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Jimmy Butler's Bold Take on Miami Heat Culture: A Game-Changer? Jimmy Butler's recent comments about the Miami Heat have sparked a heated debate. Is "Heat culture" truly overused, or is it the secret sauce behind the team's success? Dive into the discussion as Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect Butler's statements, exploring the impact of his departure on the Miami Heat and the fanbase's reaction to his return.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FI

Ahead of Jimmy Butler's first game back in Miami since the trade, Wes Goldberg and Brendan Tobin talk about Tobin's question that started the drama, how much the Miami Heat are to blame for the breakup, whether fans should cheer or boo Butler when he returns, if the Heat should tank and much more.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the N

Andrew Wiggins went off for a season-best 42 points, leading the Heat to an exciting 122-105 win over the Charlotte Hornets that snapped Miami’s 10-game losing streak that started all the way back in March 5th at Cleveland. Wiggins- the former #1 pick of the NBA Draft by the T’Wolves AND an NBA Champ + All-Star with the Warriors- scorched the nets on Pat Riley Court with a masterful 16-of-21 shooting clinic. Wiggins made 6 of his 8 3-pointers. Wiggins’ 42 points are the second-highest scoring game of his career, and the highest total a Heat player has posted this season. Tyler Herro- who has scored 40+ points 3 times this season himself- threw in 29 points for Miami, shooting 11-19 and 2-5 from 3. Nick Smith Jr scored 19 points and LaMelo Ball added 18 points and 11 assists for Charlotte. The Hornets led by 12 points early, but the Heat ripped off a 22-2 run (including a 15-0 spurt) in a 37-point 2nd quarter to close the 1st half with a 57-47 lead. Miami shot 10-14 over that stretch, while holding Charlotte t

It had been 20 days since the Miami Heat's last win before they beat the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night, snapping a 10-game skid and getting a much-needed W for team morale. Andrew Wiggins led the way with his best game in a Heat uniform while plenty of others stepped up. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to the win, what it means for the Heat the rest of the way and hand out Credit Cookies. Then they discuss Jimmy Butler's comments on his return to Miami and why they should continue to rub Heat fans the wrong way.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time

As the Miami Heat approach their last 13 games, the spotlight is on Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and others to elevate their game. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect each of the Heat's rotation players and what they want to see over this final stretch of the season. Kel'el Ware's development and Davion Mitchell's future also take center stage as they offer a comprehensive look at the Heat's roster.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONNBA.  RobinhoodWith Robinhood Gold, you can now enjoy the VIP treatment. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive 3% boost on annual IRA contributions,  sign up

The Miami Heat played well enough to win, but lost to the Detroit Pistons on a Cade Cunningham buzzer-beater. But isn't that the best-case scenario for the Heat as they eye a potential top pick? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil debate Wednesday's loss before getting to Kendrick Perkins' suggestion that it could be time for the Heat to move on from Pat Riley. Does he have a point?Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONNBA.  RobinhoodWith Robinhood Gold, you can now enjoy the VIP treatment. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive 3% boost on annual IRA contributions,  sign up at robinhood.com/gol

Is Jimmy Butler a Michael Jordan or a Scottie Pippen, and do the Miami Heat have a way of getting a Jordan on their roster this offseason? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil open the mailbag and answer questions about Kevin Durant's future, where this Heat season ranks among the least enjoyable in franchise history, Bam Adebayo's aggressiveness, Erik Spoelstra's future and more.Timestamps0:00 Intro5:21 Jimmy Butler: More Pippen than Jordan?13:11 Would stars join Heat after tanking season?15:58 Least enjoyable Heat team in franchise history?26:46 Scouting for Heat's next star in March Madness28:44 Should Spo go? Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com

This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East features a lively discuss on the Toronto Raptors' controversial late-game strategies and the broader implications of tanking in the NBA. The panel explores various proposed solutions to the tanking problem, including fines, lottery reforms, and radical changes to the draft system. The conversation touches on the ethics of tanking, its impact on fan engagement, and the league's incentive structures, ultimately questioning whether there's a perfect solution to this complex issue.  0:00 Intro: Most shameless tanking team in East6:07 Debate on ethics and effectiveness of tanking12:10 Are any other East teams tanking shamelessly?20:50 Proposed solutions to NBA tanking problem26:45 Tony's unique anti-tanking system proposal  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join.Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed

New York Knicks 116 Miami Heat 95 ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——- The Heat head back home to face the Detroit Pistons tomorrow night. Tip is set for 7:30pm ET. We will be here right after the game with your HEAT POSTCAST, hosted by Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber. ——- Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Hungryroot With Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one. For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use code LOCKEDONNBA.   Robinhood With Robinhood Gold, you can now enjoy the VIP treatment. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive 3% boost on annual IRA contributions,  sign up at robinhood.com/gold.  Prizepicks Now’s the perfect time to join. Download the app today and use code LOCKE

The Miami Heat, grappling with an 8-game losing streak, face a critical juncture in their season. After a recent blowout loss to the New York Knicks, is it time to finally embrace the tank? This episode dissects the Heat's performance, focusing on Bam Adebayo's role and potential as a cornerstone player. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil explore the concept of "untouchable" players, debating whether Adebayo remains indispensable. They also discuss the impact of Jimmy Butler's absence and speculate on potential offseason moves, including trade scenarios involving Tyler Herro.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONNBA.

Can the Miami Heat overcome their seven-game losing streak and reignite their season, or do they miss Jimmy Butler too much? The Heat's struggles in the NBA have sparked intense discussions about their strategy and lineup changes. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil explore the team's challenges, including the absence of a go-to player in crucial moments and Erik Spoelstra's experimental starting lineup. They propose a bold shift in playing style: "play fast, let it fly," emphasizing increased pace and three-point attempts to revitalize the team's performance. Timestamps0:00 Intro: Miami's losing streak continues5:32 Heat's struggles in closing out games10:19 Spoelstra experiments with new starting lineups21:14 Key stats for Heat since trade deadline23:35 Proposed fix: Play fast and shoot threesBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free n

The Heat trailed from the opening tip to the final horn- shooting 39% and committing 14 turnovers- in a 125-91 blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies that extended their season-long losing streak to 7 games. Tyler Herro scored a season-low 8 points for Miami, ending his string of 93 straight games in double figures. Tyler shot just 3-12, 1-4 from 3. Jaren Jackson Jr scored 31 points on 13-18 shooting to lead the Memphis offense with star guard Ja Morant out with shoulder pain. 23 of Jackson’s points came in the 1st half. Desmond Bane dropped 22 with 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the Grizzlies won for the fifth time in their last six games. Kel’el Ware led the Heat with 19 points and 11 rebounds, Bam Adebayo added 18 points, (10 in the 3rd quarter) and Kyle Anderson and Jaime Jacquez Jr. scored 13 points each off the bench. The Grizzlies' lead reached 18 points in the 2nd quarter, and they went into the half up 63-48. Memphis was still shooting 55% from the field midway through the fourth quarter. They finished

The Heat let the Defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics pull away late, as the C’s outscored Miami 25-14 in the 4th quarter to close out their 103-91 win on Friday night in Miami. Boston made 19 3-pointers on their way to clinching a playoff spot with 15 games left in the season. The Heat dropped their 6th game in a row to fall a season-low 8-games below .500. Boston went on a 10-0 run early in the fourth, turning a 1-point deficit into a 9-point lead with just over 9:00 left. The Celtics outscored Heat 25-14 in the 4th quarter. Miami has been outscored in the 4th quarter in 8 straight games. The Heat lost their 6th straight game to go 0-5 on homestand for the 1st time in team history. They've lost 6 of their last 7 and their last 6 at home. The Heat missed 15 of their last 20 shots and still out-shot the Celtics for the game The Celtics outscored the Heat 53-41 in the 2nd half and 25-14 in the 4th quarter. The Heat have been outscored in the 2nd half in 8 straight games. The Celtics have won their last six ga

Can the Miami Heat navigate their draft pick maze to secure a brighter future, and is now the right time to tank even if it risks embarrassment in future drafts? As the Heat face critical choices, the conversation heats up around their draft pick scenarios and potential tanking strategies. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect the implications of missing the playoffs this season, the allure of higher draft picks, and the risks of unprotected future selections. Plus, they wonder if the Heat still have a rivalry with the Boston Celtics ahead of Friday night's matchup. Timestamps0:00 Intro1:30 Heat's draft pick scenario5:36 Pros and cons of keeping this year's pick16:10 Evaluating future draft prospects and tanking23:27 Heat vs Celtics: Is it still a rivalry? Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes and the most m

Miami Heat's Struggles: Can They Bounce Back? The Miami Heat's recent loss to the LA Clippers has extended their losing streak, raising questions about their playoff prospects. The episode breaks down Pelle Larsson's surprising boost, Kel'el Ware's area for growth and the lingering effects of the Jimmy Butler trade. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil provide an in-depth analysis of the Heat's current situation and make predictions about their upcoming games.Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/guarante

The Los Angeles Clippers jumped on the Heat early and led most of the game, cruising past the fading Heat 119-104 at Kaseya Center in Miami.  Tyler Herro scored 31 points and Andrew Wiggins added 22 for the Heat, who fell 2 1/2 games behind Atlanta in the race for the No. 7 spot and most advantageous play-in position in the East.  Bogdan Bogdanovich scored a season-high 30 points and Ivica Zubac added 26 points and 14 rebounds.  James Harden contributed 24 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds for the Clips, who won for the 4th time in 5 games.  The Clippers were again without coach Tyronn Lue, who has missed three straight games while dealing with back pain, and Heat-killing star Kawhi Leonard, who rested on the 2nd night of a back-to-back.  The Heat are 9-19 in their last 28 games. Miami has lost a season-high 5 in a row, and 6 of their last 7. This is just the 4th losing streak of 5 games or more for the Heat in the last 7 years.  The Clips went on a 13-4 run over a three-minute span of the fourth quarter push

Anthony Edwards posted a video of working out at the Miami Heat facility during the NBA All-Star break. Is this a hint that he'd welcome playing for the Heat in the future? To help break it down, Wes Goldberg and David Ramil are joined by Jeremy Taché (FanDuel Sports Network, Dan Le Batard Show With Stugotz) to discuss Edwards' future, the Heat's losing streak and disappointing season, plus some silver linings. Then they enter the Judgement Zone to discuss Jeremy's newest job.Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details

 This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East features hosts debating the impressive turnarounds of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, analyzing the Coach of the Year race between Kenny Atkinson and JB Bickerstaff. The panel explores the battle for the 4th seed between Milwaukee, Indiana, and Detroit, considering each team's needs and playoff implications. They also examine the current state of play-in teams like the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat, with insights on Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and the challenges facing these struggling franchises.  0:00 Intro: Cleveland vs Detroit improvement debate6:16 Coach of the Year race: Atkinson vs Bickerstaff11:41 Which team needs the 4th seed most?21:30 State of play-in teams in the East26:52 Orlando Magic's future with Franz and Paolo  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join.Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get t

Bam Adebayo airballed a wide-open 3-pointer from straight down the middle with :05 left in the game and Charlotte leading Miami by what would be the final score of 105-102. The Heat have lost 4 games in a row and five of six overall. They've dropped an NBA-worst 17 games after holding a double-digit lead. They have lost 13 games when they held the lead going into the 4th quarter, and their record is 5-13 in games decided in the final 5:00, including 5 L's in a row and 6 outta 7. Hornets' Star Miles Bridges hit back-to-back 3's and 2 free throws in the last 3:00 for Charlotte. ----- ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim GRIES Grieshaber. ----- The Heat (29-35) are home again on Wednesday night to face the LA Clippers.We will be here right after the game with your HEAT POSTCAST- hosted by Jim "GRIES" Grieshaber. It's free wherever you download your podcasts, and also on YouTube + Roku!-----Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign