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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 18
Miami Heat Could Have One of the NBA's Best Benches This Season
The Miami Heat are entering a new era after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, and all eyes are on him and the rest of the Miami Heat’s starters. The Heat finished the preseason 3-2 and looked solid on both ends of the floor.
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.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
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?
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.
Miami Heat 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.
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 / 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.
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.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 16
Why Giannis Antetokounmpo Believes the Miami Heat Can Get More from Him
Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the greatest players in not only today's NBA but also in the history of the league. He has backed this up over his career amassing two Most Valuable Player awards, 1 Defensive Player Award, and an NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 16
NBA Round Up: Bam Adebayo Called ‘Overrated’, 39-Year-Old Celtic Gets Head Coaching Duties & More
As the 2026–27 NBA preseason reaches its climax, front offices are fine-tuning their depth charts while legends and broadcasters keep generating headlines.
Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals Pat Riley’s special ‘oh wow’ gesture in Greece
Giannis Antetokounmpo has revealed the personal gesture from Miami Heat president Pat Riley that left him saying “oh wow” after his blockbuster move from the Milwaukee Bucks.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 16
This Just Might Be Miami's Next Undrafted Steal
The clip went around South Florida last week before most people knew whose handle they were watching. Tre Donaldson, an undrafted rookie who is on a two-way contract, was putting his defender on skates in the Heat's Red, White and Pink scrimmage on his way to 25 points.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 16
'Good for Him': Jimmy Butler Sends Blunt Message on Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game After Miami Exit
Contrary to what most might think, Jimmy Butler just showed he isn’t holding on to ‘resentment’ towards his former teammate. The former Miami Heat star provided a candid response regarding Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point explosion earlier this year.
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.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 15
NBA Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire Joins Miami-Dade Police Department After Law Enforcement Graduation
This year has already brought Amar’e Stoudemire induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Yet even as the basketball world celebrates his legacy, he is preparing to start over in a profession with very different expectations.
Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Heat’s Bam Adebayo out with injury a week ahead of opener, but there’s a catch
With Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront of the Miami Heat this season after the blockbuster trade was made in the summer, the other half of the dynamic duo that will be crucial is team captain Bam Adebayo.
Miami Heat News / The Lead / October 13
Miami Heat 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Miami Heat enter the 2026 season with strong enthusiasm around their revamped squad. In April of 2026, the Heat played the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Play-In Tournament and lost by one point.
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.
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