Spoelstra: Turnaround price Heat have to pay
Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that the quick turnaround with the start of a new season is the price the Heat have to pay for chasing an NBA title.
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LeBron vs. Luka, Zion vs. Miami and the must-see games on Christmas Day
The NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate is set. Here's everything we're most excited to see.
Sources: Mavs-Lakers to highlight Christmas slate
A matchup between Luka Doncic's Mavericks and the reigning champion Lakers will highlight the tentative Christmas Day slate, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Hoop Collective: What Will Giannis Do?
Brian Windhorst welcomes Malika Andrews and Tim MacMahon to discuss the possibilities of what comes next for Giannis Antetokounmpo. And before that, the crew talks about the growing implications of player options in contracts.
Watermelons, hams, time clocks, an ax, and an unfortunate bull: The weird world of coach motivational tools
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy made news after impersonating prop comic Gallagher to inspire his team. He's not the first coach to go to extreme lengths for motivation. And he's certainly not the most bizarre.
Is Bam worth the $195M extension? (1:25)
Bam Gets the Max
Bam Adebayo signed a max extension with the Miami Heat. Jay Reynolds walks through the impact of this move on the Heat's running in the sweepstakes for Giannis Antetokounmpo. We hear from ESPN Radio's Sarah Spain and First Take's Stephen A Smith.
What other NBA team do the Lakers have to worry about?
The guys tell you 'What You Need to Know.' What other NBA team do the Lakers have to worry about?... Off on Monday... it's Tuesday Morning QB in Sedano and LZ... Zach Harper calls in to check out the free agents in movies... and picks against the spread...
Agent: Heat, Adebayo agree to 5-year extension
The Heat and Bam Adebayo have agreed to a five-year max extension, his agent told ESPN's Zach Lowe. The deal includes escalator clauses that can take its total to $195 million over five years.
The Jump: Who won free agency between the Lakers and Clippers?
Rachel Nichols, Kendrick Perkins, Zach Lowe and Jackie MacMullan sort through all the winners and losers from free agency this weekend. PLUS we discuss the max extensions from the 2017 draft class: Jayson Tatum, De'Aaron Fox, Donovan Mitchell BUT no Bam Adebayo yet.
Report: Bradley heads to Heat on 2-year contract
Avery Bradley has agreed to a two-year, $11.6 million contract with the Miami Heat, according to a report by The Athletic.
Reports: Crowder, Suns reach 3-year agreement
Free agent Jae Crowder, who was a key postseason contributor for the Miami Heat on their run to the NBA Finals in 2020, has reached a three-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, according to multiple reports.
Sources: Harkless agrees to $3.6M deal with Heat
Moe Harkless, who averaged 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game for the LA Clippers and New York Knicks last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Heat, sources told ESPN.
Dragic, Leonard announce they'll stay with Heat
Veteran guard Goran Dragic and center Meyers Leonard each agreed to remain with the Miami Heat on Friday, making the announcements almost as soon as the free-agency period opened at 6 p.m. ET.
Source: Heat's Olynyk exercises 2020-21 option
Center Kelly Olynyk is returning to the Heat for the 2020-21 season after exercising his $13.6 million player option, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Precious Achiuwa's NBA draft profile (0:44)
Haslem returning for 18th season with Heat
Udonis Haslem announced Friday that he's returning for an 18th season with the Miami Heat, and left the door open for extending his career after that.
Report: Heat hiring Butler as assistant coach
Caron Butler is coming back to the Miami Heat, agreeing to begin his coaching career as an assistant on Erik Spoelstra's staff, a source told The Associated Press on Friday.
J&J: Pro Basketball Hall Of Famer Dave Bing Stops By
Spend your afternoon with Jalen & Jacoby as the guys discuss Cam Newton’s NFL future, Bruce Arians sneaky dissing Brady, the Cowboys looking for “stability”, Tyler Herro’s practice drip and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Dave Bing stops by the show.
The Hoop Collective: NBA Players Agree To Play
With a Dec. 22 season start date set, Brian Windhorst, Bobby Marks and Tim MacMahon look at some of the biggest names who could be on the move in the coming weeks.
All Night
SportsCenter All Night host Treavor Scales takes a look at when the NBA season will begin, with commentary from Heat Forward and NBPA VP Andre Iguodala, as well as ESPN Radio's very own Freddie Coleman.
Iguodala wants league to listen to players' concerns (1:14)
2020 Southeast Standings Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 44 | 29 | .603 | - | L2 |
| Orlando | 33 | 40 | .452 | 11 | W1 |
| Charlotte | 23 | 42 | .354 | 17 | W1 |
| Washington | 25 | 47 | .347 | 18.5 | W1 |
| Atlanta | 20 | 47 | .299 | 21 | L1 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game112.015th
Rebounds Per Game44.417th
Assists Per Game25.95th
Points Allowed109.110th
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Precious Achiuwa | PF | Memphis |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 44 | 29 | .603 |
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 44 | 38 | .537 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |