On the right track: Wrongfully convicted man is freed after 31 years in prison. Brightline grants his wish for a train ride, as honorary conductor
A South Florida man who was freed from prison last month after serving 31 years on a wrongful murder conviction wanted to ride a high-speed train. Brightline granted his wish by giving him a free ride from Miami to Fort Lauderdale and back.
sun-sentinel.comRobinson makes eight 3s, Heat top Hawks 115-91 in Game 1
Duncan Robinson set a Miami playoff record with eight 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat forced Trae Young into matching the worst-shooting game of his career on the way to a 115-91 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday.
How To Slow Down Giannis Antetokounmpo: Is The Wall Still The Way?
The following season, the Miami Heat reinforced this structure on their way to a 4-1 gentleman’s sweep. Even with these changes, I’d still say The Wall is the weapon of choice for attempting to slow down Antetokounmpo. Speaking of Holiday, opposing teams would do well to make Antetokounmpo forget how much of a revelation his go-to table-setter has been. When Antetokounmpo is playing off Holiday, it’s way harder to load up your defense on him. Even if your group is moving and communicating perfectly, you still need great personnel.
thewestsidegazette.comExamining Victor Oladipo’s Season Debut With The Heat
Kyle Lowry, the shiny new sign-and-trade toy from the summer, has been unavailable for large swaths of the season. There’s been a constant feeling of “reinforcements on the way” while the Heat scrapped, slashed or clawed their way to the Eastern Conference’s best record. Victor Oladipo, a former All-Star (and a soulful singer to boot) has been on the mend all season, recovering from surgery on his quad tendon. We haven’t seen him since last May, where he gave the Heat four games of solid defense, inconsistent burst and shaky shooting. Let’s just say his injury-ravaged, three-team campaign during the 2020-21 season was a whirlwind for everyone involved.
thewestsidegazette.comVictor Oladipo Training With Heat’s G League Team As He Nears Return
Last season, he had season-ending surgery to repair a ruptured quad after playing just four games with the Miami Heat (who acquired him prior to the NBA trade deadline). UPDATE: Victor Oladipo will be joining the @SFSkyforce for 5-on-5 work as a part of his recovery from knee surgery. — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 16, 2022It remains to be seen when Oladipo will be able to return to Miami’s lineup, but this news suggests that he’s getting closer. Over the course of his eight-year NBA career, Oladipo has averaged 17.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.6 steals on .438/.347/.791 shooting splits. Last March, Miami dealt Avery Bradley, Kelly Olynyk and a 2022 first-round pick swap to the Rockets in exchange for Oladipo.
thewestsidegazette.comHeat’s Udonis Haslem joins effort to support Miami Cancer Institute
Baptist Health Foundation recently announced that Udonis Haslem, forward and team captain for the Miami Heat, has joined the Heat. Bounce Back from Cancer fundraising effort for Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute and will participate in the event set for Mar. Cure., a partnership between the Miami Heat and Baptist Health South Florida to help raise funds for Miami Cancer Institute. Together, participants raised more than $1 million to support groundbreaking cancer research, programs and patient care at Miami Cancer Institute. The physicians, researchers and staff of Miami Cancer Institure are very grateful for his support of Bounce Back from Cancer.”
communitynewspapers.comHeat Stake Claim As NBA’s Most Versatile Defense
The Heat have that thanks to their All-Star duo of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. But Butler, Tucker and Adebayo? Reggie Jackson washes Duncan Robinson out with a great screen, but Adebayo and Tucker are able to switch and keep things in front. 6:05 — NOT IN MY HOUSEContinuing the theme of great defense being the absence of offensive opportunity, I present this possession. As much as I gamble, my guys are there whenever I do mess it up.”Luckily for the Heat, Butler doesn’t mess up that often.
thewestsidegazette.comHaslem joins small club, gives Heat spark off bench
Udonis Haslem has been telling anyone who will listen the same thing for years, that if given a chance he can still impact winning. The Miami Heat won’t disagree. In a 90-second span Wednesday night, Haslem committed a foul, got a rebound, scored on a layup, blocked a shot, picked up another foul and grabbed another rebound.
news.yahoo.comMiami Heat open season at home, beat Bucks by 42 points
Beginning the regular season with high expectations, the Miami Heat proved themselves to be a danger in the NBA’s Eastern Conference after destroying the Milwaukee Bucks, 137-95. Forward Tyler Herro played a dominant game after coming off the bench a little into the first quarter. He made a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from deep to close out the first quarter with Miami leading the Bucks, 40-17. As the fourth quarter neared an end and Miami’s lead increased even more, the FTX arena erupted with Miami Heat fans yelling, “We want Haslem!” The whole Miami Heat team, even head coach Erik Spoelstra, joined in on the banter. The Miami Heat veteran, now playing in his 19th season, laughed it off and respectfully ignored the cheers from the crowd.
themiamihurricane.comMayor partners with foundation for suicide prevention campaign
AdvertisementTo raise critical awareness and destigmatize conversations around mental health issues such as depression and suicide, Miami-Dade County Mayor Levine Cava’s office is partnering with the Dr. Brandt Foundation to shed light on these topics in support of September’s National Suicide Prevention Month. Through a local awareness campaign, key messaging surrounding suicide prevention is being featured on notable digital screen locations including county mass transit, airports, Miami Heat Media Mesh Screen and Miami Marlins loanDepot Park, as well as through social media content from partnering local talent and government communication. “The Dr. Brandt Foundation is honored to partner with the mayor’s office to amplify awareness surrounding this year’s National Suicide Prevention Month,” said Stephane Colleu, president and CEO, Dr. Brandt Skincare. “The current events that have transpired over the last two years have undoubtedly challenged the mental health of countless citizens of Miami-Dade County and those around the world. “May this month remind those struggling with the long-lasting impacts of this crisis, that there is help available.
communitynewspapers.comState of the Heat
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Miami Heat ended last season on a loss. The Milwaukee Bucks swept the Heat out of the first round just one year after Miami reached the NBA Finals. Butler, who led the Heat in points and assists last year, is pleased with Miami’s offseason moves. He nearly broke Heat Twitter over the summer with dominant play in the NBA Summer League. Gabe VincentGabe Vincent played alongside Heat teammate KZ Okpala on the Nigerian Olympic team this summer.
themiamihurricane.comTo Defend NBA Star Jimmy Butler Against Claims From His Former Talent Agency, This Greenberg Traurig Partner Played Offense
When Independent Sports & Entertainment LLC sued Butler last year seeking a portion of the proceeds from a $5 million Nike endorsement contract his lawyer Mathew Rosengart didn’t just play defense.
law.com‘Vaccine passports’ could be a ticket back to normal life. Florida Gov. DeSantis wants them banned
The Miami Heat is moving ahead with a plan to set aside two seating sections for fully vaccinated fans, despite DeSantis’ call to ban vaccine passports. Since fans were first allowed to the basketball team’s games in January, the Heat has made tickets available to everyone, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated. Seating is well under capacity and socially distanced, and fans arriving are screened by COVID-detection dogs, unless they opt to bypass the screening dogs and get a coronavirus test at the arena for entry.
sun-sentinel.comCrypto industry to get first major U.S. stadium with Miami-Dade County approving FTX for Heat home
FTX has won the naming rights to the entertainment venue currently known as American Airlines Arena, home to the Miami Heat. The company now joins a long, and sometimes checkered, history of firms with stadium naming rights. The dot-com era two decades ago provides even more fodder for naming rights gone wrong. Now-defunct companies Adelphia and PSINet also had NFL stadium naming rights near the turn of the century. The Miami Heat have been one of the most successful NBA franchises in recent years, appearing in 5 NBA Finals since 2010 and winning two titles.
cnbc.comThe Ten Most Memorable Miami Sports Moments in the First Year of COVID
If Tua goes on to have a memorable career in Miami, this will be a picture that goes down in Miami sports history. Last year, the Miami Marlins' season started on July 24 with a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. It wasn't easy, or usual, but amongst all the chaos and obstacles in the way, the Miami Marlins punched their ticket to the postseason last year. The Miami Heat making the NBA Finals. The photo was taken toward the end of Game Five, a game Miami would go on to win, and which Butler finished with a massive triple-double.
miaminewtimes.comMiami Heat's Meyers Leonard suspended for a week and fined $50,000 for using anti-Semitic slur
The NBA has fined Miami Heat player Meyers Leonard $50,000 and suspended him from all team activities for a week after he used an anti-Semitic slur that was heard on a video game livestream, the league announced Thursday. Leonard will also be required to participate in a cultural diversity program. In a now-viral clip posted online earlier this week, Leonard could be heard yelling: "F-----g cowards, don't f-----g snipe at me you f-----g k--- b----." Meyers Leonard of the Miami Heat seen January 9, 2021. Leonard is recovering from surgery and has not played since January 9, according to CBS Sports.
cbsnews.comMiami Heat's Meyers Leonard suspended for a week and fined $50,000 for using anti-Semitic slur
The NBA has fined Miami Heat player Meyers Leonard $50,000 and suspended him from all team activities for a week after he used an anti-Semitic slur that was heard on a video game livestream, the league announced Thursday. Leonard will also be required to participate in a cultural diversity program. In a now-viral clip posted online earlier this week, Leonard could be heard yelling: "F-----g cowards, don't f-----g snipe at me you f-----g k--- b----." Meyers Leonard of the Miami Heat seen January 9, 2021. Leonard is recovering from surgery and has not played since January 9, according to CBS Sports.
cbsnews.comTen Storylines Facing the Miami Heat as the Season Resumes
Support UsThe Miami Heat jumps back on the regular-season treadmill tonight when it faces the Orlando Magic in the team's first game since the All-Star break. — Miami Harold dba Enlightened Purveyor of Garbage (@hottakeharry) March 7, 2021Will the Miami Heat make a trade to improve the current roster? (@ayoooFlacko) February 16, 2021Will Moe Harkless and Avery Bradley ever actually play for the Miami Heat? In the second half, Miami will have one of the easiest schedules while (one hopes) finally getting healthy. the MVP chants were raining down tonight@JimmyButler pic.twitter.com/QWJkwygeW4 — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 27, 2021Is "JiM-VP" actually a thing?
miaminewtimes.comThe 12 Best Things To Do in Miami This Week
^ Keep New Times Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Miami and help keep the future of New Times free. Olivia McAuleyJoin the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, for a discussion about photography and conceptual art in the late 1960s. Tickets cost $45 for members and $65 for nonmembers. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Locust Projects, 3852 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-576-8570; locustprojects.org. 4 p.m. Wednesday, at the Wharf Miami, 114 SW North River Dr., Miami; 305-906-4000; wharfmiami.com.
miaminewtimes.comMiami Heat say Meyers Leonard will be "away from the team indefinitely" as NBA investigates use of anti-Semitic slur
Sarah Stier/GettyMiami Heat center Meyers Leonard "will be away from the team indefinitely" after he said an anti-Semitic slur while streaming himself playing a video game on Twitch, the team announced Tuesday night. In a now-viral video clip posted on social media, Leonard could be heard shouting, "F-----g cowards, don't f-----g snipe at me you f-----g k--- b----." While the stream was initially broadcast on Monday, the incident did not appear to pick up much attention until it was reposted by other social media users on Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon, as the video was circulating on social media, Leonard was live streaming another CoD session when he received a phone call. Later that evening, he posted an apology on social media, claiming he'd been unaware of what the word meant.
cbsnews.comMiami Heat's Meyers Leonard Uses Anti-Semitic Slur During Twitch Stream
^ Keep New Times Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Miami and help keep the future of New Times free. Support UsUpdate: Meyers Leonard has issued an apology, saying he "didn't know what the word meant at the time." The video was taken off of Leonard's Twitch stream, where he was playing the video game Call of Duty. During the stream, Leonard could clearly be heard saying, "you fucking k*** bitch" on the stream to another player. He has also participated in video game tournaments in the past with other professional players.
miaminewtimes.comThe State of the Miami Heat: A Midseason Report Card
Adding to the weirdness is the fact that the Miami Heat will have no representative in the game. Filed under "new guys" on the Miami Heat would be Max Strus, Avery Bradley, Moe Harkless, and Precious Achiuwa. Year 2 of Jimmy Butler: A. Yep — having Jimmy Butler on the Miami Heat remains. No matter what happens this season, the Jimmy Butler signing is clearly more than a one-year boon for the Miami Heat. Miami Heat fans: C. The thing about being a successful franchise is that it spoils a lot of people.
miaminewtimes.comNine Reasons the Miami Heat Hasn't Lived Up to Expectations
^ Keep New Times Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of South Florida and help keep the future of New Times free. Support UsThe Miami Heat has not exactly provided the encore to last season's improbable NBA Finals appearance fans were hoping for. Another offseason signing by the Miami Heat meant to fill the Jae Crowder void, another epic failure. Avery Bradley was supposed to be a vital piece of the Miami Heat this season. Can you blame the Miami Heat for being physically and mentally exhausted after having an offseason that lasted only a few weeks?
browardpalmbeach.comNine Reasons the Miami Heat Hasn't Lived Up to Expectations
^ Keep New Times Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Miami and help keep the future of New Times free. Support UsThe Miami Heat has not exactly provided the encore to last season's improbable NBA Finals appearance fans were hoping for. Another offseason signing by the Miami Heat meant to fill the Jae Crowder void, another epic failure. Avery Bradley was supposed to be a vital piece of the Miami Heat this season. Can you blame the Miami Heat for being physically and mentally exhausted after having an offseason that lasted only a few weeks?
miaminewtimes.comTen Reasons Miami Heat Fans Shouldn't Panic Before the Playoffs
Even the most pessimistic Miami Heat fan would acknowledge that having Jimmy Butler on the court is pretty important. Contrary to popular opinion at the moment, the Miami Heat will find the other side. Here are a few reasons Miami Heat fans should pull up their big-boy pants, accept that there's a storm before every rainbow, and, for goodness' sake, get ahold of themselves. It's clear the Miami Heat hit on another first-round draft pick when it selected Precious Achiuwa just a few short months ago. It's this simple: Either you believe in the Miami Heat or you don't.
browardpalmbeach.comTen Reasons Miami Heat Fans Shouldn't Panic Before the Playoffs
Even the most pessimistic Miami Heat fan would acknowledge that having Jimmy Butler on the court is pretty important. Contrary to popular opinion at the moment, the Miami Heat will find the other side. Here are a few reasons Miami Heat fans should pull up their big-boy pants, accept that there's a storm before every rainbow, and, for goodness' sake, get ahold of themselves. It's clear the Miami Heat hit on another first-round draft pick when it selected Precious Achiuwa just a few short months ago. It's this simple: Either you believe in the Miami Heat or you don't.
miaminewtimes.comThe Ten Best Chicken Wings in Miami
Support UsOn a quest for Miami's best chicken wings? Luckily for you, we took on the task of sussing out the best wings in Miami. He then glazes them with your choice of "Little Jaiti" habanero barbecue sauce or "White Alabama" barbecue sauce. Get the smoked chicken chicken wings ($12 for a dozen), and add your choice of sauces. Titanic's chicken wings come in either one-pound ($11) or two-pound ($20) portions.
miaminewtimes.comThe Definitive Ranking of the Miami Heat's Alternate Jerseys
If we had to pick a third thing, alternate jerseys might be it. The current rainbow version of the Miami Heat's iconic Vice jersey is, well, not our favorite. These alternate jerseys are best remembered for being worn on Christmas Day when LeBron James and Dwyane Wade put on an absolute highlight show. Once these got a good reception, all hell broke loose for Heat alternate jerseys. There will be disagreement on how we rank the Heat's Vice line of alternate jerseys, but we're putting the pink versions at the bottom of the top.
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