First-year head coach, players respond to assertion 40-year-old isn’t critical enough of team with an 18-52 record.

But the Miami Heat -- who advanced to the NBA Finals as recently as 2023 -- will take a 10-game losing streak into their matchup against the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. Miami (29-41), ...

Winning games is important for a team who hasn't experienced much of it in recent years. It's hard to build a team into a ...

Salaun hasn't played for the Hornets since March 8 due to a right ankle sprain but is expected to return to action Sunday. If the rookie is upgraded to available, he will likely operate as one of ...