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Hawks choose first-round matchup with Knicks on season's final day

Hawks choose first-round matchup with Knicks on season's final day

With a win on the final day of the NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks could have clinched fifth place in the East and a first-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, they sat their starters and let fate — and the Boston Celtics — decide their playoff seed.

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Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / April 12
Miami Heat Playoff Chances: 2026 Play-In Outlook And Postseason Path

Miami Heat Playoff Chances: 2026 Play-In Outlook And Postseason Path

The Miami Heat are once again in a familiar position, playing meaningful basketball in April without a guaranteed spot in the NBA Playoffs. As the 2025–26

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / April 12
Three things to watch for as Heat face Hornets in play-in

Three things to watch for as Heat face Hornets in play-in

The stage is set: the Miami Heat will be heading to Charlotte to face the Hornets in that 9-10 play-in game. The only way to punch their ticket into the playoffs is by winning two straight win or go home games on the road, starting with a blazing offense in Charlotte led by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12
Erik Spoelstra’s ‘significant highlight’ of trying 2025-26 Heat season isn’t Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

Erik Spoelstra’s ‘significant highlight’ of trying 2025-26 Heat season isn’t Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament appearance, there’s no denying how disappointing that fate is, as many on the team were vocal about wanting to avoid the tourney.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12
Erik Spoelstra’s message to Heat ahead of 4th straight play-in appearance

Erik Spoelstra’s message to Heat ahead of 4th straight play-in appearance

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Atlanta Hawks in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season, the team is also preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament.

NBA News / Yardbarker
25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 12
'I Was Blown Away': Gabe Vincent Details Stunning Moment When Heat President Pat Riley Came to Convince Him to Stay

'I Was Blown Away': Gabe Vincent Details Stunning Moment When Heat President Pat Riley Came to Convince Him to Stay

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft, Gabe Vincent began his NBA journey by signing a two-way contract with the Miami Heat in January 2020. The stint laid the foundation of his professional career.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 12
The three games that defined the Miami Heat's season

The three games that defined the Miami Heat's season

No one in the organization would have believed it if they were told a fourth Play-In Tournament was their fate. They can point to injuries, but their vision

Gabe Vincent News / Total Pro Sports / April 12
Gabe Vincent Reflects on Special Bond With 2023 Finals Miami Heat Squad

Gabe Vincent Reflects on Special Bond With 2023 Finals Miami Heat Squad

Gabe Vincent’s postseason journey with the Los Angeles Lakers may have been short-lived, with two consecutive first-round exits. However, his journey with the Miami Heat painted a different picture.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 12
2026 NBA Draft: Wings the Miami Heat Could Take for a Splash

2026 NBA Draft: Wings the Miami Heat Could Take for a Splash

It has been a frustrating season for the Miami Heat. They aren’t good enough to avoid the play-in game with their 42–39 record, or bad enough to secure a high lottery pick.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / April 12
'Gave Spo a Rough Time': Heat Legend Clarifies LeBron James, D Wade Wanting to Fire Erik Spoelstra Claim

'Gave Spo a Rough Time': Heat Legend Clarifies LeBron James, D Wade Wanting to Fire Erik Spoelstra Claim

The Miami Heat’s ‘Big Three’, comprising LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, will go down as the franchise’s most legendary trio. But when they were banded together, things did not start off well.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 11
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra teases new role for Kel’el Ware ahead of play-in

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra teases new role for Kel’el Ware ahead of play-in

With the Miami Heat preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament, there is one game left in the regular season on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks that could bring them up a seed to host a contest in the tourney.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

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 / Last Word On Sports / April 11
Heat Finally Has Full Complement of Players as They Look To Make Another Deep Run As Play-In Team

Heat Finally Has Full Complement of Players as They Look To Make Another Deep Run As Play-In Team

For the first time all season, the Miami Heat expect to have a full complement of players when they hit the floor next week against the Charlotte Hornets in the No.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 11
Heat, Hawks clash with major playoff implications

Heat, Hawks clash with major playoff implications

The Miami Heat are guaranteed a fourth straight year in the play-in round, but -- with one game left in the regular season -- there's still something for Miami to chase.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 11
Miami Heat make late season roster signing

Miami Heat make late season roster signing

One game remains for the Miami Heat this regular season, as a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday will close this chapter before that inevitable play-in tournament.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 11
Heat Can Secure No. 9 Seed With Final Game Win

Heat Can Secure No. 9 Seed With Final Game Win

The Miami Heat have one game left, and the situation is pretty simple. If the Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets lose to the New York Knicks, Miami will secure the No.

Jahmir Young News / Hoops Wire / April 11
Heat converting Jahmir Young to standard contract

Heat converting Jahmir Young to standard contract

The Heat are promoting guard Jahmir Young from his two-way contract to a standard NBA deal, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. Young will receive a two-year contract, his agent told Shams Charania of ESPN.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 10
Heat cruise to season sweep of Wizards, who lose 9th straight

Heat cruise to season sweep of Wizards, who lose 9th straight

Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson scored 24 points each as the Miami Heat snapped a two-game losing streak, crushing the host Washington Wizards 140-117 on Friday night.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Final Injury Report for Heat-Wizards: Will Tyler Herro, Norman Powell Play?

Final Injury Report for Heat-Wizards: Will Tyler Herro, Norman Powell Play?

The Miami Heat are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup. Miami enters Friday’s game with a 41-39 record after losing on the road to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Wire / April 10
Heat officially waive Terry Rozier, open roster spot

Heat officially waive Terry Rozier, open roster spot

The Heat have officially waived guard Terry Rozier, as relayed by Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The move had been expected for weeks.

Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / April 10
Heat are ice cold towards season’s end

Heat are ice cold towards season’s end

The Heat are ice cold. They are ice cold in competing against good teams and possibly need a “reset.” They are 41-39 and sadly can’t avoid the play-in tournament.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Final Injury Report for Heat-Raptors: Will Norman Powell, Nikola Jovic Play?

Final Injury Report for Heat-Raptors: Will Norman Powell, Nikola Jovic Play?

The Miami Heat are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Toronto Raptors in an Eastern Conference showdown. Miami enters Thursday’s game with a 41-38 record after losing on the road to Toronto on Tuesday night.

Pat Riley News / AirJordanChronicles / April 8
Heat Legend Reveals 2006 Team Nearly Forced Pat Riley to Enforce ‘Playing Under the Influence’

Heat Legend Reveals 2006 Team Nearly Forced Pat Riley to Enforce ‘Playing Under the Influence’

While sporting teams are often asked to follow a strict discipline and focus, the story of the 2006 NBA title-winning Miami Heat is a complete exception.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / April 8
For fourth straight year, Heat secure nothing more than play-in spot

For fourth straight year, Heat secure nothing more than play-in spot

The Heat are headed back to the play-in. Again. Miami didn’t want this. Said as much, too. Bam Adebayo called his team “better than being in the play-in” just a few weeks ago.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8
Heat stumble into play-in for fourth straight season

Heat stumble into play-in for fourth straight season

Not only did the Miami Heat lose Tuesday for the ninth time in their last dozen games, but the defeat sent them into the play-in tournament for the fourth season in a row.

Mavs respond to JJ Redick claiming they botched Austin Reaves' MRI
Draymond Green offers a sharp criticism of Giannis Antetokounmpo
Wizards in full-blown tank mode with Anthony Davis-Trae Young injury news
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Bam Adebayo News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3
Bam Adebayo reveals how 83-point game changed NBA's perception of him

Bam Adebayo reveals how 83-point game changed NBA's perception of him

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo recently reflected on his historic 83-point performance, asserting that the outburst has fundamentally altered how the league perceives his offensive capabilities.

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