League sources report that Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra could be paid $20 million annually in his next contract

The Detroit Pistons signed a record-breaking deal with head coach Monty Williams just last week. He signed for a six-year, $78.5 million deal that is reported to possibly reach $100 million with incentives. This impacts the rest of the coaching market, notably someone like Erik Spoelstra who is entering the final year of his contract. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jun 2023
WATCH: Duncan Robinson Talks About Mean Mugging Nuggets In Game 2 Win

Watch Duncan Robinson of the Miami Heat discuss “mean mugging” the Denver Nuggets in Sunday night’s 111-108 win in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals. “I surprise myself with the fact that I pulled that one out,” Robinson said. “That was not premeditated at all. It was a spur of the moment sort of […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jun 2023
NBA Championship Trophy Costs $14,000 From Tiffany & Co.

The NBA championship trophy, also known as the Larry O’Brien Trophy, has been manufactured by Tiffany & Co. since 1977 and is estimated to cost about $14,000. Its new design was created by artist Victor Solomon for the NBA’s 75th anniversary season. The trophy is 2-feet tall and weighs 30 pounds. Plus, the trophy is […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jun 2023
Miami’s Jimmy Butler is the 3rd Heat player with 500 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in a single postseason

The Miami Heat got a huge win last night in Game 2 to even the series at one game a piece. It was not the strongest shooting performance for Jimmy Butler, but he still finished with 21 points. He’s been Miami’s catalyst on both sides of the ball this postseason. He is the 3rd Heat […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jun 2023
The Miami Heat shot (68.6) percent in the 4th quarter last night to help them win Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals

Miami’s 111-108 win in Game 2 last night was massive in this series. They would have had a lot of pressure on their backs going back home for Game 3 down 2-0. A hot start to the fourth quarter was enough for the Heat to just survive and win. As a team, the Heat shot […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jun 2023
Miami had their 7th double-digit comeback win this postseason, tied for the most in a postseason in the last 25 years

There’s a reason the Miami Heat made it to the NBA Finals. On paper, most teams they’ve beaten this postseason are better overall and have more star players. That hasn’t stopped the Heat from giving an A+ effort each night and playing exceptional team basketball. Last night Miami had their 7th double-digit comeback win this […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jun 2023
Heat vs. Nuggets Odds, Picks, & Predictions Game 2 of 2023 NBA Finals

On Sunday night, the Miami Heat face off against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Heat-Nuggets matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Nuggets as 8-point favorites at home. Miami is 23-29 away, whereas Denver is 43-7 at home. BetOnline odds are below. […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jun 2023
NBA Finals 2023 viewership down 3.76 million from Game 1 of Warriors-Celtics series opener

The 2023 NBA Finals opener between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets drew a 2.21 rating in Game 1 for the 18-49 age range demographic. About 7.64 million viewers watched the series opener, whereas approximately 11.4 million viewers watched Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Game […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jun 2023
Heat star Jimmy Butler on Game 1 loss: ‘Got to get more layups, got to get more free throws’

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds in Thursday night’s 104-93 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. It was his lowest-scoring game so far this postseason. However, the bigger story pertained to Miami setting an NBA playoff record for the fewest free throw […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023