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Erik Spoelstra Reveals Private Conversation With Precious Achiuwa After Heat Release Provides $13.3M Relief

Last night, the Miami Heat wrapped up their preseason with another defeat, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies 125-141. Unfortunately for Erik Spoelstra’s team, they finished the preseason without a single victory.

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Tyler Herro’s Absence Seemingly Deemed Positive by Heat Locker Room Amid Harsh Contract Decision

The Miami Heat will start the 2025-26 season without their leading scorer, Tyler Herro, who recently had surgery for posterior impingement syndrome in his left foot and ankle.

Precious Achiuwa News / Miami Heat on SI / October 18

Reunion cut short for Miami Heat former first-round pick

The statistic was fun while it lasted. After signing Precious Achiuwa to a non-guaranteed contract, the Miami Heat briefly had all of their last seven first-round picks on their roster.

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Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / October 18

Player grades vs Grizzlies: Bam Adebayo bounce back

Bam Adebayo - Grade: A Bam Adebayo had by far his best game of the preseason finishing with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Shooting 9/17 from the field and 2/6 from the 3-point line.

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 18

NBA Moves: Heat, Precious Achiuwa, Knicks, Garrison Mathews, Suns

Miami has made its final round of cuts and is promoting one of its young guards in the process. The Heat waived big man Precious Achiuwa along with Ethan Thompson, Dain Dainja and Bez Mbeng, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Precious Achiuwa News / Fastbreak on SI / October 18

Miami Heat’s Precious Achiuwa Joins Top NBA Free Agent List

Precious Achiuwa’s second stint with the Miami Heat seems to be coming to a close. According to a report, the veteran center has been told that the Heat are going to add him to a group of players set to be waived ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra downplays winless preseason record ahead of opener

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat approaching the regular season opener, the team would end up going winless in the preseason as the last contest was against the Memphis Grizzlies, 141-125.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Miami Heat preseason comes to a close: three takeaways vs Memphis

The Heat preseason came to a close on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, after getting some run with a relatively healthy team minus Tyler Herro, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Nikola Jovic.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Bold predictions for the upcoming Miami Heat season

Some bold predictions as the 2025-26 Miami Heat season is set to start next Wednesday: Tyler Herro once again makes the All-Star team Tyler Herro had a career year last season and is looking to prove that it is no fluke.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra says Terry Rozier’s ‘mind is clear’ in preparing for bounce-back season

MIAMI – While fans lock in their bold predictions for the Miami Heat’s upcoming season, one piece that will be an interesting storyline to watch surrounds guard Terry Rozier.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Erik Spoelstra gets real on Norman Powell’s comfort level ahead of Heat season opener

MIAMI – With fans locking in their bold predictions for the Heat’s upcoming season, one piece of the team that will be crucial to the success is newcomer and star Norman Powell.

Tyler Herro News / EssentiallySports / October 17

Insider Provides Reality Check on Tyler Herro’s Injury as $206M Commitment Hits Roadblock

Every NBA season comes with its fair share of surprises and setbacks, and for the Miami Heat, the start of the 2025-26 campaign brought unwelcome news.

Kendrick Perkins News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Kendrick Perkins says something ridiculous (again) about the Heat

As ESPN introduces more strategy-oriented content about the NBA -- including Coaches' Corner with Tim Legler on which Erik Spoelstra recently appeared -- its talking heads aren't exactly slowing down with the crazy hot takes.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Three Keys for the Miami Heat's Final Preseason Game

It's officially Miami Heat dress rehearsal day. After an extremely crowded injury report for most of this preseason, they are finally close to whole aside from Tyler Herro and Kasparas Jakucionis.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Bounce-back requires resurgence from Miami Heat scapegoats

The process of washing the stench of the 2024-25 Miami Heat season isn’t going well. All-Star guard Tyler Herro will be sidelined over the first month

Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Heat’s Tyler Herro ‘doubtful’ to get contract extension

Tyler Herro has said he wants to stay in Miami long term. But the clock is ticking on the Miami Heat’s willingness to commit to their All-Star guard. With the extension window closing soon, reports say substantial talks between Herro and the organization have yet to take place, and optimism around a deal remains low.

Kel'el Ware News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Ware did this come from? Unlikely NBA preseason leading scorer

A second-year player has been in the spotlight all summer, into fall. From the time that Erik Spoelstra uncharacteristically, publicly called out that player's professionalism in Las Vegas, to a preseason that has featured that player in major minutes, it's been something to watch.

Erik Spoelstra News / The SportsRush / October 17

Grant Hill Explains How Erik Spoelstra’s Journey Was Crucial in Him Becoming Team USA Head Coach

Erik Spoelstra has had many job titles as he worked his way up from being a Miami Heat video coordinator all the way up to becoming the team’s head coach in 2008.

Davion Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Exclusive: Davion Mitchell ready to ‘change the game’ regardless of role with Heat

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat having championship aspirations this upcoming season, one of the players on the team who believes their contender status is guard Davion Mitchell.

Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Exclusive: Norman Powell reveals comfort level ahead of next week’s Heat opener

MIAMI – As Miami Heat fans await the injury return of star Tyler Herro, the team will have to make due without the guard for the start of the season. Enter the Heat newcomer who’s looking to step up in Norman Powell as he spoke with ClutchPoints in an exclusive interview about where he is in his comfort level ahead of next week’s opener.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra details ‘honor of a lifetime’ as new USA head coach

MIAMI – With the news of the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra being the new head coach for the USA men’s basketball team, he will be introduced on Thursday afternoon at the Kaseya Center.

Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / October 16

'Right Now, I’m Ahead of Schedule' – Miami Heat Fans Receive Encouraging Injury Update on Tyler Herro

Tyler Herro is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 campaign due to a foot and ankle injury, but the Miami Heat star recently dropped the bold proclamation that he would be back on the court “sooner rather than later.” “Super excited.

Gabe Madsen News / Hoops Rumors / October 14

Heat sign Steve Settle, waive Gabe Madsen

The Heat have signed forward Steve Settle III and waived wing Gabe Madsen, according to the team. Miami originally agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with Settle right after he went undrafted in June.

Bam Adebayo News / Field Level Media / October 14

Heat C Bam Adebayo 'feels fine' after knee contusion

Miami Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo said he "feels fine" after leaving Monday night's preseason loss at Atlanta with a knee contusion. Adebayo, 28, departed in the third quarter, finishing with 13 points and nine rebounds in 19 minutes in a 119-118 overtime loss to the Hawks.