HEAT Produced: Can Miami Beat Chicago for an Undefeated Week?

Can the Miami HEAT defeat the Chicago Bulls for their third undefeated week this season?

Week 6 Eastern Conference Fanalyst Rankings: Swagger

Teams can't just talk about being the best in the East, they have to act like the best team in the East. Acting like the best takes swagger. This week's Fanalyst Rankings show which teams have it and which teams don't.

HEATcast: Winning Without Wade Was the Biggest Story in January

The Miami Heat Index and Queen of HEAT News discussed the two biggest stories in January for the Miami HEAT: the team's performance without Dwyane Wade and its tendency for inconsistency.

HEAT Produced: Can Miami Even Up Its Record on Back-to-Backs This Week?

Miami HEAT are 2-3 on the second night of back-to-backs this season after a tough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at home. Will they be able to get that record up to 0.500 after the next back-to-back against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons?

Week 5 Eastern Conference Fanalyst Rankings: Top Heavy & Bottoming Out

The Miami HEAT's biggest competition last season, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics, are worlds apart just like the Fan and the Fanalyst in this week's Eastern Conference Rankings.

HEATcast: Everything You Need To Know About the NBA After One Month

Bloggers from the Miami Heat Index, HeatFreak.com and the Section 357 Show reviewed their pre-season predictions as the first month of the season reaches its end.

HEAT Produced: Miami 98, LA Lakers 87

The Miami HEAT used their two most productive players this season to dominate the Lakers at their two weakest positions: Point Guard and Small Forward.

HEAT Check: 2012 NBA GM Survey

The 2012 NBA General Manager Survey results show front offices spend more time thinking about the Miami HEAT than the Los Angeles Lakers and every other team in the league.

HEAT Produced: Miami 120, San Antonio 98

The production of LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Mike Miller fueled the Miami HEAT's comeback blowout of the San Antonio Spurs in spectacular fashion.

HEAT Check: Three Kings, 1000 Words & the Art of Basketball

There were some dope pics of Chris Bosh, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade posted online recently and since they say a picture is worth a thousand words, they're posted here at the MHI instead of another 1000-word blog entry.

HEAT Produced: West Coast Killa

The Western Conference killed the Miami HEAT on the road, but what will happen when the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers come to Miami this week?

Dwyane Wade: What to Expect From Life After 30

Dwyane Wade celebrated his 30th birthday over the weekend. What should his fans expect in the future as he struggles with injuries this season?

Dwyane Wade & LeBron James Showed Their Respect for a Hip Hop Icon: Martin Luther King, Jr

The King's Speech

Some quick thoughts on LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Martin Luther King, Jr...

Week 4 Eastern Conference Fanalyst Rankings: D-FENCE!

The best defensive teams in the East steal the top spots in this week’s Fanalyst Rankings, which feature the most offensive comments Mrs. NBA can offer.

HEATcast: Mile High Fans and Fanalysts

Dwyane Wade has never won in Denver but things are different this year. The Miami Heat Index previewed the HEAT-Nuggets game and analyzed the top teams in both conferences with Denver Nuggets bloggers from the Wages of Wins Journal and Measuring NBA Kicks Since 1946.

HEAT Produced: Best Record in the NBA with Room to Improve

The Miami HEAT can be a lot better than the team with the best record in the NBA at 8-1.

NBA Fanalyst Rankings: Eastern Conference, Week 3

There are plenty of surprises in the third week of Fanalyst Rankings, including a new team in every spot and plenty of offbeat commentary from Mrs. NBA.

HEATcast: New Year's Review

Bloggers from the Miami Heat Index and HeatFreak.com analyzed the top five stories for the Miami HEAT in the new year: Erik Spoelstra's coaching, the center position, rookies Norris Cole and Terrel Harris, Dwyane Wade's production and longevity, the changes in LeBron James and Chris Bosh's games and what fans can expect on the upcoming road trip to the West coast.

Fuck The Police Friday featuring Pharaohe Monch

Every Friday, MHI highlights police brutality & other police crimes on Twitter. It was only a matter of time before one of the blogger's favorite "Fuck the police" anthems were highlighted on the blog, too: Clap by Pharaohe Monch. Keep reading for the powerful lyrics of the 3rd verse.

HEAT Produced: Miami Split 2nd Back-to-Back, Prepares "Pace & Space" for Pacers

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The numbers explain why highlights weren't enough for the Miami HEAT to stay undefeated on the second night of their second back-to-back this season and what the players must do for the "Pace & Space" offense to be successful against the Indiana Pacers and the second-best defense in the NBA.

Happy New Year: The Top 11 Stories from 2011

Losing in the Finals, haters, the Three Kings, greatness, public relations, predictions, power moves, Christmas games, free agency and Florida Gators were the most popular stories at the Miami Heat Index in 2011.

HEATcast: Sports Fans vs. Sandusky

The biggest sports story in 2011 will be the biggest sports story in 2012, too. The Miami Heat Index discussed the issues fans face dealing with sex offenders in their communities with a mental health counseling student that recently made a presentation on the subject.