Erik Spoelstra

American basketball head coach

Erik Jon Spoelstra, is an American professional basketball coach who is the head coach for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the U.S. national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time, he has won three NBA championships with the Heat, including two as the team's head coach. Following the retirement of Gregg Popovich as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs in 2025, and the resignation of head coach Mike Tomlin of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, Spoelstra is currently the longest-tenured active NBA head coach with a single team, and the longest-tenured active head coach in the four major North American sports leagues.

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LaMelo Ball investigated for 'dirty' play

The NBA is investigating LaMelo Ball for a play that injured Bam Adebayo and his postgame celebration involving the team mascot.

Giannis: Miami offers best path to another NBA title The Straits Times — Jul 17, 02:30 AM
Heat welcome Giannis Antetokounmpo with new jersey. Could LeBron James be next? USA Today — Jul 16, 23:47 PM
Pat Riley hints at Heat's LeBron James pursuit while Miami introduces Giannis Antetokounmpo CBS Sports — Jul 16, 21:43 PM
Heat's Pat Riley introduces Giannis, turns focus to LeBron: 'Another one we have to land' The New York Times — Jul 16, 21:30 PM
NBA Announces Double Punishment for LaMelo Ball After Bam Adebayo Injury Newsweek — Apr 16, 02:19 AM
Hornets’ Ball punches team mascot Hugo after play-in tournament win The Globe and Mail — Apr 15, 23:00 PM
Heat's Erik Spoelstra calls LaMelo Ball's play 'stupid' after Bam Adebayo injured in play-in loss Fox News — Apr 15, 16:13 PM
LaMelo Ball punches team mascot Hugo after Hornets knock out Heat AP News — Apr 15, 14:01 PM
LaMelo Ball's layup with 4.7 seconds lifts Hornets past Heat in OT AP News — Apr 15, 02:39 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo says Heat provide best route to another NBA title The Japan Times — Jul 17, 03:33 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo ready to chase titles, face 'new beginnings' with Heat The New York Times — Jul 16, 23:45 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo Reveals His Expectations for Heat HC Erik Spoelstra Newsweek — Jul 16, 20:54 PM
Sources: NBA investigating Ball trip of Adebayo ESPN — Apr 15, 21:53 PM
Ball's clutch drive saves Hornets in frantic finish ESPN — Apr 15, 03:49 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals emotional story behind his new Miami Heat jersey number Times Of India — Jul 17, 01:49 AM
Heat President Pat Riley Jokes About Bam Adebayo Punching Tyler Herro Newsweek — Jul 16, 20:59 PM
LaMelo Ball Issues Apology for 'Dirty' Play That Injured Bam Adebayo Newsweek — Apr 15, 15:35 PM
LaMelo Ball and the Hornets win overtime thriller over Heat in play-in Boston Globe — Apr 15, 03:14 AM
NBA trade rumor: Miami Heat boss drops cryptic hint about landing LeBron James to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo Times Of India — Jul 17, 02:23 AM
Heat say Antetokounmpo-Portis power pairing a 'dream come true' UPI — Jul 16, 21:53 PM