The 2018-19 NBA season was a year of transition for the Miami Heat as they navigated a mix of veteran presence and emerging talent. The team finished with a 39-43 record, placing them 10th in the Eastern Conference, which was not enough to secure a playoff spot. This marked the third time in the last five seasons that the Heat missed the postseason.
A significant storyline of the season was the farewell tour of legendary shooting guard Dwyane Wade, who announced his retirement prior to the start of the season. Wade’s final season was highlighted by memorable performances, including a buzzer-beater against the Golden State Warriors, and an emotional final home game where he recorded a triple-double against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Under the leadership of head coach Erik Spoelstra, the Heat’s roster showcased a mix of experienced players like Goran Dragić and Hassan Whiteside, alongside promising young talent such as Josh Richardson and Bam Adebayo. However, the team struggled with consistency throughout the season, partly due to injuries and a lack of offensive firepower, finishing 26th in the league in points per game.
Despite the challenges, the season was a celebration of Wade’s illustrious career and set the stage for the development of Miami’s younger players. As the team looked toward the future, the 2018-19 season became a pivotal moment in the Heat’s ongoing rebuild, prompting a strategic approach to reinvigorating their roster for future success.
- Regular Season Record: 39-43
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Miami Heat Roster and Stats for 2018-19 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Josh Richardson | 73 | 16.6 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 35.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dwyane Wade | 72 | 15.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 32.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Goran Dragić | 36 | 13.7 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 34.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Justise Winslow | 66 | 12.6 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 37.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Hassan Whiteside | 72 | 12.3 | 11.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dion Waiters | 44 | 12.0 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 37.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tyler Johnson | 44 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 35.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kelly Olynyk | 79 | 10.0 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 35.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bam Adebayo | 82 | 8.9 | 7.3 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Wayne Ellington | 25 | 8.4 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 36.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| James Johnson | 55 | 7.8 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 33.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rodney McGruder | 66 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 35.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | 60 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 30.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Duncan Robinson | 15 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 28.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Udonis Haslem | 10 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Yante Maten | 2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Emanuel Terry | 1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ryan Anderson | 10 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Miami Heat 2018-19 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2018-19 season for the Miami Heat.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2018 | @ Orlando Magic | L 104-101 | |
| Oct 18, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | W 113-112 | |
| Oct 20, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 113-112 | |
| Oct 24, 2018 | vs. New York Knicks | W 110-87 | |
| Oct 27, 2018 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-111 | |
| Oct 29, 2018 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 123-113 | |
| Oct 30, 2018 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 125-113 | |
| Nov 03, 2018 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 123-118 | |
| Nov 05, 2018 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 120-115 | |
| Nov 07, 2018 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 95-88 | |
| Nov 09, 2018 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 110-102 | |
| Nov 10, 2018 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 116-110 | |
| Nov 12, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 124-114 | |
| Nov 14, 2018 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 120-107 | |
| Nov 16, 2018 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 99-91 | |
| Nov 18, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-97 | |
| Nov 20, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 104-92 | |
| Nov 23, 2018 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 103-96 | |
| Nov 25, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 125-115 | |
| Nov 27, 2018 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 115-113 | |
| Nov 30, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 106-101 | |
| Dec 02, 2018 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 102-100 | |
| Dec 04, 2018 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 105-90 | |
| Dec 07, 2018 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 115-98 | |
| Dec 08, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 121-98 | |
| Dec 10, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-105 | |
| Dec 12, 2018 | @ Utah Jazz | L 111-84 | |
| Dec 14, 2018 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 100-97 | |
| Dec 16, 2018 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 102-96 | |
| Dec 20, 2018 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 101-99 | |
| Dec 22, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 94-87 | |
| Dec 23, 2018 | @ Orlando Magic | W 115-91 | |
| Dec 26, 2018 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 106-104 | |
| Dec 28, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-94 | |
| Dec 30, 2018 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 113-104 | |
| Jan 02, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-92 | |
| Jan 04, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 115-109 | |
| Jan 06, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 106-82 | |
| Jan 08, 2019 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 103-99 | |
| Jan 10, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 115-99 | |
| Jan 12, 2019 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 112-108 | |
| Jan 15, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 124-86 | |
| Jan 18, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 98-93 | |
| Jan 19, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 117-103 | |
| Jan 21, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | L 107-99 | |
| Jan 23, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 111-99 | |
| Jan 25, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-94 | |
| Jan 27, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | W 106-97 | |
| Jan 30, 2019 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 105-89 | |
| Feb 01, 2019 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 118-102 | |
| Feb 02, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 95-88 | |
| Feb 05, 2019 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 118-108 | |
| Feb 08, 2019 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 102-96 | |
| Feb 10, 2019 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 120-118 | |
| Feb 11, 2019 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 103-87 | |
| Feb 13, 2019 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 112-101 | |
| Feb 21, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 106-102 | |
| Feb 23, 2019 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 119-96 | |
| Feb 25, 2019 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 124-121 | |
| Feb 27, 2019 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 126-125 | |
| Feb 28, 2019 | @ Houston Rockets | L 121-118 | |
| Mar 02, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 117-88 | |
| Mar 04, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 114-113 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 91-84 | |
| Mar 08, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 126-110 | |
| Mar 10, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 125-104 | |
| Mar 13, 2019 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 108-74 | |
| Mar 15, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-98 | |
| Mar 17, 2019 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 93-75 | |
| Mar 18, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 116-107 | |
| Mar 20, 2019 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 110-105 | |
| Mar 22, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 116-87 | |
| Mar 23, 2019 | @ Washington Wizards | W 113-108 | |
| Mar 26, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 104-99 | |
| Mar 28, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 105-99 | |
| Mar 30, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | W 100-92 | |
| Apr 01, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | L 110-105 | |
| Apr 03, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-102 | |
| Apr 05, 2019 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 111-109 | |
| Apr 07, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 117-109 | |
| Apr 09, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 122-99 | |
| Apr 10, 2019 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 113-94 |
