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LeBron: Media disparity between Jones photo, Irving comments
Read full article: LeBron: Media disparity between Jones photo, Irving commentsLeBron James has questions about the disparity of media scrutiny he believes is being applied to a 1957 photo of Jerry Jones and the recent controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.
Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106
Read full article: Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106Jerami Grant scored a season-high 30 points, including a baseline jumper at the buzzer, to lift the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns 108-106.
Clippers, Trail Blazers exchange 5 players in trade
Read full article: Clippers, Trail Blazers exchange 5 players in tradeThe Portland Trail Blazers traded Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, rookie Keon Johnson and a second-round pick in 2025.
Kennard scores 7 in final 9 seconds as Clippers stun Wizards
Read full article: Kennard scores 7 in final 9 seconds as Clippers stun WizardsLuke Kennard scored seven points inside the final 9 seconds, including a go-ahead four-point play with 1.9 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 35-point first-half deficit to stun the Washington Wizards 116-115.
Miami Heat acquire Andre Iguodala from Grizzlies
Read full article: Miami Heat acquire Andre Iguodala from GrizzliesESPN is reporting that the Heat have traded for former Finals MVP Andre Iguodala. ESPN also reports that the team has given Iguodala a two-year extension worth $30 Million, with a team option for the 2021-22 season. Memphis has agreed to a deal to send Andre Iguodala to Miami, league source tells ESPN. Iguodala agreed to trade and has agreed to a two-year, $30M extension with Miami. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 6, 2020The team option allows Miami to have flexibility to pursue a max contract player during the summer of 2021.
Big nights from Butler, Dragic lead Heat to 137-106 win over Sixers
Read full article: Big nights from Butler, Dragic lead Heat to 137-106 win over SixersMIAMI – Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 38 points against his former team before getting the fourth quarter off, and the Miami Heat ran away in the second half to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 137-106 on Monday night. Goran Dragic scored 24 points for Miami, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and All-Star Bam Adebayo finished with 18 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds for the Heat. Derrick Jones Jr. added 15 points for Miami, which set a season-high for points and victory margin. The Heat committed only three turnovers; its previous franchise-low for a game was four, set against Orlando on Jan. 24, 2009. ... Former Heat guard Josh Richardson (left hamstring strain) did some on-court work Monday but missed his fifth straight game.
Heat guard Justise Winslow cleared from concussion protocol, might play Wednesday against Rockets
Read full article: Heat guard Justise Winslow cleared from concussion protocol, might play Wednesday against RocketsThe Heat got some good news at practice on Tuesday afternoon before leaving for a game in Houston. Justise Winslow was back working with the team and cleared from the NBA’s concussion protocol. The point guard is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets. While spending the next few weeks in the protocol, Winslow was only able to do conditioning work and training before being allowed to practice again with the team. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said they’ll take things day-to-day with Winslow as to whether he returns to his starting role immediately.
Miami Sports Pod - The Heat get off to a surprising start
Read full article: Miami Sports Pod - The Heat get off to a surprising startThe Local 10 Sports team discuss the Jimmy Butler-less Heat's surprising start to the NBA season. SUBSCRIBE to the Miami Sports Pod - iTunes | Android1:30 Early season is about energy and effort in the NBA4:30 The "playing hard" thing appears to be back7:13 Without Jimmy Butler around, Justise Winslow has stepped into the role of "the dude"12:00 Kendrick Nunn sort of came out of nowhere17:00 Chris Silva also came out of nowhere21:00 What are the Heat going to do when Dion Waiters comes back26:00 It's been an unexpected startCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Strong second half propels Heat to opening night victory over Grizzlies
Read full article: Strong second half propels Heat to opening night victory over GrizzliesGoran Dragic scored 19 points for Miami, which played without Jimmy Butler, who missed what would have been his Heat debut for personal reasons. Bam Adebayo had 14 points and 11 rebounds for Miami, while Winslow added seven rebounds and seven assists. He picked up his fourth foul 17 seconds into the second half, and finished 6 for 12 from the floor. ... None of the five players who started Memphis' opener last year are still with the Grizzlies. Morant, at 20 years and 74 days old, became the second-youngest player to start a season opener for the Grizzlies.
Heat prepared for opening night to arrive
Read full article: Heat prepared for opening night to arriveMIAMI - The Miami Heat are ready for the games to count. The Heat held one final practice before the start of the regular season on Wednesday. Justise Winslow and Derrick Jones Jr. were having a shooting contest after practice. Erik Spoelstra was guarded as usual when it came time to reveal his starting lineup. However, Spoelstra revealed that he has an idea of the rotation and will adjust according to what the team needs.
Winslow shares personal nature of Heat's Red, White, & Pink game
Read full article: Winslow shares personal nature of Heat's Red, White, & Pink gameMIAMI - For Justise Winslow the Heat's Red, White, & Pink game is personal. The Heat hold the annual scrimmage at the American Airlines Arena to raise awareness and money for breast cancer. "It's just kind of crazy that I was drafted here and they do this breast cancer game. He said his grandmother had versatility in her game. Winslow said the fact that he's a two-way player and can both ends of the floor goes back to his grandmother.
Thoughts & observations from Miami Heat media day with Local 10's Will Manso, Clay Ferraro
Read full article: Thoughts & observations from Miami Heat media day with Local 10's Will Manso, Clay FerraroMIAMI - A new basketball season is right around the corner and the excitement level surrounding the Miami Heat continues to grow. Local 10's Will Manso and Clary Ferraro attended Heat media day Monday, and provided their thoughts and opinions following a busy and exhilarating day. 10 Observations from Heat media day with Will Manso:Media day is the day around the NBA where every team talks of hope and the expectations to contend. But, if this team stays healthy, they do seem capable of being the best Heat team we've in a while. But it feels as if this Heat team knows exactly what they're getting into with Butler.
Justise Winslow senses excitement ahead of 2019-20 Miami Heat season
Read full article: Justise Winslow senses excitement ahead of 2019-20 Miami Heat seasonOn the eve of Heat training camp, Local 10's Clay Ferraro sat down with Justise Winslow to discuss the excitement surrounding the team, the energy in the locker room now vs. last season and Winslow's...
Justise Winslow senses excitement ahead of 2019-20 Miami Heat season
Read full article: Justise Winslow senses excitement ahead of 2019-20 Miami Heat seasonOn the eve of Heat training camp, Local 10's Clay Ferraro sat down with Justise Winslow to discuss the excitement surrounding the team, the energy in the locker room now vs. last season and Winslow's... Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Miami Heat introduce Justise Winslow
Read full article: Miami Heat introduce Justise WinslowMIAMI – The Miami Heat on Monday welcomed first-round draft pick Justise Winslow to South Florida. Winslow said during his introductory news conference that he wants to win in Miami, just as he has everywhere else he's been. Winslow, 19, helped lead Duke to the national championship this year before becoming the 10th overall pick in last week's NBA draft. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra compared Winslow to a "Swiss Army knife," praising Winslow for his poise during Duke's NCAA tournament run. "I sort of thrive on pressure," Winslow said.