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Shandel Richardson

Shandel Richardson

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Shandel has covered the NBA since 2010, with previous stops at The Athletic and South Florida Sun-Sentinel.  He has covered six NBA Finals, one Super Bowl, the NCAA basketball tournament. He has also been a beat writer for the Miami Hurricanes and contributed on every major beat in South Florida since 2003, including the Miami Dolphins and Miami Marlins. He can also be read in the Sportsbook Review for gambling coverage from around the NBA. A native of Bloomington, Illinois, Shandel attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He's also worked for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Kansas City Star.  TWITTER: @ShandelRich EMAIL: shandelrich@gmail.com You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here Follow all of our Miami Heat coverage on Facebook here

Jan 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant (3) celebrates basket in the first half against the Chicago Bulls at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Ex-Miami Heat Player's Big Game In New Uniform Riles Up Fan Base

Former Miami Heat player Thomas Bryant had 22 points in first start for Indiana Pacers in victory against Chicago Bulls

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Oct 15, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of the Fox Sports Southwest logo during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Rockets 123-104. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Former Miami Heat Media Personality At Center Of Fox Sports Lawsuit

Joy Taylor, who used to work in the South Florida media, is part of an investigation at Fox Sports that involves workplace misconduct

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Jan 3, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) passes the ball against Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Heat Vs. Kings Injury Report: Sacramento All-Star Listed As Questionable

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox dealing with an injury entering Monday's game against the Miami Heat

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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

How To Watch Miami Heat-Sacramento Kings, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines

The Miami Heat play at the Sacramento Kings Monday

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Jan 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) warms-up before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Report: Miami Heat Remain Open To Bringing Back Jimmy Butler

The Miami Heat are still entertaining bringing back Jimmy Butler next season

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Oct 23, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley addresses the crowd during the Pat Riley Court dedication ceremony at halftime at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

NBA Analyst Blames Pat Riley For Jimmy Butler Saga

Some are starting to blame Pat Riley for the Jimmy Butler situation with the Miami Heat

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Jan 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks on from the bench during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

How To Watch Miami Heat-Utah Jazz, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines

The Miami Heat play host to the Utah Jazz Saturday at Kaseya Center

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Jan 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) warms-up before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

NBA Insider Insists Jimmy Butler Situation With Miami Heat Is About Money

The Miami Heat are positioning themselves to trade superstar Jimmy Butler

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Jan 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) warms-up before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Gambling Website Picks Most Likely Landing Spot For Jimmy Butler

Bookies.com says the Golden State Warriors have the best chance of acquiring Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler

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Jan 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) warms-up before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Shaquille O'Neal Appears To Side With Jimmy Butler In Trade Saga

Shaquille O'Neal think the Miami Heat should at least have a discussion with Jimmy Butler about contract negotiations

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Jan 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks on from the bench during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Charles Barkley Compares Jimmy Butler Situation To Another NBA Superstar

TNT analyst Charles Barkley sees similarities in Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson

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Jan 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks on from the bench during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal React To Jimmy Butler Trade Request

TNT's Inside The NBA crew give their thoughts on Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the Miami Heat

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