The muscle behind the Miami Heat's run of success under coach Erik Spoelstra, retired NBA veteran Udonis Haslem, nearly came to blows with former franchise superstar Jimmy Butler during the 2022 season when the guard became somewhat of a locker room cancer and disruptor to team goals.

The Miami Heat took the odd step of keeping Udonis Haslem around on the roster for 20 years, until he was 42 years old. That was at least six years past his sell-by date: In his final six seasons in Miami, Haslem played only 65 games.

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Jaquez is one of four NBA players who were selected to serve as media correspondents for this year’s NBA Finals series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. Jaquez took on that role on the NBA’s social platforms for Sunday’s Game 2 in Oklahoma City.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes Kevin Durant would be the ideal addition to Miami’s roster. The future Hall of Fame forward is expected to leave the Phoenix Suns this summer.

Udonis Haslem revealed he nearly fought Jimmy Butler in 2022 to protect team harmony, highlighting the Heat’s strict culture. Butler’s final years in

Whether you are staying in Miami this summer or traveling to other warm destinations, staying cool will likely be top of mind. As a dermatologist, I often see patients whose skin reacts to heat with redness,