May 2015 Miami Heat Wiretap

Dwyane Wade Out Indefinitely With Hamstring Injury

Jan 29, 2015 2:03 PM

Dwyane Wade is out indefinitely with an injured hamstring.

“You can’t put a time on it,” Wade said. “You can’t look at the hamstring and say you’re going to be out this amount of games. Like many muscle strains, you’ve got to go day-by-day.”

This is the third leg injury of the season for Wade. 
 
Wade has missed 10 of the 45 games played by the Miami Heat this season.

Joseph Goodman/Miami Herald

Tags: Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Injury

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Tyler Johnson Signs 10-Day Contract With Heat

Jan 28, 2015 1:32 PM

The Miami Heat have called up Tyler Johnson on a 10-day contract, league sources tell RealGM.

Johnson comes from the D-League's Sioux Falls Skyforce, where he averaged 18.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 15 games.

Johnson was on a 10-day contract with the Heat earlier this month.

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Pistons Considering Trade For Norris Cole

Jan 27, 2015 7:20 PM

The Detroit Pistons are considering a trade with the Miami Heat for Norris Cole following the season-ending injury to Brandon Jennings.

There's nothing imminent at this point and talks have been described as "exploratory," sources said.

Jennings tore his Achilles last week.

Cole will be a free agent in the offseason. In 39 games this season, Cole is averaging 6.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 23 starts.

 

Chris Haynes/Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Dwyane Wade Fined $15K By NBA For Obscene Gesture

Jan 22, 2015 4:12 PM

Dwyane Wade has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture during the Miami Heat's loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

The NBA announced the fine on Thursday.

RealGM Staff Report

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Average NBA Franchise Valuation Now More Than $1 Billion

Jan 21, 2015 11:22 AM

The average NBA franchise valuation is now a record $1.1 billion.

There are now 11 NBA teams worth at least $1 billion, compared to three a year ago.

The Los Angeles Lakers lead the way at $2.6 billion, up 93% over last year. 

The value of the New York Knicks shot up 79% to $2.5 billion, ranking the team second overall.

Rounding out the top five are the Chicago Bulls ($2 billion), Boston Celtics ($1.7 billion) and Los Angeles Clippers ($1.6 billion).

6. Brooklyn Nets: $1.5 billion
7. Golden State Warriors: $1.3 billion
8. Houston Rockets: $1.25 billion
9. Miami Heat: $1.175 billion
10. Dallas Mavericks: $1.15 billion
11. San Antonio Spurs: $1 billion
12. Portland Trail Blazers: $940 million
13. Oklahoma City Thunder: $930 million
14. Toronto Raptors: $920 million
15. Cleveland Cavaliers: $915 million
16. Phoenix Suns: $910 million
17. Washington Wizards: $900 million
18. Orlando Magic: $875 million
19. Denver Nuggets: $855 million
20. Utah Jazz: $850 million
21. Indiana Pacers: $830 million
22. Atlanta Hawks: $825 million
23. Detroit Pistons: $810 million
24. Sacramento Kings: $800 million
25. Memphis Grizzlies: $750 million
26. Charlotte Hornets: $725 million
27. Philadelphia 76ers: $700 million
28. New Orleans Pelicans: $650 million
29. Minnesota Timberwolves: $625 million
30. Milwaukee Bucks: $600 million

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Nate Robinson Bought Out, Clippers, Heat, Cavs, Wizards Interested

Jan 16, 2015 11:07 AM

The Boston Celtics and Nate Robinson have formally agreed upon a buyout, sources tell RealGM.

Robinson will weigh offers from teams once he clears waivers.

Marc J. Spears reports that the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards have expressed interest.

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Heat Show Strong Interest In Trading For Brook Lopez

Jan 14, 2015 6:11 PM

The Brooklyn Nets continue to engage on Brook Lopez trade talks.

The Miami Heat have shown a strong interest in trading for Lopez.

Lopez has a player option for the 15-16 season and becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2016.

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Heat, Clippers, Hornets Calling Nuggets On Arron Afflalo

Jan 12, 2015 7:25 PM

The Denver Nuggets are receiving trade interest in Arron Afflalo from the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and Charlotte Hornets.

The Nuggets acquired Afflalo last offseason from the Orlando Magic and is on an expiring contract.

After trading away Timofey Mozgov, the Nuggets are essentially conceding the season and looking to turn existing players into long-term assets.

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Grizzlies Seek Trade For Luol Deng Or Jeff Green

Jan 8, 2015 10:47 AM

The Memphis Grizzlies are attempting to improve their title chances by actively seeking a trade for either Luol Deng or Jeff Green.

No deal is imminent, but the Grizzlies are committed to improving the wing.

Deng is halfway through the first season of a two-year, $19.9 million deal with the Miami Heat.

Any Grizzlies offer for Deng or Green is likely to feature the $7.7 million expiring contract of Tayshaun Prince as well as the promise of future draft compensation.

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Tags: Luol Deng, Jeff Green, Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Heat To Waive Andre Dawkins

Jan 6, 2015 2:06 PM

The Miami Heat are releasing guard Andre Dawkins before his contract becomes fully guaranteed Wednesday, a league source told RealGM.

Dawkins, a 6-foot-4 sharpshooter out of Duke, notched three points and 21 minutes played over four appearances with the Heat this season.

Dawkins made the regular season roster out of training camp, intriguing Miami with his shooting. He spent most of his game action with Sioux Falls in the NBA D-League, averaging 23.5 points and 52 percent three-point shooting.

Dawkins, 23, went undrafted last June after playing four seasons at Duke, but was one of the draft’s best shooters and played significant roles in summer league for the Heat and Houston Rockets.

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Dwyane Wade Not Taking Involvement In Heat's 2016 Free Agency Plan

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Emeka Okafor Likely To Wait Until 15-16 For Return

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