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Giannis Antetokounmpo shares Miami Heat pictures with ‘Captain’ Klay Thompson on a boat

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat players are already bonding with Klay Thompson somewhere he loves, on the open water in his boat. The Miami Heat acquired both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson this offseason.

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NBA Champion Explains Why Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Superstar Era Could Be Ending

As an NBA champion and two-time MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s resume is leaps and bounds better than almost all his competitors. Today, with career averages of 24.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game on 55.4% shooting, he’s widely considered to be among the top three best players in the game.

Devin Carter News / Miami Heat on SI / September 11

Miami Heat Should Take Chance on Former Draft Target Devin Carter

The Miami Heat have one roster spot left, and at this point, I would much rather see them take a chance on a young player with some upside than simply

Zach Lavine News / Fadeaway World / September 11

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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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / September 11

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.

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.

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.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / September 9

Two Point Guard Options Emerge For Miami Heat Ahead Of Training Camp

The Miami Heat are basically set for the 2026-27 season. After trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, they followed it up with some key acquisitions, including Klay Thompson, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Nick Richards.

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

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Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / September 9

Megan Thee Stallion Reveals What Went Wrong In Failed Relationship With Klay Thompson

The NBA lifestyle is often very lucrative, and Miami Heat star Klay Thompson has experienced this firsthand. His basketball career has not only earned him generational wealth, but it has also given him the platform to connect with fellow celebrities, including iconic rap star Megan Thee Stallion.

Kyrie Irving News / Miami Heat on SI / September 9

Kyrie Irving Could Be the Miami Heat's Perfect In-Season Trade Target

The Miami Heat have had a tremendous offseason so far after they traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat still have one roster spot open, and they may fill it before the season starts, or they can wait for a potential buyout candidate during the season.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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