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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo get real on Heat’s early-season struggles
LOS ANGELES — Expectations entering this season were sky high for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat. But through the first seven games, this Heat team has struggled to stop anybody and boasts a concerning 2-5 record in the midst of a tough, early-season road trip.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo drops bold claim about Luka Doncic
Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Luka Doncic after Monday’s clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. The Greek Freak was gracious in defeat following the Heat’s 138-117 loss to the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
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.
Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra admits he needs to do ‘a better job’ amid disappointing 2-5 start
The Miami Heat are nowhere near where they want to be, and even though some patience is required considering that they’re integrating Giannis Antetokounmpo into the team, their start to the 2026-27 season remains quite disappointing.
NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / November 3
Giannis's Heat Can't Defend Luka's Lakers
The Heat started their west coast road trip with a brutal effort against the Los Angeles Lakers losing 117-138. This game was over from the moment it began.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 2
Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down monster slam dunk over Lakers’ Walker Kessler
Following a tough start to his South Beach stint, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat are on a two-game winning streak. After knocking off the Atlanta Hawks, they pounded the Indiana Pacers by 20 points in their NBA Cup opener.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 2
Erik Spoelstra Seemingly Concedes Luka Doncic’s Shotmaking Ability as He Lays Down 3 Demands for Heat Players
The last time Luka Doncic scored 40 or more and faced the Miami Heat on the second night of a back-to-back, he dropped 60. Clearly, Erik Spoelstra wants to avoid it against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
Luka Doncic News / Miami Heat on SI / November 2
How the Miami Heat Can Slow Down Luka Doncic and Beat the Lakers
The Heat are finally on the right track after that awful 0-4 start, having won two in a row as they head out West on a five game road trip. I’m still not convinced by what I’ve seen from them, but the last two games have been very encouraging.
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 / November 2
Predicting the Miami Heat's Record During their Road Trip
It is time for the Miami Heat's longest West coast trip of the season. The team departed for Los Angeles on Sunday and will be on the road until November 10th.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 2
Two changes the Miami Heat should make
The Miami Heat hit some speed bumps to start the year and are in the process of figuring it out as they sit with a 2-4 record. They’re going to be OK,
NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / November 2
Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers: The Giannis and Luka History
Giannis. Bam. Klay Thompson. Luka. Austin Reaves. The star power between the new look Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers should warrant enough interest for any basketball fan to tune in for this matchup, which is Monday night at 9pm in Los Angeles, as the Heat start a five-game trip.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 2
Mario Chalmers Says LeBron James Won’t Surpass Michael Jordan Even With Two More Rings
The NBA has had some incredible players grace their courts over the years, but the GOAT debate has now come down to two men: Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / November 2
Can Bam Adebayo Continue Hot Streak vs. Doncic, Lakers? (and More)
The Miami Heat started the season far from where they wanted. No team wants to be winless after 4 games but especially not a team that was planning on contending.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 2
What to expect from this Miami Heat road trip
The Miami Heat are 2-4 and are set to begin a five game west coast trip starting with a contest in Los Angeles against the Lakers and Luka Doncic. After the Lakers the Heat will play the Clippers, Warriors, Kings, and Jazz.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 2
Tipping off: NBA dealing with slew of injuries, big week ahead for Heat
The 2026-27 NBA season just reached November and there are already countless storylines to discuss.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 1
Erik Spoelstra, Bam Adebayo Discuss How To Stop Luka Doncic When Facing Lakers
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat tomorrow night (November 2). Ahead of the matchup, the Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and star Adebayo spoke at length about how they plan to approach the game, emphasizing their defensive strategy against the Slovenian superstar.
Pelle Larsson News / Miami Heat on SI / November 1
How Pelle Larsson's Emergence Is Helping the Miami Heat Get Going
Winning player. That is the best way to describe Pelle Larsson, and it is exactly why his success is so essential to the Miami Heat winning basketball games.
Klay Thompson News / Miami Heat on SI / November 1
How One Game Showed Klay Thompson Is the Miami Heat's X Factor
The Miami Heat are finally on track, winning two after starting 0-4, prior to their five-game Western Conference road trip. And while much of the early conversation was about the fit between incoming superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and returning captain Bam Adebayo, Klay Thompson may have already established himself as the team's X-Factor.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Why Heat fans should temper expectations amid two-game winning streak
While the Heat started the season 0-4, there’s no denying that the pitchforks came out from within the sports world, and the overreactions started about the outlook of this team.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 31
The one player still struggling for the Miami Heat
The move made sense, on both sentimental and basketball levels. After the Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo, at the cost of four rotation players, they made a quick move to refill the roster.
Dwyane Wade News / Fadeaway World / October 31
Heat Unveil Updated Dwyane Wade Statue After The Original Was Widely Ridiculed
The Miami Heat honored franchise icon Dwyane Wade by unveiling his statue outside Kaseya Center back in October 2024. While getting a statue is the ultimate honor for any player, this one, in particular, made the headlines for the wrong reasons.
Dwyane Wade News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30
Heat fix their infamous Dwyane Wade statue
The Miami Heat have finally fixed up the infamous statue of Dwyane Wade that went viral upon its unveiling two years ago. On Friday, the Heat unveiled what they called “enhancements” to Wade’s statue outside Kaseya Center in Miami.
Charles Barkley News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Charles Barkley on Heat’s Giannis fit: ‘He’s difficult to play with’
Giannis Antetokounmpo was supposed to change the conversation in Miami. Four losses into his Heat career, Charles Barkley is questioning how much room he’s leaving for everybody else.
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