Miguel Mike Medina

Joined: Jul 26, 2024

Dec 12, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick (1) and Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (12) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Miami Heat Must Gamble On Dru Smith With More Playing Time

Dec 12, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) fouls Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Nikola Jovic’s Redemption Performance Contributes To Miami Heat Victory

Jan 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley sits on the court for the jersey retirement ceremony for former player Udonis Haslem during halftime of the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Miami Heat Receive High Votes For Top Front Office In The League

Dec 7, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (12) grabs the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Dru Smith Finally Finding His Way With Miami Heat

Nov 24, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Is It Time To Credit Erik Spoelstra For Miami Heat’s Lineup Adjustments?

The Miami Heat have won three in a row. The Heat are now 6-2 with the following lineup: Bam Adebayo, Haywood Highsmith, Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson, and Tyler Herro.

Nov 4, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) celebrates with Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo Take Turns Firing Back At Critics

Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro are making the critics and naysayers eat their words after their performance against the Los Angeles Lakers. Tyler Herro had a monster third quarter when he knocked down seven 3-pointers alone.

Oct 18, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Miles Norris (8) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson (16) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Miami Heat Rookie Takes Home Weekly League Honor

Miami Heat rookie forward Keshad Johnson won G-League Player of the Week for his performance with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Johnson averaged 30 points and eight rebounds on 78 percent shooting and shot 56 percent from downtown.

Dec 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Bam Adebayo On Struggles: "Everybody Is Not Going To Have A Great Game In Every Game"

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has a lingering issue with his offensive performance. The 27-year-old is shooting 41 percent from the field, the first time in his career that he’s been below 50 percent.

Dec 2, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) goes to the basket against Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Miami Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr Steps Up In Absence Of Jimmy Butler

Jaime Jaquez Jr stepped up for the Miami Heat without Jimmy Butler. Jaquez had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals in 36 minutes, but it wasn’t enough as the Heat lost to their rival Boston Celtics, 108-89.

Dec 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles the ball against the Toronto Raptors in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Miami Heat’s Upcoming Tough Schedule Against Good Quality Teams

Miami Heat faces a tough schedule against good teams like Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Cleveland Cavaliers. The Heat holds a 1-5 record against teams with a winning record this season. These games will either make or break the team.

Dec 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) shoots the ball as Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (13) defends in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Miami Heat Outplayed In The Paint By Toronto Raptors

Miami Heat had trouble stopping the Toronto Raptors in the paint in a 119-116 loss on Sunday night. The Raptors poured 68 points in the paint.

Pat Riley Predicts How Many Titles Miami Heat Could Have If LeBron James Stayed

Pat Riley believes the Miami Heat could have won up to five or six championships if James had stayed. The Heat won back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013.

Nov 26, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) and guard Tyler Herro (14) during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Damian Lillard Shows What Miami Heat Missed Out On During 2023 Offseason

The Miami Heat had many defensive issues in the first half. Their second half defense was much better and applied pressure. Lillard scored just four points in the second half. Heat must play great defense for 48 minutes.

Nov 26, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) shoots the basketball past Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Should The Miami Heat Stick With Terry Rozier Coming Off The Bench?

Rozier scored 17 points on 7 of 9 shooting, including 3 of 4 from downtown in 20 minutes off the bench in Tuesday night’s 109-106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Nov 24, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) defends Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Pelle Larsson Provided Spark Off The Bench For Miami Heat In Overtime Win

Pelle Larsson added a career-high 14 points, shot 75 percent from the field, five rebounds, and one steal in 37 minutes.

Nov 24, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler Scores Season-High 33 In OT Win Over Dallas Mavericks

Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 33 points with nine rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots, including 11 of 17 from the field on Sunday night’s 123-118 overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks.