Klay Thompson has played in 33 NBA Finals games. Been to the playoffs nine times. Has four championship rings in his collection. He knows how the big stage feels.

The Miami Heat have a manageable remaining schedule and aim to climb out of the Eastern Conference's No. 10 spot entering the NBA playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls are ahead ...

Let's take a look at their season so far and the playoff outlook. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The Heat went 4-0 last week, picking up victories against the Hornets ...

The Florida squad is in serious trouble: without their main star and holding a losing record, their postseason hopes are on ...

May 4 (if necessary): Miami at Cleveland (TBD) Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins explain why they have the Celtics as the favorites going into the playoffs. More: 'Battle-tested' Heat advance ...

Considering Herro is another high-profile contributor in his prime, Miami could form a lethal Big Three during the summer and improve their 2025-26 season outlook. The Heat should work overtime ...

Bam Adebayo tallied 31 points, 12 rebounds and five assists for Miami, which got a season-high 24 from Alec Burks and 20 from Davion Mitchell. The Bucks (43-34) clinched a playoff berth earlier ...

as the Warriors teed up a playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Butler joined Golden State from the Miami Heat earlier this season, and has been in superb form for his new team. The 35-year ...

Steve Kerr, the basketball fan, raves about the play-in tournament and the drama that it creates down the stretch of the ...