On this edition of Inside the HEAT, we give fans a look inside the Miami HEAT’s foundation and how it was created and who it serves.  The Miami HEAT Charitable fund was established in the late 90’s with a goal to positively impact the lives of at-risk families in our South Florida community.  Learn all about how the foundation began when two powerful families converged: the Arison family and the Riley family.  Get insight on how a group of 4 women had a dream and made it a reality providing funds and support for many organizations in Miami for over 25 years.  With a primary focus on youth programs, education and health and wellness, learn about where the money goes and who exactly it helps.  Whether it’s building wings in hospitals, funding research for cancer, creating a safe space for families, aiding veterans, responding to natural disasters, feeding the underserved, or speaking out for social justice; the Miami HEAT always answers the call. The foundation has even created groundbreaking programs in Miami that are answering specific needs and setting examples for other teams to follow.  Take a trip down memory lane as we take you through the two main ways the Miami HEAT Charitable Fund raises the money; the Family Festival and Gala.  Discover how these events began and how they evolved over the years.  HEAT fans will learn more about how they can give and be a part of this incredible foundation that gives back everything they raise.  Don’t miss this heartwarming edition of Inside the HEAT: Miami HEAT Charitable Fund.  

On this edition of Inside the HEAT, go center court with the face of the franchise, Bam Adebayo. Hosted by Eric Reid, we catch up with “Mr. Reliable” and talk all things basketball, leadership and his growth on the court. We will learn all about his second all-star weekend in Utah and the many moments that made it special for him. Discover how his foundation continues to grow and expand and how his footprint in the Miami community is vital to him. Finally, hear about his relationships and leadership style has evolved including soaking everything in from Udonis Haslem’s final year in the league. Don’t miss this edition of Inside the HEAT: Bam Adebayo.

Hola- Dipo! On this edition of Inside the HEAT, we learn all about the multi- talented Miami HEAT guard, Victor Oladipo. Host, Jason Jackson meets up with Victor at his personal recording studio to deep dive into his music career and how it all began and has grown into what it is today. Victor takes us through his life and growing up in Maryland alongside his three older sisters including his twin sister. We learn about how his Nigerian roots played a role in his upbringing and how basketball became a part of his life at a young age. Discover how his college career at Indiana University propelled him into the 2nd pick in the 2013 NBA draft. Hear first-hand about how his NBA career took shape and how the ups and downs and the hardships of injury only modeled him into a better and stronger person. As a two- time All-Star, Victor has showcased his talents in Miami and has been proven to be a spark on offense and a lock down defender. HEAT Nation has embraced him and what he brings to the court as he plays every game like it’s his last. You won’t want to miss this edition of Inside the HEAT: Victor Oladipo.