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On YouTubeMiami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 6
3 Things to Watch for in Heat's Preseason Home Opener
The Heat returned back home to Miami following their preseason opener against the Orlando Magic in Puerto Rico Saturday night. After training camp got cut short just a bit, they say they're using this time in preseason as an extension of that, which is why you should expect some trial and error stuff as they go along.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 5
The Miami Heat return to court of the crime
It's been a long five and a half months. You might remember last April -- or if you're a Miami Heat fan, maybe you don't want to. The Heat returned to the Kaseya Center for Games 3 and 4 of the Eastern Conference first round, after putting up a reasonable fight in at least Game 1 in Cleveland.
Tyler Herro News / thePeachBasket / October 5
Tyler Herro is injury prone
Tyler Herro will be out between 10-12 weeks with a foot injury. This recent injury “adds to a pattern” of lower body injuries which can possibly effect his earning potential.
The 'Most 20-rebound NBA games' quiz
How many of the 49 players in NBA history to haul in at least 20 rebounds in a game on 30 or more occasions can you name in seven minutes?
Erik Spoelstra News / NBA Analysis Network / October 5
Erik Spoelstra is certain Miami Heat prospect ‘is an NBA player’, says they have been following him for two years
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has offered hope to one of the team’s training camp prospects, but insists the timing must be right. The Miami Heat played their first preseason game against the Orlando Magic, losing 118-126.
The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise
The draft is a huge key to building a team. Sometimes, picks don't work out the way general managers hope, but sometimes, they can change the fate of your franchise's next decade or two.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 5
The Miami Heat played with pace, but will it last?
You'd think, on a night with many of their regular guards missing, that the Miami Heat might slow things a bit in their preseason opener. They didn't.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 5
Nikola Jovic starting over Kel'el Ware, and what it means
When last Miami Heat season, it was assumed that the team had decided upon its starting frontcourt for the forseeable future. Kel'el Ware stepped into the lineup with Bam Adebayo -- as Adebayo wanted -- and the first-round pick casually put up numbers that earned him second-team All-Rookie status.
Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 4
Erik Spoelstra shares ‘the first thing’ he spoke to Simone Fontecchio about since joining Miami Heat
Erik Spoelstra reflected on his first conversation with new Miami Heat arrival Simone Fontecchio, where he told him what he wants to see. The Miami Heat are entering the 2025-26 NBA season in a unique position.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 4
3 things to watch as Miami Heat open preseason
You'd call this a dress rehearsal, if only more of the Miami Heat's core players were dressing. But with the majority of the Heat's expected rotation guards
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 4
2 Heat players in danger of losing starting job in 2025-26 training camp
The Miami Heat are in the middle of a transition period similar to where they were before they brought in Jimmy Butler in 2019. They have enough talent
Dru Smith News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3
Exclusive: Dru Smith reveals Heat plan after another season-ending injury recovery
With the injury to Miami Heat star Tyler Herro that will have him miss time to start the season, other guards on the team have also sustained issues that leave them short-handed for the preseason opener.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3
Exclusive: How Heat’s Simone Fontecchio will set himself apart from Duncan Robinson
Ever since the Miami Heat dealt Duncan Robinson in a sign-and-trade to the Detroit Pistons, the return for the team in Simone Fontecchio had fans believing that the replacement for the franchise’s leading three-point shooter has been found.
NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / October 3
One Heat player sees the Indiana Pacers as perfect offensive model?
The Miami Heat are trying to find their way to kick off the 2025-2026 season offensively, already missing Tyler Herro and some other guards picking up minor injuries.
Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3
Erik Spoelstra’s reaction to 5 Heat key players not traveling for Puerto Rico game
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to live up to its championship aspirations this upcoming season, the work continues with the preseason opener on Saturday in Puerto Rico against the Orlando Magic.
Andrew Wiggins News / Fastbreak on SI / October 3
Miami Heat’s Andrew Wiggins Sheds Light on Difficult NBA Reality
Andrew Wiggins was settled into his situation with the Golden State Warriors. After getting traded amid the 2019-2020 NBA season, Wiggins would spend the next five years playing for the Warriors.
Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 3
Brian Windhorst says teams told Miami Heat they want to trade for star, response was very decisive
The Miami Heat are in a unique position going into the 2025-26 NBA season. They have stars in Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, which means they are still in win-now mode, but they do have an abundance of young talent, which could mean a rebuild could be on the horizon.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 3
Guard-heavy? The Miami Heat won't be in Puerto Rico
You can never have enough guards, apparently. The Miami Heat have tilted toward their backcourt with their current roster construction, but that can't account for a rash of injuries.
Bam Adebayo News / EssentiallySports / October 3
Not Bam Adebayo but 22YO Star Emerges as Fix for Heat’s Jimmy Butler Fallout
“God gave Bam this talent,… and he can take it away: Today. Not tomorrow. Today. Don’t take things for granted.” That was Bam Adebayo’s mother on his basketball talent.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 3
Power rankings show Miami Heat must prove people wrong
Miami Heat players have been talking themselves up lately. They've been using words like "championship" and "contender," after winning just 37 games last season and needing to advance out of the play-in tournament, only to get swept out of the first round by Cleveland.
Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 3
Tyler Herro prediction for his Miami Heat return date underlines LA Lakers trend Luka Doncic moaned about
The Miami Heat will begin the season without their key star, Tyler Herro. The 2024-25 NBA season was by far Tyler Herro’s best campaign for the Miami Heat since getting drafted into the league.
Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / October 2
Heat sign Nikola Jovic to four-year extension; Tyler Herro next?
Heat forward Nikola Jovic signed a four-year extension with Miami worth a reported $62.4 million, his agents told ESPN. Jovic averaged 10.7 points in 2024-25 with the Heat, his third NBA season, and was entering the final year of his rookie deal.
Tyler Herro News / Fastbreak on SI / October 1
NBA Star Tyler Herro Addresses Approach to Contract Talks
Tyler Herro is heading into the third season of his major deal with the Miami Heat. He’s under contract through 2027, but it might be time to start thinking about an extension.
Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / October 1
Heat Extend Evolving Swiss Army Knife’s Contract
The Miami Heat are in high spirits, ready to redeem themselves individually and collectively after a calamitous 2024-25 season. With that being said, while basketball is currently the team’s primary focus, the business of the NBA never stops.
Nikola Jovic News / Hoops Rumors / October 1
Heat to sign young forward to extension after career-best season
Nikola Jovic has agreed to a four-year, $62.4M rookie scale extension with the Miami Heat.
Tyler Herro News / Hoops Wire / October 1
Heat weigh future with Tyler Herro amid extension decision
As relayed by ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Heat hit training camp in a unique spot with Tyler Herro, both in terms of his contract and his availability. Herro delivered last season, playing a career-high 77 games and averaging at least 20 points for the fourth straight year.
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