5 players, $1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang
The NBA generated more basketball related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billionJULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DEWAYNE DEDMON
Agrees to two-year deal with Heat Dedmon and the Heat came to terms Thursday on a two-year, $9 million contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact The veteran big man will return to the Heat and continue to provide depth at center behind Bam Adebayo. Dedmon appeared in 67 games last season, averaging 6.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 0.6 blocks across 15.9 minutes per game. During an 11-game span in December when Adebayo was out, Dedmon posted 9.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.7 blocks in 24.5 minutes per game.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 27, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Heat, Celtics set for winner-take-all game 7 in conference finals
The Miami Heat host the Boston Celtics in game seven of the Eastern Conference finalsMAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat open Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics
The Miami Heat host the Boston Celtics to open the Eastern Conference finalsMAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat roll past 76ers 120-85 in Game 5, take 3-2 series lead
Jimmy Butler scored 23 points, Max Strus added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Miami Heat moved one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals by topping the Philadel...MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returning for Game 5 Dedmon (illness) is available for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Dedmon was sidelined for the Heat's Game 4 loss due to a head cold, but he'll return for Game 5. The veteran big man has averaged 4.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in 9.3 minutes per game during the postseason.
MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Game 5 Dedmon (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Dedmon was sidelined for the Heat's Game 4 loss due to a head cold and is in jeopardy of missing a second straight contest due to the aliment. If he's sidelined, Markieff Morris and Omer Yurtseven are candidates for increased roles, though Miami elected to play small in Dedmon's absence Sunday.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami, Philadelphia square off with series tied 2-2
The Miami Heat host the Philadelphia 76ers in game five of the Eastern Conference second round with the series tied 2-2MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Winderman's view: Lowry limps as things get wobbly, plus other Heat-76ers thoughts Observations and other notes of interest from Sunday night’ s 116-108 NBA playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76 ers:. –With Gabe Vincent break...
MAY 9, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Winderman's view: Lowry limps as things get wobbly, plus other Heat-76ers thoughts Observations and other notes of interest from Sunday night’ s 116-108 NBA playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76 ers:. –With Gabe Vincent break...
MAY 9, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Harden, Embiid power 76ers past Heat, even series 2-2
James Harden scored 31 points, Joel Embiid had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 116-108 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Confer...MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat's Dewayne Dedmon out for Game 4 vs. 76ers due to illness The Miami Heat were cut down to size ahead of Sunday night’ s game against the Philadelphia 76 ers, with backup center Dewayne Dedmon ruled...
MAY 8, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Dewayne Dedmon ruled out against 76ers Miami: Dewayne Dedmon (head cold) has been downgraded to out.Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype What’s the buzz on Twitter? Brady Hawk @Brad...
MAY 8, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Ruled out Sunday Dedmon (illness) is out for Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers.
Impact Dedmon is dealing with a head cold and will be forced to sit out at least one game. Omer Yurtseven and Markieff Morris could see additional run in Game 4.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable with illness Dedmon is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers due to a head cold.
Impact Dedmon has seen backup center minutes to Bam Adebayo all playoffs. If he sits out Sunday, more minutes could be available for Omer Yurtseven and/or Markieff Morris.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heat's Dewayne Dedmon not ready to be cut down to size during NBA playoffs The rotation focus with the Miami Heat at this stage of the NBA playoffs mostly has been the shrinking role of former starting guard Duncan...
MAY 6, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Impactful off bench Dedmon ended with seven points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one block over 11 minutes during Wednesday's 119-103 victory over the 76ers.
Impact The 32-year-old bruiser racked up five fouls in four minutes without recording any other stats in Game 1 against Philadelphia, but Dedmon translated his physicality into production Wednesday. A solid back-up big, Dedmon remains a small component of Miami's rotation.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Philadelphia
The Miami Heat host the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the seriesMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Herro scores 25, Heat take Game 1 over 76ers 106-92
Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat topped the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers 106-92 on Monday night in the opener...MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami tries to clinch series in game 5
The Miami Heat look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Atlanta Hawks in game fiveAPRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Hawks
The Miami Heat visit the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the seriesAPRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Removed from injury report Dedmon (ankle) is available for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Dedmon played through the ankle issue during Game 1 and finished with five points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five boards, three assists and a steal. The backup big man will likely garner a similar workload during Game 2.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Dedmon (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against Atlanta.
Impact Dedmon played through the ankle issue during Game 1 and saw his usual workload off the bench behind Bam Adebayo, finishing with five points, five boards, three assists and a steal. Barring a setback, there's little reason to believe he'll miss Game 2.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami hosts Atlanta with 1-0 series lead
The Miami Heat host the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the seriesAPRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
