead of waiting for the pass, he was trying to dunk on people instead of just getting the ball over the rim, and he was shooting before the shot clock forced him to. It's time to talk about why.

Making Kobe Work
For a defense capable of consistent execution, a game plan for a scorer like Bryant can never come down to simply deciding whether to give him single or double coverage. That's making things far too easy on the offensive player, reducing each of his touches to one of two possible defensive looks. But if you increase the number of looks thrown at a player, their ability to adapt is dramatically reduced.

HEAT Renews Multi-Year Partnership with KIA Motors America
MIAMI, January 20th - The Miami HEAT has announced that the team has renewed its existing partnership with Kia Motors America.

Playing Together, Playing Efficiently
Even if the points come from generally inefficient jumpers, nobody is ever going to complain about an elite scorer getting hot. But too often last season that led to stagnant team offense. Against the San Antonio Spurs, the Miami HEAT played together, and played efficiently, even as LeBron James dominated the third quarter.

TIPOFF Magazine: Joel Anthony's Journey
He does the intangibles, the stuff that doesn't appear on the box score. He has the ability to affect the game positively for his team without either wanting or needing the ball.

HEAT Inks Deal with Del Monte Fresh Produce
MIAMI, January 17 - The Miami HEAT has entered into a multi-year partnership with Del Monte Fresh Produce, one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Del Monte Fresh Produce has been designated as the Official Fresh Fruit of the Miami HEAT.

HEAT to be "Back In Black" Presented By Adidas for Lakers Game on January 19th
MIAMI, January 17th - The Miami HEAT will be <em>Back In Black</em> presented by adidas when they take on Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers on January 19 at 8:00 p.m. in a much anticipated match-up.

Bosh, James and Wade Named as Finalists for 2012 USA Basketball National Team
MIAMI, January 16 - USA Basketball announced today that the Miami HEAT's Chris Bosh, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have all been selected among the 20 finalists for the 2012 USA Basketball National Team.

Prized Possessions: HEAT-Warriors ATO's
Get past the mental hurdle of losing a 17-point lead in the second half, and this was otherwise an odd loss in the middle of January, one hardly indicative of losing habits. Especially if you consider that the execution, taking the bad turnover possessions out of the analysis, was actually pretty good.

HEAT 106 - Warriors 111 Recap
The mind will find a way to make the events of this game conform to any number of trends, some more logical than others, but few offering much in the way of exactitude. That's the way it works when a team gives up a 17-point lead with two minutes to go in the third quarter. But from a strange game such as this, there are often more facts than truths to be offered.

Full Slate of Radio Programming Set to Begin on HEAT Radio Network
MIAMI, January 6th - For the second straight season, all Miami HEAT games of the 2011-12 season will be aired on the team's flagship radio station, WAXY 790 The Ticket and throughout South Florida on the Miami HEAT Radio Network.

Prized Possessions: Bosh and Chalmers
With Dwyane Wade and LeBron James sitting against the Atlanta Hawks, the Miami HEAT needed late-game offense. So, Erik Spoelstra drew up three after-timeout sets in the fourth quarter, each playing off the expectations of the last, to keep Miami close enough for Bosh's overtime-forcing three.

HEAT 116 - Hawks 109 Recap
There are bits and pieces of Miami's triple overtime win worth deep analysis, especially considering Erik Spoelstra just about exhausted an early-season playbook's worth of dead-ball sets, but with five guys playing more than 43 minutes, most of what there is to take away and appreciate about tonight's action exists in the abstract.

Anthony, Bosh, James and Wade Selected to 2012 NBA All-Star Ballot
MIAMI, January 4th - The HEAT's Joel Anthony, Chris Bosh, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have been selected to appear on the 2012 NBA All-Star Ballot.

Street HEAT
The HEAT is on, HEAT Fan! If you're visiting this section of HEAT.com, it's probably because you received one of these cool Street HEAT cards-probably from a HEAT employee. The HEAT organization prides itself on finding unique ways to reach out and tou

LeBron James Named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week
MIAMI, January 3rd - The NBA has announced that Miami HEAT forward LeBron James was named the Eastern Conference Player of Week for games played Dec. 25, through Jan. 1.

Bobcats 90 - HEAT 129 Recap
At one point, the Miami HEAT led by 46 points. Of anything that can be said about Miami's 129-90 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats - less than a week after needing a game-winning shot from Dwyane Wade to beat the same team - nothing sums up the night better than that number.

Prized Possession: The Game Winning Oop
It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and if that's true, then in calling up the game-winning alley-oop in the Miami HEAT's 103-101 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Erik Spoelstra offered up the best compliment any coach could offer to Doc Rivers.

HEAT 96 - Bobcats 95 Recap
It's fun, for some, to talk about why a certain player gets the call to take the last shot in a game. You can wax poetic for days musing on the reasons why the ball is in one player's hands and not those of another. With the HEAT, Erik Spoelstra just goes with what makes the most sense.

HEAT Request Waivers on Derrick Byars
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have request waivers on forward Derrick Byars.

The Post Handoff: Wade and James
What if we could tell you could have Dwyane Wade, in the post, less than 15 feet away from the basket and possibly with a mismatch, with LeBron James accelerating towards the rim directly past him? Would that be something you'd be interested in?

Meet HEAT Legend Tim Hardaway


Learning to Cut
At this time last year, the Miami HEAT were hardly natural at moving without the ball. But over the course of the season, players used to having the ball in their hands adapted better than you might think, with a little push from the coaching staff. HEAT.com looks at the upward trending off-ball movement with numbers and video.

Red and Black Scrimmage Live Chat
HEAT.com's live chat of the Miami HEAT Red and Black scrimmage at AmericanAirlines Arena.

On Battier, Defense and Statistics
Defense is a tricky thing to analyze. We want think of it in results-based evaluations because results are definitive. You win or you lose. The ball goes in or it doesn't. But defense, for all intents and purposes, is based entirely on probability. That's where Shane Battier comes in.

HEAT Waive Cameron Jones
MIAMI, December 14th - The Miami HEAT announced today that they have waived guard Cameron Jones.

HEAT Signs Eddy Curry
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed free agent center Eddy Curry.

HEAT Signs Jeremy Wise
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed guard Jeremy Wise.

HEAT to Premiere &quot;Into The Fire&quot; Movie
<strong>MIAMI, December 9th</strong> - The Miami HEAT have announced that it will host HEAT Courtside Cinema at AmericanAirlines Arena on Saturday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m.

Reid's Reflections: Miami's First Playoff Series Win


Instant 2011-12 Schedule Analysis
The Miami HEAT's 2011-12 schedule is out and, as is true for every team this season, it's one of the more unique slates you'll ever come across in years of following NBA basketball. At 66 games, it's stuck smack dab in the middle of a typical 82-game season and the 50-contests of 1999, but with every team accounted for, this schedule feels much closer to a full season.

HEAT to Unveil 2011-12 "ALL YOU CAN HEAT" Partial Ticket Plan
MIAMI, December 6th - With the Miami HEAT sold out of its existing season ticket inventory for the 2011-12 season, the team has announced it will officially unveil its 2011-12 All You Can HEAT Partial Ticket Plan today at 8:30 p.m.

A Look Back at the Plan Ahead
Looking back at the Miami HEAT's first season with it's current core of players, and why the end results mean little when evaluating future plans.

How Bulking Up Helps
Every year, in every sport, as training camp draws near, there is the report of the player that spent the offseason in the weight room, adding muscle. This season, that player is Chris Bosh, who did it because he wasn't happy with his rebounding. HEAT.com takes an analytical look at where the added bulk can help on the boards.

HEAT Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration presented by Pepsi


Reid, Fiorentino to be Inducted into 2011 Sports Hall of Champions


The Perfect Fit: Norris Cole
The Miami HEAT acquired a point guard in the 2011 NBA Draft, but in Norris Cole they didn't just get any point guard. They found the player who has experience doing everything a guard needs to do in Erik Spoelstra's system. They found someone who is tough as nails. They found the right fit.

Summer BreakSpot with Alonzo Mourning
On Tuesday, June 28 from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm, HEAT legend Alonzo Mourning, the Miami HEAT Dancers and Burnie will participate in a Summer BreakSpot-a community-wide effort to ensure children under 18 have greater access to nutritious food during their summer break.

HEAT Superstar Dwyane Wade Receives Fatherhood Award From The National Fatherhood Initiative
National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) has named Dwyane Wade a recipient of a 2011 Fatherhood Award™ for his dedication to his two sons.

Live Playoff Coverage


Game 5 Road Rally Tickets No Longer Available
The Miami HEAT announced today that in addition to tonight's Game 4 Road Rally at the AmericanAirlines Arena, tickets for Thursday's Game 5 White Hot HEAT Road Rally, presented by Bacardi, are also no longer available.

FLY WADE and LeBron 8 Game 3 Colorways


Film Session: Fourth Quarter Offense
In the fourth quarter of Game 2, the Dallas Mavericks used hard double teams on LeBron James to throw the Miami HEAT off balance. Against the same coverage at the end of Game 3, the HEAT were ready, patiently waiting for Dallas to get itself out of defensive position with a variety of doubles.

Game 4 Road Rally Tickets No Longer Available


HEAT to Host Road Rallies for Games 3 & 4 at AmericanAirlines Arena
MIAMI - The Miami HEAT announced today that it will host an official watch party, the Miami HEAT White Hot Road Rally, presented by Bacardi, at AmericanAirlines Arena on Sunday, June 5th and Tuesday, June 7th.

Film Session: Defending Dirk
The Miami HEAT know they aren't going to completely stop Dirk Nowitzki and his unguardable jumper, but behind their team defensive principles, they will try. As Game 1 wore on into the second half, that effort, and trust, proved to be more than enough.

Prized Possession: Patience at Play
In one key fourth-quarter possession, the Miami HEAT showed why it's not always best to immediately seek to exploit a mismatch, the advantages their big lineups offer and how off-ball movement will be crucial to defeating the zone-principled defense of the Dallas Mavericks.

HEAT, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Announce White Hot HEAT Day
MIAMI, May 31 - Thursday, June 2nd has been designated White Hot HEAT Day by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. All students, teachers and administrators are encouraged to wear white to support the HEAT during the 2011 NBA Finals.

Transit Service Extended for NBA Finals in Miami
MIAMI, May 31 -- Miami-Dade Transit is extending Metrorail and Metromover service to accommodate those attending the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals (Miami HEAT vs. Dallas Mavericks) at the AmericanAirlines Arena in downtown Miami on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 and Thursday, June 2.

A Post Game in the Playoffs
Six weeks ago, LeBron James was one of the most efficient post-up players in the NBA despite an in-development arsenal of moves. The playoffs were supposed to be a coming-out-party for James' back-to-the-basket game, so on the eve of the NBA Finals, we ask, has it?

HEAT 83 - Bulls 80 Game 5 Recap
Down 12 with just over three minutes to play, all indication were that the Miami HEAT and Chicago Bulls were headed back to Miami for Game 6. Then one of the most improbable comebacks you've ever seen left everyone in the building searching for words.

HEAT to Host Game 5 Road Rally Outside AmericanAirlines Arena
The Miami HEAT have announced that in conjunction with the Miami Downtown Development Authority, it will stage a Miami HEAT White Hot Road Rally, hosted by T-Mobile SK4G, starting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26th when the HEAT takes on the Bulls in Chicago for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Film Session: Defending the Middle
The Miami HEAT have two Eastern Conference Finals wins under their belt, for which they can largely thank holding the Chicago Bulls to 42.9 percent shooting within nine feet of the rim. That number likely won't sustain all series, but the defensive principles, all Miami can control, surely can.

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