Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat NBA game to be played on January 29, 2025 on ESPN.

With the 28-year-old out of the lineup for an extended period, Max Strus seems poised to reclaim his starting small forward spot from last season, as he has started in each of Cleveland's last five contests. The Cavaliers also have Georges Niang, Sam Merrill, and Jaylon Tyson as additional wing depth during Wade's absence.

The Miami Heat won a double overtime over their in-state rival Orlando Magic, 125-119. Despite the Jimmy Butler drama the Heat are starting to mesh well together as a group.

The Miami Heat continue to engage in talks for potentially trading Jimmy Butler, who was suspended for a third time after walking out of practice. Recent negotiations reportedly include a lower asking price.

The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back in a big way. They had a tough time against the Houston Rockets, losing three games in a row for the first time this season. That’s why former Cavs star Austin Carr was pleased to see the Cavs reclaiming their defensive identity.

A new NBA rumor suggests the Miami Heat could look to add a specific 3-time All-Star in a potential Jimmy Butler trade.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cavs forward Dean Wade has a bone bruise in his right knee and is out at least 2 weeks, the team announced Tuesday. The injury happened in Friday’s loss at Philadelphia. Wade, a solid defender, is in his 6th NBA season, averaging 6 points, 5 rebounds and 22 minutes per game.

It would be easy for the Heat to buckle under the weight of the Jimmy Butler trade saga, but Kevin Love is keeping it light with hilarious Instagram reactions.

On the day that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was suspended indefinitely, the team beat the Orlando Magic in the ultimate rollercoaster in double overtime, 125-119. While the goal for the Heat was to downplay the situation away from the team,

Cleveland Head Coach Kenny Atkinson commended his team's defensive effort in the Cavaliers' victory over Detroit on Monday night.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to be without two of their best defenders for the foreseeable future.Forward Dean Wade and wing Isaac Okoro are dealing with injuries that could keep them out past the All-Star break.

The 2024-25 NBA season has seen the Cleveland Cavaliers surpass expectations. To bolster their chances of a deep postseason run, they are exploring options in the trade market.