Full History Of Miami Heat In Timeline From 1968

1968: Miami Floridians Established

In 1968, Miami was home to the Miami Floridians of the American Basketball Association (ABA).

1972: Miami Floridians End

In 1972, the Miami Floridians of the American Basketball Association (ABA) ended.

1987: NBA Expansion Team Granted

In 1987, the NBA granted one of four new expansion teams to Miami. The other teams were the Orlando Magic, Charlotte Hornets, and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

November 1988: Miami Heat Began Play

In November 1988, the Miami Heat began play.

1988: Black 1988-99 Uniforms Updated as Throwbacks

During the 2017-18 season, the Miami Heat wore their black 1988-99 uniforms as part of Nike's "Classic" edition, updated to the current Nike uniform cut.

1988: Heat Games on WQAM

From 1988 to 1993, Miami Heat games were broadcast on WQAM.

1988: Ron Rothstein Becomes First Head Coach

In 1988, Ron Rothstein became the Miami Heat's first head coach, serving until 1991.

1988: Original Miami Heat Uniforms Unveiled

In 1988, prior to the 1988-89 season, the original Miami Heat uniforms were unveiled. The home uniforms were white with red lettering, black and orange trim, while the away uniforms were black with red, white and orange trim. The uniforms featured simple striping on the right side, the 'flaming ball' logo on the left leg, and the word 'Miami' on the right leg of the shorts.

1988: Franchise Began Play

In 1988, the Miami Heat franchise began playing as an expansion team in the NBA.

1988: "City" uniform number font based on 1988-99 uniforms

The number font on the "City" uniform was based on the 1988-99 uniforms.

1991: Kevin Loughery Becomes Head Coach, Alvin Gentry Joins

In 1991, Kevin Loughery became the Miami Heat's head coach, and Alvin Gentry joined as an assistant coach.

1991: Eric Reid Becomes Lead Play-by-Play Voice

In the 1991–92 season, Eric Reid became the lead play-by-play voice for the Miami Heat, after having served as a color analyst since the beginning of the franchise.

1992: Heat First Playoff Berth

In 1992, the Miami Heat qualified for their first playoff berth

1992: Pacers Hold Heat Under 70 Points Since 1992

In Game 3 of the series between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers on May 22, 2013, the Heat set a team record for points in a postseason half with 70. It was the first time since 1992 that the Pacers had given up 70 points in the first half of a game.

1992: Heat Games Televised on SportsChannel Florida

In the 1992-93 season, Miami Heat games were televised on SportsChannel Florida (now FanDuel Sports Network Florida).

1993: Heat Games on WINZ

From 1993 to 1996, Miami Heat games were broadcast on WINZ.

1994: Heat Second Playoff Berth

In 1994, the Miami Heat qualified for their second playoff berth

1995: 51 personal fouls were the most in a playoff game since 1995

During the 2013 NBA playoffs game between Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, the 51 personal fouls were the most in a playoff game since 1995.

1995: Loughery Fired, Gentry Interim Head Coach

In 1995, Kevin Loughery was fired 46 games into the 1994–95 season. Alvin Gentry replaced Loughery as interim head coach.

1995: Arison Purchases Franchise, Riley Hired

In 1995, upon the purchasing of the Miami Heat franchise by Micky Arison, Pat Riley was brought in as the team president and head coach.

1995: Introduction of Red Alternate Uniform

In the 1995-96 season, the Miami Heat introduced a red alternate uniform with lettering and numbers in black, white, and orange trim.

1995: Pat Riley Hired as Head Coach and Team President

In the summer of 1995, Micky Arison hired Pat Riley as the Miami Heat's head coach and team president.

1996: Heat Games on WIOD

From 1996 to 2008, Miami Heat games were broadcast on WIOD.

1996: Heat Improves to 61-21 Record

In the 1996 NBA season, the Miami Heat underwent a dramatic turnaround, improving to a 61–21 record.

1997: Miami Heat beat Orlando Magic 3-2 in 1997 NBA playoffs

In 1997, Miami Heat beat Orlando Magic 3-2 in their first NBA playoffs encounter.

1997: Rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat started in 1997

In 1997, the rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat was a result of their four consecutive playoff series from 1997 to 2000. Each series went seven games.

1998: WBFS-TV Stint Concludes

At the end of the 1998–99 season, WBFS-TV concluded its first stint as the over-the-air flagship station for Miami Heat games after 11 seasons.

1998: Playoff Elimination by the New York Knicks

In 1998, the Miami Heat were eliminated in the playoffs by the New York Knicks.

1998: End of Original Uniform Set

The original set of Miami Heat uniforms lasted until the 1998-99 season.

1999: Introduction of Current Uniforms

The current Miami Heat uniforms have been in use since the 1999-2000 season, featuring striping on both sides, a change from orange to yellow trim, updated lettering and block numbers, and a modified 'flaming ball' logo.

2000: Playoff Elimination by the New York Knicks

In 2000, the Miami Heat were eliminated in the playoffs by the New York Knicks.

2000: WBFS Returns as Primary Over-the-Air Home

In the 2000–01 season, WBFS (along with WFOR) returned as the Miami Heat's primary over-the-air home.

2000: Introduction of Current Uniforms

The current Miami Heat uniforms have been in use since the 1999-2000 season, featuring striping on both sides, a change from orange to yellow trim, updated lettering and block numbers, and a modified 'flaming ball' logo.

2000: Rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat lasted until 2000

The rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat was a result of their four consecutive playoff series from 1997 to 2000. Each series went seven games.

2001: Introduction of Alternate Red Uniform

During the 2001-02 season, the Miami Heat introduced an alternate red uniform, featuring the city name and numbers in white with black trim. Subtle changes like the "Miami" wordmark on the black uniforms and the addition of the "MH" alternate logo on the shorts have kept these uniforms in use today.

2001: Departure of Alonzo Mourning

In 2001, Alonzo Mourning departed from the Miami Heat.

2002: Heat Retire Michael Jordan's Number

During the 2002–03 season, the Miami Heat retired Michael Jordan's No. 23 before his final game in Miami as a tribute to his career, despite him not playing for the team.

2002: Departure of Tim Hardaway

In 2002, Tim Hardaway departed from the Miami Heat.

2002: Missed Playoffs

In 2002, the Miami Heat missed the playoffs.

2002: Riley Retires as Head Coach

In the 2002–03 season, Pat Riley announced his retirement as head coach of the Miami Heat but remained as team president and elevated assistant coach Stan Van Gundy as his replacement.

2003: Drafting of Dwyane Wade

In 2003, the Miami Heat experienced success after drafting Dwyane Wade.

2003: Missed Playoffs

In 2003, the Miami Heat missed the playoffs.

2003: WBFS Stint Ends

In the 2003–04 season, WBFS ended their stint as the Miami Heat's primary over-the-air home.

2004: Acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal

In 2004, the Miami Heat engineered a summer blockbuster trade for Shaquille O'Neal from the Los Angeles Lakers.

2004: Missed Playoffs After Finals Appearance

In 2004, the Miami Heat missed the playoffs, marking the first time since the 2004-05 Los Angeles Lakers that a team failed to make the playoffs after reaching the NBA Finals the previous year. This also signified only the second time in Dwyane Wade's career that the team did not qualify for the postseason.

2004: Sun Sports Becomes Exclusive Regional Carrier

Since the 2004–05 season, Sun Sports (now FanDuel Sports Network Sun) has served as the exclusive regional carrier of Miami Heat games.

2004: Indiana Pacers won 4-2 against the Miami Heat in the 2004 NBA playoffs

The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers previously met in the 2004 NBA playoffs, with Indiana winning 4–2.

2005: Heat Honor Dan Marino

During the 2005–06 season, the Miami Heat honored Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino's No. 13 in respect of his contributions to the NFL's Miami Dolphins.

2005: Riley Returns as Head Coach

Early into the 2005–06 season, Pat Riley came out of retirement to replace Stan Van Gundy as the Miami Heat's head coach.

2005: Heat Hold Top Seed in East

In the 2005 campaign, the Miami Heat held the top seed in the east, swept their first two playoff opponents, and made it to the conference finals.

2005: Miami Floridians Throwback Jerseys

In the 2005-06 season, the Miami Heat honored the ABA's Miami Floridians by donning throwback road jerseys.

2005: Acquisition of Veteran Players

In the summer of 2005, the Miami Heat acquired veteran free agent Gary Payton and brought in James Posey, Jason Williams, and Antoine Walker via trades.

2006: Riley Wins Fifth Championship

In 2006, Pat Riley won his fifth and final NBA championship as a head coach, as well as Miami's first championship.

2006: First NBA Title

In 2006, led by Dwyane Wade, and Shaquille O'Neal, the Miami Heat won their first NBA title. Pat Riley named himself head coach for a second stint.

2006: NBA Championship Victory

In 2006, the Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons in the conference finals and then defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals to capture their first-ever championship. Dwyane Wade won the Finals MVP award.

2006: Miami Heat won series 4-2 against Chicago Bulls in 2006 NBA playoffs

In 2006, the Miami Heat faced the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the NBA playoffs, resulting in a 4–2 Heat series victory. The Heat went on to win the NBA Finals.

2006: Mavericks last reached the NBA Finals

In 2010, it was mentioned that since the 2006 NBA Finals, the Mavericks had been defeated in the first round all but one time.

2007: Playoff Sweep by Chicago Bulls

In 2007, the Miami Heat experienced a 4–0 sweep by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

2007: Riley to Retire

Pat Riley would retire following the 15-win 2007-08 season.

2007: Participation in Noche Latina Promotions

Since the 2007-08 season, the Miami Heat have participated in the NBA's Noche Latina promotions, or Latin Nights.

2008: WIOD Aired Last Heat Games

From 1996 to 2008, WIOD aired Miami Heat games.

2008: Heat Wore El Heat Uniforms

From 2008 to 2014, the Miami Heat wore a modified version of their black uniforms, featuring the wordmark "El Heat"; a sleeved version was used in 2014.

2008: Spoelstra Hired as Head Coach

In 2008, Erik Spoelstra was hired as the Miami Heat's head coach.

2008: Boston Celtics upset Cleveland Cavaliers in 2008

In 2008, the Boston Celtics upset the Cleveland Cavaliers during LeBron James' first stint with the team.

2008: Paul Pierce considers Ray Allen "a brother" for their 2008 championship run

In the off-season, the Celtics' Big 3 was broken up following Ray Allen's joining of the Heat. Paul Pierce admitted that it "hurt", though he still considers Allen "a brother to me" for their 2008 championship run.

2009: Wade Scoring Champion

In 2009, Dwyane Wade was the scoring champion in the NBA.

2010: Formation of the "Big 3"

Entering the 2010 NBA season with nearly $48 million in salary cap space, the Miami Heat added Chris Bosh and LeBron James, starting the "Big 3" era.

2010: Wade Named All-Star MVP

In 2010, Dwyane Wade was the NBA All-Star MVP.

2010: Boston Celtics upset Cleveland Cavaliers again in 2010

In 2010, the Boston Celtics upset the Cleveland Cavaliers again during LeBron James' first stint with the team.

2010: Celtics defeated the Heat in the 2010 playoffs

In 2010, the Celtics defeated the Heat four games to one in the playoffs, prompting Dwyane Wade to declare that it would be "my last" first-round loss for the near future.

2010: Cleveland Cavaliers off-season

In 2010, the Cleveland Cavaliers focused on how it would maintain itself without LeBron.

2010: The Heat acquired LeBron James and Chris Bosh in 2010

In 2010, the Miami Heat acquired LeBron James from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chris Bosh from the Toronto Raptors, resulting in fierce competition with the Orlando Magic.

2010: Heat Acquire LeBron James and Chris Bosh

In the 2010 off-season, the Miami Heat acquired LeBron James and Chris Bosh to team up with Dwyane Wade and form their own 'big three'.

December 25, 2011: Heat defeat Mavericks on banner-raising night

On December 25, 2011, the Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105–94 on their championship banner-raising night during the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season.

2011: Signed Shane Battier

After the second NBA lockout ended in 2011, the Miami Heat signed veteran Shane Battier.

2011: All-Black Monochrome Uniforms Worn

From 2012 to 2014, the Miami Heat wore special monochrome uniforms, including an all-black ensemble in the 2011-12 season.

2011: Miami Heat defeated Chicago Bulls in the 2011 Eastern Conference finals

In 2011, the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls rivalry intensified, and both teams met in the Eastern Conference finals, with the Heat winning in five games.

2011: Reached NBA Finals

In 2011, the Miami Heat reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2006, in a rematch against the Dallas Mavericks, but lost the series.

2011: Miami Floridians Throwback Home Jerseys

In the 2011-12 season, the Miami Heat honored the ABA's Miami Floridians by donning throwback home jerseys.

2011: Miami Heat defeated Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2011 NBA playoffs

The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics met in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2011 NBA playoffs. Paul Pierce was ejected in Game 1, Dwyane Wade inadvertently broke Rajon Rondo's arm in Game 3 and James scored the final 10 points in the deciding Game 5.

July 11, 2012: Signed Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis

On July 11, 2012, the Miami Heat officially signed veterans Ray Allen to a three-year contract and Rashard Lewis to a two-year contract.

2012: NBA's Third-Longest Winning Streak

During the 2012 NBA season, the Miami Heat set the record for the NBA's third-longest winning streak with 27 straight games.

2012: All-Black Monochrome Uniforms Worn

From 2012 to 2014, the Miami Heat wore special monochrome uniforms, including an all-black ensemble in the 2011-12 season, and an all-white version in the 2012-13 season.

2012: Heat Win NBA Championship

In 2012, Erik Spoelstra led the Miami Heat to their first of back-to-back NBA Championships.

2012: Christmas Day Uniforms

In 2012, for Christmas Day games, the Miami Heat wore monochrome red uniforms known as "Big Color."

2012: Miami Heat defeated Boston Celtics in the 2012 NBA Playoffs

In the 2012 NBA playoffs, the Heat again took home-court advantage over the Celtics, but Boston won the season series over the Heat. Despite the loss of Bosh to injury in the semifinals, the Heat took a 2–0 lead before the Celtics won the next three games. James' 45-point performance in Game 6 at Boston forced a deciding seventh game, where Miami pulled away with a 4–3 victory en route to the 2012 NBA Finals.

2012: Miami Heat won 4-2 against the Indiana Pacers in the 2012 NBA playoffs

In the 2012 NBA playoffs, the Heat faced the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Miami won the series, 4–2, despite Chris Bosh being sidelined with an abdominal strain. The series was marked by several suspensions, flagrant fouls, and confrontations between the players.

2012: Gold Accents on Opening Night Uniforms

On the opening night of the 2012-13 season, the Miami Heat wore a variation of their current home uniforms, with gold accents and a patch of the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy on the right chest.

February 3, 2013: Began 27-Game Winning Streak

On February 3, 2013, the Miami Heat began a 27-game winning streak.

March 27, 2013: Ended 27-Game Winning Streak

On March 27, 2013, the Miami Heat's 27-game winning streak ended.

May 22, 2013: Heat and Pacers Meet in Conference Finals

On May 22, 2013, the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers met in the conference finals of the 2013 NBA playoffs, marking the beginning of a physical and contentious series.

2013: Heat beat Celtics during the 2013 streak

During Miami's 2013 streak, Paul Pierce went on record to say that he wished for Miami to lose all of its remaining games by that point. The Heat beat Celtics ending on a Heat victory.

2013: Nicknames on Uniforms

During the 2013-14 season, the Miami Heat wore a variation of their current home uniforms with player nicknames on the back, such as 'King James' for LeBron James, for select home games.

2013: All-White Monochrome Uniforms Worn

From 2012 to 2014, the Miami Heat wore special monochrome uniforms, including an all-white version in the 2012-13 season, and an all-red attire in the 2013-14 season.

2013: Heat Win NBA Championship

In 2013, Erik Spoelstra led the Miami Heat to their second of back-to-back NBA Championships.

2013: Miami Heat Continued Success

In 2013, the Miami Heat struggled throughout the season with extended absences of Dwyane Wade, who only played 54 games due to injury and ended on an 11–14 record entering the playoffs. They entered the playoffs as the Eastern Conference second seed with a record of 54–28 team, and with the "Big 3" healthy.

2013: Miami Heat played against Chicago Bulls in the 2013 NBA playoffs

In the 2013 NBA playoffs, the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls played in the second round. The Bulls ended a Miami Heat winning streak, but the Heat set a record for the largest margin of victory in franchise playoff history with a 115–78 win in Game 2.

2013: Original Black Uniforms Reintroduced as Throwbacks

In the 2013-14 season, the original black uniforms were used as throwback uniforms.

2013: Last Time Finishing At The Top Of Eastern Conference Until 2021-22 Season

In the 2021-22 season, the Miami Heat bounced back and finished at the top of the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2013.

2013: Gold Lettering on Opening Night Uniforms

The Miami Heat used another variation on opening night of the 2013-14 season, this time with gold lettering on their uniforms.

July 11, 2014: LeBron James Leaves Miami Heat

On July 11, 2014, LeBron James announced he would leave the Miami Heat and return to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2014: Udonis Haslem was the only player left from either team since 2004

As of 2014, Udonis Haslem of the Heat was the only player still left from either team when the two teams met in the 2004 NBA playoffs.

2014: Sleeved El Heat Uniform Worn

From 2008 to 2014, the Miami Heat wore a modified version of their black uniforms, featuring the wordmark "El Heat"; a sleeved version was used in 2014.

2014: All-Red Monochrome Uniforms Worn

From 2012 to 2014, the Miami Heat wore special monochrome uniforms, including an all-red attire in the 2013-14 season.

2014: Christmas Day Uniform Variation

In 2014, the Miami Heat wore a variation of their home uniform on Christmas Day, featuring their primary logo and centered numbers in front, and black nameplates with the player's first name below the number at the back.

2014: Heat Eliminate Pacers in 2014 NBA Playoffs

In the 2014 NBA playoffs, after beating the Brooklyn Nets, and the Pacers beating the Washington Wizards, the Heat and the first-seeded Pacers met in the Eastern Conference finals. The Heat would eliminate the Pacers 4–2, advancing to their fourth consecutive NBA Finals.

2015: 2015-16 Season and Playoff Result

During the 2015-16 season, the Heat achieved a 48-34 regular season record. The season concluded with a loss to the Toronto Raptors in the Conference Semifinals.

2015: White El Heat Uniform Worn

For the 2014-15 season, the Heat wore their white uniforms with the "El Heat" wordmark, followed by the Noche Latina version of their red alternates in the 2015-16 season.

2015: Acquisition of the Dragić Brothers

In 2015, the Miami Heat acquired Goran Dragić and his younger brother Zoran Dragić.

2015: Variation of All-Black Uniforms Used

In 2015, the Miami Heat used a variation of their all-black uniforms, featuring drop shadows, centered numbers, and heavy striping inspired by a tuxedo.

2015: Draft Lottery and Selection of Justise Winslow

In 2015, the Miami Heat were awarded the 10th pick in the NBA draft lottery, which they used to select Duke forward Justise Winslow.

2015: Unveiling of Special Uniforms

In the 2015-16 season, the Miami Heat unveiled two special uniforms, one blending modern and classic styles (Heat Legacy) and the other being a military-inspired uniform (Home Strong).

2015: Classic White Uniforms Used Again

In the 2015-16 season, the classic white uniforms were used again by the Miami Heat.

July 6, 2016: Dwyane Wade Leaves Miami Heat for Chicago Bulls

On July 6, 2016, Dwyane Wade announced his departure from the Miami Heat to join his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls.

September 2016: Bosh Fails Physical and Team Doubts Return

In September 2016, Chris Bosh failed his physical exam with the Heat, and the team was no longer working towards his return, according to Heat president Riley on September 26, 2016.

2016: Departure of the Big Three

By 2016, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh departed from the Miami Heat, and the team entered a period of rebuilding.

2016: Free Agency Disagreements with Dwyane Wade

During the 2016 free agency period, disagreements arose between Dwyane Wade and Heat president Pat Riley regarding Wade's contract demands.

2016: White Uniform with Similar Design to Black Uniform

In 2016-17 season, the Miami Heat used similarly designed white uniform to the all-black uniforms with drop shadows and heavy striping.

July 4, 2017: Heat Waive Chris Bosh, Announce Jersey Retirement

On July 4, 2017, the Miami Heat waived Chris Bosh a month after the NBA ruled his blood clotting issues a career-ending illness. Team president Riley immediately announced that Bosh's jersey would be retired in the future.

2017: Heat Participate in Nike's Classic Edition

During the 2017-18 season, the Miami Heat were one of eight teams who participated in Nike's "Classic" edition and wore their black 1988–99 uniforms, updated to the current Nike uniform cut.

2017: Uniforms Under Nike

Following the switch to Nike as the uniform provider in the 2017-18 season, the Miami Heat's current uniforms now fall under three categories: "Association" for the white uniforms, "Icon" for the black uniforms, and "Statement" for the red uniforms.

2017: Drafted Bam Adebayo

In 2017, the Miami Heat selected Bam Adebayo during the NBA draft.

2017: City Uniforms Homage to Miami Vice

In the 2017-18 season, the Miami Heat wore special "City" uniforms that paid homage to the 1980s TV series Miami Vice. These uniforms were white with pink, light blue, and black trim and featured the "Miami" wordmark inspired by the Miami Arena logo.

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2017: Heat replaced red "HEAT Culture" uniform with the 2017-18 "Miami Vice" uniform temporarily

Midway through the 2024-25 season, the Heat retired the red "HEAT Culture" uniform in favor of the 2017-18 white "Miami Vice" uniform, which they wore as a temporary substitute to the primary white "Association" uniform for the rest of the season.

February 8, 2018: Dwyane Wade Re-Acquired by Heat

On February 8, 2018, Dwyane Wade was re-acquired by the Miami Heat from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2018: Black Miami Vice Uniforms Released

In the 2018-19 season, the Miami Heat released black versions of the Miami Vice uniforms.

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March 2019: Chris Bosh Jersey Retirement

In March 2019, Chris Bosh's jersey was retired by the Miami Heat.

2019: Acquisition of Jimmy Butler, Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder, and Tyler Herro Draft

In 2019, Miami acquired All-Star Jimmy Butler, Andre Iguodala, and Jae Crowder, and drafted Kentucky shooting guard Tyler Herro.

2019: Acquisition of Jimmy Butler

In 2019, the Miami Heat achieved relative success again after acquiring All-Star Jimmy Butler.

2019: Pink Miami Vice Uniform Unveiled

In the 2018-19 season, the Miami Heat unveiled a pink version of the Miami Vice uniform as part of Nike's "Earned" series, exclusive to teams in the 2018 NBA playoffs.

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February 2020: Dwyane Wade Jersey Retirement

In February 2020, Dwyane Wade's jersey was retired by the Miami Heat.

October 2020: Loss to Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Finals

In October 2020, after participating in the NBA Bubble following the suspension of the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miami Heat lost to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals in six games.

2020: Heat Struggle After Short Off-Season

Following a historically short 72-day off-season, the Miami Heat struggled to find consistency in the 2020-21 season, finishing as the sixth seed.

2020: Heat won against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals in 2020

From 2020 to 2023, the Heat and the Celtics faced each other in the Eastern Conference finals for three out of four of the years. The Heat won the first meeting in 2020.

2020: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2020, with the emergence of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, the Miami Heat reached the NBA Finals.

2020: Light Blue Miami Vice Uniform Used

In the 2019-20 season, the Miami Heat used a light blue version of the Miami Vice uniforms.

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2020: Miami earned "Earned" uniform after making the 2020 NBA playoffs

Miami earned the right to wear the "Earned" uniform in 2021 after making the 2020 NBA playoffs.

2021: Finished At The Top Of Eastern Conference

During the 2021-22 season, the Miami Heat bounced back, finishing at the top of the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2013.

2021: Miami's 2021 "Earned" uniform marked the first time the team used yellow as a base color

In 2021, Miami's "Earned" uniform marked the first time the team used yellow as a base color; previously it was only utilized as an accent color on the logo and uniforms. Letters were rendered in black with white trim, but red was not used at all in the uniform.

2021: Off-season Departures and Acquisitions

In 2021, the Miami Heat witnessed the departures of Dragić and Iguodala, and acquired Kyle Lowry and P.J. Tucker.

2021: City Uniform Mix of Styles

In the 2021-22 season, the Miami Heat wore special "City" uniforms that mixed various uniform styles used by the team, including the throwback Floridians and Miami Vice sets. Players were allowed to choose their own number styles.

August 11, 2022: NBA Retires Bill Russell's Number 6

On August 11, 2022, the NBA retired Bill Russell's No. 6 for all its member teams.

2022: Finished Regular Season as 7th Seed

In the 2022-23 season, the Heat finished the regular season as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference and qualified for the play-in tournament; however, they managed to clinch their division title.

2022: White Version of City Uniform Used

In the 2022-23 season, the Miami Heat used a white version of the mixed-style "City" uniform as their primary "City" uniform.

2023: Heat won against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals in 2023

From 2020 to 2023, the Heat and the Celtics faced each other in the Eastern Conference finals for three out of four of the years. The Heat won the third meeting in 2023.

2023: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2023, the Miami Heat reached the NBA Finals.

2023: Miami Heat won against the Bulls in the 2023 Play-In Tournament to determine the 8th seed

In 2023, the Miami Heat won against the Bulls in the Play-In Tournament to earn the Eastern Conference's 8th seed.

2023: 2023-24 "City" uniform centered around "HEAT Culture"

In 2023, the Miami Heat's "City" uniform for the 2023-24 season was centered around the mantra of "HEAT Culture". The uniform featured a black base with the team name in red and "CULTURE" in white letters.

2023: 2023-24 Season Finish

In the 2023-24 season, the Heat finished as the 8th seed and lost to the Celtics in the first round.

2024: Riley Criticizes Butler

After the 2023-24 season, Pat Riley criticized Jimmy Butler for his behavior, failing to reach an agreement on an extension before the 2024-25 season.

2024: Other Statistics (Regular Season) Update

As of the end of the 2024–25 season, other statistics in the regular season were updated for the Miami Heat.

2024: Points Scored (Regular Season) Update

As of the end of the 2024–25 season, points scored in the regular season were updated for the Miami Heat.

2024: Jaime Jaquez Jr. wears modified "HEAT Culture" uniform during All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest

In 2024, Jaime Jaquez Jr. wore a modified version of the "HEAT Culture" uniform during the All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest, featuring "EL HEAT CULTURA" to acknowledge his Mexican American heritage.

2024: Celtics won the championship in 2024

In 2024, the Heat and Celtics faced off in the first round, but the Heat were playing without Jimmy Butler, and the Celtics won the championship that year.