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Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 20
NBA Round Up: Erik Spoelstra, Heat to Petition Adam Silver; 23-Year-Old Signs $209M Contract & More
In October 2014, Jimmy Butler faced a decision that could have changed his career. The Chicago Bulls had offered him a rookie extension worth approximately $44 million, but the two sides could not agree on the price.
Kevin Porter Jr. News / Miami Heat on SI / October 20
Should The Miami Heat Explore Kevin Porter Jr as an Option?
With the NBA Season right around the corner, teams made final cuts as they finalized their rosters. As the league's talent level rises, a few surprising cuts led into opening night.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 19
One Miami Heat Player Could Make or Break Their Championship Hopes
Can the Miami Heat actually compete for a championship this upcoming season? My answer is yes, but is contingent on a few factors. The Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, so that automatically makes this team a lot better than the year prior.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Why Heat’s Klay Thompson shrugged off preseason shooting woes
With the Miami Heat preparing for the start of the 2026-27 season on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the team’s newcomers who’s looking to make a huge impact is Klay Thompson.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Heat’s Bam Adebayo shares crucial injury update ahead of opener vs. Timberwolves
With the Miami Heat preparing for the regular season opener on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, all eyes will be on the injuries the team is dealing with, especially when it comes to captain Bam Adebayo.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 19
The Heat Player With the Most to Prove This Season
The Miami Heat are used to being overlooked. When the Heat were able to have a starting lineup including LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, they were respected.
Klay Thompson News / Miami Heat on SI / October 18
Miami Heat Fans May Be Overreacting to Klay Thompson's Slow Start
Klay Thompson really struggled during the NBA preseason. The Miami Heat signed him to provide much-needed spacing and three-point shooting after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18
3 Miami Heat bold season predictions after finally trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo
With the Miami Heat’s 2026-27 opener set for October 21 against Minnesota, it is time for our Miami Heat bold predictions. Miami finally landed Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee, ending years of pursuit and changing the team’s outlook overnight.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 18
NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Spurs
Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting comfortable with the Heat. His teammates are learning that getting him the ball is only the first part of the job. The next?
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17
Three Things That Will Determine the Result of the Miami Heat's Season
The Miami Heat have a much different outlook this season after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Expectations are higher, but there are still plenty of questions surrounding how this roster will come together.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17
Shawn Marion pushes back on comparisons to Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo
As Giannis Antetokounmpo prepares for his first season with the Miami Heat following his departure from the Milwaukee Bucks, former NBA champion Shawn Marion pushed back on comparisons between himself and the two-time MVP, emphasizing the differences in their playing styles.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17
Miami Heat Official Roster Appears Set for 2026/27 NBA Season
The Miami Heat appear to have officially finalized their roster for the 2026-27 NBA season, setting the stage for another year of competition in the Eastern Conference.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / October 17
Heat cut four players
The Heat trimmed their roster Saturday, waiving Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen and Bez Mbeng, the team announced. All four were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Heat Waive Four Players
The Heat have made a series of cuts ahead of the regular season, announcing today in a press release that Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen, and Bez Mbeng have been placed on waivers.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17
The 3 Things That Went Most Right for the Miami Heat in Preseason
No one hangs banners in the preseason, not even the franchises with much less success than the Miami Heat over the past three decades. Wins and losses, naturally, don't matter much -- the Heat's winless 2025-26 preseason was followed by a scorching regular season start, which unfortunately they could not sustain.
Klay Thompson News / Fadeaway World / October 17
Klay Thompson’s Shooting Struggles Continue As He Goes Scoreless vs. Magic: Should Heat Be Concerned?
Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, but he sure didn’t look like even a good one in preseason. The Heat wrapped up their preseason with a 136-115 loss to the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Friday, and Thompson went scoreless on the night.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 16
Key Cog Emerges for Heat in Giannis-Less Final Preseason Tune-up
The Giannis-less Miami Heat dropped their final preseason game tonight to the Orlando Magic who played their starters deep into the second half. It was a competitive game for the most part.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 17
Pat Riley loses big on Dodgers' playoff upset
The Los Angeles Dodgers were upset by the Milwaukee Brewers in a four-game sweep in the National League Championship Series. This was a big disappointment to their players, Dodger fans and Riley.
Bam Adebayo News / HITC / October 16
‘Overrated’ – Former Miami Heat coach makes harsh admission about Bam Adebayo’s game
Former Miami Heat head coach Stan Van Gundy gave his perspective on Bam Adebayo’s game, which the player will probably not be too happy to hear. The three-time NBA All-Star is going into the season with a new roster around him, and will now have Giannis Antetokounmpo as his co-star.
Bam Adebayo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15
Former Heat coach calls Bam Adebayo ‘overrated’
Bam Adebayo has another prominent hater. NBA analyst Stan Van Gundy appeared this week on The Ringer’s “The Zach Lowe Show.” During the episode, the conversation turned to the 2026-27 season outlook for the Miami Heat.
Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / October 15
Amar'e Stoudemire goes from Miami Heat to Miami police officer
Amar'e Stoudemire has traded in his jersey and shorts for a dress uniform and a badge. Now 43, the former All-NBA player and recent enshrinee to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, graduated from the Miami Dade College School of Justice's Basic Law Enforcement Academy on Thursday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14
Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals why he ditched his old jersey number
Giannis Antetokounmpo is wearing a new jersey number after his stunning trade from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat in July. Antetokounmpo wore No.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 13
46-Year-Old Udonis Haslem 'Bumping and Hitting' Giannis Antetokounmpo & Co. as A Heat Practice Executive Says Erik Spoelstra
Three seasons removed from his official retirement, 46-year-old Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem remains the de facto cornerstone of Heat Culture that sets him apart even from Pat Riley.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 11
Celtics could use Hugo Gonzalez to quiet doubts on controversial offseason move
The Boston Celtics made a controversial choice to trade Jaylen Brown to their biggest rival this offseason, but that move was preceded by what might just be an even more unpopular decision, which was to pump the brakes on their Giannis Antetokounmpo trade pursuit by not making their younger commodities available for the Bucks in their return package.
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