The last time the Miami Heat played a meaningful game against the Charlotte Hornets? You would have to go all the way back to the 2016 playoffs and Dwyane Wade vs. Purple Shirt Guy.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has spent most of the season challenging Heat second-year center Kel’el Ware to be better. But that tough love turned into praise for Ware following Thursday’s home win against the Brooklyn Nets.

As the Miami Heat enter a big game against the Charlotte Hornets, things get tougher with the latest injury report update involving an important Heat starter.

The Brooklyn Nets and Miami Heat meet for the second time in 3 days Thursday. Tip-off from Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

YouTube We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The Buzzer podcast) to talk all things Miami Heat. They explore Miami's drastic shift offensively,

The Miami Heat visit the Charlotte Hornets Friday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is set for 7 p.m. ET.

Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo added 21 and the Miami Heat beat Brooklyn 126-110, sending the Nets to their 10th consecutive loss.

Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat smiles at an opposing coach after a dunk as Day'ron Sharpe #20 of the Brooklyn Nets walks by in the first half at Kasey

The Miami Heat announced an update on Andrew Wiggins before Tuesday's game (at home) against the Brooklyn Nets.

The Hornets snapped a six-game win-streak with the loss.

Remember the iconic ESPN special, The Decision? In July 2010, LeBron James shook the NBA world by announcing his move to the Miami Heat. After coming off back-to-back MVP seasons in 2009 and 2010, many labeled King’s choice as controversial.

David Fizdale breaks down how LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh transformed criticism into confidence.