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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.

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Chris Paul earns Hall of Fame endorsement from Heat’s Erik Spoelstra

Before Thanksgiving, Chris Paul announced he would retire at the end of this year. He will do so as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, for whom he played from 2011-2017. He hasn’t officially drawn the curtain, and already he is getting his due from Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra.

Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

How Heat’s Tyler Herro has made injury return ‘look easy’

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro has returned after a lengthy absence from an ankle surgery in the offseason, it seems he has not missed a step offensively in the handful of games coming back.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / December 1

Who's a better play for the Miami Heat tonight, Bam Adebayo or Kel'el Ware?

Heat vs LA Clippers. Tip at 7:30pm Eastern time. 2nd meeting this year. First meeting ended 120-119 in a Miami Heat victory Jaime Jaquez Jr. (game time decision), Keshad Johnson (game time decision) Terry Rozier (away from team) Bradley Beal (out for season), Bogdan Bogdanovic (out), Derrick Jones Jr.

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How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 1

December not as daunting as November for the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are currently 13-7 and in 4th in the Eastern Conference. They look to continue their hot start in December with a more favorable schedule.

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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?

Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

Norman Powell’s Heat injury status for Clippers revenge game

With the Miami Heat facing the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, star Norman Powell is featured on the injury report, as there’s no denying that the basketball world wants to see the guard face his former team.

James Harden News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

How to handle Harden and one big offensive adjustment for Heat vs. Clippers

The Miami Heat are 1-0 against the LA Clippers early in this season, and the feel is that Norman Powell wants to push that to 2-0 in this upcoming match-up.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

What stands out after 20 games for the Miami Heat?

The Miami Heat as an organization, and Pat Riley individually, have used the 20-game mark as an evaluation benchmark for each season. They believe that at this point in the year you have a more accurate outlook of the true potential of a team.

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s ‘hopeful’ Heat injury return take vs. Clippers

As the Miami Heat lost to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, 138-135, there was a key absence in the game that caused a change to the lineups and rotation in Jaime Jaquez Jr., thriving in his third season.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

Things for the Miami Heat to streamline after loss to Pistons

The Miami Heat were roundly beaten by the conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Here are some of the main reasons they got that outcome

Jaime Jaquez News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

Key Heat player seems on track to return

Before the 2025-26 season started, it wasn't clear whether Jaime Jaquez Jr. would even be part of the Miami Heat's regular rotation, following an uneven sophomore campaign.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

Money, and more, at stake as Miami Heat get to NBA Cup gauntlet

The Heatles have already made themselves some untaxed money, because if they advance no further than the Dec. 9 knockout game against the Orlando Magic, each player walks away with $53,093, and the two-way players get half of that.

Bam Adebayo News / HITC / November 30

Bam Adebayo furious after wasting Miami Heat star’s ‘outbreak’ game vs Detroit Pistons, ‘I hate…’

The Miami Heat’s seven-game winning streak has come to an end. The Miami Heat and the Detroit Pistons engaged in a phenomenal high-scoring game during the 2025-26 NBA season.

Nikola Jovic News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

What can the Miami Heat do about their struggling player?

Once the money's spent, you can't get it back. So the Miami Heat must find a solution over time when it comes to the regression of fourth-year forward Nikola Jovic, even if overall the team is still in solid position, getting through its first 20 games at 13-7, with the cratering Clippers up next.

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Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / November 30

Udonis Haslem says Tyler Herro’s return needs Miami Heat to take out ‘great’ player

Tyler Herro has returned to the Miami Heat rotation, but he is not yet up to speed. As a former three-time champion with the Heat, Udonis Haslem is familiar with the system, and he feels it can get better if Herro is given the green light to play more.

Andrew Wiggins News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

Wiggins' breakout game not enough to overcome the Pistons

The Miami Heat entered Saturday nights contest with the Detroit Pistons riding a 6 game win streak and 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the game could be broken down into two sections as the Heat were dominated in the first three quarters before showing up in the 4th to make things interesting.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

The Andrew Wiggins reason why Heat’s Bam Adebayo ‘hates’ Pistons loss

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat took on Duncan Robinson and the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, it resulted in the team getting its six-game winning streak snapped, 138-135.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

How Jaime Jaquez Jr. brings ‘clarity’ to Heat, Erik Spoelstra

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat sporting a roster that’s highlighted by its depth, one piece in the rotation that has been crucial this season is Jaime Jaquez Jr., who’s currently in his third season.

Jaime Jaquez News / EssentiallySports / November 29

Why Is Jaime Jaquez Jr Not Playing Tonight? Miami Heat vs Pistons Starting Line-Up Revealed

The Miami Heat received unfortunate news ahead of their matchup against the Detroit Pistons today: Jaime Jaquez Jr. will be sitting out tonight’s game due to a groin injury.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / November 29

Heat's Norman Powell, Tyler Herro continue learning experience vs. Pistons

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has a pleasant dilemma -- finding enough minutes for all of his productive players. The Heat carry a six-game winning streak into their home game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

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 / NBA Analysis Network / November 28

Breaking down exactly how Erik Spoelstra has transformed the Miami Heat in 2025-26

The Miami Heat weren’t supposed to be a top team in the East during the 2025-26 season. Many people felt the Miami Heat were going to take a step back this season and possibly even commit to a rebuild.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / November 27

Erik Spoelstra reaches major milestone with Heat win

The Miami Heat's 106-103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks was far more than just any normal victory.

Erik Spoelstra had no idea why Heat players drenched him in the locker room

Tyler Herro's return makes Heat legitimate threat in the East

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Tyler Herro News / Yardbarker / November 25

Tyler Herro's return makes Heat legitimate threat in the East

After his first game of the season, Tyler Herro admitted he had "a long way to go" to get back to his All-Star form. He was still good enough to score 24 points as the Miami Heat won their fifth straight game.

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Tyler Herro News / Hoops Rumors / November 23