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Heat intend to tighten up defensively in series of clashes vs. Bulls

Miami and Chicago will get closely acquainted in the coming days, as the Bulls host the Heat on Thursday in the first of three straight matchups between the Eastern Conference counterparts.

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Ja Morant to Miami Buzz Heats Up as Bigger Superstar Domino Looms

Out of all the NBA superstars whose trade will make some significant noise, Ja Morant is undoubtedly one of them. Playing for the Memphis Grizzlies at the moment, his rift with the team has reached a boiling point.

Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 28

Heat’s Norman Powell sends urgent message after another Magic loss: ‘We can’t keep making excuses’

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat in a crucial stretch ahead of the All-Star break, especially coming off a brutal five-game road trip that had them play all of that in seven days, Wednesday’s contest against the Orlando Magic was a vital one.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

Giannis Antetokounmpo Quietly Discussed Potential Miami Future With a Heat Superstar

Have we seen the last of Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Milwaukee Bucks jersey? Well-known NBA Insider Marc Spears definitely thinks so. The Bucks know that they have inarguably the biggest named star that’s available ahead of the trade deadline.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 28

Powell hits the wall as Heat fall to Orlando again

The Miami Heat had just about the most up and down game as possible against the Magic in the two teams fourth meeting this season. From consistent runs to explosive quarters, the Miami Heat were too inconsistent to get it done at home against the Magic and fall to 0-4 versus their in-state rival on the season and 25-23 on the season.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Simone Fontecchio News / Miami Heat on SI / January 28

Fontecchio's hot shooting not enough for Heat to get past Magic

Including the preseason, the Miami Heat haven't had a ton of luck against the Orlando Magic this season, with an 0-5 record heading into this game. Tyler Herro remained out for Miami, while Davion Mitchell was once again downgraded from doubtful to out tonight.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 28

Erik Spoelstra urges Heat players to disregard ‘bunch of BS’ trade rumors

With the Miami Heat linked to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, the team is still playing games amidst all the noise.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 28

A trade the Miami Heat can make to become Giannis frontrunners

Thanks to trading the man on the far left of this image the Miami Heat only have two tradeable first round picks. The Terry Rozier trade which many including myself thought was a good trade at the time hangs a dark cloud over not only the Miami Heat but the NBA.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / January 28

It's Giannis Antetokounmpo or nothing for the Miami Heat at the trade deadline

The Miami Heat have long landed short of stars, but it was for the exact moment of time we are in. The off chance that the Milwaukee Bucks would ever trade away one of the top-3 players in the association, one of the most dominant players of his generation.

Andrew Wiggins News / Hoops Wire / January 28

Warriors, Heat have discussed Andrew Wiggins trade

Andrew Wiggins’ name is circling back to familiar territory. The Warriors and Heat have held exploratory conversations about a potential trade that would bring Wiggins back to Golden State, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 28

Warriors, Heat Have Discussed Andrew Wiggins

The Warriors and Heat have had conversations about the possibility of a trade that would send forward Andrew Wiggins back to Golden State, according to reports from Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) and Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 28

For the Miami Heat, Giannis has always been the one

Are they ready? That's the question for the Miami Heat now, as the moment of truth is upon us. Because Giannis Antetokounmpo has always been the one. Are they ready to speak Greek?

Kel'el Ware News / Miami Heat on SI / January 28

What is Kel'el Ware's biggest strength?

Kel’el Ware has had an up and down career, but he just earned a promising reward. Ware was named as one of the sophomore players to the NBA’s Rising Stars game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / HITC / January 28

Miami Heat believe they have a ‘real shot’ at landing Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat believe they have placed themselves in a strong position to pursue a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Miami Heat continue to be linked with Giannis Antetokounmpo as trade speculation around the Milwaukee Bucks star intensifies.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 27

Rested Heat crave first win over Magic this season

Looking to solve their in-state rival for the first time this year, the Miami Heat host the Orlando Magic in a Southeast Division meeting on Wednesday.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / January 27

Heat linked to stars again, but no big move feels imminent

The Heat are back in their favorite lane again. Floating in star rumors. Loitering near blockbuster talk. Being casually mentioned alongside names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant, because of course they are.

Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / January 26

Are the Heat eternally play-in bound?

Are the Heat play-in bound? They have a similar record now as they did last season. A running joke is that Miami, Chicago and Atlanta will all meet again in the play-in tournament (as they do every year.) For the last three seasons, it is true, check the stats.