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Miami Heat reporter for @MiamiHerald . Made in Dade. Cuban-American. Cuban coffee connoisseur. UF grad. achiang @miamiherald .com
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The narrative has changed.
Jimmy Butler is a difference-maker‼️
▪️ Led the Bulls to their last playoff appearance (2017)
▪️ Helped the T-Wolves make their first playoff appearance since 2004
▪️ Brought the Sixers to Game 7 against Toronto
▪️ Has the Heat back in the Finals for the first time since 2014
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As Victor Oladipo finished his postgame presser, Jimmy Butler said: "Tell them how I much I hate you."
Victor Oladipo then said: "Jimmy hates me, guys."
The two then hugged.
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Tyler Herro: 12 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists in his first Eastern Conference finals game. He's 20.
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Jimmy Butler said he wishes he could play with Goran Dragic forever.
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Damian Lillard's agent Aaron Goodwin on Heat's pursuit of trade: "They did everything they could to acquire Dame. It takes two to get a deal done. I appreciate all that Pat, Andy and Micky did to try and make this happen."
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Jimmy Butler asked if his ankle is 100 percent: "Nobody cares. You don't, either. I'm still expected to do my job at a high level if I take the floor, which I will. We're going to be okay. We're going to get the job done, bum ankle or not."
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Why did Jimmy Butler make the trip to Wisconsin to watch the Skyforce last night?
Butler: “Niko. Got to go see my boy. I’m a huge Niko fan. I think he’s going to help this organization well after I’m done here. That’s my dawg. I love him to death."
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Erik Spoelstra on Heat culture: "We are who we are. Some years, we're a punch line. Some years, people say it's the wrong culture. But who cares? We're not making apologies for it. Our culture is probably UD screaming at everybody in one of the timeouts and us liking it."
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Jimmy Butler says Tom Thibodeau doesn't talk to him anymore.
"I think he's mad because we beat him all the time," Butler said with a smile.
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Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler: "His will to win is remarkable. ... He's the definition of a two-way player."
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Victor Oladipo and Markieff Morris both traveling with the Heat to New York.
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In case you missed it, Jimmy Butler posted his timeout on Instagram.
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Meyers Leonard on trade to Heat: "My wife is ecstatic. She's excited for a new opportunity. She's excited for the sunshine. This is not a joke, I came in the house and she knew I was a little bit in shock and she was blaring Will Smith's 'Miami.'"
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Tyler Herro was already ruled out today because of Achilles soreness, but he'll also miss tonight's game for another very good reason.
Tyler and Katya Elise Henry welcomed their son, Harlem Herro, to the world this afternoon.
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Jimmy Butler: "If you want to win, you're going to have to go through a LeBron James-led team."
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Duncan Robinson just became the fasted NBA player to reach 300 career made threes. It took him 95 games.
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Jimmy Butler on conversation with Riley and Spoelstra after the game: "I told them that I'd win them one and I didn't hold up my end of the bargain, so that means I need to do it next year."
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Bam Adebayo said there is a photo of his block on Jayson Tatum on the wall leading up to the Heat's locker room at AmericanAirlines Arena.
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Bam Adebayo said he feels the Heat doesn’t get as much national love because people don’t want to talk about undrafted players.
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Really cool move by Precious Achiuwa, who held a back-to-school event today at Gibson Park in Miami. Event was planned before his trade to Toronto, and Precious still decided to move forward with it to provide more than 100 children with backpacks and school supplies
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The Heat outscored the Lakers by 17 points in the 8 minutes that Adebayo, Butler and Dragic played together in Game 1 before the injuries.
It's a very small sample size, so who knows what would have happened. But still, the "what if" questions loom ...
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Kyle Lowry is excited to return to Toronto, but he's not looking forward to going up against Nick Nurse: "Nick's not going to let me do shit. Let's be real. Nick's not going to let me have a game, at all."
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NBA L2M report says the two foul calls on the Lakers that sent Jimmy Butler to the free-throw line late in Game 5 were the correct calls. Lakers coach Frank Vogel questioned the calls after the game.
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I thought bubble Jimmy Butler was peak Jimmy Butler. Guess I was wrong.
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Bam Adebayo on Heat's trades: "Pat is obsessed with winning. You can’t be mad at that. We all have that DNA here. At the end of the day, he has to make big decisions. He’s doing that right now to get us a championship."
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Dion Waiters: "I was so irresponsible and immature. I let the Heat down. They were good to me. I did not handle it well at all."
Waiters held a private workout for NBA teams in Vegas this week.
Dion Waiters pours out heart to shed light on dark days that led to depression following NBA exit, and why he had to seek therapy. This is the
@dionwaiters3
you didn’t know: “I had thoughts of not being around.”
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A league source confirms that Jimmy Butler's knee issue is not considered serious. He could be back for Game 4.
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Bam Adebayo asked where he wants to take his game next season: "I want to have no ceiling and be the best player that I can be and win this city a championship."
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Jimmy Butler: "The bright spot is I don't think we could play any worse."
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Jimmy Butler on the Heat: "I’m where I belong. I guess where I should have been a long time ago. A place where I’m welcome."
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Erik Spoelstra says Tyler Herro has added "10-plus pounds of muscle" this offseason.
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Jimmy Butler: "We’re so together, playing some incredible basketball. I don’t think it matters who we go up against right now. It’s that time of the year.”
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Jimmy Butler and Donovan Mitchell celebrating the birthday of their mutual trainer, Chris Brickley.
Surely nobody will overreact to this photo.
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The Heat has landed Kyle Lowry, retained Duncan Robinson and found a way to bring in PJ Tucker. We're three hours into free agency.
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Among players around the league, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler and P.J. Tucker are No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, in defensive win shares. Oh, and Kyle Lowry is No. 7.
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Oladipo's new deal with Heat has changed. Instead of previously reported one-year deal worth $11 mil, it's now going to be two-year deal with smaller salary this season and player option in second year.
Less money gives Heat more room to avoid luxury tax and potential hard cap.
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Steve Kerr after the game: "That was a testament to Heat culture. That was just straight Miami Heat basketball. They've been doing this for so long with Spo and Pat Riley over the last two decades. ... That was one the best performances I've seen from an undermanned team."
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Jimmy Butler was asked what he would say to people who describe the Heat as a team with one star.
Butler: "That this is a team of one star? Who's that star, Bam? I'll take Bam as our star any day."
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Guys, I think Dwyane Wade is kidding about coming out of retirement. He’s been pretty clear that he’s done.
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According to league source, NBA doctor has ruled Chris Bosh to have a career-ending illness. Will allow Heat to clear Bosh's cap space.
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I think the Heat will choose to guarantee Duncan Robinson’s $1.7 million salary for next season. Just a guess.
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Goran Dragic on Bam Adebayo: "I know we're going to take care of him."
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Erik and Nikki Spoelstra announce divorce after seven years of marriage
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Only Heat move was trading Winslow, Johnson and Waiters for Iguodala, Hill and Crowder.
Heat cut its luxury tax bill by more than $3 million and opened additional $27 million in cap space for next summer, while keeping 2021 space.
One agent described Heat's move as "genius."
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As expected, the Heat is trying to get the Bradley Beal trade done without including Tyler Herro, according to league sources.
Beal is entering the second season of a five-year, $251 million contract. He has a no-trade clause.
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. on his turnaround jumper over LeBron: “I’m going to have that video and I’m going to show that to my kids, when I have kids.”
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. on the trade rumors surrounding the Heat's roster: “It’s a part of the job. It happens quick. Things happen. This is a business. It is what it is. But I’m trying to stay positive right here. My focus is the Miami Heat."
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The way Kevin Love makes these passes look effortless continues to be impressive.
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The Heat’s game against the Suns in Miami on March 9 has been added to ESPN’s schedule.
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Jimmy Butler said one of the Pacers' coaches was talking to him during the game, which is why Butler was so vocal on the court in spots.
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Erik Spoelstra on Udonis Haslem's minutes tonight: "That was my favorite moment of the season so far. ... I just love it."
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Derrick Jones Jr. said if he’s invited, he will defend his crown in the Slam Dunk Contest next year.
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P.J. Tucker said last night that he had a discussion with Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler between Games 4 and 5 that led to some defensive adjustments vs. 76ers. Seems like those adjustments were switching less and Butler spending more time on Maxey. The adjustments worked.
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Bam Adebayo wearing Udonis Haslem’s number at today’s practice.
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Tyler Herro on doubters entering the NBA: "Somebody said my wingspan was too short. They say everything. Whatever they say, it's whatever."
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Bam Adebayo's defense has been elite vs. Joel Embiid.
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Bam Adebayo: "I think this is one of my favorite teams that I've ever been a part of."
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Jimmy Butler triple-double. Bam Adebayo triple-double.
First time in franchise history that two Heat players have recorded a triple-double in the same game.
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Jimmy Butler says his shoulder is no longer an issue. "I'm good to go," Butler said.
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Do you think Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson know what each other is thinking at this point?
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Jimmy Butler will be named Eastern Conference Player of the Week this afternoon, right? He averaged 28 points on 58.6% shooting from field, 40% shooting on threes, 93.3% percent shooting from foul line, eight rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.3 steals in a 4-0 week for the Heat.
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It's amazing to me that the Heat lineup of Lowry, Herro, Butler, Tucker and Adebayo have only played 17 minutes together this season.
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Victor Oladipo was acquired by the Heat last March. He could play in his fifth game as a member of the Heat tonight. Happy Victor Oladipo day (probably)!
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Bam Adebayo is out of protocols and is expected to be available for Game 1 vs. Hawks tomorrow.
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Hassan Whiteside was just asked about Dwyane Wade returning to the Heat. Whiteside: “Wait, are you for real? Are you joking?”
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Dwyane Wade again says he has not closed the door on joining the Heat organization one day.
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Erik Spoelstra: "That did not have the intensity of an All-Star Game, that's for sure."
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Erik Spoelstra told players after shootaround today, "Good luck trying to take a nap."
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Bam Adebayo averaged 21.8 points, 11 rebounds. 5.2 assists, 1.7 steals and a block in the conference finals.
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Udonis Haslem jersey on every seat in Section 305 tonight.
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Jimmy Butler, owner of "Big Face Coffee," turns 31 today. He's right in the middle of his prime coffee-making years.
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Remember when Erik Spoelstra called Duncan Robinson “one of the best shooters on this planet” before the season? Man, he wasn’t kidding.
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Without Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Avery Bradley and Meyers Leonard, Heat keeps it very competitive but falls to Nets 128-124. Miami now 6-9.
Adebayo with career-high 41 points on 14-of-20 shooting. Second-youngest Heat player to have a 40-point game, behind only Dwyane Wade.
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Jimmy Butler asked about Giannis signing supermax extension. He says he likes going through the league's best, noting: "Can't wait for the Heat vs. Bucks matchup."
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Josh Richardson's parents in attendance tonight to support his former Heat teammates. As many of you know, J-Rich is from the OKC area.
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Has Heat rookie Tyler Herro found himself to be nervous at any point in his first three playoff games?
Herro: "No."
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Jimmy Butler drove to the basket 24 times in Game 2 last night, according to NBA tracking stats. He's averaging 16.2 drives per game this postseason. Butler knew he had to take a more aggressive approach, and he did that on the offensive end.
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Celtics coach Brad Stevens said the Heat is “probably the closest team in the East that we’ve seen to the Warriors with regard to their cutting and shooting.”
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Udonis Haslem on last month’s kerfuffle with Jimmy Butler: “A typical day in Miami.”
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Dwyane Wade referencing the Miami Heat in his intro of DJ Khaled. A good night for Heat Twitter.
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Bam Adebayo: "We got a chance. We still believe. They're writing us off. Everybody is doubting us." Says as long as the team believes, that's all that matters.
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The Heat has hired a familiar face, Wayne Ellington, to join Erik Spoelstra’s coaching staff as a player development coach. Ellington fills the void left by Anthony Carter, who left to join the Grizzlies’ coaching staff.
The Man with the Golden Arm!
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Jimmy Butler: "We're actually really consistently inconsistent, if you really want to be honest."
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Chris Bosh is a Hall of Fame finalist. One of 14 named.
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Tyler Herro on knee: "I think structurally everything was good. No major, even minor damage. I think everything is good. It kind of just scared me more than anything."
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Jimmy Butler makes All-NBA Third Team. Bam Adebayo did not make an All-NBA team.
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Here's a picture of Dwyane Wade apparently watching the end of tonight's Heat game.
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Bam Adebayo says the Heat has decided on a name for the locker room: "The Kennel, because of a lot of dogs."
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Jimmy Butler on what he expects from Philadelphia crowd tomorrow: "To tell you the truth, I don't care. I was there, gave it my all for them. Now I'm here. So however they want to welcome me back. We're there to do a job anyway. We're trying to get a [win]."
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Jimmy Butler playing in a post-practice pick-up game with Yurtseven, Martin, Vincent and Okpala.
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Erik Spoelstra was just told the Panthers also advanced to the conference finals: "I wish I could actually go to some of these events."
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Tyler Herro has 157 points off the bench through the first seven games. It's the most points by a reserve through the first seven games of a season in NBA history, according to the Heat.
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Now add Victor Oladipo to complete that lineup.
Miami throwing out Butler/Bam/Ariza/Iguodala defensively is *tough*. Look at the switches on this play. Just look at it.
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News: Heat is hiring Udonis Haslem as VP, Basketball Development. His responsibilities will include being a source to the coaching staff, mentoring both Heat and Skyforce players, as well as representing the organization in the community and in business endeavors.
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Erik Spoelstra said Victor Oladipo's surgery in New York today was successful.
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Bam Adebayo ranks second among centers in assists, with an average of 5.2 per game. Only Nikola Jokic is averaging more at 6 per game.
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