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New-look Heat search for first win as Mavericks visit

New-look Heat search for first win as Mavericks visit

With three losses to open the season, the Miami Heat are still looking for the first win of the Giannis Antetokounmpo Era. The Heat get another shot at that elusive victory on Monday night when they play host to the Dallas Mavericks.

Davion Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / October 25
Heat Notes: 0-3 Start, Giannis, Mitchell, Starters, More

Heat Notes: 0-3 Start, Giannis, Mitchell, Starters, More

The new-look Heat have gotten off to a miserable start to the 2026/27 campaign. After dropping their season/home opener against Minnesota on Wednesday

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25
Erik Spoelstra finds silver lining from 0-3 start that’s bringing Davion Mitchell, Heat a lot of ‘pain’

Erik Spoelstra finds silver lining from 0-3 start that’s bringing Davion Mitchell, Heat a lot of ‘pain’

With the Miami Heat starting the season 0-3 after another disappointing loss on Saturday night to the Charlotte Hornets, 115-110, there’s no denying that the team is going through immense frustration after an exciting buildup to the season.

Miami Heat News / HITC / October 25
Chad Johnson explains one thing about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game that worries him

Chad Johnson explains one thing about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game that worries him

NFL legend Chad Johnson has revealed Giannis Antetokounmpo’s constant need for the ball in his hands could lead to problems in the Miami Heat offence. After their 110-115 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Heat fans were not too pleased with the team and expressed their disappointment on X.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz
The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires spicy shade at refs with Shaq comparison for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires spicy shade at refs with Shaq comparison for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat’s brutal start to the season continued Saturday night with an 115-110 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, as Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out with less than two minutes remaining.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

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.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 25

Should Everyone Panic About the 0-3 Miami Heat?

Davion Mitchell's three-pointer with 8.1 seconds left cut Charlotte's lead to 113-110, and for a moment there, it felt like Miami could possibly steal one.

  WNBA News
Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle
 WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle
Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history
 Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history
Fever part ways with GM Amber Cox
 Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox
Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite
 Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / TWSN / October 25
The Miami Heat Have a Giannis Antetokounmpo Problem They Created Themselves

The Miami Heat Have a Giannis Antetokounmpo Problem They Created Themselves

The Miami Heat were the team that secured Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason, and this blockbuster move immediately

Miami Heat News / HITC / October 25
Bill Simmons posts The Undertaker’s iconic pose after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 0-3 start in Miami

Bill Simmons posts The Undertaker’s iconic pose after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 0-3 start in Miami

Bill Simmons is already taking his victory lap after the Miami Heat’s poor 0-3 start to the season. The host of the Bill Simmons podcast predicted that the Miami Heat would not be able to succeed this season, as they did not have the pieces to make noise in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / HITC / October 25
A’ja Wilson’s brutal reaction to boyfriend Bam Adebayo and the Heat’s struggles caught on camera

A’ja Wilson’s brutal reaction to boyfriend Bam Adebayo and the Heat’s struggles caught on camera

Las Vegas Aces forward and five-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson did not look thrilled while attending the Miami Heat’s third straight loss to start the season.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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 / Hoops Wire / October 25
Giannis changes teams, but Heat’s start looks familiar

Giannis changes teams, but Heat’s start looks familiar

Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Bucks for South Beach, presumably with something better in mind. Three games into his Heat career, the scenery has changed more than the results.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 25
'That’s Like Shaq': Erik Spoelstra Makes Blunt Officiating Claim After Giannis Antetokounmpo Fouls Out in Heat Loss

'That’s Like Shaq': Erik Spoelstra Makes Blunt Officiating Claim After Giannis Antetokounmpo Fouls Out in Heat Loss

Erik Spoelstra had plenty to say about the officiating after the Miami Heat suffered another frustrating loss. His biggest concern centered on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who fouled out late in a 115-110 defeat to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
 The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
The 'World Series managers' quiz
 The 'World Series managers' quiz
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
 The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
Miami Heat News / HITC / October 25
Kevin Garnett sends blunt ‘ain’t no superstar’ message to Heat’s Bam Adebayo

Kevin Garnett sends blunt ‘ain’t no superstar’ message to Heat’s Bam Adebayo

Kevin Garnett has challenged Bam Adebayo to deliver more for the Miami Heat, insisting the centre needs to show greater urgency and produce like a superstar.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24
Why it is time to panic after Miami Heat’s 0-3 start

Why it is time to panic after Miami Heat’s 0-3 start

The Miami Heat’s early-season struggles proved that contenders aren’t built overnight. After a season-long saga with the Milwaukee Bucks, Pat Riley and

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 24
Giannis's Heat in 0-3 Free Fall as Comeback Falls Short

Giannis's Heat in 0-3 Free Fall as Comeback Falls Short

The Miami Heat are in a state of free fall to start the season dropping another game this time to the Charolette Hornets 110-115. This time they wasted an excellent effort by Davion Mitchell posting his second double, double of the season.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / October 24
Heat falter late and lose to Hornets

Heat falter late and lose to Hornets

The players changed tonight but the result for more than 50% of the game was the same. The Heat were asleep on offense and defense. Charlotte was shooting 50% from three-point range and were up by 20.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / October 24
Heat off to worst start in nearly 20 years

Heat off to worst start in nearly 20 years

When the Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, it certainly raised expectations for the 2026-27 season. The early returns have not gone as hoped.

A’ja Wilson had the most disgusted look while watching Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo may have made a mistake by joining the Heat
Bucks fall apart late in loss to Bulls after early start in home opener
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / October 24
How Concerned Should The Miami Heat Be After Their 0-2 Start?

How Concerned Should The Miami Heat Be After Their 0-2 Start?

Well, this definitely wasn’t how the Giannis Antetokounmpo era was supposed to begin in Miami. Two games, two pretty embarrassing home losses, and somehow the Heat already look like they have more problems than they did before trading for one of the greatest players in NBA history.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 24

Miami Heat Crushed Again to Open Season: What Is Wrong?

This is not the start to the season anyone in the Miami Heat organization anticipated. After falling in the season opener by 25 points to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team had a chance to redeem itself Friday night at home against Detroit.

Bam Adebayo News / FortyEightMinutes / October 23
Bam Adebayo Stresses Heat Need To Play ’48 Minutes of Swarming Defense’

Bam Adebayo Stresses Heat Need To Play ’48 Minutes of Swarming Defense’

Bam Adebayo made it clear where the Heat’s focus needs to be. The veteran big man called on Miami to return to its defensive identity, stressing that effort cannot come in spurts.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / October 23
Heat Lose Giannis’ Debut, Look To Film Sessions For Improvement

Heat Lose Giannis’ Debut, Look To Film Sessions For Improvement

The Miami Heat‘s highly anticipated season opener turned into a deflating home defeat, as the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 131-106 victory Wednesday night at Kaseya Center.

Terry Rozier News / Viral Sports News / October 22
Former Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier Under Fire Yet Again

Former Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier Under Fire Yet Again

Former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier resurfaced on social media to take a pointed shot at his old team after the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut with a 131-106 rout on opening night.

Nick Richards News / Hoops Rumors / October 21
Nick Richards’ 2026/27 Salary Becomes Guaranteed

Nick Richards’ 2026/27 Salary Becomes Guaranteed

Having remained on the Heat’s roster through opening night, veteran center Nick Richards now has a fully guaranteed salary for the 2026/27 season, according to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Jaylen Brown's attempt to recreate iconic LeBron James-Dwyane Wade moment fell short

Jaylen Brown's attempt to recreate iconic LeBron James-Dwyane Wade moment fell short

Few will forget LeBron's iconic photo with Wade. Brown's photo, meanwhile, should be forgotten quickly.

Jaylen Brown shows ability to fit in on star-studded roster in 76ers debut
LeBron James receives a harsh chant from Knicks fans during 76ers debut
LeBron James gets into verbal altercation with Knicks fans during 76ers debut
76ers-Knicks takeaways: New-look Philly spoils New York's banner night
The 'NBA Playoff 3-pointer leaders' quiz
Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / October 20
After blockbuster trades, new-look Heat and Wolves clash in Miami

After blockbuster trades, new-look Heat and Wolves clash in Miami

Two teams that dominated the NBA's offseason headlines will collide when the Miami Heat host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a season opener Wednesday night.

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