Yardbarker
Bam Adebayo’s wishful thinking goal for rest of Heat’s regular season requires uncomfortable turnaround

Bam Adebayo’s wishful thinking goal for rest of Heat’s regular season requires uncomfortable turnaround

After Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra revealed his team’s growth following their five-game road trip out west, Bam Adebayo discussed lofty goals for the 2026-27 season.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12
Heat’s Klay Thompson makes Stephen Curry comparison for playing with Giannis Antetokounmpo even though they’re totally different

Heat’s Klay Thompson makes Stephen Curry comparison for playing with Giannis Antetokounmpo even though they’re totally different

Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson sees an unexpected similarity between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry despite their contrasting playing styles. The four-time champion previously compared their impact on the game, but his latest explanation focuses on something beyond basketball skills.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 12
The Miami Heat Fought to Find Their Rhythm on the Road

The Miami Heat Fought to Find Their Rhythm on the Road

The Miami Heat's first major road trip has come and gone and it had just a little bit of everything in it. The blowout loss to start things off against the Lakers.

Bobby Portis News / Scoop B / November 12
Inside the Heat Locker Room: Bobby Portis talks GTA 6, Locker Room Culture and Building Miami’s New Era

Inside the Heat Locker Room: Bobby Portis talks GTA 6, Locker Room Culture and Building Miami’s New Era

When Bobby Portis walks into a room, the energy immediately shifts. Known across the NBA for his relentless motor, high-octane intensity, and fan-favorite passion, the veteran power forward brings an undeniable pulse to every franchise he represents.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz
The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz
The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11
Notable update emerges on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with Heat

Notable update emerges on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with Heat

It appears that the Miami Heat can now breathe easy with superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 10-time NBA All-Star Antetokounmpo is “likely” to sign a contract extension with the Heat in the coming months, Bobby Marks of ESPN reported this week.

NBA News / Yardbarker
15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Erik Spoelstra reveals how Heat ‘grew a lot’ after West Coast road trip

Erik Spoelstra reveals how Heat ‘grew a lot’ after West Coast road trip

While the center of attention around the Miami Heat revolves around Giannis Antetokounmpo and comments from his former Milwaukee Bucks head coach, Doc Rivers, the main focus of the star and team is building on their current level of play.

  WNBA News
Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7
 Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance
Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
 Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
 Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
 Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / November 11
Which of Erik Spoelstra's Road Trip Changes Will Stick

Which of Erik Spoelstra's Road Trip Changes Will Stick

Erik Spoelstra didn't fully push the panic button while the Heat were away from Miami. But he may have grazed it. With his team struggling to stop anyone,

Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / November 11
Tim Hardaway Jr. should change his jersey number

Tim Hardaway Jr. should change his jersey number

Earlier in the pre-season, Heat fans were giddy at the signing of Tim Hardaway Jr. Finally, the son of a former Heat player played professional basketball for the same franchise.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 11
Miami Heat Can Breathe Easy about Giannis's Future, According to Insider

Miami Heat Can Breathe Easy about Giannis's Future, According to Insider

The Heat got its long-awaited whale in a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo on June 22nd, 2026, from the Milwaukee Bucks’. Miami’s season didn’t start off how anyone would have expected but they have clawed their way back to 5-6 after a win against the short-handed Jazz.

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / EssentiallySports / November 11
Insider Reveals Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future With Heat Amid Miami’s ‘Danger Zone’ Warning

Insider Reveals Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future With Heat Amid Miami’s ‘Danger Zone’ Warning

A year ago, the Heat structured Nikola Jovic’s four-year, $62.4 million extension with a dip in the middle two years. It was a move meant to preserve cap flexibility for the 2027 and 2028 free agent classes, where Giannis Antetokounmpo could be among the prizes.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo clearly doesn’t give a damn about Doc Rivers’ alleged text apology

Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo clearly doesn’t give a damn about Doc Rivers’ alleged text apology

Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo appears uninterested in publicly addressing Doc Rivers’ reported apology after his former Milwaukee Bucks coach criticized his basketball IQ and playing style.

  Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!
The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz
The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz
 The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz
The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz
 The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Kevin Garnett puts Bam Adebayo on blast by wondering what the hell he worked on in offseason

Kevin Garnett puts Bam Adebayo on blast by wondering what the hell he worked on in offseason

Pro basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has launched a new podcast with Stephen A. Smith called the KG and Stephen A. Smith Show . The podcast is already drawing headlines, as Garnett kept it real about Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo and other notable young bigs, including Evan Mobley and Paolo Banchero.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 11
Recent wins not enough for Miami Heat to bank on

Recent wins not enough for Miami Heat to bank on

The Utah Jazz were supposed to be a good team, but they’ve won just one of 11 games, and coach Will Hardy’s seat could be on fire. At this point, conquering

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / November 11
Giannis Shines Bright for Heat vs. Shorthanded Jazz

Giannis Shines Bright for Heat vs. Shorthanded Jazz

The Heat wrapped up a long west road trip with a win against the short-handed Utah Jazz 115-109. The outcome was never in any serious doubt. The Jazz made it closer than it should have been with some timely three-point shooting by Isaiah Collier and 2nd overall rookie sensation Darryn Peterson.

Andrew Wiggins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Heat’s Andrew Wiggins hopes to get more touches to break out of slump

Heat’s Andrew Wiggins hopes to get more touches to break out of slump

The Miami Heat notched their third win in four games after beating the Utah Jazz, 115-109, at Delta Center on Tuesday. The Heat improved to 5-6, while the Jazz fell to 1-10.

Pelle Larsson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Pelle Larsson hilariously calls out Heat’s early-season defense

Pelle Larsson hilariously calls out Heat’s early-season defense

It’s safe to say that the Miami Heat have not played up to their expectations to begin the 2026-27 season. Entering play on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz, the Heat have won just four of their first 10 games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Field Level Media / November 11
Heat lean on Giannis Antetokounmpo to hold off Jazz

Heat lean on Giannis Antetokounmpo to hold off Jazz

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Miami Heat to a 115-109 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City. Davion Mitchell had 19 points and eight assists to help the Heat close out a five-game road trip with back-to-back wins.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10
Klay Thompson’s latest feat highlights Stephen Curry’s ridiculous NBA record

Klay Thompson’s latest feat highlights Stephen Curry’s ridiculous NBA record

Klay Thompson has been on a heater of late, as he has made at least seven 3-pointers in three of the last five Miami Heat games. As impressive as it is

Miami Heat News / HITC / November 10
Bam Adebayo given blunt ‘Joel Embiid’ reality check by Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem

Bam Adebayo given blunt ‘Joel Embiid’ reality check by Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem

Udonis Haslem has delivered a blunt message to Bam Adebayo, urging the Miami Heat star to embrace his own strengths rather than try to play like Joel Embiid.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9
Heat eye winning finish to trip against reeling Jazz

Heat eye winning finish to trip against reeling Jazz

The Miami Heat hope a shakeup to their starting lineup will help them finish a five-game road trip with a winning record when they visit the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / November 9
Miami Heat To Host 2028 NBA All-Star Game

Miami Heat To Host 2028 NBA All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star Game is returning to Downtown Miami. The Miami Heat will host the 2028 NBA All-Star Game, bringing the league’s midseason showcase back to Miami for the first time since 1990.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / November 9
Reports: NBA All-Star Weekend headed to Miami in 2028

Reports: NBA All-Star Weekend headed to Miami in 2028

Miami is expected to play host to the 2028 NBA All-Star Game and bring the midseason festivities back to South Beach for the first time in 38 years, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Erik Spoelstra News / EssentiallySports / November 9
'These Are Tough Decisions': Erik Spoelstra Pulls NBA Champion From Heat Starting Lineup After Concerning Stats Come Out

'These Are Tough Decisions': Erik Spoelstra Pulls NBA Champion From Heat Starting Lineup After Concerning Stats Come Out

The preseason gave Erik Spoelstra plenty of reasons for optimism. One former NBA champion averaged 14.3 points per game while shooting an impressive 60.6% from the field across four exhibition appearances.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / November 7
Heat’s problems go beyond slow start, with numbers pointing to both ends

Heat’s problems go beyond slow start, with numbers pointing to both ends

The Heat have Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and a 3-6 record. Safe to say, that wasn’t the idea. There’s time to straighten things out. But this goes beyond waiting for a few more shots to fall.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / November 6
Heat clearly need more from Andrew Wiggins, supporting cast

Heat clearly need more from Andrew Wiggins, supporting cast

The Heat added Giannis Antetokounmpo and immediately inherited questions about how he would fit alongside Bam Adebayo. Nine games in, Miami might want to spend more time worrying about the guys around them.

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA.