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Meet New Miami Heat Minority Owner Joshua Kushner

By Ryan Yousefi

May 15, 2025

Joshua Kushner, billionaire tech investor and brother of Jared Kushner, now owns part of the Miami Heat. Here’s what to know.

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on February 21, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Pat Riley's Last Stand: Ranking the Miami Heat's Offseason Targets

By Ryan Yousefi

May 5, 2025

With three tradeable first-round picks, a war chest of young talent, and $60 million freed up, the Heat are poised to strike.

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Not Just Blowing Smoke: Udonis Haslem on Cannabis and His Partnership with the Flowery

By Naomi Feinstein

Apr 16, 2025

"You can't tell me anything about weed if you don't smoke it," the Miami Heat legend says.

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is hoisted by his teammates after Inter Miami's first tournament win

Miami Sports Fans, Explained: The 5 Most Iconic Types

By Ryan Yousefi

Apr 4, 2025

Miami sports fans come in all flavors — delusional, devoted, and downright dramatic. Here are five iconic types we all know.

Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat talks to Kel'el Ware #7 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at the Wells Fargo Center on March 29, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Miami Heat Fan's Rooting Guide for the Final Two Weeks of the Season

By Ryan Yousefi

Mar 31, 2025

Let's discuss the Miami Heat's potential postseason scenarios and their attendant pluses and minuses.

Jimmy Butler III #10 of the Golden State Warriors and Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat on the court during the first quarter at Kaseya Center on March 25, 2025, in Miami, Florida.

The 6 Pettiest Moments From Jimmy Butler’s Return to Miami

By Ryan Yousefi

Mar 26, 2025

Jimmy Butler’s Miami return was about pettiness more than basketball, from boos to cold shoulders — and the Heat loved it.

Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat reacts during the third quarter of a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Miami Heat Report Card 2024-25: Stick a Fork in 'Heat Culture'

By Ryan Yousefi

Mar 21, 2025

Spoiler alert: They flunked.

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Playoffs and Ping-Pong Balls: NBA Tankathon Offers Heat Fans an Off-Court Addiction

By Ryan Yousefi

Feb 21, 2025

Heat fans can use Tankathon to simulate the NBA Draft lottery process to find where Miami might land in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat poses with the trophy after winning the 2025 Starry 3-Point Contest as part of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Chase Center on February 15, 2025, in San Francisco, California.

Tyler Herro Cements His Status as the Face of the Miami Heat Franchise

By Ryan Yousefi

Feb 18, 2025

NBA All-Star Weekend put Jimmy Butler in the rearview and ushered in a new Miami basketball era led by Tyler Herro.

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XOXO: Valentine's Day Conversation Heart Messages for Miami’s Biggest Sports Stars

By Ryan Yousefi

Feb 14, 2025

We're celebrating Valentine's Day by writing conversation heart-inspired messages to our favorite Miami sports stars.

Jimmy Butler Gets "Traded" Out of Miami Heat Mural in Wynwood

By Naomi Feinstein

Feb 7, 2025

Artist Kyle Holbrook previously updated the mural to reflect the Jimmy Butler trade saga and his team suspensions.

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Post-Butler Era Begins: Five Story Lines Heat Fans Should Be Excited About

By Ryan Yousefi

Feb 6, 2025

It'll be incredibly easy to get over Jimmy Butler with so much to look forward to.

Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler posts up at the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 25, 2024.

Fan Breaks Jimmy Butler Trade News to Heat Players During the Game

By Ryan Yousefi

Feb 5, 2025

Butler's now-former teammates learned of the trade in real time during their game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Terry Rozier #2 of the Miami Heat attempts a shot during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 25, 2025

The 2024-25 Miami Heat Are a Case Study in Sports Dysfunction

By Ryan Yousefi

Feb 3, 2025

The controversies surrounding the are a Black Mirror-like reflection of everything that's wrong with pro sports.

Why the Miami Heat Should Never Retire Jimmy Butler's Jersey Number

By Ryan Yousefi

Jan 27, 2025

It's time to raise the standards or diminish the honor for past and future greats.

Jimmy Butler models the Miami Heat's "Vice" uniform

Jimmy Butler and Miami Heat Reunite With Surprise Return of "Vice" Uniforms

By Ryan Yousefi

Jan 16, 2025

The Miami Heat announce the return of the original white "Vice" uniforms from 2018.

After Viral Statue Fail, Dwyane Wade Gets Two New Murals in Wynwood

By Celia Almeida

Jan 16, 2025

Miami is getting a chance at redemption.

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After Miami: How Past Superstars Fared After Leaving the Heat

By Ryan Yousefi

Jan 13, 2025

As Miami fans contemplate life after Jimmy Butler, let's take a stroll down Heat Expatriate Memory Lane.

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New Times Sports Columnist Goes Deep on Quitters Day

By Ryan Yousefi

Jan 10, 2025

"Quitters Day" is when 80 percent of us are said to abandon our New Year's resolutions and fall back into our old ways.

Naji Marshall of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat got into an altercation that interrupted the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on February 23, 2024.

Sitting Jimmy Butler Might Be the Heat’s Best Move

By Ryan Yousefi

Jan 3, 2025

The Heat should sit Jimmy Butler this season and eliminate his off-court distractions and on-court sabotage.

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Could a LeBron Return Ignite a New Heat Dynasty?

The Miami Heat’s Quiet Off-Season Makes Sense

Miami Heat

Could a LeBron Return Ignite a New Heat Dynasty?

The Miami Heat’s Quiet Off-Season Makes Sense

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