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Davion Mitchell shines and other Miami Heat opener grades

Davion Mitchell - Grade: A+ Davion Mitchell shined when he joined the Heat last year and he made a statement to start this season. Mitchell was easily the Heat’s best player against the Magic, and there is an argument for him being the best player in the whole game.

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Where was Ware? Small lineup hurts Miami Heat late in opening night loss

This is one problem that Tyler Herro's return won't fix. The Heat scored well without their injured guard, finishing with 121 points on 48.4 percent shooting.

Davion Mitchell News / Total Apex Sports / October 22

Miami Heat Star Davion Mitchell’s Opening Night Not Enough In Orlando Magic Loss

Let’s get one thing straight: Davion Mitchell showed up to play on Wednesday night. In a league full of stars, the Miami Heat guard decided to have his own personal coming-out party against the Orlando Magic.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22

Powell stars, rebounding fails and other takeaways as Miami Heat lose opener

The Miami Heat returned to the floor in Orlando on Wednesday night to kick off the 2025-2026 NBA season. The expected starters took the floor of Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Nikola Jovic, and Bam Adebayo.

Heat Around the Web

Heat’s Davion Mitchell has stats in season opener unlike any player in Miami franchise history · Sporting News

Is Davion Mitchell related to Donovan Mitchell? The surprising connection between Heat-Cavs guards · Sporting News

Tyler Herro eyes $380 million contract extension after no deal this offseason · Sporting News

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22

The Miami Heat's starting lineup battle decided... for now

After a week with a couple of ailments -- neck spasms and a sprained ankle -- Kel'el Ware was cleared to play in the Miami Heat's season opener in Orlando.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22

The worst Heat season since 2007?

Yesterday I detailed what needs to happen for the Miami Heat to hit their ceiling and the best possible outcome from that. Today, its time for a less fun topic of the doomsday scenario.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Congratulations Pour in After Heat Star Announces Personal News

The Miami Heat are heading into the 2025-26 season with redemption on their minds. Following Jimmy Butler’s departure to the Golden State Warriors, the

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 21

Three keys for the Miami Heat in their season opener

The season opener for the Miami Heat is finally upon us. They will be kicking things off in Orlando against the Magic just right up the road, and it's finally time to see the regulars for the full 48 minutes.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra downplays ‘challenging’ Kel’el Ware hard

While Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware had an impressive preseason, there were a ton of narratives and storylines made about head coach Erik Spoelstra challenging the 21-year-old hard.

Norman Powell News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21

Heat star Norman Powell says people thought he was crazy for what he said when he joined LA Clippers

Norman Powell started his career with the Toronto Raptors. Norman Powell was selected in the second round of the 2015 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, who subsequently traded his draft rights to the Toronto Raptors.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 21

Up and coming Heat player on track for opener

The Miami Heat are set to begin the 2025/2026 Wednesday in Orlando (10/22). The Heat aren't dealing with too many injuries to begin the year. Miami's All-Star

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Why Heat’s Erik Spoelstra treasures Bam Adebayo relationship

As the Miami Heat went winless in the preseason, the team is turning its focus to the regular season, led once again by head coach Erik Spoelstra and featuring star Bam Adebayo.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 21

Can the Heat's polarizing star lead them to the ECF?

What is the ceiling of the Miami Heat this year? If everything goes perfectly where does this team stand in the Eastern conference? I have been doing some thinking on this and have come up with the absolute best case scenario for the Miami Heat in the 2025-2026 NBA season.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 21

How the Heat plan to thrive without Jimmy Butler

The Miami Heat's 2025/2026 campaign begins in Orlando on Wednesday (10/22). Beginning a new era of Miami Heat basketball, one without Jimmy Butler, who was with the Heat for six years.

Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Heat rumors: Why Miami barely bothered on Tyler Herro contract extension talks

As it appeared doubtful that Miami Heat star Tyler Herro wasn’t getting a contract extension this month, the deadline has officially passed, meaning both sides can return to negotiations in the offseason.

Andrew Wiggins News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Mock Trade Has Heat Landing Star Guard From Hawks for Package Headlined by Andrew Wiggins

It was a disappointing season last year for the Miami Heat and they will look to put it behind them as they try to compete for a top seed in the Eastern Conference this season.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / October 20

No extension for Tyler Herro, but no loss of joy

The deadline passed without a sound. There will be no contract extension for Tyler Herro, not prior to the 2025-26 season -- with two seasons left on his current deal, including this one.

Bam Adebayo News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Ex-Celtics Champion Makes Bold Prediction on Bam Adebayo’s Future With Heat

After finishing 10th in the Eastern Conference standings last season after trading Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, the Miami Heat will enter the 2025-26 NBA season looking to bounce back and compete for a top seed in the conference.

Tyler Herro News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Heat Make Key Tyler Herro Decision Before Start of 2025-26 NBA Season: Report

The Miami Heat tip off their 2025-26 NBA season on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic. Of course, the Heat are looking to bounce

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19

Kendrick Perkins makes big prediction about Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo is entering his ninth season with the Miami Heat, and Kendrick Perkins believes it will be the big man’s last. Perkins spoke about the Heat during an appearance on the latest episode of the “Road Trippin” podcast, which was released on Friday.

Kendrick Perkins News / Hardwood Heroics / October 18

'I Believe It’s Time' – Kendrick Perkins Predicts Big Trade From the Heat This Season

The Miami Heat are expected to make a significant change to their roster in the 2025-26 NBA season. Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes it’s time for one star player to move on from the franchise and predicts that he’d likely be moved during the regular season.

Tyler Herro News / EssentiallySports / October 18