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Miami Heat’s 15th Roster Spot: Zach LaVine, D’Angelo Russell, And More

After making some noteworthy additions over the summer, the Miami Heat appear to have a formidable roster. Although sources like ESPN doubt the team’s ability to compete in a stacked Eastern Conference, many believe that the Heat, especially after adding players like Klay Thompson, could emerge as a contender.

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Bold Predictions for the 2026/2027 Miami Heat Season

The NBA returns next month and there is plenty of excitement in South Beach. The Miami Heat made a blockbuster acquisition when they acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo this Summer.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 10

Miami Heat Season Preview: The Shooting Guards

Sports are always evolving, and basketball has been on the forefront of major changes in it's game. As we approach the regular season we have previewed each of Miami's position groups, and there is one remaining, the shooting guards.

Miami Heat News / The Spun / September 10

Megan Thee Stallion Admits She Didn't Feel Comfortable With Klay Thompson

Megan Thee Stallion isn’t pulling her punches when it comes to talking about her breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson. Less than a year after going public with their romance, Stallion and Thompson confirmed they were heading their separate ways.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 10

Heat executive leaves after 22 years with the team

The Purple and Gold wanted some Heat culture and now have a new assistant general manager, per ESPN. Results won't show immediately, but this will end up being one of president and GM Rob Pelinka's best moves off the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Bam Adebayo News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Heat’s Potential Offensive Game Plan With Giannis Explained, But A Key Concern About Bam Adebayo Remains

After a summer of retooling, the Miami Heat will be entering the 2026-27 season with the intention of establishing themselves as title contenders. With Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo forming one of the NBA’s best frontcourt duos, Miami is more than capable of putting the league on notice.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Kevin Love Linked To Heat In Free Agency: Does A Reunion Make Sense?

The Miami Heat have had a tremendous summer. After a disappointing end to the 2025-26 season, the Heat appear to be in a position to bounce back following some remarkable signings.

Miami Heat News / HITC / September 10

Megan Thee Stallion was ‘losing’ herself after Klay Thompson’s heartbreaking actions

NBA star Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion were in a short-lived relationship. Miami Heat star Klay Thompson and pop star Megan Thee Stallion made their relationship official in July 2025.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 9

Lakers deal major blow to Heat front office before 2026-27 season

Training camp is getting closer and closer, and the Miami Heat just saw their operations take a major hit.

Lakers announce statue for former head coach Phil Jackson

Former champion sounds the alarm on fatal Lakers playoff issue

Danny Green says Lakers players can feel ownership uncertainty

The 'NBA Playoffs scoring leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 9

The Miami Heat's draft picks since Dwyane Wade left in 2016

A team’s record in the draft is one of the best tests to see if a front office knows what it’s doing. It’s impossible to win without success there because

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / September 9

Miami Heat Rumors: 3 Former All-Stars Emerge As Potential Targets; Trade Scenarios Explained

The Miami Heat are set to enter the 2026-27 season as one of the most formidable teams in the Eastern Conference. While Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s acquisition was convincing, recent player additions like Klay Thompson and Nick Richards have strengthened Miami’s case.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / HITC / September 9

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new $13.5 million, 12,000-square foot Miami mansion is insane

Giannis Antetokounmpo is making Miami his home in style, having just purchased a massive mansion in South Florida. The Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo in July, marking the end of his legendary run with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Miami Heat News / Stadium Rant / September 9

Draymond Green’s Klay Thompson Defense Reveals Miami Heat’s Promising Plan

Draymond Green’s defense of Klay Thompson offers a useful blueprint for Miami Heat expectations. Thompson’s role should center on shooting gravity, off-ball movement, and complementary offense—not recreating his 2017 Golden State Warriors production.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / September 9

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Silent $13.5M Miami Move Emerges After Blockbuster Trade to Heat

Two months after the Miami Heat made their blockbuster trade official, Giannis Antetokounmpo is already settling into his new home. The two-time MVP may have made his biggest statement about Miami without saying a word.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 8

Miami Heat Positional Season Preview: The Small Forwards

The Miami Heat have greatly improved their roster over the offseason, but one position group that essentially stayed the same is the “small forwards.” Obviously, no one is really listed as a small forward, but position groups are still an easy way to break up players on a team.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / September 8

Heat may be East’s biggest mystery after landing Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Heat could reach the NBA Finals this season. They could also wind up fighting their way through the play-in. Neither outcome would be especially shocking.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Mock Trade Sends Heat's Andrew Wiggins to Trail Blazers for 2-Time Champion

It has been a busy offseason thus far for the Miami Heat as they have made multiple moves to upgrade their roster after missing the playoffs last season.

Dwyane Wade News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 7

Heat legend Dwyane Wade reveals the biggest challenge of leading the NBA in scoring

Being the leading scorer on a team can be quite the tall task. Being the scoring champion for an entire season against the best scorers in the league is a different story, something that Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade successfully pulled off during one campaign.

Davion Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 7

Heat’s Davion Mitchell draws literal lines in the sand with bold 2026-27 goal

The Miami Heat look like a team worth rooting for in the 2026-27 NBA season. The team finally landed Giannis Antetokounmpo after almost a year of anticipation.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / September 6

Southeast Division: Heat Point Guards, Heat Projections, Hawks Offseason, Magic Streaming Rights

The Heat need to monitor their point guard depth, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel opines in his latest mailbag. While Davion Mitchell is deserving of the starting job, there are legitimate questions regarding projected backup Dru Smith and two-way player Tre Donaldson on a team seeking to be a contender.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / September 6

Heat quietly built one of the most underrated veteran duos this offseason

The addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo will dominate the headlines, but another piece of offseason work might just determine how far the Heat can go in 2026-27.

NBA keeps making it harder for longtime fans to simply watch basketball

Kings beat out two NBA teams to sign Ben Simmons

NBA extension season is here, and numbers only tell part of the story

The 'NBA Playoffs scoring leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / Scoop B / September 9