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MILWAUKEE — Although two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo played just six minutes before leaving with a knee injury, the Heat started the crucial second half of the season with a dud.

The Bucks star finished with four points, four assists and four rebounds in the game.

There’s only six weeks left to play.

One of the best things about the Eagles’ and Phillies’ playoff runs was not having to pay attention to the 76ers. Sometimes, the best therapy is a little distance. Not that we’re having problems. It’s just that, after six years together, things can start to feel a little stale. Don’t…

While the addition of veteran center Cody Zeller filled a frontcourt need for the Miami Heat, it still remains unclear what type of role he’ll play.

Miami’s new frontcourt duo already is cracking jokes.

MIAMI — A former Miami Heat center, who hasn’t played an NBA game since using an antisemitic slur during a livestream, is returning to the league under a 10-day contract, according to multiple reports.

The Miami Heat did not add a player to its roster ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline, but the Heat is on track to add an accomplished 34-year-old five-time All-Star and an experienced 10-year veteran to fill its two open roster spots just days later.

The five-time All-Star completed a contract buyout with Cleveland on Thursday after 8 1/2 seasons with the Cavaliers.