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Miami Heat will face skeleton crew Hawks in tuneup

The Miami Heat might learn more about themselves practicing against themselves. While the Heat are treating Tuesday's preseason game in Atlanta like a regular season tuneup -- starting players who figure to start in the regular season opener, absent the injured Nikola Jovic -- the Atlanta Hawks are using it as a rest night.

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Erik Spoelstra’s ‘encouraged’ Kel’el Ware admission amidst impressive Heat preseason

As Miami Heat star Kel’el Ware has been challenged by head coach Erik Spoelstra throughout the offseason, training camp, and currently in preseason, the motivation has no doubt led to development and success.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13

Are NBA analysts coming around on the Miami Heat?

Ever since LebBon James left the Miami Heat there has always been a feeling that the Heat have been discredited by NBA fans and the NBA media as well. Well, those times could be changing.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13

3 Keys for Miami Heat in Atlanta: Hoisting Threes, Adebayo's Scoring, More

Back to backs in the preseason are never fun, which is the reason the Miami Heat got out in front of it by sitting a bulk of their primary starters on the front end of this back to back.

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How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13

What's left to see in this Miami Heat preseason?

And now the Miami Heat are down to two. Just two preseason games, plus a scrimmage for charity, and then the real season starts October 22 in Orlando. While it would be nice for the Heat to win one of these games, after starting 0-4, that's not really what matters most.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Kel'el Ware News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13

Miami Heat player grades vs Orlando Magic: Kel'el Ware passed the test again.

Kel'el Ware - Grade: B+ Kel’el Ware had another standout game for the Miami Heat tonight, being by far their best player in the blowout loss to the Orlando Magic.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 12

Three takeaways from Heat against Magic: Ware popping, Jakucionis injured, more

With the Miami Heat prepping for a preseason back to back on Sunday and Monday night, they gave some of the regulars, Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell, and Andrew Wiggins, a rest on Sunday late afternoon.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 12

Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakučionis exited tonight’s game with injury

Miami Heat first round draft pick Kasparas Jakučionis exited tonight’s pre-season game against the Orlando Magic in the 1st quarter. The Heat have officially called his injury “right hup soreness” and he will be out the rest of the game.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 12

Is Erik Spoelstra too hard on Kel'el Ware?

Kel'el Ware has an incredible amount of talent. This is undeniable and one would be foolish to argue that he does not have all the talent necessary to be an All-Star level NBA player.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 12

3 Keys for Heat Against the Magic: Adebayo-Ware sighting and more

The Miami Heat are back at it against the Orlando Magic again this pre-season, after recently facing off with them in Puerto Rico to kick off preseason.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Bam Adebayo Makes Feelings Clear Over A’ja Wilson’s Greatness After 3rd WNBA Championship

When A’ja Wilson lifted the WNBA trophy for the third time yesterday, the moment resonated across the basketball world. One person who featured prominently alongside the Las Vegas Aces superstar was her partner, Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 11

Bam is back and ready after celebrating his Ace

By now, everyone should know how the Miami Heat feel about player availability. That filters down from their team president (remember Pat Riley's Jimmy Butler mess) to their coach to their captain.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 11

Play-in likely? ESPN analyst not high on the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are projected for 37.5 wins this upcoming season, a number that they have come short of only 11 times in their 38-year history. With the

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 11

Pump the brakes on Miami Heat rookie?

Everyone wants to see the new guy. So it's understandable that Miami Heat fans are hyped about the preseason debut of Kasparas Jakucionis, which included 10 assists, many of the highlight variety -- which helped catalyze a tremendous bounceback performance from second-year man Kel'el Ware.

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Nikola Jovic News / Miami Heat on SI / October 11

Key Miami Heat player with setback as season approaches

For many, Nikola Jovic is the key to unlocking the Miami Heat's offense. The modern day "point-forward" has taken over, and many believe Jovic has that kind of potential.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 11

The Miami Heat rank 32nd in preseason in this stat (yes, 32nd!)

It is typically a bad sign when you rank last in the NBA in offensive categories. It is even worse when you rank last in an important stat like 3-point field goal attempts.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / October 11

A'ja Wilson's title puts Bam Adebayo in spotlight as well

Bam Adebayo got the closest he’s been to a professional championship celebration in Las Vegas in support of his girlfriend, A’ja Wilson. He sat with her

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 11

'Love and basketball' as Bam Adebayo supports his champion

In the morning, Bam Adebayo was at Miami Heat practice in Florida, fulfilling his responsibilities as the team's captain. At night, Adebayo was in Arizona, filling a more enjoyable role.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / October 10

Miami Heat Preseason Grades Through 3 Games: Norman Powell Leads Charge

Miami Heat basketball is finally back. Though it is only preseason, there is nothing better than watching a Heat game. The preseason is a time for players to get warmed up for the season.

Davion Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10

Heat’s Davion Mitchell details ‘cautious’ approach to recent calf strain

As the Miami Heat have championship aspirations ahead of the 2025-26 season, the team has been dealing with injuries that hopefully get resolved sooner rather than later.

Erik Spoelstra News / BasketballNews.com / October 10

Erik Spoelstra expected to be named new USA Basketball head coach

USA Basketball is reportedly set to usher in a new era of leadership, with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra expected to take over as the new head coach of the U.S.

Kasparas Jakucionis News / NBA Draft on SI / October 9

Kasparas Jakucionis Impresses in Heat Debut vs. Spurs

Months before the 2025 NBA Draft, Kasparas Jakucionis was highly regarded as a prospect, with many media outlets projecting him to fall in the lottery.

Erik Spoelstra News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

Erik Spoelstra expected to replace Steve Kerr as Team USA HC

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra expected to replace Steve Kerr as Team USA head coach

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is expected to be named the new lead coach of the United States’ men’s basketball team.

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Kasparas Jakucionis News / NBA Draft on SI / October 8

Heat Rookie Shows Passing Skill in Preseason Debut

The Heat played in their third preseason game Wednesday night, but it was the first for rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, who made his debut with the primary squad.