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Tyler Herro scored comfortably in return, but others fail vs. Timberwolves

The Miami Heat have once again lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, their 2nd time losing to them in the past 3 days. This time Miami was dominated losing by a score of 122 – 94.

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Tyler Herro News / Field Level Media / January 6

Heat's Tyler Herro cleared for return: 'I just had to get healthy'

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro participated in Tuesday morning's shootaround and is expected to be on the court later that night against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.

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Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / January 6

Heat’s Tyler Herro To Return On Tuesday

Heat guard Tyler Herro has been upgraded from questionable to available on the team’s injury report and is on track to make his return on Tuesday vs. Minnesota, tweets Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.

Trae Young News / Miami Heat on SI / January 6

Why the Miami Heat should stay away from Trae Young

Trae Young is a 4x All-Star and a former All-NBA honoree. Young has been with the Atlanta Hawks for 8 years now with a career filled by high scoring nights and consistent high-level playmaking.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 6

Are the Heat reverting back to familiar territory?

The Miami Heat started the 2025-2026 NBA season setting the league on notice for their new style of play. They have turned heads at how they have improved

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / January 6

One Norman Powell ability headlining opposing scouting reports

Across Norman Powell's last three games, he's knocked down a total of 18 three pointers, including a nine three performance a night ago against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Erik Spoelstra News / Bleacher Report / January 5

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Tyler Herro News / Field Level Media / January 5

Tyler Herro close to a return as Heat face Timberwolves again

Tyler Herro is close to returning to the Miami Heat. The only question is whether Herro will be on the court Tuesday night or if he will wait at least one more game to rejoin the action.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

Why Pelicans win was ‘crucial’ for Heat before Midwest road trip

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat beating the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, 125-106, it comes right before the team embarks on a four-game Midwest road trip.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 5

The kings of rebounding reside in Miami

The Miami Heat are not the biggest team in the NBA, but they have managed to be the 8th team in the league when sorting for rebounds per game. Their pace,

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Norman Powell News / Hoops Wire / January 5

Norman Powell: Heat ‘definitely not’ where they think they can be yet

The Heat are winning, but they’re not satisfied. At 20-16 and nearing the midpoint of the season, Norman Powell said the Heat are “definitely not” where they want to be, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 5

The hidden heartbeat of the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have a knack for getting the most out of players. We have seen it in the past with Caleb Martin, Max Strus, Duncan Robinson, and many others.

Erik Spoelstra News / EssentiallySports / January 5

Erik Spoelstra’s Family Interrupts Official NBA Procedures After Heat-Pelicans

The NBA world is no stranger to family members of players or coaches crashing the interview. 11 years ago, Riley Curry sang, “Way up, I feel blessed,” sitting on her dad’s lap.

Norman Powell News / FortyEightMinutes / January 5

Norman Powell’s Career-High Nine 3-Pointers Leads Heat to Dominant 125-106 Win Over Pelicans in Miami

The Miami Heat bounced back strong from Saturday’s loss to Minnesota, torching the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 125-106 on Sunday night at Kaseya Center.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 4

Norman Powell's hot shooting launches Heat past Pelicans

Norman Powell scored a game-high 34 points, leading the host Miami Heat to a 125-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. Miami's Nikola Jovic added 19 points off the bench, and Kel'el Ware had a double-double with 16 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.