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Saturday, Jan 30
Miami Heat (24-22) at Milwaukee Bucks (19-25), 8:30 p.m.
The Milwaukee Bucks hope to finish a brief two-game homestand in perfect fashion Saturday when they welcome the Miami Heat to Brew City.
Friday, Jan 29
Miami Heat defense -- without Michael Beasley -- stifles Detroit Pistons, 92-65
Life without Michael Beasley certainly came rather easy for the Miami Heat. With Beasley sidelined with a knee injury sustained in Wednesday's loss at Toronto, Miami figured it would have a difficult time making up for the 16 points missing from the lineup. So the Heat relied on defense.
Miami Heat (23-22) at Detroit Pistons (15-29), 8 p.m.
A pair of disappointing teams get together Friday evening at The Palace of Auburn Hills, where the Miami Heat will pay a visit to the homestanding Detroit Pistons.
Thursday, Jan 28
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SATURDAY<p/>BASKETBALL TIME TV NCAA: Louisville-West Virginia noon ESPN NCAA: La Salle-Temple noon ESPN2 NCAA: Duke-Georgetown 1 p.m. CBS NCAA: LSU-Miss. St. 1:30 p.m. WSFL NCAA: St. Louis-Richmond 2 p.m. CSS NCAA: Oklahoma-Missouri 2 p.m. ESPN NCAA: Indiana-Illinois 2 p.m. ESPN2 NCAA: F...
Beasley has no swelling in knee
Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley will be a game-time decision Friday night in Detroit because of a hyperextended right knee.
Wednesday, Jan 27
Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal could be dealt for Amare Stoudemire
The last time center Jermaine O'Neal was traded, he was involved in just about every step of the negotiation process in his move last February from the Raptors to the Miami Heat.
Miami Heat loses to Toronto Raptors in latest setback
The Heat continued its inconsistent play and lost Michael Beasley, who injured his knee after missing an alley-oop pass.
Miami Heat's Michael Beasley hurts knee vs. Raptors
Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley left in the first quarter of Wednesday night's game against the Raptors with a hyperextended right knee. Beasley got tangled with Raptors swingman Sonny Weems at the 7:32 mark as he was about to jump to catch a lob pass near the rim from Rafer Alston.
Miami Heat (23-21) at Toronto Raptors (23-22), 7 p.m.
The Toronto Raptors aim to maintain their strong recent play on their home court when the Miami Heat enter the Air Canada Centre tonight for a matchup between teams jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference.
Tuesday, Jan 26
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade stews over late miscues
A day after some blunders down the stretch cost the Heat against the Cavaliers, Dwyane Wade took it upon himself to apologize to the team.
Monday, Jan 25
Cavaliers' LeBron James, Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade put on a show for the ages
There was a single moment Monday night when a game between the Heat and Cavaliers became the best two-man show South Florida has ever seen.
Cleveland's LeBron James gets the best of Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade in Cavaliers victory
After five consecutive lopsided Heat games lacking even the slightest bit of drama or suspense, Miami and Cleveland treated AmericanAirlines fans to a thriller Monday -- a game featuring a jaw-dropping second-quarter shootout between Dwyane Wade and LeBron James in which the two sta...
LeBron saves Cavs at the end, beat Heat 92-91
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade walked off the court at halftime, smiling toward each other after an epic performance worthy of superstars.
Saturday, Jan 23
Miami Heat wins in another blowout
The Heat capped nearly a week's worth of blowouts with a rout of the Kings on Saturday, which followed Friday's blasting of the Wizards.
Friday, Jan 22
Wright joins team's Haiti earthquake relief efforts
Growing up in Southern California, Heat forward Dorell Wright was quite aware of the physical and emotional damage from an earthquake.
SATURDAY: KINGS AT HEAT
When/where: 7:30 p.m.; AmericanAirlines Arena. TV/radio: Sun Sports; WINZ 940, WQBA 1140 (Spanish).
Miami bounces back in big way following 39-point loss
In describing the postgame scene after the 39-point loss at Charlotte three days ago as a ``blood-bath session,'' Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had one question for his team at the season's midway point.
Wade scores 32 to lead Heat by Wizards, 112-88
Dwyane Wade scored 32 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 112-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Miami Heat (21-20) at Washington Wizards (14-27), 7 p.m.
The Miami Heat will wrap up their season series with the Southeast Division-rival Washington Wizards Friday from the Verizon Center.
Thursday, Jan 21
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SATURDAY<p/>BASKETBALL TIME TV NCAA: Mississippi State-Alabama noon CBS NCAA: Villanova-St. John's noon ESPN Women's NCAA: Kansas St.-Nebraska noon FSNF NCAA: Middle Tenn.-Western Kentucky 1 p.m. ESPN2 NCAA: Boston College-Va. Tech 1:30 p.m. WBFS Women's NCAA: Stanford-Oregon 2...
Dwyane Wade named All-Star starter, makes Miami Heat history
Another NBA season, another starting All-Star Game starting assignment for Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade. This time, he made history.
Miami Heat season filled with ups and downs
So far, this week has been a perfect microcosm of the Miami Heat season. Blowout winners Tuesday night against Indiana, blowout losers 24 hours later in Charlotte.
Wednesday, Jan 20
Miami Heat suffers total beat down in loss to Charlotte Bobcats
Miami trailed 38-17 after the first quarter and watched as the Bobcats completed their most lopsided win ever.
Charlotte Bobcats' chase for playoffs pleases Miami Heat's Jamaal Magloire
The last time Charlotte had an NBA team with serious playoff aspirations, Miami Heat center Jamaal Magloire was in the middle of the action.
Jackson helps Bobcats cruise past Heat, 104-65
Stephen Jackson scored 24 points, Gerald Wallace added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats completed a 6-0 homestand with their most lopsided victory in team history, 104-65 over the listless Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Tuesday, Jan 19
Heat faces big game at up-and-coming Charlotte
Through the first half of this season, a big game for the Heat meant a game that tested the team's resolve, or happened to come against a marquee opponent.
Monday, Jan 18
Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade raise more than $800,000 for Haiti
Saying his birthday weekend was more about giving than receiving, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and former center Alonzo Mourning generated more than $800,000 in aid for earthquake victims in Haiti.
Sunday, Jan 17
Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley's weak finishes go on
It's a disconcerting trend that continues, but one that no one seems to be able to fix. Michael Beasley has three terrific quarters, then he doesn't close the game out with nearly the same effectiveness.
Saturday, Jan 16
NBA Extra | Around the hardcourt
Why does Heat center Jermaine O'Neal have such an attachment to exiled Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady?
Miami Heat runs out of gas at end of trip
The road-weary Heat fell short against the youthful Thunder, ending its season-long road trip at 3-3.
Durant efficient as Thunder beat Heat 98-80
Kevin Durant scored 36 points on the most efficient shooting night of his career and also pulled down 10 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the road-weary Miami Heat 98-80 on Saturday night.
Miami Heat (20-18) at Oklahoma City Thunder (21-18), 9 p.m.
The Miami Heat will wrap up a six-game western road trip tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center.
Friday, Jan 15
Wade scores 37 to lead Heat past Rockets 115-106
Dwyane Wade scored 37 points, his second consecutive big game since spraining his wrist, and the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 115-106 on Friday night.
Miami Heat (19-18) at Houston Rockets (22-17), 8:30 p.m.
The Miami Heat will continue a six-game western road trip Friday against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.
Thursday, Jan 14
Heat's Wade wants antitrust lawsuit dismissed
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade wants a judge to dismiss a multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed by his former partners in a failed restaurant and sports memorabilia chain.
Wednesday, Jan 13
Dwyane Wade shakes off injury to lead Miami Heat past Warriors
Dwyane Wade bounced back from a wrist injury to score a very efficient 35 points and Jermaine O'Neal added 24 points as Miami inched back over .500 with a victory at Golden State late Wednesday night.
Wade scores 35 to lead Heat past Warriors 115-102
Dwyane Wade shook off an injured wrist to score 35 points on his best shooting night of the season and the Miami Heat rolled past the Golden State Warriors 115-102 on Wednesday night.
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade playing through the pain
With his team in a pinch, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade spent the hours leading to Wednesday's game against Golden State contemplating whether to push through his pain.
UM basketball coaches make gains against ACC, disinterest
Miami Hurricanes basketball fights for all it can get in a football town, and a town in which the hardwood court belongs first to Dwyane Wade and the Heat, not the college game. The fight is tough, with no end apparent. The fight is measured a punch at a time.
Miami Heat (18-18) at Golden State Warriors (11-25), 10:30 p.m.
The struggling Miami Heat hope to bounce back tonight, when they continue a six-game western road trip against the Golden State Warriors from ORACLE Arena.
Tuesday, Jan 12
Miami Heat's top choice is LeBron, but team won't risk wait
Mostly Heat free agent talk: Two people who spoke to the Heat said LeBron James is clearly the outside free agent most coveted by the Heat, but Miami does not want to risk losing out on other targeted stars by waiting too long. Re-signing Dwyane Wade remains the No. 1 priority.
Monday, Jan 11
Flanagan assistant has the moves
After showing proper technique with moves on the mat at afternoon practice, Flanagan assistant wrestling coach Sam McWoodson uses some different moves on the court with the Miami Heat Golden Oldies.
Miami Heat 'all angry' after blowout loss to Utah Jazz
Miami suffered its second-worst loss of the season, but the greater concern is Dwyane Wade's sprained wrist.
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade weighing commitment to U.S. team
Jerry Colangelo and the rest of the U.S. team will have to wait to find out if Dwyane Wade will continue his stellar international career.
Miami Heat bans gambling in wake of Arenas incident
The Miami Heat has decided to fold when it comes to card games and gambling on team flights. After initially declaring the move to ban gambling unnecessary, gambling was off limits on the Heat's flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City.
Boozer, Williams lead Jazz over Heat
Deron Williams had 23 points and 10 assists and Carlos Boozer finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds as the Jazz beat the road-weary Heat 118-89 on Monday night, Utah's first win over Miami in more than two years.
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade injures wrist against Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY - Heat guard Dwyane Wade left Monday's game against the Jazz in the first quarter with a sprained right wrist. Wade returned in the second quarter.
Miami Heat (18-17) at Utah Jazz (20-17), 9 p.m.
The Miami Heat resume a six-game western road trip in Salt Lake City Monday when they take on the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena.
Sunday, Jan 10
Miami Heat looking to avoid luxury tax bill
With the point guard position stocked, Heat president Pat Riley will now look for a way to get under the league's luxury-tax threshold.
Miami Heat shows ugly side again in loss to L.A. Clippers
The Heat followed a spirited victory in Phoenix with a flop in Los Angeles, getting dominated inside by the suddenly hot Clippers.
Kaman, Gordon lead Clippers past Heat, 94-84
Chris Kaman had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Baron Davis had 11 points and 14 assists, and the revitalized Los Angeles Clippers surged to their sixth straight home victory, 94-84 over the Miami Heat on Sunday.
Miami Heat (18-16) at Los Angeles Clippers (16-18), 3:30 p.m.
The Miami Heat resume a season-long six-game road trip Sunday in Hollywood when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.
Saturday, Jan 9
Miami Heat's Pat Riley says signing `is about winning'
Inconsistent play and struggles to close out games in the fourth quarter were among the factors that led to Miami acquiring veteran guard Rafer Alston, Heat president Pat Riley said Saturday.
Friday, Jan 8
Alston starts at point after one workout with Heat
Rafer Alston probably could thank Dwyane Wade for leaving the worst team in the league this season and rejoining the Heat. It's not because the two were friends and teammates in Miami during the 2003-04 season, when Wade was a rookie.
Recap: Phoenix vs. Miami
Jermaine O'Neal hit a clutch jumper and added two free throws in the final 30 seconds, as the Miami Heat dealt the Suns a rare home loss, 109-105, despite Miami's starting five accounting for just two field goals in the fourth quarter.
Heat hold off Suns with help of Wade's 33 points
Dwyane Wade had 33 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal made the go-ahead basket with 29.7 seconds left, and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 109-105 on Friday night.
Miami Heat (17-16) at Phoenix Suns (23-13), 9 p.m.
The Miami Heat kick off a grueling six-game, nine-day Western Conference road trip in the desert against the Phoenix Suns tonight.
Thursday, Jan 7
Heat sign Alston
The Miami Heat bolstered their backcourt on Thursday by signing free agent Rafer Alston.
Rafer Alston signs with Heat for rest of season
Rafer Alston got his wish, signing with the Miami Heat for the remainder of the season and getting the chance to play alongside Dwyane Wade again.
Wednesday, Jan 6
Miami Heat will pay luxury tax to keep Carlos Arroyo for season
Business came before basketball for the Heat prior to Wednesday's home game against the Boston Celtics. A day after trading reserve point guard Chris Quinn to clear room to potentially add free agent Rafer Alston, Miami guaranteed Carlos Arroyo's $1.1 million contract for the season.
Miami Heat forces OT, but falls to Boston Celtics
Rajon Rondo scored 25 points, including a buzzer-beating layup after catching Paul Pierce's lob at the end of regulation, and the Boston Celtics got a wild 112-106 overtime win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Spoelstra hosts 100 children to NBA FIT program
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had 100 new fans at Miami's game against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
Boston Celtics (24-8) at Miami Heat (17-15), 7:30 p.m.
The Atlantic Division-leading Boston Celtics hope to get Paul Pierce back when they kick off a three-game road trip tonight against the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Tuesday, Jan 5
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BASKETBALL TIME TV NCAA: Memphis-Syracuse 7 p.m. ESPN2 NBA: Celtics-Heat 7:30 p.m. ESPN Radio: 790 The Ticket, WAQI 710 (Spanish)
Heat trade Quinn to Nets
The Miami Heat traded point guard Chris Quinn to the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday, a move that could be a precursor to Rafer Alston's return to South Florida.
Nets waive Alston, acquire G Quinn from Heat
The New Jersey Nets announced on Tuesday they have requested waivers on guard Rafer Alston and acquired guard Chris Quinn from the Miami Heat in a salary dump for the league's worst team.
Miami Heat to bring back point guard Rafer Alston
Point guard Rafer Alston, a sparkplug on the Heat's 2003-04 playoff team, plans to sign with Miami after agreeing to a buyout with New Jersey on Tuesday, a source close to the situation said.
Monday, Jan 4
Quick start snaps Miami Heat's slump vs. Atlanta Hawks
The Heat shut down the Hawks' offense, and Dwyane Wade scored 28 points as Miami's three-game skid came to an end.
Wade, Beasley lift Heat over sliding Hawks, 92-75
Dwyane Wade had 28 points and eight rebounds, Michael Beasley scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half and the Miami Heat took control in the opening minutes on the way to beating the Atlanta Hawks 92-75 on Monday night.
Saturday, Jan 2
Miami Heat's inconsistent play at home continues in loss to Bobcats
The Bobcats were the latest team to victimize the Heat in Miami. It was only their second road victory of the season.
Talk of Wizards gun dispute arises in Miami Heat locker room
While preparing for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Bobcats, the Heat also spent time discussing what is going on off the court with another division rival.
Miami Heat's inconsistent play at home continues in loss to Bobcats
Michael Beasley blew out his hair. His team quickly blew a 19-point lead. And by the time it was all over Saturday, the Heat had found a way to blow another one at home.
Recap: Miami vs. Charlotte
Stephen Jackson poured in 35 points and grabbed eight rebounds, as the Charlotte Bobcats picked up just their second road win of the season with a 107-97 victory over the Miami Heat.
Jackson, Augustin carry Bobcats past Heat 107-97
Stephen Jackson scored 13 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, D.J. Augustin added all 13 of his in the final 11 minutes and the Charlotte Bobcats won a road game for just the second time this season, beating the Miami Heat 107-97 on Saturday.
Charlotte Bobcats (12-18) at Miami Heat (16-14), 3:30 p.m.
Southeast Division rivals meet in the shadow of South Beach Saturday when the Miami Heat play host to the Charlotte Bobcats.
Friday, Jan 1
Miami Heat tries to regroup from its worst loss of the season
The good news for the Heat in the aftermath of its worst loss of the season is that the team has emerged from such frustrating depths before. The bad news is that Miami finds a way to fall back into these inexplicable and unexplainable holes seemingly every other week.
Thursday, Dec 31
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade falters in blowout
Dwyane Wade was held to 16 points and committed seven turnovers as the Heat was dealt its worst loss of the season by the Spurs.
Spurs crush Heat for fourth straight win
Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat a winning team for the first time in a month with a 108-78 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
No rookie: A more vocal Michael Beasley stands his ground for Heat
Michael Beasley remains very much a student of the game, but the second-year Heat forward won't carry a strictly subordinate role among older teammates into the New Year.
Miami Heat (16-13) at San Antonio Spurs (18-11), 7 p.m.
The San Antonio Spurs aim for their fourth straight win Thursday, when they close out a short homestand versus the Miami Heat at the AT&T Center.
Wednesday, Dec 23
Bad play, but a good outcome for Miami Heat
The last time the Utah Jazz visited AmericanAirlines Arena, the buckets came easy and Dwyane Wade was at his spectacular best, putting up 50 points in a triple-overtime Heat victory.
Wednesday, Dec 31
Miami Heat's rebuilding ahead of schedule
That rebuilding process the Heat was supposed to be going through this season appears ahead of schedule. At 17-13 entering Friday's game at division-leading Orlando, the Heat just might be one of the biggest surprises of the young season.
Saturday, Dec 27
Miami Heat's Daequan Cook plays key role in victory
Ten months ago, Daequan Cook was barely clinging to his role in the NBA as a reserve guard for the Heat. After struggling with his confidence and jump shot through the first three months of his rookie season, Cook was sent to the NBA Development League to play for the Iowa Energy.
