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Scott Salomon

Scott Salomon

Joined: Jun 20, 2024

Scott Salomon joined FanNation on Sports Illustrated in April 2024 covering breaking news and analysis for the Miami Dolphins channel. In June he joined Inside the Heat and Back in the Day NBA. Scott is based in South Florida and has been covering the local and national sports scene for 35 years. Scott has covered and has been credentialed for the Super Bowl, the NFL Combine, various Orange Bowls and college football championship games. Scott was also credentialed for the NBA All-Star game and covered the Miami Heat during their first six seasons for USA TODAY. Scott is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Communication and the St. Thomas University School of Law. Scott has two sons and his hobbies include watching sports on television and binge watching shows on various streaming services. Twitter: @ScottSalomonNFL

Aug 7, 2021; Saitama, Japan; France shooting guard Nando de Colo (12) shoots the ball against United States center Bam Adebayo (13) in the men's basketball gold medal game during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo Discusses Olympic Plans And Goals

The two-time Olympian will be looking to defend his gold medal in Paris next month. He has set different goals and wants to capture the essence of the Olympic games.

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Mar 15, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers center Kel'el Ware (1) dunks against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) during the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat Assistant GM Responds To Criticisms Of Draft Pick Kel'el Ware

The new Heat center was drafted at 15 and was projected to be drafted much lower in the first round. Some executives thought he might even slide to the second round due to lack of defensive intensity.

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Mar 15, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers center Kel'el Ware (1) works around Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Josiah Allick (53) during the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

How NBA Experts Rated Miami Heat's Selection Of Center Kal'el Ware At No. 15

Experts are not too excited about the newest Miami Heat draft choice. He is not drawing rave reviews from the national media.

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Dec 6, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley sits in the arena prior to the game between the Miami Heat and the Memphis Grizzlies at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

After Quiet Last Offseason, NBA Analyst Believes Miami Heat Will Make Moves This Summer

The Miami Heat could make moves as early as Wednesday night during the first round of the NBA draft and are believed to be looking for someone to play opposite Jimmy Butler according to ESPN's NBA Analyst Brian Windhorst.

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Apr 29, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) turns on Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) during the first quarter of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Laughlin-USA TODAY Sports

Trade Rumor Involving Three-Time All-Star Joining Miami Heat Have Surfaced

Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson and Jaime Jaquez, Jr. predicted to be on the move along with first round pick.

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Apr 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts after a collision during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Top Analyst Makes Controversial Jimmy Butler Statement

NBA analyst thinks that it is time for Heat for part ways with Butler because he does not place a strong enough emphasis on the regular season.

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Mar 26, 2019; Miami, FL, USA; Former Miami Heat player Chris Bosh speaks during his jersey retirement ceremony at halftime of the game between the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Two-Time Champion Came Up Empty In Game 7 Of 2013 NBA Finals

In the Heat's Game 7 win over San Antonio in June, 2013 wherein they won their third title, Bosh was held scoreless. Despite not scoring, he claims it was a clarifying moment that was his proudest achievement.

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Apr 12, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives past Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Jimmy Butler Is Subject Of Golden State Trade Rumors This Summer Due To Extension Demands

Butler is seeking a two-year contract extension to a contract that already has two years left at $101.2 million. As a result, he has been the subject of trade rumors.

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Apr 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots past Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second quarter of a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Takes Home $200,000 At The Poker Table With Neymar, Ninja

Butler cashed in $200,000 in pots during event billed as "Legends of the Felt"

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Feb 22, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; The jersey of Miami Heat former player Dwyane Wade is raised to the rafters as his number is retired during halftime of a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Dwyane Wade Speaks On WNBA As Scrutiny And Television Exposure Grows

Former Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is bullish on the WNBA and looks for league's exponential growth

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Jun 7, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in game three of the 2023 NBA Finals at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Udonis Haslem Calls Out Jayson Tatum For Making Negative Comments About The Heat

Tatum was interviewed at the TD Garden and commented on the victory celebration that the team had in Miami and said that it's always easy coming to Miami. Haslem did not take that too well.

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May 1, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra directs his players during the first quarter of game five of the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Udonis Haslem Explains Difference Between JJ Redick And Erik Spoelstra's Paths To Becoming Coaches

Udonis Haslem said JJ Redick has a long way to go with his team before comparisons can be made,

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