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Bam Adebayo claims Utah Jazz player embodies ‘Heat culture’ better than anyone in the NBA

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Tyler Herro’s blunt take on Mavericks loss highlights 1 challenge of Heat’s new offense

With the Miami Heat suffering a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, 119-108, there was one component that is a huge head-scratcher for fans that involves star Tyler Herro.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / December 4

Norman Powell speaks on what it took to get into Miami Heat shape

While that "Heat culture" phrase may be looked at as cliche at times with the way it gets thrown around, it's simply a standard that guys inside that building are held to.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 4

Two Heat players discuss one possible shift in the new Heat offense

The Miami Heat's revamped offense has been clicking this season. Even after a low scoring night in Dallas on Wednesday, Miami still remains second in the association in points per game.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

How disappointing loss to Dallas represents harsh reality for Heat

With the Miami Heat being one of the leading scoring teams in the league, the Dallas Mavericks brought a halt to their high-powered offense, getting the best of them on Wednesday night, 118-108.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 4

The Heat's two longest-term stars have slipped in one statistic

If sharing is caring, should we care if the Miami Heat as a whole are sharing, but that's not reflected in their two longest-term stars' statistics? The Heat, with the new free-flowing read-and-react drive-and-space-and-dish limit-the-screens offense, are averaging 30.2 assists compared to 26.4 last season, up from 14th in the NBA to second.

Erik Spoelstra News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Erik Spoelstra Admits He Can't Fathom One Thing About Cooper Flagg

Don't look now, but Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. Powered by Flagg, the Mavs recorded their third consecutive win on Wednesday, as they defeated the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center in Dallas, 118-108.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 4

Kel'el Ware delivers a big game for Miami but it is not enough

The Miami Heat fell to the Dallas Mavericks 108-118. The disappointing loss drops them down to 14-8 and now 4th in the Eastern Conference. Kel’el Ware was one of the few players that showed up and performed up to their level.

Tyler Herro News / Bleacher Report / December 3

Watch: Tyler Herro had to laugh it off

Kel'el Ware News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

Defensive woes, plus more Ware needed, in disappointing Heat loss in Dallas

The Norman Powell-less Miami Heat faced off in Dallas tonight against the Anthony Davis led Mavericks. The Heat are 1-0 against them this season, after a close win on November 24th during Tyler Herro's season debut.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 3

NBA Rumors: Heat, Tyler Herro, Bulls, Noa Essengue, Clippers

The Heat can add another player to the roster on December 13, but Miami has a few layers to sort through first. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel notes that the team needs to evaluate Tyler Herro’s incentive triggers, which are quickly slipping away.

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Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

Is Tyler Herro primed for a big game against the Mavericks?

The Miami Heat travel to Dallas to play against the Mavericks for the second time this season. Miami won the first matchup 106-102 on 11/24/25. Tip off is at 8:30pm Eastern time.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

Miami Heat pursuing Giannis would come at too great a cost

There was a time when Giannis Antetokounmpo deleting mentions of Milwaukee from social media would’ve been cause for celebration in South Florida. The

Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Norman Powell out for Heat-Mavericks duel with ankle injury

On Wednesday evening, the Miami Heat will hit the road to take on the Dallas Mavericks in a rematch of last week’s close battle between the two teams, which Miami was able to win down the stretch.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

The need to see Bam Adebayo with his center sidekick tonight in Dallas

The 3 seeded Miami Heat head over to Dallas tonight to face off against the 12 seeded Mavericks. Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington currently tagged as questionable for this one, while the Heat are just seeing how the ankle sprain of Pelle Larsson trends prior to the game.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

The Miami Heat's resurgence is largely powered by one man

Norman Powell isn’t a senior citizen by NBA standards, but he qualifies as an uncle on any roster. The 32-year-old guard has played in the U.S. and Canada, breaking in with the Toronto Raptors a decade ago, and was joining his fourth different team when the Miami Heat acquired him from the L.A.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / December 2