2014 NBA Playoffs: Conference Finals Picks

Every HEAT playoff run comes down to big games from Dwyane Wade. The HEAT will need a few of those to beat the Indiana Pacers in the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals.

HEAT Trade Deadline Suggestions

Two quick suggestions for improving the Miami HEAT at the trade deadline: one big and one small.

2013 NBA Finals: Humble & Grateful, Pt.2

LeBron James told the media to get the fuck out his face. Dwyane Wade told the truth about he and Ray Allen being 2 of the best shooting guards ever. Humble. Grateful. Sacrifice. That's the 2013 NBA Champion Miami HEAT.

2013 NBA Finals: Miami HEAT Need To Be Faster & More Physical In Game 7

Miami HEAT will need to be better in transition and attacking the paint if they don't want Game 7 to come down to a miraculous 30 seconds like Game 6.

2013 NBA Finals: Miami HEAT Won Game 6 with Relentless Resilience. Who Will Bring It In Game 7?

The relentless resilience of Mike Miller, Ray Allen, Mario Chalmers and the 3 Kings helped the Miami HEAT make a 4th quarter comeback to defend their throne in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

HEAT Check: Dwyane Wade Not To Blame For Danny Green's BIG Game 5

Dwyane Wade got most of the blame for Danny Green's 24 points in Game 5 of the NBA Finals but his defense didn't surrender most of the points.

2013 NBA Finals: Older Gods Strike Back in Game 5. Will 3 Kings Defend the Throne in Game 6?

The Older Gods were faster, more physical, less fatigued and more aggressive than the Miami HEAT in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. What adjustments do the 3 Kings and Erik Spoelstra need to make for Game 6?

2013 NBA Finals: Game 2 Adjustments

Miami HEAT's key adjustments on offense for Game 2 include:

• Chris Bosh finishing off the pick-and-roll in the paint and getting some baseline cuts like the Birdman 
• More opportunities in transition for LeBron James
• Replacing the isolation offense Dwyane Wade can't provide with his knee injury 

On defense, the key adjustments for the HEAT include:

• Doing a better job of finding, contesting and containing the Spurs shooters like Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard and Manu Ginobili on spot up plays
• Improved defense on Tim Duncan in the post

Miami HEAT Gave Away Game 1 of the Finals

What's the recipe for the Miami HEAT losing a game they had a 55% chance of winning? Mix 5 turnovers with a disappearing act by 2 all-stars in the 4th quarter and sprinkle in a buzzer-beating bank shot for good luck.

HEAT Produced: Ray Allen Was Most Productive Player in 1st Round Sweep

LeBron James said this is the most efficient he's ever played in his career, but Ray Allen was more efficient and productive sweeping the Bucks.

HEAT Produced: All the 3 Kings Men Win Game 3 in Milwaukee

Ray Allen and the reserves helped the Miami HEAT beat the Bucks by double-digits in Milwaukee without a complete game from LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

Week 5 NBA Fanalyst Rankings: Cyber Monday Edition

While fans search for the best holiday shopping deals online today, this week’s Fanalyst Rankings identifies the offseason contract signings that look like good deals for the best teams in the NBA after the 1st month of the season.

Miami HEAT Three Kings: LeBron James, Chris Bosh and... Ray Allen? What's Wrong with Wade?

Ray Allen's offense and Dwyane Wade's defense defeated the Cavaliers but Allen's offense makes him the 3rd most productive player on the Miami HEAT and 7 times more effective than Wade after 13 games.

Ray Allen Is Not the Problem with the HEAT Defense

Identifying Ray Allen as one of the reasons for the HEAT's poor defense doesn't actually identify the team's problem but it does identify the problem with plus-minus statistics.

HEAT Produced: Updated Stats Thru 11/6/12

LeBron James, Rashard Lewis, Chris Bosh, Ray Allen and Mario Chalmers were the most productive HEAT players in the 1st week of the season.

Week 2 NBA Fanalyst Rankings: Game-Winners Edition

It helps to have players that can knock down a winning shot when games appear closer than they should while teams figure out the kinks early in the season. This week’s edition of the Fanalyst Rankings lists the best clutch options for the best teams in the Eastern Conference going into the second week of the NBA season.

HEAT Produced: 120-107 Win Over Celtics in Season Opener

LeBron James dominated the first 3 quarters and Chris Bosh dominated the 4th quarter to close out a double-digit win over the Celtics after the Miami HEAT got their championship rings in the season opener.

NBA Fanalyst Rankings: Season Preview Edition

NBA teams have transitioned from training camp to practice and preseason questions transition to regular season predictions in this season preview edition of the Fanalyst Rankings.

HEATcast: Everything You Need To Know About the 2013 Season Before It Happens

Getting their championship rings on Tuesday night will be the easy part of the Miami HEAT's season. The hard part will be defending their title. This week's HEATcast makes a forecast for how the season will play out.

HEAT Produced: LeBron James & Ray Allen Led the Way in Beijing

LeBron James and Ray Allen were the most productive players in the Miami HEAT's blowout preseason win over the LA Clippers in Beijing, China.