Miami Heat

The Miami Heat is a basketball team that competes in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The Miami Heat formed in 1988 as an expansion team. After a few years of mediocrity, the Heat became championship contenders in the late ‘90s and won their first championship in 2006.

Notable former players include Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Alonzo Mourning, and Shaquille O’Neal. Wade and O'Neal led the Heat to its 2006 title, while Wade, James, and Chris Bosh helped the Heat claim NBA Finals titles in 2012 and 2013. A unique thing about the Heat? It retired the No. 23 in honor of Michael Jordan, even though he never played for the Heat.

  • Established: 1988
  • Head coach: Erik Spoelstra
  • Governor: Micky Arison
  • Arena: FTX Arena (previously AmericanAirlines Arena)
  • Number of NBA championships: 3
  • Colors: Black, red and yellow

Read the latest articles about the Miami Heat:

LeBron James during a Lakers-Suns matchup in May 2021
NBA
Where Would LeBron James Rank on the All-Time NBA Scoring List Without Three-Pointers?

Where would LeBron James stand on the all-time NBA scoring list if he'd never made a three-point shot?

Luke Norris • 08 Feb 2023
Chris Bosh
NBA
Chris Bosh Just Cashed the Last of His Bobby Bonilla-Type Checks From the Heat That Paid Him More Than Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Made Their Entire Careers

Chris Bosh just cashed the last of his deferred payments from the Miami Heat.

Luke Norris • 01 Nov 2022
LeBron James collage with the Cavaliers, Heat, and Lakers
NBA
What Is LeBron James' Best (and Worst) NBA Opening Night Performance?

A look at LeBron James' career history on opening night of the NBA season.

Luke Norris • 19 Oct 2022
Gary Payton (R) and Dwyane Wade (L) together during their time with the Miami Heat.
NBA
Gary Payton Gave Dwyane Wade the Ultimate Vote of Confidence En Route to the 2006 Title

During his brief time with the Miami Heat, Gary Payton made sure his teammates knew just how special D-Wade was.

Joe Kozlowski • 01 Sep 2022
Ray Allen of the Miami Heat and teammate LeBron James during the 2014 NBA Playoffs.
NBA
Ray Allen Completely Dismisses LeBron James as the GOAT: ‘He Ain't Even Great In All Those Categories'

LeBron James' former Miami Heat teammate Ray Allen made an odd case as to why the superstar isn't the best NBA player of all time.

Tim Crean • 13 Jul 2022
Milwaukee Bucks Miami Heat 2022 NBA Draft
NBA
Why the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat Were Forced to Forfeit Picks in the 2022 NBA Draft

Neither the Milwaukee Bucks nor the Miami Heat will make a second-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Luke Norris • 21 Jun 2022
Miami Heat president Pat Riley and guard Tyler Herro.
NBA
Miami Heat: Pat Riley Issues Direct Challenge to Tyler Herro

Tyler Herro had a great season with the Miami Heat. However, he has a lot of work to do if he wants to start, and Pat Riley made that clear.

David Wysong • 07 Jun 2022
Bradley Beal and Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in 2021.
NBA
Stephen A. Smith Calls for Miami Heat to Add Washington Wizards Superstar Bradley Beal

The Miami Heat didn't have enough firepower to reach the NBA Finals this year, so ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said he wants them to add Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal.

David Wysong • 31 May 2022
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler before Game 7 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals.
NBA
Miami Heat: Kendrick Perkins Strongly Believes Jimmy Butler Deserved Conference Finals MVP Consideration

Jimmy Butler had an all-time great performance in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Kendrick Perkins believes the Miami Heat star deserved Conference Finals MVP consideration.

David Wysong • 30 May 2022
Ime Udoka reacts against the Heat.
NBA
Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka Details What the Deciding Factor Will Be in Game 7 Against the Heat

The first quarter could very well decide Game 7 between the Celtics and Heat.

Jack Dougherty • 29 May 2022