There's no guarantee star forward Jimmy Butler is traded from the Miami Heat by the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Let's assume Butler is not dealt and plays out the re

If the Heat keeps Butler past Feb. 6 and he opts out, Miami could either use a $14 million midlevel exception and a $5.1 million bi-annual exception or use about $13 million in cap space (which swells to $23 million if Robinson is released early this summer).

Robinson had 22 points (8-15 FG, 6-12 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one block in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 116-107 loss to Portland.

With the continued drama involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, one who has commented on the recent events is the team's leading scorer Tyler Herro. As the Heat guard is set to return Thursday when the Heat takes on the Milwaukee Bucks, he would speak about the ongoing situation involving his long-time teammate in Butler.

The Miami Heat (21-21) were dominated by the Portland Trailblazers (15-28) 116-107. Here’s a look at four major takeaways from the matchup: 1. Kel’el Ware shines in his first start of his career. One of the only positives of this game was the growth and potential future of the young core of the Heat.

Rookie Kel’el Ware scored 25 points to match his season high, Duncan Robinson added 21 on 5-of-7 3-shooting and the Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-107 on Sunday.

Robinson registered 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Sunday's 128-107 win over San Antonio.

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Analyzing Thursday’s Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Heat (21-21) hit the road to match up with Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks (24-17) at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, January 23. The tip is at 7:30 PM ET.The Bucks won their most

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard had 29 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame travel issues to beat the Miami Heat 125-96 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory.

Damian Lillard showed what the Heat are missing, with the Bucks star rubbing more salt on their Jimmy Butler trade drama wounds.