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*Disclaimer* This page does not include or reflect the opinions of the National Basketball Association and it's partners. This page is solely for news and entertainment pertaining to the Miami Heat. The Heat were formed in 1988 as an expansion franchise along with the Charlotte Hornets. The Heat along with the Orlando Magic are the two NBA franchises that represent the st
ate of Florida. Since entering the league, Miami has fielded squads that have made the playoffs 15 out of 23 seasons, capturing eight division titles, two Eastern Conference Championships in four appearances, and one NBA Championship, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4–2 in the 2006 NBA Finals. Based in Miami, Florida, the team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. Home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami. The team is owned by Micky Arison, coached by Erik Spoelstra and managed by Basketball Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley. The Miami Heat entered NBA Free Agency in 2010 with nearly $46 million in salary cap space, with the ability to re-sign free agent Dwyane Wade, and add two of the NBA's top players, LeBron James and Chris Bosh. On July 7, 2010, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh agreed to terms with the Miami Heat. Then on July 8, 2010, LeBron James held an hour-long special to announce his decision on ESPN to commit to playing with the Heat. Later that evening, the Heat announced the trade of Michael Beasley to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a pair of second round picks and cash considerations. On July 8, 2010, it became official that NBA superstars and gold medal winning Beijing Olympic teammates Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh would be joining Miami. The Heat completed sign-and-trade deals, sending a total of four future first-round and two second-round picks to the Cavaliers and Raptors for James and Bosh
