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Bam Adebayo wouldn't make Bill Simmons' Olympic cut

The United States national basketball team is no country for old men. That's according to The Ringer's Bill Simmons, who recently said the squad shouldn't take anyone in 2028 who is older than 30.

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Can Norman Powell Elevate the Miami Heat's Two-Man Game Offense?

Norman Powell is coming off a career year for the Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 21.8 points a game on 42% shooting from three point land. He was a major factor for the Clippers' ignitable offense next to James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, while doing it at an efficient level.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 15

OPINION: The 2006 Miami Heat were special, no matter what's said

CBS ranked the last 25 NBA champions, and the 2005-06 Miami Heat are notably low at number #24. It will be 20 years this upcoming season since Miami’s first championship, when they defeated the Chicago Bulls in six, the New Jersey Nets in five, the Detroit Pistons in six and the Dallas Mavericks in six to get there.

Kai Jones News / Miami Heat on SI / September 15

Don't Expect Kai Jones in Miami Anytime Time Soon

The Miami Heat’s biggest question heading into the season is depth in the frontcourt. Size and athleticism remain a need, and forward/center Kai Jones looked like a potential answer.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Kel'el Ware News / Miami Heat on SI / September 15

The One Area of Focus For Kel'el Ware in his Sophomore Season

Kel'el Ware not only grabbed the attention of many locally when he jumped onto the scene in his rookie season, but he also started turning some heads nationally pretty quickly.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 15

What's the Miami Heat's biggest worry in training camp?

We are two weeks from Miami Heat media day, two weeks from seeing a slightly modified roster in the same rooms at the same time. And while no one is projecting

Andrew Wiggins News / Fastbreak on SI / September 14

Lakers Fans Make Feelings Clear on Andrew Wiggins Speculation

Andrew Wiggins is heading into his first full season with the Miami Heat. There are questions about whether the veteran forward will make it through the 2025-2026 NBA season on just one team.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 13

Which Miami Heat player benefits most from heaves rule?

The best players in Miami Heat history knew how to play one particular "game" better than anyone. Back in the Big 3 days, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James would joke about how they would hold the ball just past the buzzer, so as not to reduce their field goal percentages with some pointless hoist from 50 feet.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 12

Miami Heat Hype Their New (Starting?) Backcourt

Time was, we would go into training camp not sure if Tyler Herro would be a sixth man or a starter. Those days are long gone, with Herro coming off his best season, one that earned him an All-Star nod.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 12

ESPN explains Miami Heat’s most significant weakness isn't what you think

Even though Jimmy Butler often coasted during the regular season, there were several aspects the Miami Heat desperately lacked outside of him on their roster. The Heat losing Butler was always going to be difficult to replace, considering his consistent and increasing production in the postseason.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / September 12

Can Erik Spoelstra Finally Claim the Award That’s Eluded Him?

Would you believe me if I told you that a top 15 coach in NBA history has never won a coach of the year award. Well, Erik Spoelstra has yet to win one, unless you count the National Basketball Coaches Association Award in which he was the Co-Champion in the first year it was installed, sharing the award with NBA coach of the year Mike D'Antoni.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 12

Will New Miami Heat Face Break Into Rotation Status Early?

As often as things seem to feel repetitive in Heat world at times, there are some new faces within the four walls of the Miami Heat's locker room this season.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 12

Miami Heat Finalize Training Camp Roster After Signing Four Players

The Miami Heat's offseason, for now, is just about over. On Thursday, the Heat signed Jahmir Young, Gabe Madsen, Trevor Keels and Dain Dainja to finalize their roster with 2.5 weeks to go before the start of training camp.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / September 12

Is There Danger In Extending Norman Powell Early?

The Miami Heat haven't even had Norman Powell in training camp yet, let alone a game, but they seem to like what they've seen behind the scenes. Powell, acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers for Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson this offseason, has endeared himself with his work ethic, which is embodied by his "Understand the Grind" motto.

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The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

Andrew Wiggins News / Hoops Wire / September 12

Lakers still likely keeping tabs on Heat’s Andrew Wiggins

The Lakers are starting to think bigger. After Luka Doncic’s EuroBasket run and his three-year extension with Los Angeles, the front office is re-evaluating how aggressive it wants to be on the trade market.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / September 11

Should Miami Heat Look To Deal Starting Forward To Los Angeles Lakers?

We are less than a month away from the Miami Heat's first preseason game, but the trade rumors regarding Andrew Wiggins continue to persist. This time

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 11

The next steps for Nikola Jović

Nikola Jović is entering his fourth year with the Miami Heat and expectations are larger for him than ever. Up until now, he has been a release valve in the half-court and a nice option in transition, but he needs more to his game to earn a starting role in training camp or to be one of the last five on the floor.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11

Heat linked to future Hall of Famer in rumors, but can Miami even land a superstar anymore?

The Miami Heat have always had swagger, but lately that confidence is being tested.

Rockets’ Kevin Durant viewed as offseason’s biggest prize

Andrew Wiggins could be the missing piece to the Lakers' championship puzzle

Joel Embiid no longer former teammate's pick for 'best center' he's ever played with

The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

The 'NBA's scariest Halloween scorers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11

Andrew Wiggins could be the missing piece to the Lakers' championship puzzle

The Lakers' holes are obvious, and Andrew Wiggins might be the solution.

Pinpointing the perfect time for LeBron James to retire

New NBA 'heave' rule rewards stars who don't pad stats

Veteran guard spurned other teams to sign with Knicks — for good reason

Ranking the No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks of the 21st century

The 'Miami Heat championship rosters' quiz

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Heat Showing Interest in Reuniting With Former First-Round Pick During Free Agency: Report

The Miami Heat are coming off a disappointing season that saw them finish 10th in the Eastern Conference standings, though they were able to play their way to the eighth seed through the Play-In Tournament.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 10

Tim Hardaway Stunned by Jimmy Butler’s Controversial Heat Departure but Trusts Pat Riley’s Decision

Jimmy Butler’s colossal fallout with the Miami Heat, where he had nearly become a legend over the years, was one of the shocking stories of 2024/25 and ultimately led to a trade with the Golden State Warriors.