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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13), center his mother Marilyn Blount and former player Alonzo Mourning, right watch as a banner is raised in honor of Adebayo for winning a gold medal at the 2021 Olympics, during half time at an NBA basketball game Charlotte Hornets, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
'Mission accomplished': Heat unveil Adebayo's Olympic banner

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 29, 2021 08:54 PM EDT

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry hides his face from the media as he leaves practice during NBA basketball camp, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
With Lowry, Heat hoping for run back to NBA title contention

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 12, 2021 11:14 AM EDT

United States' Bam Adebayo (13) dunks the ball in front of Argentina's Marcos Delia during the first half of an exhibition basketball game in Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Bam's banner plan: Win Olympic gold to lift spirits in Miami

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 20, 2021 03:53 PM EDT

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, second from right, watches during a replay review by officials during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Miami. At left are forward Jimmy Butler and guard Goran Dragic (7). (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat 5/29/2021

Jun. 03, 2021 06:28 PM EDT

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots next to Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) during the second half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
A year after Finals, Lakers and Heat set to play before fans

By Tim Reynolds May. 26, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) goes up for a shot against Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) and guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Hardaway Jr. makes 10 3's, Mavs roll past Heat 127-113

By Tim Reynolds May. 04, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs forward Drew Eubanks (14) as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Adebayo, Butler lead Heat by Spurs for third straight win

By Raul Dominguez Apr. 21, 2021 11:07 PM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton, left, eyes the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves' Josh Okogie rushes in during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Minneapolis. Middleton led his team's scoring as the Bucks won 130-105. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Middleton leads Bucks in 130-105 breeze by Timberwolves

By Dave Campbell Apr. 14, 2021 07:17 PM EDT

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) defends, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Butler scores 28, Heat beat depleted Lakers 110-104

Apr. 08, 2021 10:47 PM EDT

Sacramento Kings guard Terrence Davis (9) defends against Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Bucks won 129-128. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)
Holiday, Bucks ink 4-year extension worth at least $134M

By Steve Megargee Apr. 04, 2021 04:20 PM EDT

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks to pass the ball surrounded by Washington Wizards center Alex Len (27), guard Jerome Robinson (12) and forward Isaac Bonga (17), during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Tyler Herro out of virus protocols, cleared to play for Heat

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 12, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Miami heat head coach Erik Spoelstra looks on from the bench during an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (Mike Stobe/Pool Photo via AP)
Tests await Heat, who open longest road trip since 2009

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 10, 2021 12:00 PM EST

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, right, is fouled by Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Beal scores 32, Wizards top reeling Heat 103-100

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 03, 2021 11:05 PM EST

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) drives past Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Monk runs wild, scores 36 as Hornets top Heat 129-121 in OT

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 01, 2021 10:25 PM EST

Miami Heat's Tyler Herro, right, releases a 3-point shot over Philadelphia 76ers' Dakota Mathias, left, during overtime of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Heat say Herro may miss time for virus-related issue

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 31, 2021 05:19 PM EST

Sacramento Kings guard Kyle Guy (7) defends Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Welcome back: Butler scores 30, Heat hold off Kings 105-104

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 30, 2021 11:22 PM EST

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Jan. 30, 2021 04:18 PM EST
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Miami Heat players Udonis Haslem, left, talks to Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Miami. Butler has missed multiple games because of the NBA's health and safety protocols(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
'We have to figure this out': Heat say turnaround will come

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 29, 2021 02:19 AM EST

Fans watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Miami. The Miami Heat allowed a limited number of fans to attend the game. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Clippers rally from 18 points down, top ailing Heat 109-105

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 28, 2021 10:34 PM EST

Miami Heat forward KZ Okpala (4) listens to teammate Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Miami. Butler has missed multiple games because of the NBA's health and safety protocols. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Nuggets run away from short-handed Heat, 109-82

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 27, 2021 09:49 PM EST