Stan Van Gundy’s wife, Kimberly, of 25 years dies suddenly at the age of 61

Stan Van Gundy’s wife, Kimberly Jane Abbott Van Gundy, of 25 years has died suddenly at the age of 61. She passed away last Wednesday, Aug. 16, and her death was kept private by the family until this week. The cause of death is unknown. “Kimberly’s kindness and love for all around her was shown […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra: ‘It’s hard not to look at Anthony Edwards and not see Dwyane Wade in him’

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was asked which Team USA player reminds him of Heat legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, and the veteran coach mentioned Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. “We know who that is,” Spoelstra said. “It’s hard not to look at Anthony Edwards and not see Dwyane Wade in him. […]

James Foglio  •  23 Aug 2023
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on roster: ‘We feel great about our group’

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is optimistic about his roster heading into the 2023-24 season. However, fans are still wondering whether Miami will give the Trail Blazers a king’s ransom to acquire superstar Damian Lillard. “We had most of our work done,” Spoelstra said as Team USA assistant coach to ESPN during an interview in […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2023
NBA Rumors: Trail Blazers showing no interest in trading Damian Lillard to Heat

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly not interested in engaging in any further negotiations with the Miami Heat about a potential Damian Lillard trade. Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin is still asking for four first-round draft picks and at least one quality player in return. “Meanwhile, as of […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2023
Miami’s Bam Adebayo has his sights set on winning Defensive Player of the Year in 2023-24

Last season, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo were Miami’s two best players. At 26 years old, Adebayo is still developing his game but has been one of the league’s best defenders. He’s had elite defensive skills since entering the league in 2017-18. Ahead of the 2023-24 season, Adebayo has his sights set on one individual […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 Aug 2023
LeBron James Skipped Dwyane Wade’s NBA Hall of Fame Induction

LeBron James missed Dwyane Wade’s NBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Saturday night. James, 38, was Wade’s Miami Heat teammate from 2010 to 2014. Miami won back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013. On July 8, 2010, James announced his decision to “take his talents to South Beach” during ESPN’s […]

James Foglio  •  14 Aug 2023
Dwyane Wade: ‘Michael Jordan is my GOAT, LeBron James is amazing’

NBA Hall of Famer and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade said in a recent interview that Michael Jordan will always be his GOAT, also known as greatest of all time, but the 13-time All-Star still thinks LeBron James is awe-inspiring. “I come from a Jordan era. I am biased and I’m going to be biased […]

James Foglio  •  14 Aug 2023
Heat re-sign forward Jamal Cain to his qualifying offer, a two-way contract

The Miami Heat have re-signed forward Jamal Cain to his qualifying offer, which is a two-way contract. In June, Miami extended his $1.8 million qualifying offer, allowing him to become a restricted free agent. Cain, 24, went undrafted last year out of Oakland University (MI). In July 2022, the 6-foot-7 forward signed an Exhibit 10 […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2023
Heat president Pat Riley calls Dwyane Wade ‘the greatest player’ to ever wear a Miami uniform

Miami Heat president Pat Riley praised three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade ahead of his Class of 2023 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement. During a conference call with reporters Tuesday afternoon, the NBA executive labeled Wade “the greatest player” to ever wear a Miami uniform. “As a Heat player, Dwyane is the greatest player […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2023