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Heat remain cautious with Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry injuries ahead of 76ers series

MIAMI — Even with their second-round playoff opponent determined, the build up to the Eastern conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers apparently will be a gradual process for the Miami Heat ahead of Monday’s 7:30 p.m. series opener at FTX Arena.

Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022

Michael Cunningham: To become like Heat, Hawks need major changes

ATLANTA — The Heat made it to the 2020 NBA Finals, were swept by Milwaukee in last year’s opening round and then dominated the Hawks in this year’s first round. The Hawks say they can follow Miami’s example of getting back up after getting beat down. They aim to do…

Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022

NBA fines Jimmy Butler for obscene gesture, fine Miami Heat for making GIF out of it

Tim Reynolds: The NBA has fined Jimmy Butler and the Heat $15,000 apiece, Butler for making an obscene gesture, the Heat for making a GIF out of it. Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds What's the buzz on Twitter? Brady Hawk @ BradyHawk305 Jimmy Butler ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2022

Heat make resounding opening playoff statement, crush Hawks, Young 115-91

MIAMI — This was what the Miami Heat needed when they needed it, Sunday’s 115-91 victory at FTX Arena.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022

Dave Hyde: Jimmy Butler ready to step into Miami Heat playoffs, define himself

In the center of it all, still the most important player on the court, Jimmy Butler prepared for the coming stage by going one-on-one against 6-foot-4 reserve Javonte Smart, backing in for an easy basket.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022

Heat’s Jimmy Butler ready for playoffs: ‘I really think we got a good shot at this thing’

MIAMI — Ahead of last season’s sweep out of the first round of the playoffs, Jimmy Butler said he was “stupidly locked in.” Butler’s tone was a bit different as he stood in front of microphones for his preplayoff media session following Thursday’s practice at FTX Arena.

Miami Herald · Apr 14, 2022

Ira Winderman: A unique season of Heat highs and ‘Oh’s’

Last week, we noted some of the missteps along the way that had the Miami Heat pushing for playoff seeding into the final week of the season.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2022

Heat’s Tucker out at least a week, as MRI confirms calf strain; NBA sets play-in schedule

MIAMI — The Miami Heat will be without veteran power forward P.J. Tucker for the final two games of the regular season and potentially longer.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

Heat rout Hornets,144-115, in 3-for-all to move to verge of No. 1 playoff seed

MIAMI — The mission, at least the regular-season challenge, is almost complete. And it might be over before they take the court again.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

All of a Sudden, the Bucks Are Looking Like the Bucks

With all the question marks everywhere else in the East, the Bucks are starting to look more and more like the heavy favorite to return to the Finals.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31, 2022