Miami Heat

Shaquille O’Neal returns to Miami on Wednesday to play for the team he led to the 2005-2006 NBA title. Shaq will play against the Heat at the ... www.truveo.com

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra knew he'd have a fight on his hands Saturday night.

After reviewing video Wednesday, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra downplayed his team's struggles against the Phoenix Suns' zone defense in Tuesday's home loss.

A week after shifting five-year starter Udonis Haslem to the bench, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he still is taken by the selflessness of the veteran power forward.

By Diego Quezada Chicago coach Vinny Del Negro called a timeout, and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra substituted Joel Anthony for Jermaine O'Neal. The reserve center blocked a Salmons layup upon entering the game. After Miami secured the ball, Wade found Quentin Richardson in the corner for a triple. And althou...

Injuries and illness might force the Miami Heat to rely on its perimeter depth far sooner than coach Erik Spoelstra anticipated.

Injuries and illness might force the Miami Heat to rely on its perimeter depth far sooner than coach Erik Spoelstra anticipated. Reserve guard Daequan Cook was held out of Friday's shootaround with a sprained right shoulder and could miss the game against Indiana.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra insisted Wednesday that the insertion of Michael Beasley into the starting lineup at power forward does not end plans to also feature the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft at small forward.

Heat second-year coach Erik Spoelstra said before Wednesday's season opener that he was more nervous than he was a year ago, when he was making his head coaching debut.

By Ira Winderman Perhaps Erik Spoelstra is on to something with this second unit. Udonis Haslem energized the Heat with his rebounding upon his insertion, and Daequan Cook did the same with his scoring.Haslem and Cook entered with 5:42 to play in the first quarter, Haslem for Michael Beasley (pictured at l...

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra defended his decision Wednesday to replace veteran Udonis Haslem with second-year player Michael Beasley as the starting power forward this season.

Longtime starting forward Udonis Haslem has been relegated to a backup role on the Miami Heat, with coach Erik Spoelstra calling it a "difficult and uncomfortable" decision.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra knows. And he'll let everyone else knows when he deems appropriate, likely just before Wednesday's season opener against the New York Knicks at AmericanAirlines Arena.

The Heat has yet to field the same starting lineup more than once through its first five exhibitions. So what's it going to be on opening night Oct. 28 against the Knicks? Coach Erik Spoelstra isn't telling.

By Ira Winderman So which of the lottery picks is more likely to start on opening night?It could be an intriguing race. For his part, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said of Beasley during his team's media day, "I would say it would be surprising for him not to step into a significant role this season."

While coach Erik Spoelstra speaks of last season's acquisition in terms of O'Neal's former All-Star self, many questions remain even after a grueling offseason that included two months with Dwyane Wade's Chicago trainer.

Miami Heat basketball operations employees have accepted up to a 20 percent pay cut in order to avoid layoffs. The cuts affect everyone in the department, including team president Pat Riley, head coach Erik Spoelstra, assistant coaches, scouts and others. The South Florida Sun-Sentine...

By Ira Winderman While the Heat is not expected to make a splash, or at least an immediate splash, in free agency, coach Erik Spoelstra said Tuesday he believes his team already is ahead of the curve when it comes to injecting talent. While the Heat is not expected to make a splash, or at least an immediate spla...

With 30 seconds remaining and up over 10 points, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra called a timeout to let his subs in the game. When it occurred, we all looked at each other saying "what the #$#@? Apparently, the Chicago Bulls were irate as well at the Heat,

All of these questions will soon be asked of Spoelstra if they haven’t already. How do we know?, because former Miami Heat head coach Stan Van Gundy was asked the same thing and due to a few big ego’s in the locker room, never ended his tenure in Miami with a true chance to respond.