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On YouTubeMiami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / December 16
Heat lose to Raptors, extend losing streak to five
The Miami Heat fall to 14-12 on the season as they fall to the Toronto Raptors, 106-96 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The Heat also falls to 10-4 at home so far.
Nikola Jovic News / Hardwood Heroics / December 16
'Looks Like We Dodged a Bullet' – Miami Heat’s Nikola Jovic Receives Encouraging Update Amid Gruesome Injury Vs. Toronto Raptors
The Miami Heat fans collectively held their breath when Nikola Jovic took a hard fall during a dunk attempt in the first quarter of their 106-96 home loss against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 15
Miami does not get enough from key players vs Toronto
The Miami Heat continue their slip down the Eastern Conference standings as they drop another game. They fall 96-106 against the Toronto Raptors and are down to 9th in the East.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / December 16
Erik Spoelstra Drops Nikola Jovic Injury Update After Heat-Raptors
Nikola Jovic was trying to make the most of his opportunity with the shorthanded Heat, as key players like Tyler Herro and Pelle Larsson were sidelined with injuries.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / December 15
Heat’s Nikola Jovic Exits Monday’s Game With Elbow Injury
Just 12 seconds into his return to the rotation, Heat forward Nikola Jovic was forced to exit Monday’s game vs. Toronto due to a right elbow injury, as Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel relays.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 15
The dip in the Heat's offense, a scary injury and other takeaways vs Raptors
Coming into this game, a lot of things aligned for the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors. Both teams on four game losing streaks, both coming off lengthy time off, and both with similar records as they sit in the 5th and 6th seeds in the Eastern Conference.
Nikola Jovic News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15
Nikola Jovic leaves game in an arm brace after taking ugly fall
Nikola Jovic took one of the nastiest spills of the season during Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. The Miami Heat forward Jovic went up for a dunk attempt in transition in the first quarter at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals ‘encouraging’ Norman Powell trait that’s led to seamless fit
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat going through a slump before Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, one of the many bright spots this season has been Norman Powell.
Tyler Herro News / EssentiallySports / December 15
Why Is Tyler Herro Not Playing Tonight vs Raptors? Latest Injury Update on Heat Star
As the Miami Heat were set to take on the Toronto Raptors, the team received a late blow to its lineup. Sharpshooting guard Tyler Herro was ruled out of the game less than 30 minutes before tipoff, despite being activated to play earlier.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15
What Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘hopes’ to see from Nikola Jovic amidst slump
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat (14-11) in a four-game skid ahead of Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, one player that the team is hoping to get more from is Nikola Jovic.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 15
One Heat player possibly back into the rotation vs Raptors
Only one Miami Heat player is out tonight against the Toronto Raptors, and it's Pelle Larsson who was dealing with that ankle injury he endured against the Orlando Magic.
Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / December 15
Miami Heat Partners with Carnival Cruise Line and Relief to Deliver Vital Aid to Jamaica
In a powerful display of solidarity, the Miami Heat teamed up with Carnival Cruise Line and Direct Relief to ship critical supplies to Jamaica. The country of Jamaica is still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Melissa.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 15
A Miami Heat X-Factor and one thing needed from Herro & Powell
After what's felt like weeks off for the Miami Heat, they return to action on Monday night at home against the Toronto Raptors. Only one main injury report update for the Heat in this one, as Pelle Larsson has already been ruled out.
NBA News / The SportsRush / December 14
'Wasn’t Gonna Fight for Me': Dwyane Wade Drops the Truth on Why He Rejected Udonis Haslem-Allen Iverson Trade
Udonis Haslem revealed last week that he was once involved in a planned trade package with the Philadelphia 76ers for Allen Iverson. If he could, he said he would ask Dwyane Wade whether the deal ever came close to going through.
Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / December 13
Erik Spoelstra makes ‘misguided’ admission about Heat struggles since Tyler Herro’s return
The Miami Heat were off to a flying start, but they are now in a slump during the 2025-26 NBA season. Following the Miami Heat’s recent NBA Cup quarter-final defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic, the organization is now on a four-game losing streak.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / December 12
Heat Not Planning To Fill 15th Roster Spot In Short Term
As of Saturday, the Heat will have the ability to fill the open spot on their roster by signing a free agent to a prorated minimum-salary contract without surpassing the luxury tax line.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12
Another team could join Knicks in pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Knicks are one of the few teams that could legitimately make a run at him, as they have the assets and players to match his salary. Nevertheless, they're not going to be alone in their pursuit of the superstar.
Jaime Jaquez News / NBA Analysis Network / December 10
Brian Windhorst points out the main cause of Kel’el Ware and Jaime Jaquez not performing as well for Heat
The Miami Heat have gone backwards after getting out to a strong start. The Miami Heat were in the top-4 of the Eastern Conference, but they have quickly fallen since, losing 4 games in a row.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / December 9
A'ja Wilson comments on wanting children with Bam Adebayo
A'ja Wilson has been racking up hardware all of 2025. Now Wilson is talking about a different kind of future.
Terry Rozier News / Action Network / December 9
NBA Star Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty To Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is facing serious federal charges linked to sports betting. He pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6
Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list as Kings claim rare win
It took Russell Westbrook until the final days of the offseason to find a team, but the all-time great has been making the most of his opportunity nonetheless.
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