May 2019 Miami Heat Wiretap

Dwyane Wade On Buzzer-Beater: 'I Needed This One On My Way Out'

Feb 28, 2019 1:34 AM

Dwyane Wade called his game-winning 3-pointer to beat the Golden State Warriors a "special" moment. 

"It's special for me. Obviously as a team we needed this win bad, but we kept fighting, everybody. I've been in this position so many times, and so many times you don't make the shot. And the one I make is a one-legged flick from my chest, it's crazy. But great to do it in front of the fans. This is a fun moment. I told Steph [Curry] I needed this one on my way out...I think the one thing cool for me is to be able to do this when you've got younger teammates that heard about some of the things you do, but don't get always an opportunity to see it. So it was cool to be able to do it in front of those guys as well," said Wade.

It was Wade's 5th buzzer-beater since the 2003-04 season, and the first time the Warriors were beaten with a buzzer-beater under Steve Kerr, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

"It was definitely one of my toughest game-winners that I've hit. I remember many years ago when Kobe [Bryant] hit that game-winner on me in L.A. at the top of the key off the glass, and I couldn't understand how he could bank a 3 off the top of the key like that. Same thing. It doesn't make sense, but this definitely is special, especially in my last year. To be able to have special moments," added Wade. 

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Goran Dragic, Derrick Jones Jr. To Make Heat Return On Thursday

Feb 21, 2019 12:32 AM

Goran Dragic and Derrck Jones Jr. are set to return to the Miami Heat lineup on Thursday. 

Dragic, who has only appeared in 14 games this season, had knee surgery in December.

Jones was expected to be out a few more weeks after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee last month.

The Heat are currently in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. 

ESPN

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Heat Sign Emanuel Terry To 10-Day Contract

Feb 20, 2019 12:29 PM

The Miami Heat have signed forward Emanuel Terry to a 10-day contract.

Terry, who was originally acquired by Sioux Falls in a trade with the Canton Charge earlier this season on January 5 in exchange for guard Malik Newman, has appeared in nine games (eight starts) with the Skyforce averaging 16.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.33 steals, 1.11 blocks and 30.7 minutes while shooting 58.4 percent from the field.

Additionally, he appeared in two NBA games this season after signing a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns on January 27, totaling nine points, six rebounds, three steals and an assist in 20 minutes of action while shooting 66.7 percent (4-of-6) from the field and 1-of-2 from the foul line.

RealGM Staff Report

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Dwyane Wade: Luka Doncic's Passing Ability Is 'Lebron James-like'

Feb 14, 2019 2:11 AM

Dwyane Wade said that Luka Doncic's accuracy in passing under pressure was "LeBron-like" following the Miami Heat's 112-101 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

"Quote me right where I say this – it’s LeBron James-like from the standpoint of how he’s able to rope that pass to shooters in corners, getting blitzed. There’s not many guys who can do that and put it right there. He does an amazing job of it," said Wade following the game.

Wade also exchanged jerseys with Dirk Nowitzki after the final whistle. 

Robby Kalland/Dime Magazine

Tags: Dwyane Wade, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA B-Ball IQ

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Kristaps Porzingis Had Nets, Clippers, Heat, Raptors On Trade Wish List

Feb 13, 2019 9:33 AM

Kristaps Porzingis had a wish list of four teams for a potential trade with the Dallas Mavericks omitted. 

Porzingis had the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors on his list, according to two people with knowledge of the list.

The initial reporting following the trade indicated that Porzingis planned to sign the qualifying offer with the Mavericks as a restricted free agent. Comments made since then have suggested a long-term deal between the Mavericks and Porzingis now has a better probability. 

Marc Stein/New York Times

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NBA: Refs Missed Kevin Durant's Double-Dribble On Final Possession Versus Heat

Feb 12, 2019 12:54 AM

The NBA announced that Kevin Durant should have been called for a discontinued dribble in what turned out to be the Golden State Warriors final possession in a 120-118 win over the Miami Heat.

The Warriors hit two free throws after the missed call to win the game.

Durant seemingly dribbled the ball off of Justise Winslow, although a replay confirmed that the ball did not touch Winslow.

"It's a double-dribble. Everybody can see it. Those are tough calls to make but everybody saw it. It's right there in front of everybody. That should be a violation and you can't miss those calls. But we had our chances. Like I said, it was back and forth. The officials -- so let's be clear about it, so I do not get fined -- that's not why we lost," said Erik Spoelstra after the game.

Tim Reynolds/The Associated Press

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Suns Agree To Acquire Tyler Johnson, Wayne Ellington From Heat For Ryan Anderson

Feb 6, 2019 4:21 PM

The Phoenix Suns are nearing agreement on a deal with the Miami Heat of Ryan Anderson for Tyler Johnson and Wayne Ellington.

Johnson has one season remaining on his contract at $19.3 million.

The Heat will save on the cap and luxury tax in 19-20 with the move.

Ellington could be rerouted to another team before the deadline.

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

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