Miami Heat

Popovich: LeBron got better at tuning out critics

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said LeBron James appears to be growing mentally stronger and seems much more effective at tuning out speculation and criticism.

Heat top Spurs: Five takeaways

MIAMI -- LeBron James might have sat out Saturday’s game, but he was on his feet cheering on the reserve corps while it bested the Spurs down the stretch 104-101. Here are five takeaways from the Heat’s win.

Heat 104, Spurs 101

Heat 104, Spurs 101

Lewis scores 15 as Miami Heat rally for 104-101 preseason win against San Antonio Spurs

Ray Allen on Boston: 'We had to go'

Can opening night get here any sooner? The Heat kick off the season against the Celtics on Oct. 30 in Miami, and, as you might expect, Ray Allen is anxious to get back on the court against his old squad.

Miami Archdiocese sues government over Obamacare

Late Friday Mini-Bullets

"The Other Dream Team," that marvelous documentary about the tough-as-nails and inspiring-as-hell 1992 Lithuanian national team includes a bit of back story, establishing that Lithuania has loved hoops for most of a century.

ESPN LA Now

Andy Kamenetzky sits in with Mark. Dwight Howard could be ready to play this weekend. Could Lebron end up with the Lakers? Also, the Yankees got swept so now what for A-Rod?

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LeBron dismisses Lakers talk: I'm with Heat

Responding to an ESPN.com report Thursday that teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers are already plotting for the next time he can potentially become a free agent, LeBron James said his only focus is on helping the Heat defend their title.