Sports unraveled, collided with politics, racism in 2022
Hardly a day passed in 2022 when a headline that ran across the ticker on ESPN wouldn't have been out of place on CNN or Fox BusinessDECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIAMI HEAT 8-8 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
8-8 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Udonis Haslem Thinks The Miami Heat Are Hungover From Last Season Haslem says the Heat are still dealing with last year’s loss to Boston Celtics in conference finals
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Udonis Haslem Thinks The Miami Heat Are Hungover From Last Season Haslem says the Heat are still dealing with last year’s loss to Boston Celtics in conference finals
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
ASK IRA: Are Heat at a crossroads with Max Strus and his struggling stroke? Could Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra alter Max Strus' role?
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Miami hosts conference rival Indiana
Miami takes on Indiana in a matchup of Eastern Conference teamsDECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki among Basketball HOF nominees
The Basketball Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced its 2023 class, including Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki and Gregg Popovich.DECEMBER 21, 2022
Heat icon Dwyane Wade nominated for Hall of Fame on inevitable path to August induction MIAMI — The formality came Wednesday: Dwyane Wade was named a candidate for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Th...
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Miami Heat Legend Dwyane Wade Among The First-Ballot Candidates For Hall Of Fame Wade is expected to join the Hall of Fame next summer
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Max Strus - Ice-cold shooting performance Strus chipped in four points (1-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and six assists over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 113-103 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Strus couldn't buy a made field goal Tuesday, but he did dish out a season-high six assists. Over his past four games (all starts), he's averaging 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 26.8 minutes per game, though he's shooting just 34.1 percent from the field and 22.6 from distance. Strus will likely revert to a reserve role when Kyle Lowry (knee), Gabe Vincent (knee), Caleb Martin (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (illness) return to action.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Duncan Robinson - Plays season-high 36 minutes Robinson finished Tuesday's 113-103 loss to the Bulls with 13 points (4-12 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes.
Impact Robinson played a season-high 36 minutes during Tuesday's loss to Chicago and scored in double figures for the third time over his past four appearances. During this current stretch, he's averaging 11.8 points, 2.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 27.3 minutes while shooting 35.1 percent from deep. However, his playing time will likely begin to fall when Kyle Lowry (knee), Gabe Vincent (knee), Caleb Martin (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (illness) return to the mix.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Would Zach LaVine Or DeMar DeRozan Be A Good Fit For Miami Heat? Gambling website says Heat are among favorites to land DeRozan or LaVine
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
As Heat move on to Plan V, Oladipo still working on regaining traction with footing For starters, it was something new for Victor Oladipo in the Miami Heat's Tuesday night loss to the Chicago Bulls.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Tyler Herro - Goes for 19 with seven dimes Herro chipped in 19 points (7-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 42 minutes during Tuesday's 113-103 loss to Chicago.
Impact Herro couldn't reach the 20-point mark and had a rough performance from three-point range, but he still ended up as one of Miami's most reliable players in this loss. Herro has had some insanely good performances this month but has struggled a bit with consistency, although his role as one of Miami's go-to players on offense won't change in the near future. He's averaging 2.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game in December.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bam Adebayo - Efficient double-double Adebayo closed with 27 points (12-15 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 113-103 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Adebayo missed only three shots from the field and ended four assists away from a triple-double, so he delivered on both ends of the court in this one. He was tasked with a bigger responsibility on offense due to the absence of Jimmy Butler (illness) and was up to the task, scoring 20-plus points for the third time across his last four games. He's averaging 21.4 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in December.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Haywood Highsmith - Sharp from deep in loss Highsmith closed with 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and four steals over 41 minutes during Tuesday's 113-103 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Highsmith made his second start of the season due to the absence of Jimmy Butler (illness), and there's no question he made his presence felt on both ends of the court. That said, he doesn't score in double digits often and regularly plays a minimal role off the bench, so he shouldn't have a lot of upside going forward unless he finds a way to stay in the starting lineup on a regular basis.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goran Dragic Explains What It's Like To Be Teammates With Jimmy Butler Dragic and Butler played together one season with the Miami Heat
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Miami Heat's Haywood Highsmith Proving He Is More Than Just A Defender Highsmith had 18 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Miami Heat's Haywood Highsmith Proving He Is More Than Just A Defender Highsmith had 18 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Miami Heat's Victor Oladipo Says He's "Keeping Trucking Along" Oladipo is being patient with the recovery process from offseason knee surgery
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Miami Heat Trying To Make Adjustments During Injury-Filled Season The Heat have used 12 different starting lineups this season because of injuries
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Miami Heat Trying To Make Adjustments During Injury-Filled Season The Heat have used 12 different starting lineups this season because of injuries
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Miami Heat's Victor Oladipo Still Working His Way Back Oladipo got his first start of the season Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ASK IRA: Did Heat's Jimmy Butler catch the bug that's going around? Did lack of Jimmy Butler dietary prudence hurt Miami Heat?
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Takeaways From The Miami Heat's Loss To Chicago Bulls Tuesday The Heat’s four-game winning streak snapped by Bulls
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Takeaways From The Miami Heat's Loss To Chicago Bulls Tuesday The Heat’s four-game winning streak snapped by Bulls
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
