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Norman Powell takes subtle shot at Clippers detailing being in Heat shape

Norman Powell is enjoying the most productive stretch of his NBA career, and the veteran guard recently shed light on a major reason why — while also taking what many are interpreting as a subtle jab at his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers.

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The Heat's two longest-term stars have slipped in one statistic

If sharing is caring, should we care if the Miami Heat as a whole are sharing, but that's not reflected in their two longest-term stars' statistics? The Heat, with the new free-flowing read-and-react drive-and-space-and-dish limit-the-screens offense, are averaging 30.2 assists compared to 26.4 last season, up from 14th in the NBA to second.

Erik Spoelstra News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Erik Spoelstra Admits He Can't Fathom One Thing About Cooper Flagg

Don't look now, but Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. Powered by Flagg, the Mavs recorded their third consecutive win on Wednesday, as they defeated the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center in Dallas, 118-108.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 4

Kel'el Ware delivers a big game for Miami but it is not enough

The Miami Heat fell to the Dallas Mavericks 108-118. The disappointing loss drops them down to 14-8 and now 4th in the Eastern Conference. Kel’el Ware was one of the few players that showed up and performed up to their level.

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How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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Tyler Herro News / Bleacher Report / December 3

Watch: Tyler Herro had to laugh it off

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Kel'el Ware News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

Defensive woes, plus more Ware needed, in disappointing Heat loss in Dallas

The Norman Powell-less Miami Heat faced off in Dallas tonight against the Anthony Davis led Mavericks. The Heat are 1-0 against them this season, after a close win on November 24th during Tyler Herro's season debut.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 3

NBA Rumors: Heat, Tyler Herro, Bulls, Noa Essengue, Clippers

The Heat can add another player to the roster on December 13, but Miami has a few layers to sort through first. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel notes that the team needs to evaluate Tyler Herro’s incentive triggers, which are quickly slipping away.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

Is Tyler Herro primed for a big game against the Mavericks?

The Miami Heat travel to Dallas to play against the Mavericks for the second time this season. Miami won the first matchup 106-102 on 11/24/25. Tip off is at 8:30pm Eastern time.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

Miami Heat pursuing Giannis would come at too great a cost

There was a time when Giannis Antetokounmpo deleting mentions of Milwaukee from social media would’ve been cause for celebration in South Florida. The

Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Norman Powell out for Heat-Mavericks duel with ankle injury

On Wednesday evening, the Miami Heat will hit the road to take on the Dallas Mavericks in a rematch of last week’s close battle between the two teams, which Miami was able to win down the stretch.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

The need to see Bam Adebayo with his center sidekick tonight in Dallas

The 3 seeded Miami Heat head over to Dallas tonight to face off against the 12 seeded Mavericks. Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington currently tagged as questionable for this one, while the Heat are just seeing how the ankle sprain of Pelle Larsson trends prior to the game.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

The Miami Heat's resurgence is largely powered by one man

Norman Powell isn’t a senior citizen by NBA standards, but he qualifies as an uncle on any roster. The 32-year-old guard has played in the U.S. and Canada, breaking in with the Toronto Raptors a decade ago, and was joining his fourth different team when the Miami Heat acquired him from the L.A.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / December 2

Norman Powell gives interesting answer regarding LA Clippers after another vengeful performance

The Miami Heat, having won 14 of 21 games this season and now the third seed in the Eastern Conference, continue to get superb production from newly-acquired star Norman Powell.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 2

Miami Heat's 'head of the snake' continues to receive praise

There were a handful of Miami Heat players that played a big part in handing the Los Angeles Clippers their you-know-what on Monday night. Davion Mitchell,

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 2

What the Miami Heat can take into Dallas from their commanding win over the Clippers

After losing the season series against the Los Angeles Clippers for the past two seasons, the Miami Heat flipped things on its head this time around, sweeping the season series in a landslide win.

Andrew Wiggins News / NBA Analysis Network / December 2

Andrew Wiggins is bringing ‘so effective’ Warriors traits to Miami Heat, claims teammate

The Miami Heat rank among the NBA’s most impressive teams through the first quarter of the season. The Miami Heat currently sit third in the Eastern Conference with a 14-7 record, winning seven of their last eight games.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / December 2

For all the worry, Miami hasn't slowed since return of its All-Star

The return of Miami's All-Star from last season raised many questions regarding his fit. Will Herro slow Miami's pace down, will Herro effect Miami's defensive effectiveness, and will Herro take away from the start Norman Powell has had?

NBA News / The Predictors / December 2

Heat take down Clippers, 140-123

Norman Powell torched his former team for 30 points, Bam Adebayo dominated with 27 points and 14 rebounds in just 32 minutes, and the Miami Heat rolled past the struggling Los Angeles Clippers 140–123 on Monday night.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

Bam Adebayo drops truth bomb on Heat leading league in scoring

The Miami Heat delivered another explosive offensive performance Monday night, overpowering the Los Angeles Clippers 140–123 to improve to 14–7. The win added to what has quickly become one of the most prolific scoring stretches in franchise history.

Norman Powell News / NBA Analysis Network / December 2

Norman Powell says ‘head of the snake’ Miami Heat player will make All-Defensive team

Norman Powell has been very impressed with how one Miami Heat star has elevated himself to be the defensive leader of the team. The Miami Heat got yet

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Wire / December 1

IRS releases $8.2 million tax lien against Terry Rozier

The Internal Revenue Service has released the $8.2 million tax lien that was filed against NBA veteran Terry Rozier, according to Broward County clerk records obtained by ESPN.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 1

Heat match team record with 24 treys, trounce Clippers

Norman Powell sank six of the Heat's franchise-record-tying 24 3-pointers as Miami blew out the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 140-123 on Monday. Powell put up 30 points and shot 6-for-10 from long distance for the Heat, who won for the seventh time in eight games.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

The Nikola Jovic narrative that Heat’s Erik Spoelstra doesn’t ‘buy’ into

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat boasting its depth this season, leading to early successful results, one of the players who has stuck out like a sore thumb with their frustrating play is Nikola Jovic.

Josh Christopher News / Hoops Rumors / November 28

Former first-rounder Josh Christopher rejoins Heat’s G League affiliate

Free agent Josh Christopher has signed a G League contract and has been reacquired by the Miami Heat‘s affiliate team, the Sioux Falls Skyforce announced in a press release.

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Erik Spoelstra News / Yardbarker / November 27