2000–01 Miami Heat season
The 2000–01 NBA season was the 13th season for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association. Before the start of the season, All-Star center Alonzo Mourning suffered a kidney disorder and only played in the final thirteen games of the season. During the offseason, the Heat acquired All-Star guard Eddie Jones, Anthony Mason and Ricky Davis from the Charlotte Hornets, acquired Brian Grant from the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team trade, and signed free agent A.C. Green. However, the Heat struggled with a 5–9 start to the season. At midseason, they acquired Cedric Ceballos in a trade with the Detroit Pistons, as Mason was selected for the 2001 NBA All-Star Game. The Heat finished second in the Atlantic Division with a 50–32 record. However, in the first round of the playoffs, they were swept by the 6th-seeded Charlotte Hornets in three straight games.
The Heat made several transactions following the season. Mason signed as a free agent with the Milwaukee Bucks, Tim Hardaway was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, Ceballos signed with the Denver Nuggets, but was later on waived and then retired, Bruce Bowen signed with the San Antonio Spurs, Davis was dealt to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dan Majerle re-signed with the Phoenix Suns, and Green and Duane Causwell both retired.
Offseason
Draft picks
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | School/Club Team |
| 2 | 37 | Eddie House | PG/SG | Arizona State | |
| 2 | 52 | Ernest Brown | C | Indian Hills Community College |
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
East First Round
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte HornetsLast Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Heat and Hornets.