Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Giannis Antetokounmpo Sends a Message through Goran Dragic that Heat will Notice

When Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks, the NBA listens -- even if he may somewhat contradict himself later -- and Miami Heat fans are likely paying very close attention to his latest comments.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 18

Heat Slotted in the NBA Draft Lottery... but Charlotte Looms Again

The Miami Heat have secured the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors losing to the Phoenix Suns last night.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / April 18

Heat Must Go All-In If Donovan Mitchell Hits the Trade Market

If the latest report from Fred Katz becomes reality and the Cleveland Cavaliers seriously explore trading Donovan Mitchell this summer, the Miami Heat cannot sit back and watch.

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The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17

Norman Powell gets real on potential contract extension with Heat after play-in exit

While the Miami Heat could be headed for big changes coming in the offseason with the amount of rumors flying around, there is also a question regarding veteran guard Norman Powell.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / April 17

Former Miami Heat Teammate Picks Michael Jordan Over LeBron James in GOAT Debate

The GOAT debate is never going to end, no matter how many times Michael Jordan tries to end it. Now, one of LeBron’s teammates has stepped up, and it’s not Bron.

Pelle Larsson News / Miami Heat on SI / April 17

Offseason checklist for Pelle Larsson heading into his third year

The Heat's second year player and second round pick Pelle Larsson was one of the real bright spots of this gloomy season. After a decent rookie season that included more playing time than originally expected, he utilized that long off-season before his sophomore year to really improve his game.

Bam Adebayo News / HITC / April 17

What Bam Adebayo thinks of A’ja Wilson’s historic WNBA supermax contract

Bam Adebayo believes A’ja Wilson’s historic WNBA supermax contract is a sign that the women’s game is finally getting the financial recognition it has long deserved.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / April 17

Norman Powell gives ominous answer regarding his future with the Miami Heat

Norman Powell went through quite the eventful season with the Miami Heat after they traded for him last summer. After starting off the season on fire, Powell became a first-time All-Star and first-time father before dealing with injuries, illness and declining production over the last couple of months.

NBA News / HITC / April 17

Bam Adebayo sounds off on NBA’s lenient punishment for LaMelo Ball’s ‘hostile act’

Bam Adebayo has questioned the NBA’s handling of LaMelo Ball’s “hostile act,” calling out both the league’s review process and the impact of the punishment handed down.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires back at narrative after painful play-in exit

Fans of the Miami Heat were almost inconsolable after the team lost to the Charlotte Hornets by a solitary point in overtime, 127-126, in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

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.

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17

This unique Jaime Jaquez Jr. ability led to instrumental ‘bounce-back year’ with Heat

Despite being linked to trade rumors for the majority of the season, Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. kept his chin up, tuned out the noise, and did his job.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17

Growing doubts around Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro as Heat’s future duo

The future of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro’s time with the Miami Heat might be in question. It is one that Kendrick Perkins wants Pat Riley to answer as soon as this summer in the offseason.

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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

How Heat’s Bam Adebayo helps Kel’el Ware handle Erik Spoelstra’s coaching

MIAMI – While the Miami Heat were hurt by a ton of factors this year, as the team missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 season, the positive takeaway was the development of key young players.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 17

Bam Adebayo Sends Subtle Message to LaMelo Ball After Nasty Injury Incident

Could the Miami Heat have survived another day if LaMelo Ball had not grabbed Bam Adebayo’s foot? In what would now be a controversial play, many pundits have chimed in on the foot-grabbing incident.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

The ‘unfortunate’ Tyler Herro-Norman Powell situation that hurt the Heat

MIAMI – With potential big changes coming to the Miami Heat this offseason after being eliminated from the play-in tournament at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, there were many disappointing aspects to the team’s 2025-26 season.

Pat Riley News / Miami Heat on SI / April 16

Everyone has an opinion about Pat Riley, Miami Heat

MIAMI -- The Miami Heat are not run by one man, no matter what many on the outside lazily conclude. For several seasons, even as many have assumed that Pat Riley is still solely at the helm, it's been more of a committee of voices, and Riley isn't even the one with final say.

Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Bulls, Kings asked Heat about Tyler Herro trade at deadline

The Miami Heat drew trade interest in Tyler Herro from both the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings ahead of the February deadline, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel.

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes final pitch for 6th Man of the Year trophy

With the Play-In Tournament underway and the NBA Playoffs right around the corner, season awards will be announced relatively soon. On Thursday, after the Heat was eliminated from the postseason in a 127-126 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Jaime Jaquez Jr.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16