Tag: Erik Spoelstra
Jimmy Butler: Heat Have to Play ‘Exact Opposite’ of Play-In Loss
It's one win or done for the Heat, and star wing Jimmy Butler said they sure have to be a lot better than they...
Southeast Notes: Hawks, Dejounte Murray, Hornets, Heat
Hawks
Coach Quin Snyder suggested that guards Trae Young and Dejounte Murray are coming together like perhaps never before, just in time for the postseason.
“I...
Celtics vs. Sixers in East: Who Finishes Higher?
It could come down to the defending Eastern Conference champion Celtics vs. the 76ers for the No. 2 seed in the East, behind the...
East Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Raptors, Sixers, Joel Embiid
Heat
Coach Erik Spoelstra suggested guard/forward Jimmy Butler is a good example for younger players.
Butler scored 33 points off 16 shots in Friday's win over...
East Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Hawks, Pacers
Heat
Coach Erik Spoelstra indicated it's no surprise the Heat were able to pull out a close one and top the Hawks on Monday.
“Our guys...
East Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Raptors, Heat
Bucks
Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo said he is pleased with the job being done by GM Jon Horst, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
“I feel...
East Notes: Pacers, Pistons, Alec Burks, Heat
Pacers
Opposing executives believe the Pacers may be searching for upgrades ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline, with an eye...
East Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Cavs, Raptors
Heat
Center/forward Bam Adebayo is the best defender in the NBA. Just ask Adebayo.
“I feel like I’ve been the best defender in the last two...
Southeast Notes: Wizards, Magic, Jonathan Isaac, Heat
Wizards
Don't look now, but the Wizards have won five straight.
If you remember, this comes after they had suffered through a 10-game losing streak that...
Jeff Phelps: Examining the East’s Contenders, and Pretenders
It’s December 9, we’re almost a third of the way through the NBA season, and the top 12 teams in the Eastern Conference are...
Heat Notes: Bam Adebayo, Caleb Martin, Jae Crowder
Forward/center Bam Adebayo has helped the Heat remain competitive despite an early season that's been rule by injuries to key players.
That was on full...
Kings Coach Mike Brown Insists Heat’s Tyler Herro Traveled on Game-Winner
The Heat managed to survive the visiting Kings on Wednesday night, thanks to Tyler Herro hitting a game-winner with 1.8 seconds to go.
But Kings...
Jimmy Butler: Despite Rocky Start, Heat Will Win NBA Title
It's not exactly been a banner start for the Heat. After the first seven games, they compiled just two wins.
Remember, this is the team...
East Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Sixers, Heat
Nets
Nets guard Ben Simmons said he is looking forward to his return to Philadelphia to play the 76ers on Nov. 22.
“I can’t wait to...
