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Miami Heat First Round pick, Jaime Jaquez Jr. - joined Alejandro Solana on 560 WQAM to discuss how it feels to join the Miami Heat organization, his excitement to play with and learn from Jimmy Butler and what Heat fans can expect from him as a player. 

After a stellar playoff run by both, Dan Day and Vlad talk about what is expected next season from The Heat & The Panthers.

The Florida Panthers' season and playoff run was something to behold. It was full of heart, soul, and dedication.  But the Panthers fell behind early Tuesday night and lost Game 5, 9-3, and were forced to watch the Vegas Golden Knights hoist the Stanley Cup. Kevin Rogers, Doug Plagens, and Bill Lindsay break down what happened on the ice including how former Panthers star Jonathan Marchessault won...

The Florida Panthers will have an uphill climb as their Game 4 loss on Saturday pushes the Stanley Cup Final series to 3-1 in favor of the Vegas Golden Knights. Kevin Rogers, Doug Plagens, and Bill Lindsay break down what happened on the ice and look to what's ahead for Florida to work toward evening the series.

Dan Day may have doubted Matthew Tkachuck at first but now has to sit down and shut up after his play along with the Panthers effort.

The Denver Nuggets took a 3-1 series lead on Friday as they won Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Finals, 108-95. Alejandro Solana shares his thoughts on the loss in Miami during the Miami Heat Postgame Show. From the frustrating late-game run to another bout of struggles shooting from beyond the 3-point line, Solana discussed what the Heat could do to win Game 5 and extend the series.

Kevin Rogers, Doug Plagens, and Bill Lindsay break down an amazing come-from-behind win for the Florida Panthers in overtime. Big win over the Vegas Golden Knights and the Panthers are now 7-0 in overtime in the playoffs and the series is one Florida win away from being level before the series heads back to Las Vegas.

Reaction from the Miami Heat's Game 3 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals.  Alejandro Solana shares his thoughts on the 109-94 loss in Miami. The Nuggets can score and battle in many different ways. Jamal Murray set the tone early and stopping Nikola Joki? comes with layers. On The Cooldown we hear from Coach Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler, and more Heat players.

The Heat & Panthers are both down 1-0 but "Everybody F$%^ing Breathe", things are ok for our South Florida Teams.

Kevin Rogers, Doug Plagens, and Bill Lindsay break down what happened in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers jumped out to an early lead but ultimately fell, 5-2. the puck drops on Game 2 Monday at 8 p.m. ET in Las Vegas. Kevin, Doug, and Bill expand on what needs to happen for Florida to even the series.

The Panthers are a team of destiny so believe in them when they face The Golden Knights in Game 1 of The Stanley Cup Finals.

Reaction from the Miami Heat's game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. How missed shots from Miami's best shooters led to a big deficit and what the Heat will need to do in order to keep up with Jokic and the Nuggets in game 2. Plus, comments from Bam Adebayo and Haywood Highsmith on the loss. 

The Miami Heat win game 7 on the road in Boston and clinch their way back to the NBA Finals for the 7th time in franchise history. Alejandro Solana celebrated with victory on WQAM following the game alongside Tommy Tighe and fans chiming in from around South Florida. 

The Miami Heat dropped Game 5 in Boston, 110-97. The Heat still hold a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals as Game 6 will be back in Miami. Alex Solana breaks down what happened in Boston on Thursday and what to look forward to on Saturday as the Heat will attempt to close out the series.

Kevin Rogers and Doug Plagens break down everything that happened on the ice Wednesday as the Florida Panthers completed a sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes with a 4-3 win. They recap every goal, analyzed all the action, and played sound from player interviews from this magical night.

Shortly after the Florida Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes, 4-3, on a game-winning goal from Matthew Tkachuk with 4.9 seconds to play, Ryan Lomberg spoke to the media: Proud of team effort Bob was a brick wall. Can't say enough good things about him. Lomberg walks us through his goal Pretty cool, for sure. Game-winning goal.  'Can't find' anyone as clutch as Matthew Tkachuk

In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Miami Heat lost to the Boston Celtics, 116-99. After the game, Bam Adebayo said they knew coming into the game Boston was going to be desperate." He credited their shooting from the floor and especially from beyond the 3-point arc. On Boston winning the game- We need to win in Boston now Boston played desperate tonight and got the best of us. What he...

In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Miami Heat lost to the Boston Celtics, 116-99. Jimmy Butler, after the game, said the loss will "build momentum for us knowing that we have to play with a lot more energy." Loss will get us more alert On the team can not get down on themselves after a loss Boston is talented but we did not do our job tonight Will tell the team we will be ok Have to c...

In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Miami Heat lost to the Boston Celtics, 116-99. Much of the conversation with the media afterward with head coach Erik Spoelstra revolved around 3-point shooting. Spoelstra said the Celtics both caught fire and "got cleaner looks" from beyond the arc than earlier in the series. Asked about Gabe Vincent On Gabe's resilience On how Boston took over the...

The Miami Heat were unable to close out the Boston Celtics at home Tuesday, losing Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 116-99. In the Heat Postgame Show Alex Solana breaks down how the Heat's perfect home record in the playoffs came to an end. Miami never found that dynamic grove, but still felt confident until Boston started the third quarter on an 18-0 run. We break down the game and get in...

Florida Panthers defenceman Radko Gudas spoke to the media after his team's 1-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. How the team stepped up after Barkov's injury On how the team has learned to play with Bobrovsky On not playing an OT Game On playing in tight games during the playoffs

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice spoke to the media after his team's 1-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Asked about Barkov's injury said he was at a Bar Mitzvah On how the team adjusted without Barkov On you get this far with a special goalie Learned a lot of lessons to get where we are How great goalie play helps out defensemen The players are the...

Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky spoke to the media after his team's 1-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. On his play tonight On being 1 game away On how the team structure helps my game Thankful for the opportunity On the Bob chants in the 3rd period On not caring about how many goals he gives up On how the speed of the game is for him    

"Heat Culture" is so real.  Jimmy Butler showed it.  Plus Trevor is a frat boy and Dan Day is hipster.

MIAMI HAS THE DOLPHINS! THE GREATAST FOOTBALL TEAM! Celebrating the Miami Dolphins victory over the Jets which clinches their spot in the NFL playoffs.