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The Miami Heat have won 16 games in a row. When will their streak end?

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2013

The Heat have a glaring weakness, and his name is Norris Cole, writes Tom Haberstroh.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2013

Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images LeBron James kept up his hot streak against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. MIAMI -- With 9:24 left in the fourth quarter in last Sunday's game in Toronto, LeBron James took a fadeaway jumper off the left wing and it missed of...

Tom Haberstroh puts together some numbers that suggest the Miami Heat are taking LeBron James for granted.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2013

Tom Haberstroh studies how teams have fared in back-to-backs this season, and determines that teams with continuity, like Philadelphia, Chicago and Oklahoma City, have done the best. That's bad news for a team like the Clippers.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2012

Rob Carr/Getty Images LeBron James and the Heat have missed a ton of free throws recently. Does it mean anything? Of all the things that fans complain about, few things draw as much ire as a professional basketball player missing free throws. Y...

Tom Haberstroh writes that the offenses of the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers have both teams in the "contenders" discussion. But while Miami has the defensive chops to go with its offensive success, the Clips are seriously lacking on D.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2012

Tom Haberstroh examines 10 burning questions for the upcoming season, starting with Chris Paul's backcourt mate.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2011

Issac Baldizon/NBAE/Getty Images With Chauncey Billups heading to the Clippers, the Heat will have to depend more on Mario Chalmers. MIAMI -- The Heat may still have an vacant roster spot, but it won't be filled by Chauncey Billups any time soon. ...

While Heat forward Chris Bosh is looking forward to finally getting the season underway, the Dallas native didn't mince words when it came to the prospect of watching the Mavericks raise their championship banner in front of their home crowd.

Tom Haberstroh writes that Blake Griffin's elite offensive game already resembles that of a young Kevin Garnett, most notably because of his passing ability. Griffin's defense isn't yet at KG's level, however.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2011

Both LeBron James and Dwyane Wade had days this offseason they thought they'd sign with the Bulls.

Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images The Heat have a long line of candidates to complement LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in the lineup. The Big Three reunited on Sunday in Oklahoma City. Injuries had separated the trio since the team's Jan. 1...

In an offseason of change, Tom Haberstroh looks at the teams that were in need of the most help -- the 14 lottery teams -- and ranks their chances of making the playoffs in 2011. Things are looking pretty good for the Rockets, Hornets and even the Knicks.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2010

For all the teams looking to land LeBron James, there are many more just looking to improve on the cheap. Tom Haberstroh takes a look at the NBA free agent bargain bin and finds some hidden gems who can have serious impact for contenders next season.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2010

Insider continues its free-agency Buyer's Guide series with a look at Rudy Gay. He has legitimate upside and elite athleticism for a relative bargain compared with other free agents. Still, he's not the top priority for any team seeking a big move.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2010