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Erik Spoelstra explains why Tyler Herro did not play in decisive Game 5

Tyler Herro being cleared to play in Game 5 of the Finals ended up being something of fool’s gold. Now Erik Spoelstra is offering an explanation. The Miami Heat guard Herro was expected to play in Monday’s showdown against the Denver …

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Erik Spoelstra has funny comment about Conor McGregor’s Heat mascot incident

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is quite proud of the team’s mascot after a Conor McGregor punch sent the man in the costume to the emergency room. Spoelstra was asked about Burnie, who engaged in a stunt with McGregor during Game 4 that wound …

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Comedian’s hilarious Erik Spoelstra impression goes viral

Erik Spoelstra seems to only have one expression on the sideline, and one comedian has that expression nailed down. Affion Crockett, an actor and comedian, went viral this week for his priceless impression of the Miami Heat coach Spoelstra. The …

Erik Spoelstra looking on

Erik Spoelstra shuts down ESPN reporter’s question

Erik Spoelstra shut down a reporter’s question after his Miami Heat won Game 2 of the NBA Finals 111-108 over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. Spoelstra was asked by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne about turning Nikola Jokic into a scorer or a …

Erik Spoelstra looking on

Erik Spoelstra weighs in on Game 1 free throw disparity

The Miami Heat barely got to the free throw line during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but Erik Spoelstra says that was his team’s own fault. Miami shot just two free throws in their 104-93 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, which was the …

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Erik Spoelstra has great quote about altitude concerns in Denver

One inevitable concern the Miami Heat will have to deal with in the NBA Finals is playing at high altitude in Denver. Coach Erik Spoelstra, however, is not only unworried, but he has his own trick up his sleeve. Spoelstra discussed the altitude issue …

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Erik Spoelstra annoyed by 1 comment from reporters

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra shot back at reporters following the team's Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday night.

Erik Spoelstra looking on

Erik Spoelstra was shocked by 1 decision from Bucks

Erik Spoelstra apparently was left shocked by one decision made by the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks did not call a timeout after Jimmy Butler made his spectacular shot with 0.5 seconds left in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff …

Erik Spoelstra and his family

Wife of Erik Spoelstra shares amazing family news

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and his wife, Nikki, shared incredible news this week regarding their 4-year-old son, Santiago.

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Erik Spoelstra offers extremely high praise for Kyle Lowry

The Miami Heat avoided elimination on Friday with a 111-103 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Jimmy Butler was the undisputed star of the game with a 47-point performance, but Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra …

Erik Spoelstra looks on

Erik Spoelstra has funny reaction to Heat’s ugly 3-point percentage

The Miami Heat struggled to make any 3-pointers Wednesday in their lopsided 93-80 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra wasn’t too shocked by his team’s final numbers. …

Payton Pritchard trips Jimmy Butler

Erik Spoelstra not happy about Payton Pritchard-Jimmy Butler play

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard tripped Jimmy Butler during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on a play that some felt was dirty. While Erik Spoelstra stopped short of placing that label on it, the Miami Heat coach clearly did not …

Erik Spoelstra looks on

Erik Spoelstra hits back at 1 particular criticism of Heat in Celtics series

The Miami Heat have received one criticism during the Eastern Conference Finals that head coach Erik Spoelstra thinks should air on Comedy Central instead of on ESPN. Addressing reporters Sunday, Spoelstra fired back at the media narrative that has …

Jimmy Butler giving an interview

Jimmy Butler had funny screw-up during interview after eliminating 76ers

It felt like Jimmy Butler could not miss in Thursday’s series-clinching win against the Philadelphia 76ers. It turns out that all he needed to do to brick one was step in front of the microphone. The Miami Heat star Butler led all scorers with …

DJ Khaled massages Erik Spoelstra

Video: DJ Khaled gets cozy with Erik Spoelstra on sideline

DJ Khaled had his Drake moment on Tuesday night. DJ Khaled, a famous record producer, was sitting courtside next to the Miami Heat bench for the team’s Game 5 contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. After giving the ball to Max Strus in the …

Jimmy Butler points on the court

Jimmy Butler has funny excuse for celebration fine

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is not surprised that he got fined for his celebration during Tuesday’s win over Atlanta, but he is asserting that he absolutely cannot be held responsible. Butler admitted he was not shocked by the fine both he …

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