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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra gives Kel’el Ware harsh reality check after 2nd-half DNP vs. Celtics

The Miami Heat have fallen off a bit from their torrid start to the 2025-26 season, and on Thursday night, they lost their 20th game of the campaign in 41 games in a 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics.

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Bam Adebayo declares what Heat has to do to stop being ‘mediocre’ after Celtics loss

MIAMI – While there were encouraging signs from the Miami Heat after the win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday to start the three-game home stand, the momentum turned sour quickly with a crushing loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday, 119-114.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / January 15

Norman Powell's scoring is not enough to lead the Heat past the Celtics

We are officially at the halfway point of the Miami Heat’s regular season. The Heat sit at 21 – 20 after an atrocious 4th quarter collapse against the Boston Celtics to lose 114 – 119.

Anfernee Simons News / Miami Heat on SI / January 15

Miami Heat blow early lead as Simons, Celtics storm back in fourth quarter

After a much needed win on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns, the Heat continued their three game homestand with a match-up against the Boston Celtics tonight.

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Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Erik Spoelstra warns Heat about downsides of adding more screens in offense

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat showing encouraging signs in Tuesday’s win over the Phoenix Suns, like Bam Adebayo getting out of a slump and the synergy brewing between Norman Powell and Tyler Herro, there was a change in the offensive game plan.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / January 15

The Miami Heat's defensive keys vs White, Brown and Celtics

It's always fun basketball when the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics take the floor against one another. In the first match-up this season, the Celtics came out on top in Boston as Derrick White had 33 points and Jaylen Brown dropped 30 points.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 15

NBA Insider claims that Giannis is 'absolutely' open to playing for the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat continue to find themselves in the news regarding star players who may be looking to end up elsewhere. Amid the week of Ja Morant rumors, the Heat have been linked to Milwaukee Bucks megastar Giannis Antetokounmpo for the first time in a while.

Davion Mitchell News / Miami Heat on SI / January 14

Miami likely to be without key starter against the Boston Celtics

Davion Mitchell has come into his own as a member of the Miami Heat, earning the role of Miami's starting point guard, putting up a career high in assists (7.3), being an efficient scorer, and wearing "heat culture" on his sleeve.

Ja Morant News / Miami Heat on SI / January 14

In the House? Morant-to-Miami rumors fueled by eyebrow-raising purchase

Ja Morant is roughly 5,000 miles from Miami in Germany, but he’s never felt closer to being part of Heat nation. You’re not on social media if you haven’t

Bam Adebayo News / Field Level Media / January 14

Bam Adebayo out of slump as Heat entertain Celtics

Bam Adebayo may have rediscovered his All-Star form. Adebayo, who will lead the Miami Heat on Thursday night against the visiting Boston Celtics, had been slumping for a couple of weeks.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / January 14

Miami Heat Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy with HEAT Day of Service

The Miami Heat turned up the community spirit today at West Hollywood Elementary School in Hollywood, Florida. They hosted their annual HEAT Day of Service event presented by American Airlines.

Bam Adebayo News / Hoops Wire / January 14

NBA Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Warriors, De’Anthony Melton, Sixers

Tuesday’s win over Phoenix stopped a three-game skid for the Heat, and it was a needed one. Miami’s previous three losses — to Minnesota, Indiana and Oklahoma City — all came by double digits, and the offense had been trending the wrong way for a while.

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Ja Morant News / Total Pro Sports / January 14

Ja Morant’s Miami Dream Gets Ice-Cold Reality Check Over Major 'Culture Clash' Concerns

The idea of Ja Morant landing with the Miami Heat has created steady buzz across the league. Miami values structure, strict rules, and clear boundaries, while Morant plays with speed, freedom, and flair.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 14

One Heat player dominates fourth quarter vs Suns without even scoring

The turnaround happened fast. After a 17 point halftime lead, the Miami Heat found themselves trailing by 6 with three and a half minutes to go in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns.

NBA News / Scoop B / January 14

The Great Equalizer: Wellball Brings NBA Legends and Bronx Youth Together at DREAM Academy

New York, NY — In the heart of the Bronx, where the pavement tells stories of basketball legends and the air is thick with the spirit of competition, a new sound echoed through the rafters of the DREAM Academy gymnasium.

Davion Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / January 14

What Happened to Davion Mitchell? Heat Star Exits to Locker Room vs Suns After Injury

The Miami Heat snapped their three-game losing streak and recorded their 21st win of the season. However, the big night was soured by a concerning update about their starting guard.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 14

Suns' Dillon Brooks delivers another poorly timed flagrant foul

For a player who has helped the Suns so much with his 21.3 points per game and tough defense, Brooks has managed to hurt his team at the worst possible moments.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Miami Heat Hold Off Phoenix Suns

Coming off a brutal three-game skid and a road trip that would make anyone want to hug their own bed, the Heat desperately needed a win. They got it, 127-121, but not without sending the blood pressure of every fan in South Florida through the roof first.

Bam Adebayo News / Field Level Media / January 13

Bam Adebayo's strong closing surge guides Heat past Suns

Bam Adebayo scored 13 consecutive Heat points late in the fourth quarter, leading host Miami to a 127-121 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. With the score tied 118-118 and 48.3 seconds left, Miami's Norman Powell made a corner 3-pointer for a lead that the Heat never relinquished.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13

Erik Spoelstra reveals what’s ‘really hurt’ Heat amidst inconsistent season

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat’s dreadful road trip recently, the team has a great opportunity with a three-game home stand that starts Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns.

Ja Morant News / Stadium Rant / January 13

Would A Miami Heat Ja Morant Trade Make Sense?

A Miami Heat Ja Morant trade has been rumored ever since Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Memphis Grizzlies were listening to offers on him. It makes sense, since the Heat have been floundering recently, and they could definitely use a point guard, with all due respect to Davion Mitchell.

Dwyane Wade News / The SportsRush / January 13

Why Kevin Durant’s Praise of Dwyane Wade’s 2006 Finals Run Meant So Much to Heat Legend

For the past six months or so, the question of who is the better player, Dwyane Wade or James Harden, has been a frequent topic of conversation among basketball fans.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Wire / January 12

Heat stuck with Terry Rozier deal as NBA awaits evidence

The Heat are unable to terminate Terry Rozier’s contract at this time, and it has little to do with cap math. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the NBA has not been granted access to the evidence that will be used in the federal case involving Rozier.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / January 11

NBA 2K26 Rolls Out New Face Scan Updates—But One Star Is Still Missing

If NBA 2K26 were handing out glow-ups, Patch 4.0 would be the episode where half the cast gets a makeover—and the main character somehow misses the chair.