Team USA completed a 5-0 exhibition tour by defeating host Korea 116-63. LeBron James led the U.S. in scoring with 23 points and added six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Dwayne Wade (16), Elton Brand (16) and Carmelo Anthony (13) also scored in double figures. Anthony led the... Link
In the DETROIT NEWS, Joanne Gerstner writes that the "Pistons are taking tonight's" showdown with the Miami Heat (TNT, 8:00 ET) "with their usual calm, not getting too high about anything. The Pistons lead the season series 2-1, the lone loss coming Feb. 12 in Miami. In that game,... Link
From the rise of a LeBron James-Dwyane Wade rivalry to the Knicks' implosion, the season was filled with plenty of surprises and letdowns, writes SI.com's Jack McCallum.... Link
Wade scores 40; Lakers spoil Hornets' homecoming Dwyane Wade returned from a two-game absence to score 40 points and lead the host Miami Heat to its 10th straight win, a 118-112 victory over the Washington Wizards last night.... Link
Dwyane Wade returned from a two-game absence to score 40 points and lead the Miami Heat to their 10th straight win, a 118-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.... Link
It would seem that last night’s infernal burst of Gilbertology might truly need no comment from ours truly. As in, we live in heaven, he lives alone, our souls are intertwined and the moment need not be soiled by explanation. The more and more I gazed upon that fascinating... Link
According to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, as reported on ESPN.COM: "Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning was sidelined for Wednesday night's game against the Washington Wizards because of a sprained left foot. Miami's Dwyane Wade, who missed the previous two games with a sprained right wrist, dressed for the game and... Link
We’re in the home stretch of the fantasy basketball season. Only seven weeks remain, and by this point you should know if you have any shot at fantasy glory. The real trading deadline has passed, so there shouldn’t be any huge shifts in value unless it happens due to... Link
Though I enjoyed it very much, the slam dunk contest was a joke. The problems have been written about all over the place, so instead I'll offer a solution. Each of the four contestants get four dunks. The first three rounds are limited to three attempts per dunk with... Link
There have been a small handful of FreeDarko posts that could truly have been called "short." Before today, that scurrying list included the day Finley signed with the Spurs (why did I ever give a fuck about that?) and the news of Amare's injury (still I grieve). For all... Link
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Jonathan Feigen writes that "the glamour event Feb. 18 at Toyota Center appears to be the PlayStation Skills Challenge, with its lineup of four headline names."... Link
Sure, the Cavs visiting the Heat was Thursday night's marquee NBA game, but not because both teams are two of the best in the Eastern Conference.... Link
Israel Gutierrez of the MIAMI HERALD writes, Back when Dwyane Wade was an underrated rookie with a chip on his shoulder, he would unleash a little extra in games against LeBron James, just to let the world know that The Chosen One might have been prematurely dubbed. ''Then, what... Link
Houston, TX - Dwyane Wade returned to the lineup and scored 32 points, dished out nine assists and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Miami Heat over the Houston Rockets, 101-95, at the Toyota Center.... Link
This past August I wrote an article about Dwyane Wade, which was the cover story of the first HOOP of the new season. Now that Pat Riley's back in the saddle in Miami and everyone's going to be watching lots...... Link
And when I say "he," apparently I should be saying "they." Because, shock of the year, the day after Shaquille O'Neal returns from injury, Pat Riley returns from the tailor, and both are ready to make someserious impact on your fantasy team. With all the goings on in Miami,... Link
Well, it might have taken a little longer than some might have expected, and it might have been for those always-vague, always-intriguing "personal reasons," but the moment we all knew was inevitable is finally here: Pat Riley is back coaching the Miami Heat again. There will be an 11... Link
First off, there have lately been some cacklings on and off shore about the way FreeDarko’s decided to handle its business as of late. Let me draw out the obvious: we’re an irreverent, hip-hop-reared blog that constantly hollers “FreeDarko is a movement,” has made style itself into our odalisk,... Link
Elton Brand scored a season-high 37 points and added 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 99-89 victory over the Miami Heat in a matchup of division leaders Monday night. Sam Cassell added 18 points and 13 assists for the Clippers,... Link
The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade and the Golden State Warriors' Baron Davis today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 4.... Link
Link: ESPN.com - Heat at Raptors Well, there we have it, the long wait for the first victory came to an end this afternoon. I didn't see this one coming one bit. I know my basketball and the only reason i can think off for Miami's performance is that... Link
Sometimes life just isn't fair. And having to try to stop Dwyane Wade and LeBron James is Exhibit A in that argument. That's what Andre Iguodala had to do this weekend, earning no shortage of sympathy from the guys at Dime in the posterizing process.... Link
