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Blockbuster Bam Adebayo-Hornets Trade Scenario From Bill Simmons Involving Four First-Round Picks

Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat saw their postseason aspirations shattered after a controversial loss to the Charlotte Hornets in overtime earlier last week.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 20

Three Areas the Miami Heat Must Improve to Return to Contention

The Miami Heat are stuck in the middle right now, good enough to compete, but not good enough to contend truly. The Heat had another up-and-down season, and it's clear that this roster needs meaningful improvements this offseason.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20

Bill Simmons bashed for snubbing Jaime Jaquez Jr after Heat Play-In performance

The Miami Heat recently saw their 2025-26 season come to an end with a loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in game, bringing a tough campaign to a fitting conclusion.

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The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most points in their NBA debut for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most NBA Playoff wins' quiz

The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 20

What's the right path for the Miami Heat in the draft?

The Miami Heat’s streak of six straight postseason appearances came to an end in Charlotte in the 9 and 10 Play-In game, and now they’ll have their highest pick, at least, since 2017 or 2019, in the 13 range.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Jaime Jaquez News / Miami Heat on SI / April 20

The next on-court steps for Sixth Man of the Year finalist Jaime Jaquez Jr

When discussing bounce back stories in not only the Miami Heat's world, but also the NBA landscape, Jaime Jaquez Jr was one of the best cases of responding strongly after a rough year.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Insider ‘wonders’ about Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package thanks to Kel’el Ware

The Miami Heat fell short of advancing to the playoffs after bowing to the Charlotte Hornets in a controversial game in the Play-In Tournament, which saw Bam Adebayo suffer a back injury after being tripped by LaMelo Ball.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 19

The 3 Biggest Adjustments the Miami Heat Must Make This Offseason

Not even Willy Wonka could sugarcoat the Miami Heat's situation. There were 11 teams in the Eastern Conference that tried to be competitive this season,

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18

Giannis already flirting with one team, shutting down another

Giannis Antetokounmpo is already flirting with one team, shutting down another

Once again, Giannis Antetokounmpo will be one of the most talked-about players in the NBA this offseason.

Only one team makes sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Doc Rivers: ‘I don’t think Giannis knows if he wants to stay with Bucks or not’

Myles Turner admits ‘rude awakening’ in first season with Bucks

Adam Silver may have revealed LeBron James' plans for next season

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

NBA News / Stadium Rant / April 18

Should The Miami Heat Trade For Kawhi Leonard? Is He Worth The Risk, And What Are Some Ideal Trade Packages?

The Miami Heat are reportedly going star hunting once again and are interested in Kawhi Leonard, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Leonard is about to be 35 years old, the Los Angeles Clippers season has ended early again, and he has 1 year remaining at $50.3 million.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 18

Heat Slotted in the NBA Draft Lottery... but Charlotte Looms Again

The Miami Heat have secured the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors losing to the Phoenix Suns last night.

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The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

Donovan Mitchell News / Miami Heat on SI / April 18

Heat Must Go All-In If Donovan Mitchell Hits the Trade Market

If the latest report from Fred Katz becomes reality and the Cleveland Cavaliers seriously explore trading Donovan Mitchell this summer, the Miami Heat cannot sit back and watch.

Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17

Norman Powell gets real on potential contract extension with Heat after play-in exit

While the Miami Heat could be headed for big changes coming in the offseason with the amount of rumors flying around, there is also a question regarding veteran guard Norman Powell.

LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / April 17

Former Miami Heat Teammate Picks Michael Jordan Over LeBron James in GOAT Debate

The GOAT debate is never going to end, no matter how many times Michael Jordan tries to end it. Now, one of LeBron’s teammates has stepped up, and it’s not Bron.

Pelle Larsson News / Miami Heat on SI / April 17

Offseason checklist for Pelle Larsson heading into his third year

The Heat's second year player and second round pick Pelle Larsson was one of the real bright spots of this gloomy season. After a decent rookie season that included more playing time than originally expected, he utilized that long off-season before his sophomore year to really improve his game.

Bam Adebayo News / HITC / April 17

What Bam Adebayo thinks of A’ja Wilson’s historic WNBA supermax contract

Bam Adebayo believes A’ja Wilson’s historic WNBA supermax contract is a sign that the women’s game is finally getting the financial recognition it has long deserved.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / April 17

Norman Powell gives ominous answer regarding his future with the Miami Heat

Norman Powell went through quite the eventful season with the Miami Heat after they traded for him last summer. After starting off the season on fire, Powell became a first-time All-Star and first-time father before dealing with injuries, illness and declining production over the last couple of months.

NBA News / HITC / April 17

Bam Adebayo sounds off on NBA’s lenient punishment for LaMelo Ball’s ‘hostile act’

Bam Adebayo has questioned the NBA’s handling of LaMelo Ball’s “hostile act,” calling out both the league’s review process and the impact of the punishment handed down.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires back at narrative after painful play-in exit

Fans of the Miami Heat were almost inconsolable after the team lost to the Charlotte Hornets by a solitary point in overtime, 127-126, in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday.

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17

This unique Jaime Jaquez Jr. ability led to instrumental ‘bounce-back year’ with Heat

Despite being linked to trade rumors for the majority of the season, Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. kept his chin up, tuned out the noise, and did his job.