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The Miami Heat will be looking to tie up the NBA Finals Friday on a very special day.

Udonis Haslem scored 24 points in his final regular-season game, Duncan Robinson added 20 and the Miami Heat tuned up for the play-in tournament by topping the Orlando Magic 123-110 on Sunday.

Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem is toward the end of what has been a 20-year NBA career.

All the Brooklyn Nets needed, coach Jacque Vaughn insisted, was one win.

Jimmy Butler’s three-point play with 12.9 seconds left capped an NBA-record performance by the Miami Heat and gave them a 112-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

Miami Heat star Udonis Haslem is giving back to the community during the holiday season.

Udonis Haslem thought he would be able to walk around unnoticed at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Haslem announced the decision on Sunday at his youth basketball and cheer camp taking place this weekend at Miami High School.

Udonis Haslem is set to announce his plans for next season.

After nearly four years in business, Miami Heat mega stars Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem are closing their first restaurant together: 800° Woodfired Kitchen in Aventura.

It's on to the offseason for the Miami Heat.

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra have enormous respect for each other and a bond that stems from their shared history in the sport.

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Tyler Herro was told before the season began that he wouldn’t be in the Miami Heat starting lineup.

In Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s mind, the injury situation with Joel Embiid doesn’t doom the Philadelphia 76ers.

These are Jimmy Butler’s three highest-scoring games in a Miami uniform: 40 points against Milwaukee, 40 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, 45 points against Atlanta.

Udonis Haslem started the Miami Heat postseason with an apology.

A game between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs has been postponed.

A game between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs has been postponed.

Kyrie Irving is a step closer to making his season debut.

Gabe Vincent and Max Strus each scored 13 points for Miami.

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo needs surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and is likely out until at least mid-January.

The Heat captain returned to practice on Sunday.

The Miami Heat hit the floor for the first time this season.

Dwyane Wade thanked Surfside first responders Thursday and addressed a team from the South Florida Urban Search and Rescue before they began their shift.

One of the most beloved figures in Miami sports history has visited the site of a Florida condo building collapse.

Let the offseason begin.

The Milwaukee Bucks are a win away from a sweep of the Miami Heat and a berth in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Meyers Leonard of the Miami Heat warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 9, 2021 in Washington, DC. MIAMI – While Meyers Leonard is currently not allowed to be with his Heat teammates following Anti-Semitic remarks he made during a video game stream, the Heat were left to answer for Leonard. Udonis Haslem, Erik Spoelstra, and Andre Iguodala spoke to reporters. “It’s unfortunately with social media these days, things spread like wildfire,” Haslem said. Right is right and wrong is wrong.

Miami Heat players Udonis Haslem, left, talks to Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Miami. The Miami Heat aren’t believing that quite yet — even after a disastrous start to the 2020-21 campaign. “Heat Nation, we are going to figure this out,” All-Star center Bam Adebayo said. AdThe year after losing the finals has not been kind to the most recent teams who have dropped the title series. Tyler Herro missed seven games with neck spasms.

MIAMI – The heart and soul of the Miami Heat is officially back for another year. Udonis Haslem signed a new contract with the Heat on Saturday, coming back for an 18th season with the only NBA team he’s ever played for. I think it’s a role he really loves and we are glad he decided to come back for another season.”The Miami native is the longest tenured Heat player both currently and of all-time. He also holds the longest streak of playing for the same team by any active player in the NBA. Haslem is also the Heat franchise leader in offensive, defensive and total rebounds

MIAMI – Udonis Haslem announced Friday that he’s returning for an 18th season with the Miami Heat. Only five NBA players have spent a career of that length with one franchise. Dirk Nowitzki spent 21 years with Dallas, Kobe Bryant 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers, Tim Duncan spent 19 with San Antonio, John Stockton spent 19 with Utah and Reggie Miller spent 18 with Indiana. Haslem doesn’t play much and hasn’t in years, but Heat coach Erik Spoelstra lobbied for him to come back because of what he says and does in the locker room.

MIAMI – The Miami Heat’s coaching staff just added a shot of Tough Juice. Caron Butler will be joining Erik Spoelstra’s staff as an assistant, a source confirms to Local 10 News. Nicknamed “Tough Juice,” he was a two-time All-Star and won a title in 2011 when the Dallas Mavericks beat the Heat. Butler recently teamed with Heat veteran Udonis Haslem for a mini-documentary on Haslem’s career. Check back and watch Local 10 for updates.

The group’s primary mission right now: defeat what it calls “systemic, targeted voter suppression” and protect Black voters. “More than a vote, it’s about protecting Black voters and voter suppression that goes on in our communities. And the More Than A Vote group has already recruited 20,000 poll workers for election day around the country. Golden State, Atlanta and Detroit are squaring off in a voting registration contest — seeing who can get the most fans to register to vote. The Hawks are among the teams that will pay employees for time spent voting and serving at the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3.

Their defense just wasn't good enough and their veteran forward let them know it during a timeout in the third quarter. He wanted to play, but the Heat decided he needed to rest injuries to his left shoulder and neck. Butler insisted the Heat needed to find a way to win anyway, and he took his best shot. Tyler Herro, a 20-year-old rookie, became the youngest player to start an NBA Finals game and scored 17 points. Guard Kendrick Nunn, at 6-foot-2, blocked a shot by Davis, who stands 8 inches taller, in the fourth quarter.

The Heat are going to the NBA Finals — surprising many, perhaps, but not themselves. Bam Adebayo scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Butler scored 22 points and the Heat won the Eastern Conference finals for the sixth time by topping the Boston Celtics 125-113 on Sunday night. Extremely well-coached and well-put together and we are just honored to be a part of that type of series in the conference finals, and then we get an opportunity for the next stage. The Heat scored 35 of the game's final 52 points. Heat: The Heat are now guaranteed no less than $4,399,686 for their playoff share, and that number would rise to $5,791,041 if they win the title.

MIAMI The Miami Heat announced Thursday the team is partnering with the Miami Police Department to implement a new Black Lives Matter initiative. The BLM movement hit home for Udonis Haslem and other players earlier this year. As a black man raising black kids in America, Im scared as hell, Haslem said in May. Chief Jorge Colina said the effort will begin with a pilot program that will train a subset of Miami police officers. Any training that allows us to grow further in the community is something that well always be interested in, Colina said.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. The Miami Heat are ready for the challenge of taking on the Milwaukee Bucks. When you look at everything going on right now, this team was built for the bubble, this team was built for the bubble man. Tough, when you talk hard-nosed, when you talk about work ethic, when you talk about mentally tough. Youre going to have to do things well, youre going to have to do things with intention, said Spoelstra. Youre caliber of team, the more you advance in the Playoffs, youre going to have bigger challenges.Spoelstra added that the team must focus on the all five Bucks players on the floor, and not just Giannis.

MIAMI Heat captain Udonis Haslem was teammates with Caron Butler during his rookie season in 2003-04. It focuses on his impact in the Miami community through his charitable work and business ventures. The film is set to premiere later this week and was produced by CloseUp 360, a company in which Butler is a partner in. I had a chance to come down to Miami and just be amongst the community and the vibe, Butler told to Local 10. To see him as a rookie and then to see him mature into the man he has become today, Butler explained.

ORLANDO The Miami Heat are excited to face an opponent on Wednesday night. Forward Udonis Haslem said hes excited for the chance to have a game, but he needs to be a little careful on the sidelines. Haslem said, Im excited about it man. Im excited to see what its going to be like. Its going to be a little different, so Im a little nervous because I tend to have a potty mouth on the sidelines.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Jamal Crawford is coming off a 51-point game. And for a while, it looked like that game might have been Crawfords last as a player because for most of this season, the now 40-year-old guard remained unsigned. Bryant scored 60 in his final NBA game. If guys said your last game was a 51-point game off the bench, thats a heck of a exit, Crawford said. So, I tried to find the peace within that and I got a chance to spend time with family.

Miami – The Miami Heat are hosting a virtual town hall on Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. On Thursday night, the Heat released a 4:43 second video on their social media platforms. In it, players share their experiences and reactions to the racial injustice in the United States. Space is limited for the town hall and will be given on a first come, first served basis. The town hall will be at 4 p.m. Friday.

MIAMI Throughout South Floridas history, a way that many locals have expressed themselves, during both good times and bad, is through their art. A beautiful mural has popped up in Miamis Wynwood neighborhood, and its clearly dedicated to a homegrown sports hero on his birthday. Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem, who has become as known and beloved for his work off the court as for what he's done on it, turned 40 years old on Tuesday. Local artist Disem decided to use his talents to honor Haslem on his special day. Finally got a chance to see the great work by @disem305 of Udonis Haslem over in Wynwood.

Dion Waiters has been suspended 10 games by the Miami Heat. MIAMI - Miami Heat players are not saying much about the suspension to guard Dion Waiters. Veteran Udonis Haslem only would address the situation by differing to the team's statement Sunday. However, Haslem did add, "I'm glad my brother Dion is doing OK.""I don't feel like it's a distraction," Haslem said. This is Waiters' second suspension of the season.

In a post made to his Instagram account Tuesday, Haslem, 39, said he will be returning for an incredible 17th season with the team. Haslem wrote "Too (sic) be continued Heat Nation!!!" "We are proud to welcome our captain back for a 17th season," Heat president Pat Riley said. Haslem appeared in just 10 games last season in which he celebrated alongside Dwyane Wade during the Heat favorite's farewell tour through the NBA. A star at Miami Senior High School and the University of Florida, Haslem has been with the Heat for the franchise's three NBA titles and earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2004.

Associated PressMIAMI - The Miami Heat have cleared a spot on their roster by waiving forward Yante Maten. Maten appeared in just two games with Miami, but did play 30 games with the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the G League. Maten averaged 23.5 points per game in the G League. The move could that clear the way for a possible return of Udonis Haslem. Haslem has not announcd his intentions for next season, but before Monday, Miami didn't have room for him.