The Miami Heat head to Delta Center to face the Utah Jazz in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are 18-17, which puts them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Jazz are are 9-26, which puts them in 14th place in the Western Conference.
It's no secret Terry Rozier is having a down year. The 10-year veteran is seeing a decrease in efficiency this season with the Miami Heat. The Heat traded for Rozier prior to last season's trade deadline.
As the NBA season continues, the biggest name on the market appears to be that of Jimmy Butler. His time in South Beach looks set to be coming to an end as he is believed to have informed the Miami Heat that he would like to be traded before the deadline.
The Miami Heat are closely monitoring the situation involving Jimmy Butler following recent revelations that have stirred up drama in the NBA.
While the Miami Heat continue to look dreadful on the boards, it’s been defensive rebounding that has grown to be a particularly large issue. Opponents are corralling 12.7 offensive rebounds per 100 possessions over the last two weeks – up from 11.5 for the season – and that should put Trayce Jackson-Davis in the driver’s seat on Tuesday.
The Charlotte Hornets head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets are 8-27, which puts them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers are 20-16, which puts them in sixth place in the Western Conference.
The Golden State Warriors head to the Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons in a non-conference matchup. The Warriors are 18-18, which puts them in 10th place in the Western Conference. The Pistons are 19-18, which puts them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
The Miami Heat trade rumors aren't slowing down anytime soon. Most of the rumors have been dominated by the situation surrounding star Jimmy Butler. However, a
Pat Riley trademarked the phrase “three-peat” in the 80s with his Lakers on the brink of a third straight championship. They lost, but he’s made royalties off it ever since.
The Miami Heat play against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center The Miami Heat are spending $10,357,975 per win while the Utah Jazz are spending $16,322,217 per win Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Thursday January 9,