Delon Wright follows brother footsteps playing for Heat

NBA player Delon Wright during an interview with the media at the Miami Heat’s practice facility. –HEAT VIDEO MIAMI— Delon Wright has been on the Miami Heat practice court countless times. He used to play there for hours alongside the likes of Tim Hardaway Jr., Gary Payton II and Trey Mourning while their fathers were…

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Celtics withstand late rally by Heat

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) celebrates with forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) MIAMI — Jayson Tatum had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Boston Celtics withstood a late rally to…

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Jimmy Butler gets triple-double, Heat pull away to top Spurs

Miami Heat fans cheer as forward Jimmy Butler (22) and center Bam Adebayo (13) celebrate a basket to extend a Heat lead over the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)  MIAMI— Jimmy Butler got his first triple-double in more than…

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Suns add to Heat woes

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, left, and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) MIAMI — The Phoenix Suns are figuring things out. The Miami Heat had better do the same soon. Eric…

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NBA: Celtics embarrass Heat in East finals rematch

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks to guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) MIAMI — Boston coach Joe Mazzulla is a movie buff who made big news last season when revealing that he watches “The Town” several times…

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Grizzlies hand Heat 4th straight loss

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) celebrate during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Miami. The Grizzlies defeated the Heat 105- 96.(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) MIAMI — The Memphis Grizzlies were wildly short-handed. And the Miami Heat still…

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Djokovic feels heat at Australian Open as he reaches semis

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic uses ice packs on his head between the games against USA’s Taylor Fritz during their men’s singles quarter-final match on day 10 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) Novak Djokovic said he felt “trapped” in the heat during his battling…

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Hawks top Heat, Dejounte Murray hits second straight winner

Atlanta Hawks players congratulate guard Dejounte Murray, left, after he scored the game winning basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Miami. The Hawks defeated the Heat 109-108. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) MIAMI — Dejounte Murray has tons of respect for Udonis Haslem. That…

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Miami Heat retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 jersey

Former Miami Heat player Udonis Haslem wipes a tear during a half time ceremony where his jersey was retired at an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) MIAMI — Udonis Haslem averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in his career. He never made an All-Star…

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Raptors lead by 37 in rout of Heat

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) protects the ball from Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO— Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 28 points, RJ Barrett had 26 and the Toronto Raptors never…

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