Juwan Howard News

In the NBA, three of its final four teams are now set: Oklahoma City, San Antonio, and Miami.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra responded Thursday to the NBA's decision to suspend Udonis Haslem for Game 6 and to not suspend Tyler Hansbrough at all for flagrant fouls given during Game 5 between the Heat and Pacers .

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While we cannot prove that Dexter Pittman meant to elbow Lance Stephenson, Pittman's wink probably is as good as a confession.

The Heat could have used the late, great corner man Angelo Dundee to mend cuts and ice welts during Tuesday's bout.

Whether the Miami Heat win an NBA Championship this spring or falter before they reach the Finals, the team needs to retool with some veteran leadership.

On the plane ride home from Indiana, Miami guard Dwyane Wade was watching a LeBron James highlight tape.

The missed shots piled up, and Dwyane Wade was at a loss to explain the problem.

Lance Stephenson didn't make any friends with the Miami Heat when he flashed a "choke" to LeBron James and the Heat after LeBron missed a third-quarter free throw in Game 3. Retaliation was to be expected, and it came nearly 90 minutes before tip-off in Game 4. Via Yahoo! Sports , Stephenson and veteran Juwan Howard exchanged words on the court, ... (more)

Game 4 between the Heat and the Pacers will get underway Sunday evening. Unless the Miami Heat make the necessary changes, they will face a two-game deficit when they come back to Miami for Game 5. The Indiana Pacers have played better defense, have been more physical and just seem to want it more.

The Heat canceled practice and a media session in order to focus on Sunday's crucial Game 4. Meanwhile, coach Erik Spoelstra downplayed his clash with Dwyane Wade.

Indiana will be locking him up for good. Looks like Portland will be stuck picking up Juwan Howard for starting center next season, or maybe we can convince Shaq to come out of retirement.

Amidst a terrible 2-for-13 shooting performance , Dwyane Wade unleashed some frustration during Game 3 against the Pacers on Thursday night.

May 15, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James reacts during the second half in game two of the Eastern Conference semifinals against he Indiana Pacers of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena.

Remember what appeared in this space less than two weeks ago concerning the only opponents-boredom, complacency and expectations-left that could knock off the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference playoffs? Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh had an MRI on Monday that revealed an abdominal strain, which forces him under the hazy heading of "return ... (more)