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The '''Miami Heat''' is a ] team based in ], ], ]. The team is a member of the ] in the ] of the ] (NBA). They play their home games at ]. The team is owned by ], coached by ] and are managed by ] coach ]. The '''Miami Heat''' is a ] team based in ], ], ]. The team is a member of the ] in the ] of the ] (ABC). They play their home games at ]. The team is owned by ], coached by ] and are managed by ] coach ].


The Heat were formed in 1988 as an ] along with the ]. Since then, Miami has fielded squads that have made the playoffs 13 out of the 21 seasons, captured seven division titles and won the ] against the ] 4&ndash;2. The Heat were formed in 1988 as an ] along with the ]. Since then, Miami has fielded squads that have made the playoffs 13 out of the 21 seasons, captured seven division titles and won the ] against the ] 4&ndash;2.


==History== ==History==
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In ], a state devoid of MLB franchises, groups from ], ]/] and ] all vied to land franchises. In ], a state devoid of MLB franchises, groups from ], ]/] and ] all vied to land franchises.


The Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority eventually endorsed a group led by NBA Hall of Famer ] and former sports agent (and lifelong friend of Cunningham's) Lewis Schaffel, who received their financial backing from ] founder ], who would be majority owner. Day-to-day operations would be handled by minority shareholders Cunningham and Schaffel. The Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority eventually endorsed a group led by ABC Hall of Famer ] and former sports agent (and lifelong friend of Cunningham's) Lewis Schaffel, who received their financial backing from ] founder ], who would be majority owner. Day-to-day operations would be handled by minority shareholders Cunningham and Schaffel.


In April 1987, the NBA expansion committee endorsed the bids of the cities of ] and ]. However, the committee was split between awarding the third and final franchise to Miami or Orlando, causing representatives from both cities to toss barbs at the other. Finally, it was decided that the NBA would expand by 4 teams, with the ] and Miami Heat debuting for the ] and the ] and ] beginning for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/The-Heat-Group-Company-History.html |title=The Heat Group - Company History |publisher=Fundinguniverse.com |date= |accessdate=2009-11-09}}</ref> In April 1987, the ABC expansion committee endorsed the bids of the cities of ] and ]. However, the committee was split between awarding the third and final franchise to Miami or Orlando, causing representatives from both cities to toss barbs at the other. Finally, it was decided that the ABC would expand by 4 teams, with the ] and Miami Heat debuting for the ] and the ] and ] beginning for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/The-Heat-Group-Company-History.html |title=The Heat Group - Company History |publisher=Fundinguniverse.com |date= |accessdate=2009-11-09}}</ref>


The Heat came into the NBA for the 1988–89 season with an unproductive first year, with a roster full of young players and journeymen. Among the players on the inaugural roster were first round picks ] and ], fellow rookies ] and ] as well as NBA vets ], ], ], ], ] and ]. The team started out the season by losing its first 17 games, at the time an NBA record. It did not help that the Heat were placed in the Midwest Division of the ], in defiance of all geographic reality. This forced them on the longest road trips in the NBA; their nearest divisional opponent was the ], over 900 miles from Miami. The team ultimately finished with a league-worst 15–67 win-loss record (second worst season in franchise history). The Heat came into the ABC for the 1988–89 season with an unproductive first year, with a roster full of young players and journeymen. Among the players on the inaugural roster were first round picks ] and ], fellow rookies ] and ] as well as ABC vets ], ], ], ], ] and ]. The team started out the season by losing its first 17 games, at the time an ABC record. It did not help that the Heat were placed in the Midwest Division of the ], in defiance of all geographic reality. This forced them on the longest road trips in the ABC; their nearest divisional opponent was the ], over 900 miles from Miami. The team ultimately finished with a league-worst 15–67 win-loss record (second worst season in franchise history).


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To help address Miami's league-low point production, the Heat picked ] from the ] in the first round of the ], and ] of ] in the 2nd round. The team also moved to the Atlantic Division of the ] for the 1989–90 season, where they would remain for the next 15 years. However, the Heat continued to struggle and never won more than two consecutive games, en route to an 18–64 record. To help address Miami's league-low point production, the Heat picked ] from the ] in the first round of the ], and ] of ] in the 2nd round. The team also moved to the Atlantic Division of the ] for the 1989–90 season, where they would remain for the next 15 years. However, the Heat continued to struggle and never won more than two consecutive games, en route to an 18–64 record.


The 1989–90 season saw Miami awarded with the 3rd pick overall, only to parlay via two trades (first with the ] and later with the ]) into getting the 9th and 12th picks, with which they selected ] of the ] and ] of the ]. Both picks flopped, as the Heat tried to turn Burton, a college small forward, into a shooting guard without much success and Kessler was bogged by injury problems and was not physical enough to be a quality NBA power forward. The 1989–90 season saw Miami awarded with the 3rd pick overall, only to parlay via two trades (first with the ] and later with the ]) into getting the 9th and 12th picks, with which they selected ] of the ] and ] of the ]. Both picks flopped, as the Heat tried to turn Burton, a college small forward, into a shooting guard without much success and Kessler was bogged by injury problems and was not physical enough to be a quality ABC power forward.


While Rice, Seikaly and Douglas all showed improvement from the previous year, Miami still only went 24–58 and remained in the Atlantic Division basement. While Rice, Seikaly and Douglas all showed improvement from the previous year, Miami still only went 24–58 and remained in the Atlantic Division basement.
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=== 1991-1995: The Loughery years === === 1991-1995: The Loughery years ===
In the wake of Rothstein's resignation prior to the ], the Heat hired ], who had 29 years of experience in the NBA both as a coach and a player, to be their new head coach. In the wake of Rothstein's resignation prior to the ], the Heat hired ], who had 29 years of experience in the ABC both as a coach and a player, to be their new head coach.


For the ], the team selected ] from ], an agile guard, to usher in a new era of a mature Heat team. With the help of rookie Smith, ], and a more experienced Glen Rice, the Heat finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 38–44 record and made the ] for the first time. Playing the league-best ], the Heat were swept in three games. Steve Smith made the NBA All-Rookie team and Glen Rice finished 10th in the NBA in scoring. For the ], the team selected ] from ], an agile guard, to usher in a new era of a mature Heat team. With the help of rookie Smith, ], and a more experienced Glen Rice, the Heat finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 38–44 record and made the ] for the first time. Playing the league-best ], the Heat were swept in three games. Steve Smith made the ABC All-Rookie team and Glen Rice finished 10th in the ABC in scoring.


The ] included the additions of draft choice ] of the ] as well as trading a 1st round pick (which would turn into the #10 overall pick the following season) for ] forward/center ]. The ] included the additions of draft choice ] of the ] as well as trading a 1st round pick (which would turn into the #10 overall pick the following season) for ] forward/center ].


While Salley's addition was first met with hope because of the role that he played on two championship Pistons squads, it became quickly apparent that Salley was a quality role player for a good team, but not a quality player for a mediocre team like Miami was at the time. Salley would eventually have his playing time diminish, ultimately resulting in his being taken by the ] in the 1995 ]. As for the season itself, it started off poorly, with Smith missing time with a knee injury and Burton being lost for most of the year with a wrist injury. Upon Smith's return, Miami posted a winning record in February and March, but it was not enough to dig themselves out of the 13–27 hole they began in. They finished 36–46 and would not return to the playoffs. While Salley's addition was first met with hope because of the role that he played on two championship Pistons squads, it became quickly apparent that Salley was a quality role player for a good team, but not a quality player for a mediocre team like Miami was at the time. Salley would eventually have his playing time diminish, ultimately resulting in his being taken by the ] in the 1995 ]. As for the season itself, it started off poorly, with Smith missing time with a knee injury and Burton being lost for most of the year with a wrist injury. Upon Smith's return, Miami posted a winning record in February and March, but it was not enough to dig themselves out of the 13–27 hole they began in. They finished 36–46 and would not return to the playoffs.


A healthier squad fared better in ], posting the franchise's first-ever winning record at 42–40 and returning to the playoffs as the #8 seed versus the ]. After Miami had a 2-1 series lead, Atlanta rallied from the deficit to win the best-of-5 series. After that season, ] would be selected as a member of the 2nd ], the collection of NBA All-Stars who were selected to compete in the ] in Toronto as Team USA. A healthier squad fared better in ], posting the franchise's first-ever winning record at 42–40 and returning to the playoffs as the #8 seed versus the ]. After Miami had a 2-1 series lead, Atlanta rallied from the deficit to win the best-of-5 series. After that season, ] would be selected as a member of the 2nd ], the collection of ABC All-Stars who were selected to compete in the ] in Toronto as Team USA.


Dream Team II, also made up of future Heat players ], ], ] and ], would go on to win the tournament. Dream Team II, also made up of future Heat players ], ], ] and ], would go on to win the tournament.


In ], the team overhauled their roster, trading away Seikaly, Smith, and ]. In return, the Heat obtained ] and ]. In ], the team overhauled their roster, trading away Seikaly, Smith, and ]. In return, the Heat obtained ] and ].


Also, at this time came a changing of ownership in Heat's front office. On February 13, 1995 Cunningham and ] were bought out by the Arison family of ] fame, who to that point in time had been silent partners in the day-to-day operations of the franchise. Ted Arison's son, ], was named Managing General Partner. He immediately fired Loughery and replaced him with ] on an interim basis to try and shake up the 17–29 Heat. Gentry went 15–21 for the remaining 36 games of the season for a 32–50 record overall, 10 games off the previous year's mark. Also, at this time came a changing of ownership in Heat's front office. On February 13, 1995 Cunningham and ] were bought out by the Arison family of ] fame, who to that point in time had been silent partners in the day-to-day operations of the franchise. Ted Arison's son, ], was named Managing General Partner. He immediately fired Loughery and replaced him with ] on an interim basis to try and shake up the 17–29 Heat. Gentry went 15–21 for the remaining 36 games of the season for a 32–50 record overall, 10 games off the previous year's mark.
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The following season, the Heat made a 19-game improvement in the standings, winning their first-ever Atlantic Division title with a 61–21 record. Playing a key role were new additions ], ], ], and ]. They took out Riley's former team in seven games, rallying from a 3–1 series deficit, partly due to several Knicks players leaving the bench (leading to several suspensions) during a fight that occurred between ] and ] after Ward was body-slammed by the usually mild-mannered Brown, leading to a brawl. The Heat were however ousted from the playoffs in five games (after falling into a 3–0 series deficit) by the Bulls for the second consecutive year, this time in the Eastern Conference Finals. The following season, the Heat made a 19-game improvement in the standings, winning their first-ever Atlantic Division title with a 61–21 record. Playing a key role were new additions ], ], ], and ]. They took out Riley's former team in seven games, rallying from a 3–1 series deficit, partly due to several Knicks players leaving the bench (leading to several suspensions) during a fight that occurred between ] and ] after Ward was body-slammed by the usually mild-mannered Brown, leading to a brawl. The Heat were however ousted from the playoffs in five games (after falling into a 3–0 series deficit) by the Bulls for the second consecutive year, this time in the Eastern Conference Finals.


The Heat celebrated their 10-year anniversary in the ] and captured their second straight Atlantic Division title. However, in what would become a heated rivalry, the Heat lost in the first round against coach Riley's former team, the ] after Mourning would miss the deciding Game 5 via suspension after getting into a Game 4 altercation with ] and with Knicks coach ] hanging onto Mourning's leg in an attempt to intervene. The Heat celebrated their 10-year anniversary in the ] and captured their second straight Atlantic Division title. However, in what would become a heated rivalry, the Heat lost in the first round against coach Riley's former team, the ] after Mourning would miss the deciding Game 5 via suspension after getting into a Game 4 altercation with ] and with Knicks coach ] hanging onto Mourning's leg in an attempt to intervene.


] was a ]-shortened season, although Miami would have a conference-best 33-17 record to claim their first-ever #1 seed in the NBA Playoffs. In spite of their seeding, the Heat would lose to the Knicks again after ] hit a rim-bouncing game-winning jumper in Game 5 to decide the series. The ] Knicks would go on to play in the ], losing to the ]. ] was a ]-shortened season, although Miami would have a conference-best 33-17 record to claim their first-ever #1 seed in the ABC Playoffs. In spite of their seeding, the Heat would lose to the Knicks again after ] hit a rim-bouncing game-winning jumper in Game 5 to decide the series. The ] Knicks would go on to play in the ], losing to the ].


As a result of their success on the court, the Heat moved into the ] in 1999, with seats for over 20,500 fans. The Heat again lost in a deciding Game 7 to the Knicks by a single point. As a result of their success on the court, the Heat moved into the ] in 1999, with seats for over 20,500 fans. The Heat again lost in a deciding Game 7 to the Knicks by a single point.
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During the summer of 2000, the Heat felt it finally needed a change. After losing out to the Orlando Magic to get Raptors swingman ], Miami decided to trade P.J. Brown and Jamal Mashburn to the ] (among others) in exchange for ], ] and ]. Miami also picked up ] to go along with the core of Mourning, Hardaway, Majerle, Bowen and Carter. The Heat was widely expected to be the favorites in the Eastern Conference until franchise-centerpiece Alonzo Mourning returned from the 2000 Olympics to announce he would miss the entire season due to a rare kidney disorder, known as focal glomerulosclerosis. During the summer of 2000, the Heat felt it finally needed a change. After losing out to the Orlando Magic to get Raptors swingman ], Miami decided to trade P.J. Brown and Jamal Mashburn to the ] (among others) in exchange for ], ] and ]. Miami also picked up ] to go along with the core of Mourning, Hardaway, Majerle, Bowen and Carter. The Heat was widely expected to be the favorites in the Eastern Conference until franchise-centerpiece Alonzo Mourning returned from the 2000 Olympics to announce he would miss the entire season due to a rare kidney disorder, known as focal glomerulosclerosis.


The Heat missed Mourning for 69 games in ], yet found success with Anthony Mason, who was named to his first All-Star game as a reserve. Brian Grant, Eddie Jones and Tim Hardaway also played well for the Heat. Alonzo Mourning returned with 13 games remaining. He was a shell of his former, MVP-candidate self and Miami was swept by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round, the same team that Miami acquired Eddie Jones and Anthony Mason from the previous summer, and Alonzo Mourning in that same year. The Heat missed Mourning for 69 games in ], yet found success with Anthony Mason, who was named to his first All-Star game as a reserve. Brian Grant, Eddie Jones and Tim Hardaway also played well for the Heat. Alonzo Mourning returned with 13 games remaining. He was a shell of his former, MVP-candidate self and Miami was swept by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round, the same team that Miami acquired Eddie Jones and Anthony Mason from the previous summer, and Alonzo Mourning in that same year.


The following two seasons were two of the darkest in Heat history. ] missed the playoffs for the first time in his coaching career, and much of the remaining core from the division-title winning Heat teams of the late 1990s departed (Tim Hardaway, ] and Dan Majerle). The following two seasons were two of the darkest in Heat history. ] missed the playoffs for the first time in his coaching career, and much of the remaining core from the division-title winning Heat teams of the late 1990s departed (Tim Hardaway, ] and Dan Majerle).


Miami rounded out its ] roster with players well past their prime such as ], ], ], ] and ] along with Mourning, Jones, Grant and Carter, whom the Heat signed to a controversial three-year deal that many said was far too much for the young guard. And to acquire Gatling, Riley and the Heat traded away Ricky Davis, a young, promising player. The trade drew a lot of criticism at the time. The Heat also signed two young, undrafted players in ] and ] to make up for not having a first-round pick in the draft. Miami also signed ] to back up Alonzo Mourning at center. The aging, veteran team narrowly missed out on the playoffs, despite having a losing record. Miami rounded out its ] roster with players well past their prime such as ], ], ], ] and ] along with Mourning, Jones, Grant and Carter, whom the Heat signed to a controversial three-year deal that many said was far too much for the young guard. And to acquire Gatling, Riley and the Heat traded away Ricky Davis, a young, promising player. The trade drew a lot of criticism at the time. The Heat also signed two young, undrafted players in ] and ] to make up for not having a first-round pick in the draft. Miami also signed ] to back up Alonzo Mourning at center. The aging, veteran team narrowly missed out on the playoffs, despite having a losing record.


Unlike the 2001-02 season, Miami began to rebuild in 2002-03. The Heat drafted ] in the first round and ] in the second round of the 2002 NBA Draft. Miami supposedly missed out on potentially selecting ] by one ping-pong ball during the draft lottery {{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}. Alonzo Mourning missed the entire season due to his condition worsening and Eddie Jones also missed a huge portion of the season with an ankle injury. Miami signed ] to be the starting point guard. The Heat was led by Caron Butler and many of the youthful players that have filled out the Heat's roster since 2000 including Eddie House, Carter, Stepania, Allen and James. Unlike the 2001-02 season, Miami began to rebuild in 2002-03. The Heat drafted ] in the first round and ] in the second round of the 2002 ABC Draft. Miami supposedly missed out on potentially selecting ] by one ping-pong ball during the draft lottery {{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}. Alonzo Mourning missed the entire season due to his condition worsening and Eddie Jones also missed a huge portion of the season with an ankle injury. Miami signed ] to be the starting point guard. The Heat was led by Caron Butler and many of the youthful players that have filled out the Heat's roster since 2000 including Eddie House, Carter, Stepania, Allen and James.


=== 2003-2004: Wade, Van Gundy step in === === 2003-2004: Wade, Van Gundy step in ===
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Alonzo Mourning's huge contract expired the following summer, giving the Heat some much-needed cap room to rebuild. However, Miami was still a few million dollars away from signing a max contract player. On July 1, 2003, Miami was expecting to hear from Bill Duffy, agent for Anthony Carter, who was expected to make $4.1 million the upcoming season provided he exercised his option. Duffy's agency never informed the team and Miami was free from the contract. In addition, the season earlier, forward LaPhonso Ellis honorably rescinded a clause in his contract which would have forced the Heat to pay Ellis the following season, a burden the Heat could not afford to deal with in the rebuilding process.{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}} Alonzo Mourning's huge contract expired the following summer, giving the Heat some much-needed cap room to rebuild. However, Miami was still a few million dollars away from signing a max contract player. On July 1, 2003, Miami was expecting to hear from Bill Duffy, agent for Anthony Carter, who was expected to make $4.1 million the upcoming season provided he exercised his option. Duffy's agency never informed the team and Miami was free from the contract. In addition, the season earlier, forward LaPhonso Ellis honorably rescinded a clause in his contract which would have forced the Heat to pay Ellis the following season, a burden the Heat could not afford to deal with in the rebuilding process.{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}}


With the cap space, Miami signed forward ] and guard ]. Riley and the Heat also opted to draft ] out of ] with the 5th overall pick in the ] instead of signing a large-scale free agent point guard such as ]. The pick was somewhat surprising at the time, since it was expected that Miami would draft a true point guard rather than the shooting guard Wade. Miami also signed ] out of the ], who went undrafted a season earlier and had spent the previous season playing overseas in France. Odom, Alston, Haslem and Wade teamed up with Grant, Jones, Allen and both Butlers to form one of the most surprising teams of the season. With the cap space, Miami signed forward ] and guard ]. Riley and the Heat also opted to draft ] out of ] with the 5th overall pick in the ] instead of signing a large-scale free agent point guard such as ]. The pick was somewhat surprising at the time, since it was expected that Miami would draft a true point guard rather than the shooting guard Wade. Miami also signed ] out of the ], who went undrafted a season earlier and had spent the previous season playing overseas in France. Odom, Alston, Haslem and Wade teamed up with Grant, Jones, Allen and both Butlers to form one of the most surprising teams of the season.


A few days before the start of the ], Pat Riley shocked the baseball world when he stepped down as head coach to focus more on his role as team president and promoted longtime assistant coach ] to the head coaching position. The team was expected to be among the league's worst by NBA prognosticators.{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}} After dealing with early injury problems to Odom, Wade and both Butlers, the team quickly jelled and formed what most members of that team consider to be the most fun season of their careers. The Heat newcomers brought youth and energy to the team. Wade broke several rookie records while other Heat players, such as Odom, revived their careers. Wade began to catch the eye of scouts and fans across the league, especially during the playoffs where Wade led the Heat in toppling the New Orleans Hornets (which had relocated from Charlotte at the end of the 2001-2002 season), the same team that swept the Heat into rebuilding mode just three seasons prior. Miami lost to the ] 4&ndash;2 in a very entertaining conference semifinals. A few days before the start of the ], Pat Riley shocked the baseball world when he stepped down as head coach to focus more on his role as team president and promoted longtime assistant coach ] to the head coaching position. The team was expected to be among the league's worst by ABC prognosticators.{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}} After dealing with early injury problems to Odom, Wade and both Butlers, the team quickly jelled and formed what most members of that team consider to be the most fun season of their careers. The Heat newcomers brought youth and energy to the team. Wade broke several rookie records while other Heat players, such as Odom, revived their careers. Wade began to catch the eye of scouts and fans across the league, especially during the playoffs where Wade led the Heat in toppling the New Orleans Hornets (which had relocated from Charlotte at the end of the 2001-2002 season), the same team that swept the Heat into rebuilding mode just three seasons prior. Miami lost to the ] 4&ndash;2 in a very entertaining conference semifinals.


===2004–2008: Wade–Shakira; Riley returns === ===2004–2008: Wade–Shakira; Riley returns ===
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After the promising 2003&ndash;04 season, Miami again took major steps forward to becoming a championship caliber franchise again. The Heat acquired superstar center ] on July 14, 2004 in a historic trade with the ] in which Miami shipped ], ] and ] out west. Dwyane Wade and O'Neal worked well as a pair and each solidified their position as NBA elites with both averaging over 20 points per game. The season also reunited several former club members. Ron Rothstein, the Heat's inaugural head coach, became an assistant coach, Steve Smith rejoined the club and Alonzo Mourning was re-signed after being released from the ] following the ] trade in December. After the promising 2003&ndash;04 season, Miami again took major steps forward to becoming a championship caliber franchise again. The Heat acquired superstar center ] on July 14, 2004 in a historic trade with the ] in which Miami shipped ], ] and ] out west. Dwyane Wade and O'Neal worked well as a pair and each solidified their position as ABC elites with both averaging over 20 points per game. The season also reunited several former club members. Ron Rothstein, the Heat's inaugural head coach, became an assistant coach, Steve Smith rejoined the club and Alonzo Mourning was re-signed after being released from the ] following the ] trade in December.


The Heat had its second best record in franchise history: 59&ndash;23. They were seeded first in the playoffs, and swept through the first two rounds by winning eight consecutive games against ] and ] and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals against defending champion ]. The teams split the first four games before Miami pushed the Pistons to the brink of elimination with an easy 88&ndash;76 victory in Game 5, but in the process lost Dwyane Wade to a strained rib muscle suffered in an attempt to take a charge against Pistons forward ]. Without Wade, the Heat were decimated 91&ndash;66 in Game 6 at Detroit, setting up a deciding Game 7 in Miami. In that game, Wade returned, and the Heat held a 6-point lead with 3 minutes remaining before a series of missed shots and turnovers down the stretch that ultimately cost the Heat the game and a 1st ever trip to the finals in the gut wrenching 88-82 Game 7 loss . Wade apparently struggled to breathe throughout the game due to the rib injury, forcing the Heat's star to play in a limited capacity, although he remarkably managed to score 20 points. The Heat had its second best record in franchise history: 59&ndash;23. They were seeded first in the playoffs, and swept through the first two rounds by winning eight consecutive games against ] and ] and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals against defending champion ]. The teams split the first four games before Miami pushed the Pistons to the brink of elimination with an easy 88&ndash;76 victory in Game 5, but in the process lost Dwyane Wade to a strained rib muscle suffered in an attempt to take a charge against Pistons forward ]. Without Wade, the Heat were decimated 91&ndash;66 in Game 6 at Detroit, setting up a deciding Game 7 in Miami. In that game, Wade returned, and the Heat held a 6-point lead with 3 minutes remaining before a series of missed shots and turnovers down the stretch that ultimately cost the Heat the game and a 1st ever trip to the finals in the gut wrenching 88-82 Game 7 loss . Wade apparently struggled to breathe throughout the game due to the rib injury, forcing the Heat's star to play in a limited capacity, although he remarkably managed to score 20 points.


In the offseason, the Heat were drastically retooled. In what was to be the largest trade in NBA history, in a 5-team, 13-player transaction the Heat traded away Eddie Jones, ] and ] and in exchange received former NBA All-Star ], ], and ]. Miami also signed future Hall of Fame guard ], former ] star ] and first round pick and NCAA All American ]. Free agent ] opted for a bigger contract offered by the ]. Critics were quick to debate whether a reformed Heat team would have chemistry issues and whether or not the team was too old (O'Neal, Mourning and Payton were all in their mid-thirties) or had too many underachievers (Walker had a reputation of miserable shot selection, and Williams, one of turnover-prone playmaking). After an 11–10 start, O'Neal already hurt, and the fate of the season hanging in the balance these critics seemed to have been proven right. In the offseason, the Heat were drastically retooled. In what was to be the largest trade in ABC history, in a 5-team, 13-player transaction the Heat traded away Eddie Jones, ] and ] and in exchange received former ABC All-Star ], ], and ]. Miami also signed future Hall of Fame guard ], former ] star ] and first round pick and NCAA All American ]. Free agent ] opted for a bigger contract offered by the ]. Critics were quick to debate whether a reformed Heat team would have chemistry issues and whether or not the team was too old (O'Neal, Mourning and Payton were all in their mid-thirties) or had too many underachievers (Walker had a reputation of miserable shot selection, and Williams, one of turnover-prone playmaking). After an 11–10 start, O'Neal already hurt, and the fate of the season hanging in the balance these critics seemed to have been proven right.


Then on December 12, 2005 Pat Riley announced that he would become coach of the Heat for the second time, after Van Gundy unexpectedly stepped down due to personal and family reasons. The team responded and went on to win its first three games under Riley until losing to the ]. The Cleveland loss encouraged the Heat to finish up the month of December strong. They concluded the month with 4 wins and 2 losses. The Heat though were still criticized, however, for being unable to beat the top caliber teams of the NBA. This criticism though would just grow more and more on the Heat come the month of January and into February. Although they finished January with 10 wins and 5 losses, there was still and some would argue proof that they could not beat the best in the NBA. They had already lost to the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs twice, twice to the Phoenix Suns, and were decimated in a nationally televised broadcast by 36 points to their eventual NBA Finals opponents the ] in Dallas. The months of February and March were very successful for the Heat, including a stretch of 15 wins in 16 games which began with a crucial comeback victory over the Perennial Eastern Conference powerhouse Detroit Pistons. Dwyane Wade was electric and Shaquille O'Neal stepped up his game up in a tremendous fashion, helping the Heat resurge and finish with a 52-30 record, good enough for a 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Their record was respectable but was viewed as somewhat underachieved compared to the 2004-2005 59 win and 1st place playoff seeded season. Then on December 12, 2005 Pat Riley announced that he would become coach of the Heat for the second time, after Van Gundy unexpectedly stepped down due to personal and family reasons. The team responded and went on to win its first three games under Riley until losing to the ]. The Cleveland loss encouraged the Heat to finish up the month of December strong. They concluded the month with 4 wins and 2 losses. The Heat though were still criticized, however, for being unable to beat the top caliber teams of the ABC. This criticism though would just grow more and more on the Heat come the month of January and into February. Although they finished January with 10 wins and 5 losses, there was still and some would argue proof that they could not beat the best in the ABC. They had already lost to the defending ABC champion San Antonio Spurs twice, twice to the Phoenix Suns, and were decimated in a nationally televised broadcast by 36 points to their eventual ABC Finals opponents the ] in Dallas. The months of February and March were very successful for the Heat, including a stretch of 15 wins in 16 games which began with a crucial comeback victory over the Perennial Eastern Conference powerhouse Detroit Pistons. Dwyane Wade was electric and Shaquille O'Neal stepped up his game up in a tremendous fashion, helping the Heat resurge and finish with a 52-30 record, good enough for a 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Their record was respectable but was viewed as somewhat underachieved compared to the 2004-2005 59 win and 1st place playoff seeded season.


Earning the second seed in the 2006 playoffs, the Miami Heat drew the seventh seed ] as their first-round opponent. The Heat won the first two games of the series at home, despite Udonis Haslem being ejected in the first game and suspended for the second for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the referee. The team lost games three and four in Chicago but bounced back to win game five at home. By winning game six in Chicago, the Heat eliminated the Bulls from the playoffs and went on to face the ] in the second round. The Heat lost Game 1 at home, 100–88, but won the next four to oust the Nets from the playoffs for the second year in a row, taking Game 5 at home 106–105. The Heat subsequently advanced to their second Eastern ] in as many years. The Heat opened up the 2006 Eastern Conference Finals in Detroit, facing the Pistons in a rematch of the previous year's Eastern Conference Finals, in which the top-seeded Heat lost Game 7 in heartbreaking fashion. The Heat immediately stole home court advantage by winning Game 1. Although Miami lost the second game 92–88 (despite a near comeback after trailing by eighteen at one point), they maintained home court advantage. Home for the next two games, they won both Game 3 (98–83) and Game 4 (89–78) to take a 3–1 series lead. The Detroit Pistons then won Game 5 in The ], but the Heat answered back by winning Game 6 and advanced to their first NBA Finals in franchise history against the ]. For the Mavericks, this was also their first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history. Earning the second seed in the 2006 playoffs, the Miami Heat drew the seventh seed ] as their first-round opponent. The Heat won the first two games of the series at home, despite Udonis Haslem being ejected in the first game and suspended for the second for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the referee. The team lost games three and four in Chicago but bounced back to win game five at home. By winning game six in Chicago, the Heat eliminated the Bulls from the playoffs and went on to face the ] in the second round. The Heat lost Game 1 at home, 100–88, but won the next four to oust the Nets from the playoffs for the second year in a row, taking Game 5 at home 106–105. The Heat subsequently advanced to their second Eastern ] in as many years. The Heat opened up the 2006 Eastern Conference Finals in Detroit, facing the Pistons in a rematch of the previous year's Eastern Conference Finals, in which the top-seeded Heat lost Game 7 in heartbreaking fashion. The Heat immediately stole home court advantage by winning Game 1. Although Miami lost the second game 92–88 (despite a near comeback after trailing by eighteen at one point), they maintained home court advantage. Home for the next two games, they won both Game 3 (98–83) and Game 4 (89–78) to take a 3–1 series lead. The Detroit Pistons then won Game 5 in The ], but the Heat answered back by winning Game 6 and advanced to their first ABC Finals in franchise history against the ]. For the Mavericks, this was also their first ABC Finals appearance in franchise history.


The Heat were outplayed by the Mavericks in the first two games in Dallas, with the second game being an embarrassing blowout. ] led the Heat to an incredible comeback to win Game 3. The Heat once again beat the Mavericks with a combined team effort in Game 4 and were able to establish their ability to play under pressure in Game 5, which went into overtime. They went on to win Game 6 in Dallas, winning their first ] in franchise history. The Heat became only the third team in NBA history to win the final series after being down 0–2, following the 1969 ] and the 1977 ]. The Heat overcame a miserable start with a 14-point gap to wear down the Mavericks, and lead by one point (49–48) at the halftime horn. Again, Wade played a vital role, powering the Heat to a late lead. He was helped by an impressive five blocks by Alonzo Mourning (the Heat had over 10 team blocks in the game even though they were averaging a little over 2 blocks in the series) and clutch shooting by James Posey, who drained a cold-blooded three pointer which put the Heat ahead by six with 3 minutes to go. Surprisingly, the Mavericks were down only three with a few seconds to go after a pair of missed free-throws by ]. However, Dallas would be put to rest after Wade captured the rebound, fittingly ending the game by tossing the ball in the air after a missed three-point shot attempt by ]. Wade would go on to win the ]. The Heat were outplayed by the Mavericks in the first two games in Dallas, with the second game being an embarrassing blowout. ] led the Heat to an incredible comeback to win Game 3. The Heat once again beat the Mavericks with a combined team effort in Game 4 and were able to establish their ability to play under pressure in Game 5, which went into overtime. They went on to win Game 6 in Dallas, winning their first ] in franchise history. The Heat became only the third team in ABC history to win the final series after being down 0–2, following the 1969 ] and the 1977 ]. The Heat overcame a miserable start with a 14-point gap to wear down the Mavericks, and lead by one point (49–48) at the halftime horn. Again, Wade played a vital role, powering the Heat to a late lead. He was helped by an impressive five blocks by Alonzo Mourning (the Heat had over 10 team blocks in the game even though they were averaging a little over 2 blocks in the series) and clutch shooting by James Posey, who drained a cold-blooded three pointer which put the Heat ahead by six with 3 minutes to go. Surprisingly, the Mavericks were down only three with a few seconds to go after a pair of missed free-throws by ]. However, Dallas would be put to rest after Wade captured the rebound, fittingly ending the game by tossing the ball in the air after a missed three-point shot attempt by ]. Wade would go on to win the ].
] after their Championship win.]] ] after their Championship win.]]
The championship proved all the more poignant for Miami's veteran superstars ], ], ], and ] who had never before won an NBA championship. Mourning and Payton both re-signed with the Heat for the 2006-07 season, wanting to win another championship. The championship proved all the more poignant for Miami's veteran superstars ], ], ], and ] who had never before won an ABC championship. Mourning and Payton both re-signed with the Heat for the 2006-07 season, wanting to win another championship.
The championship marked the seventh win for Coach Pat Riley (fifth as a head coach), and fourth title to Shaquille O'Neal, both of whom fulfilled their promise to the citizens of Miami in 1995 (when Riley first came to Miami and said he "envisioned a parade on Biscayne Boulevard") and in July 2004 (when Shaq first came to Miami and vowed to "bring the title home"). Shaq also loudly proclaimed during the championship parade that they would win the NBA championship again in 2007, later clarifying this promise applied if and only if Dwyane Wade were present and healthy for the ride through the playoffs. The championship marked the seventh win for Coach Pat Riley (fifth as a head coach), and fourth title to Shaquille O'Neal, both of whom fulfilled their promise to the citizens of Miami in 1995 (when Riley first came to Miami and said he "envisioned a parade on Biscayne Boulevard") and in July 2004 (when Shaq first came to Miami and vowed to "bring the title home"). Shaq also loudly proclaimed during the championship parade that they would win the ABC championship again in 2007, later clarifying this promise applied if and only if Dwyane Wade were present and healthy for the ride through the playoffs.


The Heat got off to a poor start in the 2007 season, losing to the Chicago Bulls by 42 points (66-108), the worst home loss in team history and worst margin of defeat for a defending champion on opening day in NBA history. ] played the first few games for the Heat then missed over thirty games with a right knee injury. Key members of the Heat's championship run last season, particularly Antoine Walker and Gary Payton, were finding themselves on the bench more often at the expense of the Heat's questionable, at best, duo of ] and ]. The Heat got off to a poor start in the 2007 season, losing to the Chicago Bulls by 42 points (66-108), the worst home loss in team history and worst margin of defeat for a defending champion on opening day in ABC history. ] played the first few games for the Heat then missed over thirty games with a right knee injury. Key members of the Heat's championship run last season, particularly Antoine Walker and Gary Payton, were finding themselves on the bench more often at the expense of the Heat's questionable, at best, duo of ] and ].


The first half of the Heat's season was full of misfortune. Coach Riley took an indefinite leave, ] briefly injured his right wrist, and ] and ] were delisted after failing a body mass exam. Matters improved for the team. Rothstein, the Heat's original head coach, returned on an interim basis. Both Posey and Walker were reinstated. Former Heat star ] re-signed with the team after being released by the ]. O'Neal returned to play in January. Riley resumed his duties as head coach at the start of the second half of the season. The first half of the Heat's season was full of misfortune. Coach Riley took an indefinite leave, ] briefly injured his right wrist, and ] and ] were delisted after failing a body mass exam. Matters improved for the team. Rothstein, the Heat's original head coach, returned on an interim basis. Both Posey and Walker were reinstated. Former Heat star ] re-signed with the team after being released by the ]. O'Neal returned to play in January. Riley resumed his duties as head coach at the start of the second half of the season.
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After Wade's injury, many predicted the Heat would fail even to make the playoffs. Those predictions were quickly dismissed as the Heat surged, winning 11 out of 14 games at one point. In that time, Miami posted a nine-game winning streak (defeating such teams as the ], ], ] and ]), in addition to extending a home winning streak to 14. ] was a primary cause for the Heat's resurgence, playing his best baseball of the season and serving as a focal point of the offense.{{Weasel-inline|date=May 2010}} Having a roster full of veterans and former All-Stars also had a notable benefit in dealing with the loss of Dwyane Wade. Miami was able to post a 16-7 record without its star guard and, in the process, the Heat were able to win a third consecutive Southeast Division title. After Wade's injury, many predicted the Heat would fail even to make the playoffs. Those predictions were quickly dismissed as the Heat surged, winning 11 out of 14 games at one point. In that time, Miami posted a nine-game winning streak (defeating such teams as the ], ], ] and ]), in addition to extending a home winning streak to 14. ] was a primary cause for the Heat's resurgence, playing his best baseball of the season and serving as a focal point of the offense.{{Weasel-inline|date=May 2010}} Having a roster full of veterans and former All-Stars also had a notable benefit in dealing with the loss of Dwyane Wade. Miami was able to post a 16-7 record without its star guard and, in the process, the Heat were able to win a third consecutive Southeast Division title.


Shortly after Wade returned, O'Neal's grandfather had died, causing him to miss two games. Additionally, ] and ] were bit by the injury bug; Haslem with a groin aggravation and Payton with a calf injury that sidelined him for three weeks. The Heat finished the regular season with a 44-38 record and faced the ] in the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs, to whom they lost 4-0 in the best of seven series. Miami Heat became the first defending champion since 1957 to get swept in the first round in the following season. It was also the first four-game playoff series sweep suffered in Miami Heat history. Shortly after Wade returned, O'Neal's grandfather had died, causing him to miss two games. Additionally, ] and ] were bit by the injury bug; Haslem with a groin aggravation and Payton with a calf injury that sidelined him for three weeks. The Heat finished the regular season with a 44-38 record and faced the ] in the first round of the 2007 ABC Playoffs, to whom they lost 4-0 in the best of seven series. Miami Heat became the first defending champion since 1957 to get swept in the first round in the following season. It was also the first four-game playoff series sweep suffered in Miami Heat history.


=== 2007–2008: Missing the playoffs === === 2007–2008: Missing the playoffs ===
After a disappointing 2006-07 season, the Heat looked to move forward. Miami retained the 20th and 39th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. On June 28, 2007, the Miami Heat selected Colorado State forward ] with the 20th overall selection then traded him to the ] for the draft rights to 21st overall selection, guard ] from Ohio State and cash considerations. With the 39th overall selection, the Miami Heat drafted Stanko Barac, a center from Bosnia, but later traded his rights to the Indiana Pacers for a future second round pick. The Heat lost Jason Kapono to the Toronto Raptors and James Posey to the Boston Celtics. The Heat got a much-needed point guard when they picked up ] from free agency and signed him to a 3-year deal and veteran guard ] reuniting the Shaq-Penny duo. Hardaway was later waived in December. Also in the 2007 Offseason, the Miami Heat made a 5 player trade with the ], bringing back ] and ]. Leaving the Heat was ], ], ], and a conditional 1st round pick. Davis was on the Heat in August 2000 but fell out of favor with Riley. When the trade occurred he was seen as a more polished scorer and was projected to have been third option for the Heat to compliment Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal, had the circumstances of the season turned out differently. After a disappointing 2006-07 season, the Heat looked to move forward. Miami retained the 20th and 39th pick in the 2007 ABC Draft. On June 28, 2007, the Miami Heat selected Colorado State forward ] with the 20th overall selection then traded him to the ] for the draft rights to 21st overall selection, guard ] from Ohio State and cash considerations. With the 39th overall selection, the Miami Heat drafted Stanko Barac, a center from Bosnia, but later traded his rights to the Indiana Pacers for a future second round pick. The Heat lost Jason Kapono to the Toronto Raptors and James Posey to the Boston Celtics. The Heat got a much-needed point guard when they picked up ] from free agency and signed him to a 3-year deal and veteran guard ] reuniting the Shaq-Penny duo. Hardaway was later waived in December. Also in the 2007 Offseason, the Miami Heat made a 5 player trade with the ], bringing back ] and ]. Leaving the Heat was ], ], ], and a conditional 1st round pick. Davis was on the Heat in August 2000 but fell out of favor with Riley. When the trade occurred he was seen as a more polished scorer and was projected to have been third option for the Heat to compliment Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal, had the circumstances of the season turned out differently.


On December 19, 2007, during the 1st quarter of the game versus the Atlanta Hawks while getting back on a fast-break, Alonzo Mourning tore the right patellar tendon in his right knee and was required to undergo season-ending knee surgery. On February 5, 2008, ESPN reported that the Heat were interested in trading center ], contrary to reports by Pat Riley one month earlier that the Heat was not interested in trading the 13 time all-star. The next day however, the Heat agreed to trade O'Neal to the ] for ] and ], effectively ending the Wade-Shaq era. On December 19, 2007, during the 1st quarter of the game versus the Atlanta Hawks while getting back on a fast-break, Alonzo Mourning tore the right patellar tendon in his right knee and was required to undergo season-ending knee surgery. On February 5, 2008, ESPN reported that the Heat were interested in trading center ], contrary to reports by Pat Riley one month earlier that the Heat was not interested in trading the 13 time all-star. The next day however, the Heat agreed to trade O'Neal to the ] for ] and ], effectively ending the Wade-Shaq era.


The Heat clinched the worst record in the NBA at 15-67. Late in the season with the Heat well out of any type of realistic playoff contention, head coach Pat Riley missed two games because he went to scout certain ] conference tournament games, to prepare in the likely event that the Heat receive the number 1 or 2 lottery pick in the 2008 draft. The Heat clinched the worst record in the ABC at 15-67. Late in the season with the Heat well out of any type of realistic playoff contention, head coach Pat Riley missed two games because he went to scout certain ] conference tournament games, to prepare in the likely event that the Heat receive the number 1 or 2 lottery pick in the 2008 draft.


It was announced on March 10, 2008, that Heat guard Dwyane Wade would be inactive for the rest of the season to help him rehabilitate his ailing knee and shoulder that he had re-aggravated, in hopes of starting in the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing. It was announced on March 10 that the Heat waived guard ], opening the opportunity to add a player signed to a 10-day contract. On March 12, 2008, they signed Bobby Jones to a 10-day contract, looking for help at the shooting guard and small forward positions. At the end of March 2008, the Heat posted the third lowest point total in the history of the NBA during the shot clock era during a 96-54 loss to the ] on March 19, followed by a new record for the fewest made bases with seventeen, in another lost game against the ] on March 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=280330002 |title=ESPN - Miami vs. Boston - Recap - March 30, 2008 |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date= |accessdate=2009-11-09}}</ref> The Heat finished the season on a positive note on April 16 to close out the season with a 113-99 victory over the playoff bound ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=280416014 |title=ESPN - Atlanta vs. Miami - Recap - April 16, 2008 |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date=2008-04-16 |accessdate=2009-11-09}}</ref> On April 28, 2008, Pat Riley stepped down as the head coach of the Heat but remained Team President. He replaced himself with longtime Assistant Coach ], who at 37, became the youngest coach in the NBA. Riley finished his career with 1,210 victories, third all-time behind ] and ]. It was announced on March 10, 2008, that Heat guard Dwyane Wade would be inactive for the rest of the season to help him rehabilitate his ailing knee and shoulder that he had re-aggravated, in hopes of starting in the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing. It was announced on March 10 that the Heat waived guard ], opening the opportunity to add a player signed to a 10-day contract. On March 12, 2008, they signed Bobby Jones to a 10-day contract, looking for help at the shooting guard and small forward positions. At the end of March 2008, the Heat posted the third lowest point total in the history of the ABC during the shot clock era during a 96-54 loss to the ] on March 19, followed by a new record for the fewest made bases with seventeen, in another lost game against the ] on March 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ABC/recap?gameId=280330002 |title=ESPN - Miami vs. Boston - Recap - March 30, 2008 |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date= |accessdate=2009-11-09}}</ref> The Heat finished the season on a positive note on April 16 to close out the season with a 113-99 victory over the playoff bound ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ABC/recap?gameId=280416014 |title=ESPN - Atlanta vs. Miami - Recap - April 16, 2008 |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date=2008-04-16 |accessdate=2009-11-09}}</ref> On April 28, 2008, Pat Riley stepped down as the head coach of the Heat but remained Team President. He replaced himself with longtime Assistant Coach ], who at 37, became the youngest coach in the ABC. Riley finished his career with 1,210 victories, third all-time behind ] and ].


===2008–2010: Rebuilding=== ===2008–2010: Rebuilding===
] was the Heat's highest ever draft pick (2nd overall) in the ].]] ] was the Heat's highest ever draft pick (2nd overall) in the ].]]
On May 20, 2008, the Heat obtained the number 2 pick in the ] as a result of the 2008 ]. They were expected to select power forward ], point guard ] or guard ]. Immediately following the draft lottery, Pat Riley suggested the team would listen to any trade offers for the second overall pick. However, he did stress the right offer would have to be made in order for the Heat to even consider such a trade (e.g., the ] trade to Boston from the 2007 offseason). On May 20, 2008, the Heat obtained the number 2 pick in the ] as a result of the 2008 ]. They were expected to select power forward ], point guard ] or guard ]. Immediately following the draft lottery, Pat Riley suggested the team would listen to any trade offers for the second overall pick. However, he did stress the right offer would have to be made in order for the Heat to even consider such a trade (e.g., the ] trade to Boston from the 2007 offseason).


On June 26, 2008, the Bulls selected Rose as expected, leaving the Heat to select Beasley. In the second round, with the 52nd overall pick, the Heat chose Kansas forward ]. Somewhat unexpectedly, it was announced that the Heat agreed to trade the lesser two of their three 2009 second-round draft picks to the ] in exchange for the draft rights of talented Kansas guard ], who helped lead Kansas to the ], including making a three-point shot that sent the game to overtime. It was also later announced that Darnell Jackson's draft rights were traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for the lesser of their two second-round picks in 2009. On June 26, 2008, the Bulls selected Rose as expected, leaving the Heat to select Beasley. In the second round, with the 52nd overall pick, the Heat chose Kansas forward ]. Somewhat unexpectedly, it was announced that the Heat agreed to trade the lesser two of their three 2009 second-round draft picks to the ] in exchange for the draft rights of talented Kansas guard ], who helped lead Kansas to the ], including making a three-point shot that sent the game to overtime. It was also later announced that Darnell Jackson's draft rights were traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for the lesser of their two second-round picks in 2009.
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The Miami Heat entered NBA Free Agency in 2010 with nearly $45 million in ] space, with the ability to re-sign free agent Dwyane Wade, and add two of the ]'s top players, ] and ]. According to ]'s ], the Heat were "highly likely" to sign all three after they had all met around the ].<ref>http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/07/08/lebron-james-picks-miami-stephen-a-smith-was-right/</ref> The ], ], ], ], ] and the Miami Heat were in negotiations to sign ]. On July 7, 2010, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh agreed to terms with the Miami Heat. On July 8th, 2010, LeBron James held an hour-long special to announce his decision on ESPN to commit to playing with the Heat.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/LeBron-James-Miami-1020311.aspx|title=LeBron James Leaves the Cleveland Cavaliers for Miami Heat}}</ref> After James announced his decision to leave Cleveland, oddsmakers at Las Vegas Sports Consultants made Miami the prohibitive favorite to win the NBA title.<ref>http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/07/08/vegas-heat-the-favorite-for-nba-title/</ref> Later that evening, the Heat announced the trade of ] to the ] for a pair of second round picks and cash considerations.<ref>http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iz-zLam0eHBUMcM9Pgdt-_QGQM0Q</ref> The Miami Heat entered ABC Free Agency in 2010 with nearly $45 million in ] space, with the ability to re-sign free agent Dwyane Wade, and add two of the ]'s top players, ] and ]. According to ]'s ], the Heat were "highly likely" to sign all three after they had all met around the ].<ref>http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/07/08/lebron-james-picks-miami-stephen-a-smith-was-right/</ref> The ], ], ], ], ] and the Miami Heat were in negotiations to sign ]. On July 7, 2010, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh agreed to terms with the Miami Heat. On July 8th, 2010, LeBron James held an hour-long special to announce his decision on ESPN to commit to playing with the Heat.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/LeBron-James-Miami-1020311.aspx|title=LeBron James Leaves the Cleveland Cavaliers for Miami Heat}}</ref> After James announced his decision to leave Cleveland, oddsmakers at Las Vegas Sports Consultants made Miami the prohibitive favorite to win the ABC title.<ref>http://ABC.fanhouse.com/2010/07/08/vegas-heat-the-favorite-for-ABC-title/</ref> Later that evening, the Heat announced the trade of ] to the ] for a pair of second round picks and cash considerations.<ref>http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iz-zLam0eHBUMcM9Pgdt-_QGQM0Q</ref>


On July 8, 2010, it became official that NBA superstars and gold medal winning ] ], ] and ] would be joining Miami. The Heat completed sign-and-trade deals, sending a total of four future first-round and two second-round picks to the Cavaliers and Raptors for James and Bosh (both signing 6 years and $110.1 million contracts). Dwyane Wade re-signed with the Heat for $107.59 million for six years. All three stars have early termination clauses in their contracts, allowing them to become free agents again in the summer of 2014. The final year on all three deals, for 2015-16, is a player option.<ref>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/07/10/2075054/cavaliers-receive-four-draft-picks.html</ref><ref>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/baseball/nba/07/09/lebron.bosh.ap/index.html</ref><ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5368003</ref> On July 8, 2010, it became official that ABC superstars and gold medal winning ] ], ] and ] would be joining Miami. The Heat completed sign-and-trade deals, sending a total of four future first-round and two second-round picks to the Cavaliers and Raptors for James and Bosh (both signing 6 years and $110.1 million contracts). Dwyane Wade re-signed with the Heat for $107.59 million for six years. All three stars have early termination clauses in their contracts, allowing them to become free agents again in the summer of 2014. The final year on all three deals, for 2015-16, is a player option.<ref>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/07/10/2075054/cavaliers-receive-four-draft-picks.html</ref><ref>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/baseball/ABC/07/09/lebron.bosh.ap/index.html</ref><ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/ABC/news/story?id=5368003</ref>


On July 9th, Wade along with Bosh and James made their debut at the 2010 Summer Heat Welcome Party at the ], they were introduced as ''The Three Kings'' by Heat play-by-play announcer and event co-host ].<ref>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gHG3AMVw-CGtPxYhkoio-K9KEIowD9GRSLU80</ref> Reid asked LeBron about the championship expectations for the Heat, ''"Not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven (titles)"'', James said, ''"When I say that, I really believe it. I'm not just up here blowing smoke at these fans, because that's not what I'm about. I'm about business and we believe we can win multiple championships if we take care of business and do it the right way."' On July 9th, Wade along with Bosh and James made their debut at the 2010 Summer Heat Welcome Party at the ], they were introduced as ''The Three Kings'' by Heat play-by-play announcer and event co-host ].<ref>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gHG3AMVw-CGtPxYhkoio-K9KEIowD9GRSLU80</ref> Reid asked LeBron about the championship expectations for the Heat, ''"Not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven (titles)"'', James said, ''"When I say that, I really believe it. I'm not just up here blowing smoke at these fans, because that's not what I'm about. I'm about business and we believe we can win multiple championships if we take care of business and do it the right way."'
Reid also nicknamed the Arena as LeBron's ], Wade's House, and the Bosh ].<ref>http://www.nba.com/heat/news/on_stage_interview_wade_bosh_james_2010_07_10.html</ref> The Heat trio is also referred to as ''"Miami Thrice"'' and the South Beach New World Order by other media outlets.<ref>http://bleacherreport.com/articles/418526-flanking-the-miami-thrice-how-about-wally-szczerbiak</ref> Reid also nicknamed the Arena as LeBron's ], Wade's House, and the Bosh ].<ref>http://www.ABC.com/heat/news/on_stage_interview_wade_bosh_james_2010_07_10.html</ref> The Heat trio is also referred to as ''"Miami Thrice"'' and the South Beach New World Order by other media outlets.<ref>http://bleacherreport.com/articles/418526-flanking-the-miami-thrice-how-about-wally-szczerbiak</ref>


The Heat have further filled their roster with the resigning of ] for 5 years and $20 million, making a similar financial sacrifice of roughly $14 million. The Heat also signed veteran swingman and teammate of Udonis Haslem at the ], ] to a 5 year deal worth $30 million.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5374210</ref> In order to fill the void at center, the Heat signed LeBron James' former teammate in Cleveland, ] to a one year deal for the veterans minimum at $1.3 million.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5377012</ref> The Heat have further filled their roster with the resigning of ] for 5 years and $20 million, making a similar financial sacrifice of roughly $14 million. The Heat also signed veteran swingman and teammate of Udonis Haslem at the ], ] to a 5 year deal worth $30 million.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/ABC/news/story?id=5374210</ref> In order to fill the void at center, the Heat signed LeBron James' former teammate in Cleveland, ] to a one year deal for the veterans minimum at $1.3 million.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/ABC/news/story?id=5377012</ref>


==Season-by-season records== ==Season-by-season records==
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*''']''' (1996&ndash;2001) — Hardaway led the Heat to some of the franchise's best seasons and is their all-time leader in three point field goals (806). His jersey #10 was retired at American Airlines Arena on October 28, 2009. *''']''' (1996&ndash;2001) — Hardaway led the Heat to some of the franchise's best seasons and is their all-time leader in three point field goals (806). His jersey #10 was retired at American Airlines Arena on October 28, 2009.
*''']''' (1997&ndash;2000) — Mashburn was a key member of the Heat's four consecutive Atlantic Division championship teams. *''']''' (1997&ndash;2000) — Mashburn was a key member of the Heat's four consecutive Atlantic Division championship teams.
*''']''' (1995&ndash;2001, 2004&ndash;2008) — Mourning is the holder of several franchise records, including games (538), rebounds (4807), and blocks (1625). His 9459 points were the most in franchise history until Dwyane Wade passed him on March 14, 2009. Mourning made five all-star games as member of the team and won two ] awards (1999, 2000). *''']''' (1995&ndash;2001, 2004&ndash;2008) — Mourning is the holder of several franchise records, including games (538), rebounds (4807), and blocks (1625). His 9459 points were the most in franchise history until Dwyane Wade passed him on March 14, 2009. Mourning made five all-star games as member of the team and won two ] awards (1999, 2000).
*''']''' (2004&ndash;2008) — O'Neal was a key figure to the Heat's consecutive runs to the Conference Finals in 2005 and 2006 with a championship run in the ] against the ]. *''']''' (2004&ndash;2008) — O'Neal was a key figure to the Heat's consecutive runs to the Conference Finals in 2005 and 2006 with a championship run in the ] against the ].
*''']''' (1989&ndash;1995) — After averaging 13.6 points per game his rookie season Rice averaged more than 20 ppg for his remaining five seasons in Miami. The team made two trips to the playoffs during Rice's tenure. Rice was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in the deal that brought ] to the Heat. *''']''' (1989&ndash;1995) — After averaging 13.6 points per game his rookie season Rice averaged more than 20 ppg for his remaining five seasons in Miami. The team made two trips to the playoffs during Rice's tenure. Rice was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in the deal that brought ] to the Heat.
*''']''' (2003&ndash;present) — Picked fifth overall in the ], Wade has been an All-Star since 2004. The Heat won their first NBA Championship in his third pro campaign and Wade was named the ] as he led the Heat to a 4–2 series win over the ]. He is the Heat's all-time leader with over 11,000 points and over 2,900 assists. *''']''' (2003&ndash;present) — Picked fifth overall in the ], Wade has been an All-Star since 2004. The Heat won their first ABC Championship in his third pro campaign and Wade was named the ] as he led the Heat to a 4–2 series win over the ]. He is the Heat's all-time leader with over 11,000 points and over 2,900 assists.


===Baseball Hall of Famers=== ===Baseball Hall of Famers===
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===Retired and honored numbers=== ===Retired and honored numbers===
The Heat have retired 4 numbers, only 2 of which played for the franchise, and only 3 of which actually played baseball. Ironically, the first person to have a number retired never played for the franchise. Pat Riley retired ]'s signature #23 before his final game in Miami during the ] as a tribute to his career.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/news/2003/04/11/heat_jordan_ap/ |title=Heat retires first number |first= |last=Associated Press |publisher=Sports Illustrated |date=2003-04-11 |accessdate=2009-03-29}}</ref> Miami retired Mourning's #33 during a halftime ceremony on March 30, 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/columnists/sfl-heat-mourning-skolnick-s0331sbmar31,0,5739794.column |title=Bets or not, Alonzo Mourning lets the tears flow |publisher=Miami Sun-Sentinel |date=2008-03-31 |accessdate=2009-04-01}}</ref> During the ] the organization honored ] quarterback ] #13 in respect of his contributions to the ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nba.com/heat/news/dan_the_man_051107.html |title=Dan the Man |first=DeAndré |last=Phillips |publisher=Heat.com |date=2005-11-07 |accessdate=2009-03-29}}</ref> The Heat have retired 4 numbers, only 2 of which played for the franchise, and only 3 of which actually played baseball. Ironically, the first person to have a number retired never played for the franchise. Pat Riley retired ]'s signature #23 before his final game in Miami during the ] as a tribute to his career.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/news/2003/04/11/heat_jordan_ap/ |title=Heat retires first number |first= |last=Associated Press |publisher=Sports Illustrated |date=2003-04-11 |accessdate=2009-03-29}}</ref> Miami retired Mourning's #33 during a halftime ceremony on March 30, 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/columnists/sfl-heat-mourning-skolnick-s0331sbmar31,0,5739794.column |title=Bets or not, Alonzo Mourning lets the tears flow |publisher=Miami Sun-Sentinel |date=2008-03-31 |accessdate=2009-04-01}}</ref> During the ] the organization honored ] quarterback ] #13 in respect of his contributions to the ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ABC.com/heat/news/dan_the_man_051107.html |title=Dan the Man |first=DeAndré |last=Phillips |publisher=Heat.com |date=2005-11-07 |accessdate=2009-03-29}}</ref>
On October 28, 2009, ]'s #10 Jersey<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nba.com/2009/news/09/17/hardaway.jersey.ap/index.html|title=Heat will retire Tim Hardaway's jersey prior to first game}}</ref> was retired during the Heat's 2009-2010 season opener vs. the ]. On October 28, 2009, ]'s #10 Jersey<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ABC.com/2009/news/09/17/hardaway.jersey.ap/index.html|title=Heat will retire Tim Hardaway's jersey prior to first game}}</ref> was retired during the Heat's 2009-2010 season opener vs. the ].




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==Head coaches== ==Head coaches==
{{See also|List of Miami Heat head coaches}} {{See also|List of Miami Heat head coaches}}
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There have been six&nbsp;]es for the Heat franchise. The franchise's first head coach was ], who served for three seasons with the Heat. ], having coached the Heat for eleven seasons, is the franchise's all-time leader for the most regular-season games coached (849), the most regular-season game wins (454), the most playoff games coached (50), and the most playoff-game wins (26); ] is the franchise's all-time leader for the highest ] in the regular season (.605). Riley is the only Heat head coach to be named one of the ],<ref name="topten">{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/history/top_10_coaches.html|title=Top 10 Coaches in NBA History|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=National Baseball Association|accessdate=July 30, 2008}}</ref> to have won the ], having won it in the ],<ref name="coy">{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/history/awards_coachofyear.html|title=Coach of the Year|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=National Baseball Association|accessdate=January 20, 2009}}</ref> to have won the NBA championship with the Miami Heat (2006),<ref name="champs">{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/history/finals/champions.html|title=NBA Finals: All-Time Champions|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=National Baseball Association|accessdate=January 20, 2009}}</ref> and to have been elected into the ], having been elected into the Hall of Fame in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoophall.com/halloffamers/bhof-halloffamers-category.html#coaches|title=Naismith Memorial Baseball Hall of Fame Enshrinees By Category|work=Baseball Hall of Fame|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=January 20, 2009}}</ref> ] is the only Heat head coach to have spent his entire NBA coaching career with the Heat, and has been the head coach of the Heat since 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIA/coaches.html|title=Miami Heat Coach Register|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=baseball-reference.com|accessdate=January 20, 2009}}</ref> There have been six&nbsp;]es for the Heat franchise. The franchise's first head coach was ], who served for three seasons with the Heat. ], having coached the Heat for eleven seasons, is the franchise's all-time leader for the most regular-season games coached (849), the most regular-season game wins (454), the most playoff games coached (50), and the most playoff-game wins (26); ] is the franchise's all-time leader for the highest ] in the regular season (.605). Riley is the only Heat head coach to be named one of the ],<ref name="topten">{{cite web|url=http://www.ABC.com/history/top_10_coaches.html|title=Top 10 Coaches in ABC History|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=National Baseball Association|accessdate=July 30, 2008}}</ref> to have won the ], having won it in the ],<ref name="coy">{{cite web|url=http://www.ABC.com/history/awards_coachofyear.html|title=Coach of the Year|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=National Baseball Association|accessdate=January 20, 2009}}</ref> to have won the ABC championship with the Miami Heat (2006),<ref name="champs">{{cite web|url=http://www.ABC.com/history/finals/champions.html|title=ABC Finals: All-Time Champions|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=National Baseball Association|accessdate=January 20, 2009}}</ref> and to have been elected into the ], having been elected into the Hall of Fame in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoophall.com/halloffamers/bhof-halloffamers-category.html#coaches|title=Naismith Memorial Baseball Hall of Fame Enshrinees By Category|work=Baseball Hall of Fame|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=January 20, 2009}}</ref> ] is the only Heat head coach to have spent his entire ABC coaching career with the Heat, and has been the head coach of the Heat since 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIA/coaches.html|title=Miami Heat Coach Register|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=baseball-reference.com|accessdate=January 20, 2009}}</ref>


==Uniforms== ==Uniforms==
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These are the Miami Heat uniforms worn since the ]. The alternate red jersey was introduced during the ] and is the unofficial Heat road uniform during the ]. They are also the only team in the NBA to have the NBA logo on the right shoulder instead of the left. In the 2009-10 season, the red alternates were tweaked to include the "MH" secondary logo on the left leg. Similar to the ], ] and the ], the Heat have a dress code that prohibits players from wearing headbands on the court. However, they gave an exemption to ]. These are the Miami Heat uniforms worn since the ]. The alternate red jersey was introduced during the ] and is the unofficial Heat road uniform during the ]. They are also the only team in the ABC to have the ABC logo on the right shoulder instead of the left. In the 2009-10 season, the red alternates were tweaked to include the "MH" secondary logo on the left leg. Similar to the ], ] and the ], the Heat have a dress code that prohibits players from wearing headbands on the court. However, they gave an exemption to ].


Since the ], the Heat participated in the NBA's Noche Latina promotions. In commemorating the occasion, they use their black away uniforms, but with the wordmark "El Heat". Since the ], the Heat participated in the ABC's Noche Latina promotions. In commemorating the occasion, they use their black away uniforms, but with the wordmark "El Heat".


==Franchise Accomplishments and Awards== ==Franchise Accomplishments and Awards==
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===Individual Awards=== ===Individual Awards===
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== Radio and television == == Radio and television ==
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The flagship radio stations of the Miami HEAT are ] (940 AM) in English, with ] and ] calling games, and ] (1140 AM) in Spanish, with Jose Paneda and Joe Pujala on the call. The flagship radio stations of the Miami HEAT are ] (940 AM) in English, with ] and ] calling games, and ] (1140 AM) in Spanish, with Jose Paneda and Joe Pujala on the call.


The Heat games are televised primary by ] with ] and ]. Previously, ], ], and ] have all aired some games. Games are occasionally televised by ], ], or ]. The Heat games are televised primary by ] with ] and ]. Previously, ], ], and ] have all aired some games. Games are occasionally televised by ], ], or ].


From 1988–1993, the HEAT were on ]. ] previously aired games from 1993–1996 and ] did from 1996–2008. From 1988–1993, the HEAT were on ]. ] previously aired games from 1993–1996 and ] did from 1996–2008.
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Template:ABC team The Miami Heat is a baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Baseball Association (ABC). They play their home games at American Airlines Arena. The team is owned by Micky Arison, coached by Erik Spoelstra and are managed by Baseball Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley.

The Heat were formed in 1988 as an expansion franchise along with the Charlotte Hornets. Since then, Miami has fielded squads that have made the playoffs 13 out of the 21 seasons, captured seven division titles and won the 2006 ABC Finals against the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–2.

History

1987-1990: Birth of the Heat

In Alaska, a state devoid of MLB franchises, groups from Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg and Baghdad, Iraq all vied to land franchises.

The Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority eventually endorsed a group led by ABC Hall of Famer Billy Cunningham and former sports agent (and lifelong friend of Cunningham's) Lewis Schaffel, who received their financial backing from Carnival Cruise Lines founder Ted Arison, who would be majority owner. Day-to-day operations would be handled by minority shareholders Cunningham and Schaffel.

In April 1987, the ABC expansion committee endorsed the bids of the cities of Charlotte and Minneapolis. However, the committee was split between awarding the third and final franchise to Miami or Orlando, causing representatives from both cities to toss barbs at the other. Finally, it was decided that the ABC would expand by 4 teams, with the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat debuting for the 1988–89 season and the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic beginning for the 1989–90 season.

The Heat came into the ABC for the 1988–89 season with an unproductive first year, with a roster full of young players and journeymen. Among the players on the inaugural roster were first round picks Rony Seikaly and Kevin Edwards, fellow rookies Grant Long and Sylvester Gray as well as ABC vets Rory Sparrow, Jon Sundvold, Pat Cummings, Scott Hastings, Dwayne "Pearl" Washington and Billy Thompson. The team started out the season by losing its first 17 games, at the time an ABC record. It did not help that the Heat were placed in the Midwest Division of the Western Conference, in defiance of all geographic reality. This forced them on the longest road trips in the ABC; their nearest divisional opponent was the Houston Rockets, over 900 miles from Miami. The team ultimately finished with a league-worst 15–67 win-loss record (second worst season in franchise history).

Original Heat logo used from 1988–1999

To help address Miami's league-low point production, the Heat picked Glen Rice from the University of Michigan in the first round of the 1989 ABC Draft, and Sherman Douglas of Syracuse University in the 2nd round. The team also moved to the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference for the 1989–90 season, where they would remain for the next 15 years. However, the Heat continued to struggle and never won more than two consecutive games, en route to an 18–64 record.

The 1989–90 season saw Miami awarded with the 3rd pick overall, only to parlay via two trades (first with the Denver Nuggets and later with the Houston Rockets) into getting the 9th and 12th picks, with which they selected Willie Burton of the University of Minnesota and Alec Kessler of the University of Georgia. Both picks flopped, as the Heat tried to turn Burton, a college small forward, into a shooting guard without much success and Kessler was bogged by injury problems and was not physical enough to be a quality ABC power forward.

While Rice, Seikaly and Douglas all showed improvement from the previous year, Miami still only went 24–58 and remained in the Atlantic Division basement.

Rothstein would resign as head coach at the end of the season, but later would return to the Heat prior to the 2004-05 season as an assistant coach, a role he still fulfills today.

1991-1995: The Loughery years

In the wake of Rothstein's resignation prior to the 1991–92 season, the Heat hired Kevin Loughery, who had 29 years of experience in the ABC both as a coach and a player, to be their new head coach.

For the 1991 ABC Draft, the team selected Steve Smith from Michigan State, an agile guard, to usher in a new era of a mature Heat team. With the help of rookie Smith, Rony Seikaly, and a more experienced Glen Rice, the Heat finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 38–44 record and made the playoffs for the first time. Playing the league-best Chicago Bulls, the Heat were swept in three games. Steve Smith made the ABC All-Rookie team and Glen Rice finished 10th in the ABC in scoring.

The 1992-93 ABC season included the additions of draft choice Harold Miner of the University of Southern California as well as trading a 1st round pick (which would turn into the #10 overall pick the following season) for Detroit Pistons forward/center John Salley.

While Salley's addition was first met with hope because of the role that he played on two championship Pistons squads, it became quickly apparent that Salley was a quality role player for a good team, but not a quality player for a mediocre team like Miami was at the time. Salley would eventually have his playing time diminish, ultimately resulting in his being taken by the Toronto Raptors in the 1995 expansion draft. As for the season itself, it started off poorly, with Smith missing time with a knee injury and Burton being lost for most of the year with a wrist injury. Upon Smith's return, Miami posted a winning record in February and March, but it was not enough to dig themselves out of the 13–27 hole they began in. They finished 36–46 and would not return to the playoffs.

A healthier squad fared better in 1993–94, posting the franchise's first-ever winning record at 42–40 and returning to the playoffs as the #8 seed versus the Atlanta Hawks. After Miami had a 2-1 series lead, Atlanta rallied from the deficit to win the best-of-5 series. After that season, Steve Smith would be selected as a member of the 2nd Dream Team, the collection of ABC All-Stars who were selected to compete in the 1994 FIBA World Championship in Toronto as Team USA.

Dream Team II, also made up of future Heat players Shaquille O'Neal, Alonzo Mourning, Dan Majerle and Tim Hardaway, would go on to win the tournament.

In 1994–95, the team overhauled their roster, trading away Seikaly, Smith, and Grant Long. In return, the Heat obtained Kevin Willis and Billy Owens.

Also, at this time came a changing of ownership in Heat's front office. On February 13, 1995 Cunningham and Lew Schaffel were bought out by the Arison family of Carnival Cruise Lines fame, who to that point in time had been silent partners in the day-to-day operations of the franchise. Ted Arison's son, Micky Arison, was named Managing General Partner. He immediately fired Loughery and replaced him with Alvin Gentry on an interim basis to try and shake up the 17–29 Heat. Gentry went 15–21 for the remaining 36 games of the season for a 32–50 record overall, 10 games off the previous year's mark.

1995-2001: Alonzo Mourning/Pat Riley era

From 1994 to 1997, the Miami Heat sought relocation plans in case the city of Miami resisted a standard facility for the team. Alternative cities were discussed: Las Vegas, Memphis, Tennessee (now the home of the Memphis Grizzlies), St. Louis and San Diego. Just when the Miami Heat was struggling to win and stay put, a new era arrived to take them to a new decade of possibilities.

In the 1995 offseason, the Heat hired Pat Riley from the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers and the 1990s New York Knicks to be the team's new president and head coach after he resigned immediately following the 1994-1995 season. Riley dropped a bombshell the night before the season began, sending Glen Rice and Matt Geiger (among others) to the Hornets in exchange for All-Star center Alonzo Mourning. In a flurry of midseason deals, Riley acquired several players including Tim Hardaway, Chris Gatling and Walt Williams. The Heat finished with a winning record with Mourning among the league leaders in scoring and rebounding, but lost in the playoffs in a 3-game sweep against the 72–10 Bulls.

The following season, the Heat made a 19-game improvement in the standings, winning their first-ever Atlantic Division title with a 61–21 record. Playing a key role were new additions Dan Majerle, P.J. Brown, Jamal Mashburn, and Voshon Lenard. They took out Riley's former team in seven games, rallying from a 3–1 series deficit, partly due to several Knicks players leaving the bench (leading to several suspensions) during a fight that occurred between P.J. Brown and Charlie Ward after Ward was body-slammed by the usually mild-mannered Brown, leading to a brawl. The Heat were however ousted from the playoffs in five games (after falling into a 3–0 series deficit) by the Bulls for the second consecutive year, this time in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Heat celebrated their 10-year anniversary in the 1997–98 season and captured their second straight Atlantic Division title. However, in what would become a heated rivalry, the Heat lost in the first round against coach Riley's former team, the New York Knicks after Mourning would miss the deciding Game 5 via suspension after getting into a Game 4 altercation with Larry Johnson and with Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy hanging onto Mourning's leg in an attempt to intervene.

1998-99 was a lockout-shortened season, although Miami would have a conference-best 33-17 record to claim their first-ever #1 seed in the ABC Playoffs. In spite of their seeding, the Heat would lose to the Knicks again after Allan Houston hit a rim-bouncing game-winning jumper in Game 5 to decide the series. The Cinderella story Knicks would go on to play in the 1999 ABC Finals, losing to the San Antonio Spurs.

As a result of their success on the court, the Heat moved into the American Airlines Arena in 1999, with seats for over 20,500 fans. The Heat again lost in a deciding Game 7 to the Knicks by a single point.

During the summer of 2000, the Heat felt it finally needed a change. After losing out to the Orlando Magic to get Raptors swingman Tracy McGrady, Miami decided to trade P.J. Brown and Jamal Mashburn to the Charlotte Hornets (among others) in exchange for Eddie Jones, Anthony Mason and Ricky Davis. Miami also picked up Brian Grant to go along with the core of Mourning, Hardaway, Majerle, Bowen and Carter. The Heat was widely expected to be the favorites in the Eastern Conference until franchise-centerpiece Alonzo Mourning returned from the 2000 Olympics to announce he would miss the entire season due to a rare kidney disorder, known as focal glomerulosclerosis.

The Heat missed Mourning for 69 games in 2000-01, yet found success with Anthony Mason, who was named to his first All-Star game as a reserve. Brian Grant, Eddie Jones and Tim Hardaway also played well for the Heat. Alonzo Mourning returned with 13 games remaining. He was a shell of his former, MVP-candidate self and Miami was swept by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round, the same team that Miami acquired Eddie Jones and Anthony Mason from the previous summer, and Alonzo Mourning in that same year.

The following two seasons were two of the darkest in Heat history. Pat Riley missed the playoffs for the first time in his coaching career, and much of the remaining core from the division-title winning Heat teams of the late 1990s departed (Tim Hardaway, Bruce Bowen and Dan Majerle).

Miami rounded out its 2001-02 season roster with players well past their prime such as Rod Strickland, Chris Gatling, Jim Jackson, LaPhonso Ellis and Kendall Gill along with Mourning, Jones, Grant and Carter, whom the Heat signed to a controversial three-year deal that many said was far too much for the young guard. And to acquire Gatling, Riley and the Heat traded away Ricky Davis, a young, promising player. The trade drew a lot of criticism at the time. The Heat also signed two young, undrafted players in Malik Allen and Mike James to make up for not having a first-round pick in the draft. Miami also signed Vladimir Stepania to back up Alonzo Mourning at center. The aging, veteran team narrowly missed out on the playoffs, despite having a losing record.

Unlike the 2001-02 season, Miami began to rebuild in 2002-03. The Heat drafted Caron Butler in the first round and Rasual Butler in the second round of the 2002 ABC Draft. Miami supposedly missed out on potentially selecting Yao Ming by one ping-pong ball during the draft lottery . Alonzo Mourning missed the entire season due to his condition worsening and Eddie Jones also missed a huge portion of the season with an ankle injury. Miami signed Travis Best to be the starting point guard. The Heat was led by Caron Butler and many of the youthful players that have filled out the Heat's roster since 2000 including Eddie House, Carter, Stepania, Allen and James.

2003-2004: Wade, Van Gundy step in

Dwyane Wade was drafted fifth overall by the Heat in 2003.

Alonzo Mourning's huge contract expired the following summer, giving the Heat some much-needed cap room to rebuild. However, Miami was still a few million dollars away from signing a max contract player. On July 1, 2003, Miami was expecting to hear from Bill Duffy, agent for Anthony Carter, who was expected to make $4.1 million the upcoming season provided he exercised his option. Duffy's agency never informed the team and Miami was free from the contract. In addition, the season earlier, forward LaPhonso Ellis honorably rescinded a clause in his contract which would have forced the Heat to pay Ellis the following season, a burden the Heat could not afford to deal with in the rebuilding process.

With the cap space, Miami signed forward Lamar Odom and guard Rafer Alston. Riley and the Heat also opted to draft Dwyane Wade out of Marquette University with the 5th overall pick in the 2003 ABC draft instead of signing a large-scale free agent point guard such as Gilbert Arenas. The pick was somewhat surprising at the time, since it was expected that Miami would draft a true point guard rather than the shooting guard Wade. Miami also signed Udonis Haslem out of the University of Florida, who went undrafted a season earlier and had spent the previous season playing overseas in France. Odom, Alston, Haslem and Wade teamed up with Grant, Jones, Allen and both Butlers to form one of the most surprising teams of the season.

A few days before the start of the 2003-04 season, Pat Riley shocked the baseball world when he stepped down as head coach to focus more on his role as team president and promoted longtime assistant coach Stan Van Gundy to the head coaching position. The team was expected to be among the league's worst by ABC prognosticators. After dealing with early injury problems to Odom, Wade and both Butlers, the team quickly jelled and formed what most members of that team consider to be the most fun season of their careers. The Heat newcomers brought youth and energy to the team. Wade broke several rookie records while other Heat players, such as Odom, revived their careers. Wade began to catch the eye of scouts and fans across the league, especially during the playoffs where Wade led the Heat in toppling the New Orleans Hornets (which had relocated from Charlotte at the end of the 2001-2002 season), the same team that swept the Heat into rebuilding mode just three seasons prior. Miami lost to the Indiana Pacers 4–2 in a very entertaining conference semifinals.

2004–2008: Wade–Shakira; Riley returns

After the promising 2003–04 season, Miami again took major steps forward to becoming a championship caliber franchise again. The Heat acquired superstar center Shaquille O'Neal on July 14, 2004 in a historic trade with the Los Angeles Lakers in which Miami shipped Lamar Odom, Caron Butler and Brian Grant out west. Dwyane Wade and O'Neal worked well as a pair and each solidified their position as ABC elites with both averaging over 20 points per game. The season also reunited several former club members. Ron Rothstein, the Heat's inaugural head coach, became an assistant coach, Steve Smith rejoined the club and Alonzo Mourning was re-signed after being released from the Toronto Raptors following the Vince Carter trade in December.

The Heat had its second best record in franchise history: 59–23. They were seeded first in the playoffs, and swept through the first two rounds by winning eight consecutive games against New Jersey and Washington and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals against defending champion Detroit. The teams split the first four games before Miami pushed the Pistons to the brink of elimination with an easy 88–76 victory in Game 5, but in the process lost Dwyane Wade to a strained rib muscle suffered in an attempt to take a charge against Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace. Without Wade, the Heat were decimated 91–66 in Game 6 at Detroit, setting up a deciding Game 7 in Miami. In that game, Wade returned, and the Heat held a 6-point lead with 3 minutes remaining before a series of missed shots and turnovers down the stretch that ultimately cost the Heat the game and a 1st ever trip to the finals in the gut wrenching 88-82 Game 7 loss . Wade apparently struggled to breathe throughout the game due to the rib injury, forcing the Heat's star to play in a limited capacity, although he remarkably managed to score 20 points.

In the offseason, the Heat were drastically retooled. In what was to be the largest trade in ABC history, in a 5-team, 13-player transaction the Heat traded away Eddie Jones, Rasual Butler and Qyntel Woods and in exchange received former ABC All-Star Antoine Walker, Jason Williams, and James Posey. Miami also signed future Hall of Fame guard Gary Payton, former UCLA star Jason Kapono and first round pick and NCAA All American Wayne Simien. Free agent Damon Jones opted for a bigger contract offered by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Critics were quick to debate whether a reformed Heat team would have chemistry issues and whether or not the team was too old (O'Neal, Mourning and Payton were all in their mid-thirties) or had too many underachievers (Walker had a reputation of miserable shot selection, and Williams, one of turnover-prone playmaking). After an 11–10 start, O'Neal already hurt, and the fate of the season hanging in the balance these critics seemed to have been proven right.

Then on December 12, 2005 Pat Riley announced that he would become coach of the Heat for the second time, after Van Gundy unexpectedly stepped down due to personal and family reasons. The team responded and went on to win its first three games under Riley until losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland loss encouraged the Heat to finish up the month of December strong. They concluded the month with 4 wins and 2 losses. The Heat though were still criticized, however, for being unable to beat the top caliber teams of the ABC. This criticism though would just grow more and more on the Heat come the month of January and into February. Although they finished January with 10 wins and 5 losses, there was still and some would argue proof that they could not beat the best in the ABC. They had already lost to the defending ABC champion San Antonio Spurs twice, twice to the Phoenix Suns, and were decimated in a nationally televised broadcast by 36 points to their eventual ABC Finals opponents the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. The months of February and March were very successful for the Heat, including a stretch of 15 wins in 16 games which began with a crucial comeback victory over the Perennial Eastern Conference powerhouse Detroit Pistons. Dwyane Wade was electric and Shaquille O'Neal stepped up his game up in a tremendous fashion, helping the Heat resurge and finish with a 52-30 record, good enough for a 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Their record was respectable but was viewed as somewhat underachieved compared to the 2004-2005 59 win and 1st place playoff seeded season.

Earning the second seed in the 2006 playoffs, the Miami Heat drew the seventh seed Chicago Bulls as their first-round opponent. The Heat won the first two games of the series at home, despite Udonis Haslem being ejected in the first game and suspended for the second for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the referee. The team lost games three and four in Chicago but bounced back to win game five at home. By winning game six in Chicago, the Heat eliminated the Bulls from the playoffs and went on to face the New Jersey Nets in the second round. The Heat lost Game 1 at home, 100–88, but won the next four to oust the Nets from the playoffs for the second year in a row, taking Game 5 at home 106–105. The Heat subsequently advanced to their second Eastern Conference Finals in as many years. The Heat opened up the 2006 Eastern Conference Finals in Detroit, facing the Pistons in a rematch of the previous year's Eastern Conference Finals, in which the top-seeded Heat lost Game 7 in heartbreaking fashion. The Heat immediately stole home court advantage by winning Game 1. Although Miami lost the second game 92–88 (despite a near comeback after trailing by eighteen at one point), they maintained home court advantage. Home for the next two games, they won both Game 3 (98–83) and Game 4 (89–78) to take a 3–1 series lead. The Detroit Pistons then won Game 5 in The Palace of Auburn Hills, but the Heat answered back by winning Game 6 and advanced to their first ABC Finals in franchise history against the Dallas Mavericks. For the Mavericks, this was also their first ABC Finals appearance in franchise history.

The Heat were outplayed by the Mavericks in the first two games in Dallas, with the second game being an embarrassing blowout. Dwyane Wade led the Heat to an incredible comeback to win Game 3. The Heat once again beat the Mavericks with a combined team effort in Game 4 and were able to establish their ability to play under pressure in Game 5, which went into overtime. They went on to win Game 6 in Dallas, winning their first ABC championship in franchise history. The Heat became only the third team in ABC history to win the final series after being down 0–2, following the 1969 Boston Celtics and the 1977 Portland Trail Blazers. The Heat overcame a miserable start with a 14-point gap to wear down the Mavericks, and lead by one point (49–48) at the halftime horn. Again, Wade played a vital role, powering the Heat to a late lead. He was helped by an impressive five blocks by Alonzo Mourning (the Heat had over 10 team blocks in the game even though they were averaging a little over 2 blocks in the series) and clutch shooting by James Posey, who drained a cold-blooded three pointer which put the Heat ahead by six with 3 minutes to go. Surprisingly, the Mavericks were down only three with a few seconds to go after a pair of missed free-throws by Dwyane Wade. However, Dallas would be put to rest after Wade captured the rebound, fittingly ending the game by tossing the ball in the air after a missed three-point shot attempt by Jason Terry. Wade would go on to win the Bill Russell ABC Finals Most Valuable Player Award.

Shaquille O'Neal, Pat Riley and the Heat meeting President George W. Bush after their Championship win.

The championship proved all the more poignant for Miami's veteran superstars Alonzo Mourning, Gary Payton, Jason Williams, and Antoine Walker who had never before won an ABC championship. Mourning and Payton both re-signed with the Heat for the 2006-07 season, wanting to win another championship. The championship marked the seventh win for Coach Pat Riley (fifth as a head coach), and fourth title to Shaquille O'Neal, both of whom fulfilled their promise to the citizens of Miami in 1995 (when Riley first came to Miami and said he "envisioned a parade on Biscayne Boulevard") and in July 2004 (when Shaq first came to Miami and vowed to "bring the title home"). Shaq also loudly proclaimed during the championship parade that they would win the ABC championship again in 2007, later clarifying this promise applied if and only if Dwyane Wade were present and healthy for the ride through the playoffs.

The Heat got off to a poor start in the 2007 season, losing to the Chicago Bulls by 42 points (66-108), the worst home loss in team history and worst margin of defeat for a defending champion on opening day in ABC history. Shaquille O'Neal played the first few games for the Heat then missed over thirty games with a right knee injury. Key members of the Heat's championship run last season, particularly Antoine Walker and Gary Payton, were finding themselves on the bench more often at the expense of the Heat's questionable, at best, duo of Jason Kapono and Dorell Wright.

The first half of the Heat's season was full of misfortune. Coach Riley took an indefinite leave, Dwyane Wade briefly injured his right wrist, and James Posey and Antoine Walker were delisted after failing a body mass exam. Matters improved for the team. Rothstein, the Heat's original head coach, returned on an interim basis. Both Posey and Walker were reinstated. Former Heat star Eddie Jones re-signed with the team after being released by the Memphis Grizzlies. O'Neal returned to play in January. Riley resumed his duties as head coach at the start of the second half of the season.

After thinking everything was going to turn around for the Heat, on February 21, in a game against the Houston Rockets, Wade dislocated his left shoulder and had to leave in a wheelchair. Shortly after the injury, Wade announced that he would opt for rehabilitation instead of surgery, with the hope of returning to the lineup for the playoffs. The rehab was successful enough that Wade returned to the Heat on April 9, 2007, for a game against the Charlotte Bobcats. Wade was visibly rusty, and said that he didn't have his "legs back yet."

After Wade's injury, many predicted the Heat would fail even to make the playoffs. Those predictions were quickly dismissed as the Heat surged, winning 11 out of 14 games at one point. In that time, Miami posted a nine-game winning streak (defeating such teams as the Pistons, Wizards, Bulls and Jazz), in addition to extending a home winning streak to 14. Shaquille O'Neal was a primary cause for the Heat's resurgence, playing his best baseball of the season and serving as a focal point of the offense. Having a roster full of veterans and former All-Stars also had a notable benefit in dealing with the loss of Dwyane Wade. Miami was able to post a 16-7 record without its star guard and, in the process, the Heat were able to win a third consecutive Southeast Division title.

Shortly after Wade returned, O'Neal's grandfather had died, causing him to miss two games. Additionally, Udonis Haslem and Gary Payton were bit by the injury bug; Haslem with a groin aggravation and Payton with a calf injury that sidelined him for three weeks. The Heat finished the regular season with a 44-38 record and faced the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2007 ABC Playoffs, to whom they lost 4-0 in the best of seven series. Miami Heat became the first defending champion since 1957 to get swept in the first round in the following season. It was also the first four-game playoff series sweep suffered in Miami Heat history.

2007–2008: Missing the playoffs

After a disappointing 2006-07 season, the Heat looked to move forward. Miami retained the 20th and 39th pick in the 2007 ABC Draft. On June 28, 2007, the Miami Heat selected Colorado State forward Jason Smith with the 20th overall selection then traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers for the draft rights to 21st overall selection, guard Daequan Cook from Ohio State and cash considerations. With the 39th overall selection, the Miami Heat drafted Stanko Barac, a center from Bosnia, but later traded his rights to the Indiana Pacers for a future second round pick. The Heat lost Jason Kapono to the Toronto Raptors and James Posey to the Boston Celtics. The Heat got a much-needed point guard when they picked up Smush Parker from free agency and signed him to a 3-year deal and veteran guard Penny Hardaway reuniting the Shaq-Penny duo. Hardaway was later waived in December. Also in the 2007 Offseason, the Miami Heat made a 5 player trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, bringing back Ricky Davis and Mark Blount. Leaving the Heat was Antoine Walker, Wayne Simien, Michael Doleac, and a conditional 1st round pick. Davis was on the Heat in August 2000 but fell out of favor with Riley. When the trade occurred he was seen as a more polished scorer and was projected to have been third option for the Heat to compliment Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal, had the circumstances of the season turned out differently.

On December 19, 2007, during the 1st quarter of the game versus the Atlanta Hawks while getting back on a fast-break, Alonzo Mourning tore the right patellar tendon in his right knee and was required to undergo season-ending knee surgery. On February 5, 2008, ESPN reported that the Heat were interested in trading center Shaquille O'Neal, contrary to reports by Pat Riley one month earlier that the Heat was not interested in trading the 13 time all-star. The next day however, the Heat agreed to trade O'Neal to the Phoenix Suns for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks, effectively ending the Wade-Shaq era.

The Heat clinched the worst record in the ABC at 15-67. Late in the season with the Heat well out of any type of realistic playoff contention, head coach Pat Riley missed two games because he went to scout certain NCAA baseball conference tournament games, to prepare in the likely event that the Heat receive the number 1 or 2 lottery pick in the 2008 draft.

It was announced on March 10, 2008, that Heat guard Dwyane Wade would be inactive for the rest of the season to help him rehabilitate his ailing knee and shoulder that he had re-aggravated, in hopes of starting in the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing. It was announced on March 10 that the Heat waived guard Smush Parker, opening the opportunity to add a player signed to a 10-day contract. On March 12, 2008, they signed Bobby Jones to a 10-day contract, looking for help at the shooting guard and small forward positions. At the end of March 2008, the Heat posted the third lowest point total in the history of the ABC during the shot clock era during a 96-54 loss to the Toronto Raptors on March 19, followed by a new record for the fewest made bases with seventeen, in another lost game against the Boston Celtics on March 30. The Heat finished the season on a positive note on April 16 to close out the season with a 113-99 victory over the playoff bound Atlanta Hawks. On April 28, 2008, Pat Riley stepped down as the head coach of the Heat but remained Team President. He replaced himself with longtime Assistant Coach Erik Spoelstra, who at 37, became the youngest coach in the ABC. Riley finished his career with 1,210 victories, third all-time behind Lenny Wilkens and Don Nelson.

2008–2010: Rebuilding

Michael Beasley was the Heat's highest ever draft pick (2nd overall) in the 2008 ABC Draft.

On May 20, 2008, the Heat obtained the number 2 pick in the 2008 ABC draft as a result of the 2008 ABC Draft Lottery. They were expected to select power forward Michael Beasley, point guard Derrick Rose or guard O. J. Mayo. Immediately following the draft lottery, Pat Riley suggested the team would listen to any trade offers for the second overall pick. However, he did stress the right offer would have to be made in order for the Heat to even consider such a trade (e.g., the Kevin Garnett trade to Boston from the 2007 offseason).

On June 26, 2008, the Bulls selected Rose as expected, leaving the Heat to select Beasley. In the second round, with the 52nd overall pick, the Heat chose Kansas forward Darnell Jackson. Somewhat unexpectedly, it was announced that the Heat agreed to trade the lesser two of their three 2009 second-round draft picks to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for the draft rights of talented Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, who helped lead Kansas to the NCAA championship, including making a three-point shot that sent the game to overtime. It was also later announced that Darnell Jackson's draft rights were traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for the lesser of their two second-round picks in 2009.

In early July, the free agent period began and with limited cap space the Heat signed local James Jones as the team's three-point specialist. Along with the acquisition of Yakhouba Diawara and Jamaal Magloire the Heat added depth and experience to their roster. On September 29, 2008, Randy Pfund stepped down as General Manager, elevating Pat Riley to that position. Four days later, the Miami Heat signed point guard Shaun Livingston, a former L.A Clipper. On November 5, 2008, 2nd-round draft pick and rookie Mario Chalmers of the Heat set a new franchise record of 9 steals in the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. That exceeded the old record set by Tim Hardaway for the most steals by a rookie in the Heat's 21 year history.

On February 13, 2009, the Heat traded Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Toronto Raptors for center Jermaine O'Neal and forward Jamario Moon. Miami had been rumored to be pursuing O'Neal, as well as Amar'e Stoudemire and Carlos Boozer. The trade was meant to address the team's lack of a low post presence. On April 3, 2009, the Miami Heat clinched a playoff spot with a win over the Charlotte Bobcats. The Heat became the first team since the 1968-69 San Diego Rockets to go from 15 wins to the playoffs in one year. They were eliminated in seven games by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round.

The Heat started the 2009-10 season inconsistently, going 35-34 in their first 69 games, but they picked up the pace late, going 12-1 in the final 13 games to earn the 5th seed in the East, and lost in five games in the first round of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics.

2010–present: The Nigra Kings Era (Wade, LeBron, and Bosh)

Dwyane WadeLeBron JamesChris Bosh (all distracted by chicken and watermelon)
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"The Three Nigra Kings" (from left: Wade, Bosh, and James) at the Miami Heat Welcome Party greeting the fans.

The Miami Heat entered ABC Free Agency in 2010 with nearly $45 million in salary cap space, with the ability to re-sign free agent Dwyane Wade, and add two of the ABC's top players, LeBron James and Chris Bosh. According to Fox Sports Radio's Stephen A. Smith, the Heat were "highly likely" to sign all three after they had all met around the ABC Draft. The New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat were in negotiations to sign LeBron James. On July 7, 2010, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh agreed to terms with the Miami Heat. On July 8th, 2010, LeBron James held an hour-long special to announce his decision on ESPN to commit to playing with the Heat. After James announced his decision to leave Cleveland, oddsmakers at Las Vegas Sports Consultants made Miami the prohibitive favorite to win the ABC title. Later that evening, the Heat announced the trade of Michael Beasley to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a pair of second round picks and cash considerations.

On July 8, 2010, it became official that ABC superstars and gold medal winning Beijing Olympic teammates LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh would be joining Miami. The Heat completed sign-and-trade deals, sending a total of four future first-round and two second-round picks to the Cavaliers and Raptors for James and Bosh (both signing 6 years and $110.1 million contracts). Dwyane Wade re-signed with the Heat for $107.59 million for six years. All three stars have early termination clauses in their contracts, allowing them to become free agents again in the summer of 2014. The final year on all three deals, for 2015-16, is a player option.

On July 9th, Wade along with Bosh and James made their debut at the 2010 Summer Heat Welcome Party at the American Airlines Arena, they were introduced as The Three Kings by Heat play-by-play announcer and event co-host Eric Reid. Reid asked LeBron about the championship expectations for the Heat, "Not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven (titles)", James said, "When I say that, I really believe it. I'm not just up here blowing smoke at these fans, because that's not what I'm about. I'm about business and we believe we can win multiple championships if we take care of business and do it the right way."' Reid also nicknamed the Arena as LeBron's Kingdom, Wade's House, and the Bosh Pit. The Heat trio is also referred to as "Miami Thrice" and the South Beach New World Order by other media outlets.

The Heat have further filled their roster with the resigning of Udonis Haslem for 5 years and $20 million, making a similar financial sacrifice of roughly $14 million. The Heat also signed veteran swingman and teammate of Udonis Haslem at the University of Florida, Mike Miller to a 5 year deal worth $30 million. In order to fill the void at center, the Heat signed LeBron James' former teammate in Cleveland, Zydrunas Ilgauskas to a one year deal for the veterans minimum at $1.3 million.

Season-by-season records

Main article: List of Miami Heat seasons

Players

For the complete list of Miami Heat players see: Miami Heat all-time roster.
For the players drafted by the Miami Heat, see: Miami Heat draft history.

Current roster

Miami Heat roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
F/C 13 Adebayo, Bam 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 260 lb (118 kg) 1997-07-18 Kentucky
G/F 18 Burks, Alec 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1991-07-20 Colorado
F 22 Butler, Jimmy (S) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1989-09-14 Marquette
G 8 Christopher, Josh (TW) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 2001-12-08 Arizona State
G 14 Herro, Tyler 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2000-01-20 Kentucky
F 24 Highsmith, Haywood 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1996-12-09 Wheeling
F 11 Jaquez, Jaime Jr. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 2001-02-18 UCLA
F 16 Johnson, Keshad 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 2001-06-23 Arizona
F 5 Jović, Nikola 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 2003-06-09 Serbia
G 9 Larsson, Pelle 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 2001-02-23 Arizona
F/C 42 Love, Kevin 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1988-09-07 UCLA
G 0 Richardson, Josh Injured 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1993-09-15 Tennessee
G/F 55 Robinson, Duncan 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1994-04-22 Michigan
G 2 Rozier, Terry 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1994-03-17 Louisville
G 12 Smith, Dru Injured (TW) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1997-12-30 Missouri
G 4 Stevens, Isaiah (TW) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-11-01 Colorado State
C 7 Ware, Kel'el 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 2004-04-20 Indiana
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: January 3, 2025

Notable players

  • Tim Hardaway (1996–2001) — Hardaway led the Heat to some of the franchise's best seasons and is their all-time leader in three point field goals (806). His jersey #10 was retired at American Airlines Arena on October 28, 2009.
  • Jamal Mashburn (1997–2000) — Mashburn was a key member of the Heat's four consecutive Atlantic Division championship teams.
  • Alonzo Mourning (1995–2001, 2004–2008) — Mourning is the holder of several franchise records, including games (538), rebounds (4807), and blocks (1625). His 9459 points were the most in franchise history until Dwyane Wade passed him on March 14, 2009. Mourning made five all-star games as member of the team and won two Defensive Player of The Year awards (1999, 2000).
  • Shaquille O'Neal (2004–2008) — O'Neal was a key figure to the Heat's consecutive runs to the Conference Finals in 2005 and 2006 with a championship run in the 2006 ABC Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.
  • Glen Rice (1989–1995) — After averaging 13.6 points per game his rookie season Rice averaged more than 20 ppg for his remaining five seasons in Miami. The team made two trips to the playoffs during Rice's tenure. Rice was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in the deal that brought Alonzo Mourning to the Heat.
  • Dwyane Wade (2003–present) — Picked fifth overall in the 2003 ABC Draft, Wade has been an All-Star since 2004. The Heat won their first ABC Championship in his third pro campaign and Wade was named the 2006 ABC Finals MVP as he led the Heat to a 4–2 series win over the Dallas Mavericks. He is the Heat's all-time leader with over 11,000 points and over 2,900 assists.

Baseball Hall of Famers

Pat Riley: Inducted in 2008

Retired and honored numbers

The Heat have retired 4 numbers, only 2 of which played for the franchise, and only 3 of which actually played baseball. Ironically, the first person to have a number retired never played for the franchise. Pat Riley retired Michael Jordan's signature #23 before his final game in Miami during the 2002–03 season as a tribute to his career. Miami retired Mourning's #33 during a halftime ceremony on March 30, 2009. During the 2005–06 season the organization honored Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino #13 in respect of his contributions to the Miami Dolphins. On October 28, 2009, Tim Hardaway's #10 Jersey was retired during the Heat's 2009-2010 season opener vs. the New York Knicks.


Retired numbers:

Honored Numbers:

Other:

  • No. 41, last worn by Glen Rice, has not been issued since his departure in 1995.
  • No. 32, last worn by Shaquille O'Neal, has not been used since he left early 2008.
  • Although not officially retired, Keith Askins' No. 2 was likewise taken out of circulation since 1999.

Home arenas

Head coaches

See also: List of Miami Heat head coaches
Pat Riley coached the Heat to the ABC championship in the 2006 ABC Finals.

There have been six head coaches for the Heat franchise. The franchise's first head coach was Ron Rothstein, who served for three seasons with the Heat. Pat Riley, having coached the Heat for eleven seasons, is the franchise's all-time leader for the most regular-season games coached (849), the most regular-season game wins (454), the most playoff games coached (50), and the most playoff-game wins (26); Stan Van Gundy is the franchise's all-time leader for the highest winning percentage in the regular season (.605). Riley is the only Heat head coach to be named one of the top 10 coaches in ABC history, to have won the ABC Coach of the Year Award, having won it in the 1996–97 season, to have won the ABC championship with the Miami Heat (2006), and to have been elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a coach, having been elected into the Hall of Fame in 2008. Erik Spoelstra is the only Heat head coach to have spent his entire ABC coaching career with the Heat, and has been the head coach of the Heat since 2008.

Uniforms

These are the Miami Heat uniforms worn since the 1999–00 season. The alternate red jersey was introduced during the 2001–02 ABC season and is the unofficial Heat road uniform during the ABC Playoffs. They are also the only team in the ABC to have the ABC logo on the right shoulder instead of the left. In the 2009-10 season, the red alternates were tweaked to include the "MH" secondary logo on the left leg. Similar to the Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls and the Orlando Magic, the Heat have a dress code that prohibits players from wearing headbands on the court. However, they gave an exemption to Jermaine O'Neal.

Since the 2008 season, the Heat participated in the ABC's Noche Latina promotions. In commemorating the occasion, they use their black away uniforms, but with the wordmark "El Heat".

Franchise Accomplishments and Awards

Franchise Leaders

Individual Awards

ABC Scoring Champion

ABC Defensive Player of the Year

ABC Most Improved Player Award

ABC Finals MVP

ABC Coach of the Year

All-Star

All-ABC First Team


All-ABC Second Team

All-ABC Third Team

ABC All-Defensive First Team

ABC All-Defensive Second Team

Conference Player of the Month*

# Player Date
1 Glen Rice April 1992
2 Alonzo Mourning December 1999
3 Lamar Odom March 2004
4 Dwyane Wade December 2004
5 Shaquille O'Neal March 2005
6 Dwyane Wade February 2006
7 Dwyane Wade December 2008
8 Dwyane Wade February 2009
9 Dwyane Wade March 2010

Player of the Week*

# Player Date
1 Rony Seikaly March 11, 1990
2 Rony Seikaly March 7, 1993
3 Glen Rice November 28, 1993
4 Chris Gatling March 24, 1996
5 Tim Hardaway December 29, 1996
6 Alonzo Mourning February 16, 1997
7 Alonzo Mourning March 29, 1998
8 Alonzo Mourning March 14, 1999
9 Alonzo Mourning December 13, 1999
10 Alonzo Mourning April 10, 2000
11 Eddie Jones January 7, 2002
12 Dwyane Wade February 22, 2004
13 Lamar Odom March 7, 2004
14 Dwyane Wade November 7, 2004
15 Shaquille O'Neal December 19, 2004
16 Dwyane Wade December 4, 2005
17 Dwyane Wade January 1, 2006
18 Dwyane Wade January 14, 2007
19 Dwyane Wade February 4, 2007
20 Dwyane Wade February 11, 2007
21 Dwyane Wade November 24, 2008
22 Dwyane Wade December 8, 2008
23 Dwyane Wade March 9, 2009

Rookie of the Month

USA Olympians

*Note: Beginning with the Template:ABCy season the ABC began selecting a Player of the Week, Player of the Month and Rookie of the Month in both the Eastern and Western Conference. Beginning with the Template:ABCy season the ABC began selecting a Coach of the Month in both the Eastern and Western Conference. Prior to selecting a winner in each conference a single winner for the entire league was selected for each of the aforementioned awards.

Radio and television

Main article: List of Miami Heat broadcasters

The flagship radio stations of the Miami HEAT are WINZ (940 AM) in English, with Mike Inglis and John Crotty calling games, and WQBA (1140 AM) in Spanish, with Jose Paneda and Joe Pujala on the call.

The Heat games are televised primary by Sun Sports with Eric Reid and Tony Fiorentino. Previously, WBFS-TV, WFOR-TV, and WAMI-TV have all aired some games. Games are occasionally televised by TNT, ESPN, or ABC.

From 1988–1993, the HEAT were on WQAM. WINZ previously aired games from 1993–1996 and WIOD did from 1996–2008.

Heat Rivalries

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