Montrezl Harrell, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, might be on the move this offseason. Very rarely would the reigning Sixth Man of the Year fresh off an appearance in the Western Conference semifinals consider leaving one of the biggest contenders in the 2020-21 season, but that’s exactly the situation that could present itself
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 14: Udonis Haslem #40 of the Miami Heat (Photo by Kim Klement – Pool/Getty Images) NBA Offseason 2020: 5 potential landing spots for Joe Harris by Mike Luciano Drew Lock is a problem for the Broncos’ front office by Rucker Haringey The Miami Heat are throwing it back to
The Heat need to add an impact player at No. 20 if they want to win the Eastern Conference and return to the NBA Finals next season. Erik Spoelstra and his coaching staff know the Heat found a successful formula in the Bubble en route to an Eastern Conference title. That means Miami doesn’t need
Rajon Rondo proved his playoff mettle by helping the Los Angeles Lakers win a title. In this projection, he goes full mercenary jumping to postseason hotspots, bolstering his basketball legacy along the way. Rajon Rondo takes up his central position and scans the battlefield. He’s surveying the options as his comrades fan out, eager and
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 25: (L-R)Chris Bosh #1, Lebron James #6 and Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat stand during the national anthem before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 25, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading
Once Giannis Antetokounmpo hits free agency, NBA insider Shams Charania has confirmed the Miami Heat will do whatever it takes to sign him. While the 2020 NBA season may have just wrapped up with the Los Angeles Lakers being crowned as the NBA Finals champs, countless fans out there are already counting down the days for
Enjoy this script treatment for a basketball remake of the classic sports movie The Sandlot, starring the Miami Heat‘s Jimmy Butler. There is one all-time greatest moment in the history of sports, and it didn’t happen in the 1932 World Series. So, this story will not include Babe Ruth, but it could include Bill Russell
The Lakers obliterated the Heat in Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals to win the title. The Miami Heat absorbed a punch from LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, taking it in stride and countering with one of their own, courtesy of Jimmy Butler. That
Twitter had a meltdown over the crazy finish to Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals. The 2020 NBA Finals heard you say they were boring, and they responded with a Game 5 for the ages. As the Miami Heat faced elimination Friday night, trailing 3-1 in the championship series, Jimmy Butler and Duncan Robinson
Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat survived an epic Game 5 duel with LeBron and the Lakers. But there is still a long way to go. Game 5 was the stuff legends are built with. A three-point win. Seven leads changes in the final four minutes. Duncan Robinson, an undrafted second-year wing, pouring in 26
Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat, Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers, (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Anthony Davis honors Kobe Bryant with ‘5 Rings’ Kobe 5 Protro (Photo) by Mike Luciano Brett Gardner robs Randy Arozarena of home run with sensational catch (Video) by Alicia de Artola Tempers were running hot in the first quarter of
With LeBron James on his third team and in his 10th NBA Finals, here’s a look back at some individual matchups he dominated along the way. There’s no question that LeBron James will finish as a top three all-time player. But as the old adage goes, “In order to be the best, you have to
In this week’s NBA Power Rankings, the Miami Heat are facing elimination and working through the five stages of grief. Our new look NBA Power Rankings are back, a non-traditional structure for a non-traditional era of professional basketball. The world is no longer just about wins and losses and teams are no longer the primary
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) Braves’ pitching staff is shutting out everybody in October by John Buhler LeBron James signified the importance of Game 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals through text. LeBron James‘ Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from winning an NBA Championship. If the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-1 lead in the 2020 NBA Finals over the Miami Heat. After Jimmy Butler’s incredible Game 3 performance, and with Bam Adebayo returning for Game 4, it felt like the Miami Heat had an opening to swing the momentum of the 2020 NBA Finals in their favor. LeBron James
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images J.R. Smith shows up to Game 4 in most J.R. Smith way possible by Mike Luciano Yankees fans hate CB Bucknor more than the Tampa Bay Rays by John Buhler Jeff Van Gundy won’t stop complaining about flopping during Game 4 of the NBA Finals The Heat and Lakers are
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call during the second half against the Miami Heat in Game Three of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 04, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Basketball is a team sport and ascribing team outcomes entirely to a single player is usually a lesson in hyperbole. But it’s not the least bit hyperbolic to
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 04: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat reacts during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Three of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 04, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User
Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers were just too much for the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the 2020 NBA Finals. If there’s been a theme two games into the 2020 NBA Finals, it’s that the Los Angeles Lakers are simply too much for the underdog Miami Heat. Anthony Davis made sure to
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