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Apr 14, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks on after winning the game against the Chicago Bulls at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Former Miami Heat teammate says Jimmy Butler hates ‘superstar’ label

Duncan Robinson adds value, and should continue to play

Roundtable: Will the Heat finish off the Knicks?

How Gabe Vincent is powering the Miami Heat’s defense

May 8, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Knicks guard Trevor Keels (3) reacts against the Miami Heat in the fourth quarter during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Analysts’ excuse for Knicks loss to Heat may be a new low

Mar 4, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives to the basket as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) defends in the second half at Miami-Dade Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Heat’s Bam Adebayo named All-Defensive second team

May 8, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) celebrates with guard Gabe Vincent (2) after scoring against the New York Knicks in the second quarter during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

How the Miami Heat have turned the Knicks strengths into weaknesses and taken control of the series

May 8, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts after scoring against the New York Knicks in the first quarter during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Observations from the Miami Heat’s win over the Knicks to take 3-1 lead in the series

Apr 30, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts during the third quarter of game one of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Jimmy Butler says he’s the ‘best f—ing player in the world’

Caesars NBA Sign-Up Bonus Offers $1,250 to Back the Heat vs. Knicks

May 6, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) blocks New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) during the first quarter of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

How the Miami Heat’s two-pronged defensive approach has taken control of their series vs the Knicks

May 6, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles the ball past New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the second half of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

RECAP: Jimmy Butler returns, scores 28, Miami Heat cruise in Game 3

Apr 30, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) controls the ball against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the fourth quarter of game one of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Was Bam’s Game 2 against the Knicks a failure of aggression, or is he being unfairly maligned?

May 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat injured forward Jimmy Butler (22) talks to forward Haywood Highsmith (24) during the second quarter of game two of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Will Jimmy Butler play Game 3? Here’s where things stand

May 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (42) warms up before game two of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Heat’s bet on Kevin Love is paying off

May 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) shoots a three point shot against Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the fourth quarter of game two of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Heat used zone against the Knicks because they had to. Hopefully they don’t need to use it again

Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat speaks with Jamal Cain #8 during the second half of the game against the Washington Wizards (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Miami Heat to get extra two-way slot, plus RFA changes that could impact their offseason

Apr 14, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Max Strus (31) reacts during the second quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Injury could cost the Miami Heat another starter

May 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) controls the ball against New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) during the first quarter of game two of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

13 thoughts on the Heat’s loss to the Knicks, including needing more from Bam Adebayo

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat reacts late in the fourth quarter during game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2023 in New York City. The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks 108-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

3 Miami Heat keys to finishing off the Knicks

Apr 30, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) controls the ball against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the fourth quarter of game one of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

3 Heat players who need to step up in Jimmy Butler’s absence

Apr 30, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts after landing awkwardly on his left foot after a collision with New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (not pictured) during the fourth quarter of game one of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat preparing to play Game 2 without Jimmy Butler

Apr 30, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the third quarter of game one of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

8 thoughts from the Heat’s Game 1 win over the Knicks, including Jimmy Butler’s injury and the most important stretch of the game

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat is guarded by Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks during the first quarter of the game at Madison Square Garden on March 29, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

What the Heat can expect from the Knicks in Round 2

Mar 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

5 Heat-Knicks questions that will determine the second-round series

Mar 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) controls the ball against Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Here’s the schedule for the Miami Heat’s second-round series against the Knicks

Apr 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives against Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) during game five of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

15 thoughts on the Heat’s stunning win to eliminate the Bucks

Mar 10, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Miami Heat on list of Damian Lillard trade destinations