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Heat Guarantee Terry Rozier’s Contract

The Heat decided against waiving guard Terry Rozier on Wednesday, per Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press (Twitter link), which means his full cap hit for the 2025/26 season is now guaranteed.

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The Quiz of the Day

Does anyone count as untouchable on the Miami Heat?

It’s hard to justify labeling a player untouchable if he is not producing at a legitimate All-NBA to MVP level. History even has moments of ballers in that stratosphere getting moved at their own wishes or by surprise.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 7

Tyler Herro beats Stephen Curry in this stat

Miami Heat All-Star guard is often at the center of conversations surrounding the Heat. Fans often question the impact Herro makes and if it translates to winning.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / January 6

Tyler Herro scored comfortably in return, but others fail vs. Timberwolves

The Miami Heat have once again lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, their 2nd time losing to them in the past 3 days. This time Miami was dominated losing by a score of 122 – 94.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Tyler Herro News / Field Level Media / January 6

Heat's Tyler Herro cleared for return: 'I just had to get healthy'

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro participated in Tuesday morning's shootaround and is expected to be on the court later that night against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / January 6

Heat’s Tyler Herro To Return On Tuesday

Heat guard Tyler Herro has been upgraded from questionable to available on the team’s injury report and is on track to make his return on Tuesday vs. Minnesota, tweets Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.

Trae Young News / Miami Heat on SI / January 6

Why the Miami Heat should stay away from Trae Young

Trae Young is a 4x All-Star and a former All-NBA honoree. Young has been with the Atlanta Hawks for 8 years now with a career filled by high scoring nights and consistent high-level playmaking.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 6

Are the Heat reverting back to familiar territory?

The Miami Heat started the 2025-2026 NBA season setting the league on notice for their new style of play. They have turned heads at how they have improved

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / January 6

One Norman Powell ability headlining opposing scouting reports

Across Norman Powell's last three games, he's knocked down a total of 18 three pointers, including a nine three performance a night ago against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Erik Spoelstra News / Bleacher Report / January 5

Watch: Erik Spoelstra's kids having too much fun

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

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Tyler Herro News / Field Level Media / January 5

Tyler Herro close to a return as Heat face Timberwolves again

Tyler Herro is close to returning to the Miami Heat. The only question is whether Herro will be on the court Tuesday night or if he will wait at least one more game to rejoin the action.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

Why Pelicans win was ‘crucial’ for Heat before Midwest road trip

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat beating the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, 125-106, it comes right before the team embarks on a four-game Midwest road trip.

Norman Powell News / Hoops Wire / January 5

Norman Powell: Heat ‘definitely not’ where they think they can be yet

The Heat are winning, but they’re not satisfied. At 20-16 and nearing the midpoint of the season, Norman Powell said the Heat are “definitely not” where they want to be, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Erik Spoelstra News / EssentiallySports / January 5

Erik Spoelstra’s Family Interrupts Official NBA Procedures After Heat-Pelicans

The NBA world is no stranger to family members of players or coaches crashing the interview. 11 years ago, Riley Curry sang, “Way up, I feel blessed,” sitting on her dad’s lap.

Norman Powell News / FortyEightMinutes / January 5

Norman Powell’s Career-High Nine 3-Pointers Leads Heat to Dominant 125-106 Win Over Pelicans in Miami

The Miami Heat bounced back strong from Saturday’s loss to Minnesota, torching the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 125-106 on Sunday night at Kaseya Center.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 4

Norman Powell's hot shooting launches Heat past Pelicans

Norman Powell scored a game-high 34 points, leading the host Miami Heat to a 125-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. Miami's Nikola Jovic added 19 points off the bench, and Kel'el Ware had a double-double with 16 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 4