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It's never too early to be talking off-season decision making in the NBA. Especially when a team gets bounced before the post-season even begins, which is what happened to the Miami Heat after losing the opening play-in game to the Hornets in Charlotte ten days ago.

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Andrew Wiggins speaks bluntly on upcoming crucial Heat decision

After the Miami Heat’s loss in the play-in tournament to the Charlotte Hornets, the team is entering a critical offseason regarding who the team will retain, walk, or even move in a trade for a star like Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Dwyane Wade News / AirJordanChronicles / April 24

Shaquille O’Neal Reflects on How Dwyane Wade Shaped His Miami Move

After a broken relationship with Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal was traded to the Miami Heat in June of 2004. Having played alongside Bryant, as Shaq looked around for his next team, watching Dwyane Wade made the decision easy for him.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 24

What the Miami Heat can learn from the NBA playoffs so far

The NBA playoffs are a new season and a great reminder to never overreact to one game. Unless the best boxers are facing off against each other, there’s nothing more riveting in professional sports, with respect to all the others.

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The 'NBA Playoff 30-point teammates' quiz

How many of the most recent teammates to score at least 30 points in the same NBA Playoff game can you name in seven minutes?

The '25 NBA playoff points off the bench' quiz

The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-10 NBA playoff games' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 24

Heat Must Target Explosive Scoring Guard in Free Agency

The Miami Heat have made it clear over the past few seasons: they can defend, they can compete, but when the offense stalls, they don’t always have enough players who can go get a bucket on demand.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22

Michael Beasley claims cookies sparked LeBron James leaving Heat

Where were you when LeBron James made “The Decision” in 2010? The landscape of the NBA changed forever when James announced that he would play for the Miami Heat.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 22

Who the Heat should draft at every possible pick number

As the NBA Playoffs are progressing the Miami Heat unfortunately have other worries. None are bigger than the draft lottery and the NBA Draft this offseason.

Miami Heat News / The Lead / April 22

Michael Baiamonte’s Retirement Marks a New Beginning for Miami Heat

The beloved voice of the Miami Heat, PA announcer Michael Baiamonte, has called his final game with the Heat after they fell short in their fight for the playoffs.

Dwyane Wade News / Total Pro Sports / April 22

Dwyane Wade Sounds Off on Miami Heat Struggles With Blunt 'Disgruntled' Claim

After a challenging season, the Miami Heat faced their last chance to clinch a playoff spot in the Play-In tournament. But a heart-wrenching 127-126 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in their opening game marked the end of their postseason aspirations.

Zach Lowe News / Miami Heat on SI / April 21

Why Zach Lowe Calls Miami Heat the NBA’s Most Fascinating Offseason Team

The Miami Heat's season ended early this year as they missed the NBA Playoffs for the first time in seven seasons. This will be one of the more important offseasons for the Heat and according to Zach Lowe, there may already be signs that big changes are coming.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 21

Ranking the Miami Heat’s Top Trade Targets

The Miami Heat are heading into another crucial offseason, and they MUST make changes. This team has been mediocre for the past few seasons and has been stuck in the Play-in Tournament.

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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.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

2 players Heat must trade after heartbreaking NBA Play-In Tournament loss

For the fourth straight season, the Miami Heat found themselves in the play-in tournament. Unlike the three prior years, Miami wasn’t able to advance into the actual postseason field.

Pelle Larsson News / Miami Heat on SI / April 21

The One Player the Miami Heat Can't Afford to Lose this Offseason

The Miami Heat missed the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons, failing to meet their organizational standard and currently find themselves stuck in the NBA's middle ground.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 21

Miami Heat's Trade Chips Who Could Be Moved This Offseason

If the Miami Heat are going to try to make a real move this offseason, and history says they will, it’s going to come down to these names. Miami doesn’t tank.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 20

Blockbuster Bam Adebayo-Hornets Trade Scenario From Bill Simmons Involving Four First-Round Picks

Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat saw their postseason aspirations shattered after a controversial loss to the Charlotte Hornets in overtime earlier last week.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 20

Three Areas the Miami Heat Must Improve to Return to Contention

The Miami Heat are stuck in the middle right now, good enough to compete, but not good enough to contend truly. The Heat had another up-and-down season, and it's clear that this roster needs meaningful improvements this offseason.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20

Bill Simmons bashed for snubbing Jaime Jaquez Jr after Heat Play-In performance

The Miami Heat recently saw their 2025-26 season come to an end with a loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in game, bringing a tough campaign to a fitting conclusion.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 20

What's the right path for the Miami Heat in the draft?

The Miami Heat’s streak of six straight postseason appearances came to an end in Charlotte in the 9 and 10 Play-In game, and now they’ll have their highest pick, at least, since 2017 or 2019, in the 13 range.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 20

The next on-court steps for Sixth Man of the Year finalist Jaime Jaquez Jr

When discussing bounce back stories in not only the Miami Heat's world, but also the NBA landscape, Jaime Jaquez Jr was one of the best cases of responding strongly after a rough year.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Insider ‘wonders’ about Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package thanks to Kel’el Ware

The Miami Heat fell short of advancing to the playoffs after bowing to the Charlotte Hornets in a controversial game in the Play-In Tournament, which saw Bam Adebayo suffer a back injury after being tripped by LaMelo Ball.