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Miami Heat's rotation when healthy, a favorable stat vs Chicago and more

The Miami Heat are getting closer to whole. Tyler Herro made his return a game ago in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, while Jaime Jaquez Jr was sidelined due to that recent ankle injury.

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The Heat need to land Giannis Antetokounmpo to be relevant

Remember the start of the season when Miami put everyone on notice? Well, we are a long ways away from that now and the Heat has settled in to the standings where people were projecting them before the season started.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 8

Heat hope to restore confidence against struggling Bulls

An off night from the floor cost the Miami Heat a shot at competitiveness on Tuesday. As the Heat continue a four-game road trip with Thursday night's visit to the slumping Chicago Bulls, Miami hopes the struggles haven't affected the team's mental game.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/if_he_plays_more_tyler_herro_can_join_an_exclusive_club/s1_16619_43302798'>If he plays more, Tyler Herro can join an exclusive club</a></h2>

<a href="/nba/players/tyler_herro/600812">Tyler Herro</a> is the Miami Heat's most debated player by fans and media members alike. One thing that can't be debated is his offensive output. Herro is a 25+ point per game, three-level scorer.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/the_active_nba_all_star_game_leaders_quiz/s1__43293898'>The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz</a></h2>

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/heat_guarantee_terry_rozier_contract_for_remainder_of_season/s1_17038_43300949'>Heat guarantee Terry Rozier contract for remainder of season</a></h2>

The Heat made a call Wednesday, and it wasn’t a small one. The Heat opted not to waive guard <a href="/nba/players/terry_rozier/410140">Terry Rozier</a>, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, which means his full cap hit for the 2025-26 season is now guaranteed.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/the_25_greatest_rivalries_in_nba_history/s1__43258044'>The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history</a></h2>

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/the_miami_heat_have_a_chaos_creator/s1_16619_43300680'>The Miami Heat have a chaos creator</a></h2>

The Miami Heat have long prided themselves on the defensive end. They always strive to be one of the best teams in the league on that end, no matter who is on their team.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/heat_guarantee_terry_roziers_contract/s1_14822_43300584'>Heat Guarantee Terry Rozier’s Contract</a></h2>

The Heat decided against waiving guard <a href="/nba/players/terry_rozier/410140">Terry Rozier</a> on Wednesday, per Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press (Twitter link), which means his full cap hit for the 2025/26 season is now guaranteed.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/does_anyone_count_as_untouchable_on_the_miami_heat/s1_16619_43299764'>Does anyone count as untouchable on the Miami Heat?</a></h2>

It’s hard to justify labeling a player untouchable if he is not producing at a legitimate All-NBA to MVP level. History even has moments of ballers in that stratosphere getting moved at their own wishes or by surprise.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/tyler_herro_beats_stephen_curry_in_this_stat/s1_16619_43299666'>Tyler Herro beats Stephen Curry in this stat</a></h2>

Miami Heat All-Star guard is often at the center of conversations surrounding the Heat. Fans often question the impact Herro makes and if it translates to winning.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/tyler_herro_scored_comfortably_in_return_but_others_fail_vs_timberwolves/s1_16619_43296834'>Tyler Herro scored comfortably in return, but others fail vs. Timberwolves</a></h2>

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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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/heats_tyler_herro_cleared_for_return_i_just_had_to_get_healthy/s1_17045_43295205'>Heat's Tyler Herro cleared for return: 'I just had to get healthy'</a></h2>

Miami Heat guard <a href="/nba/players/tyler_herro/600812">Tyler Herro</a> 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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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/heats_tyler_herro_to_return_on_tuesday/s1_14822_43294017'>Heat’s Tyler Herro To Return On Tuesday</a></h2>

Heat guard <a href="/nba/players/tyler_herro/600812">Tyler Herro</a> 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.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/norman_powell_heat_definitely_not_where_they_think_they_can_be_yet/s1_17038_43289971'>Norman Powell: Heat ‘definitely not’ where they think they can be yet</a></h2>

The Heat are winning, but they’re not satisfied. At 20-16 and nearing the midpoint of the season, <a href="/nba/players/norman_powell/376409">Norman Powell</a> said the Heat are “definitely not” where they want to be, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/erik_spoelstras_family_interrupts_official_nba_procedures_after_heat_pelicans/s1_17730_43288919'>Erik Spoelstra’s Family Interrupts Official NBA Procedures After Heat-Pelicans</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/norman_powells_career_high_nine_3_pointers_leads_heat_to_dominant_125_106_win_over_pelicans_in_miami/s1_16736_43288046'> Norman Powell’s Career-High Nine 3-Pointers Leads Heat to Dominant 125-106 Win Over Pelicans in Miami</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/heats_norman_powell_answers_all_star_claim_after_career_night_vs_pelicans/s1_17113_43287182'>Heat’s Norman Powell answers All-Star claim after career-night vs. Pelicans</a></h2>

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, the team came out in the second game of the back-to-back on Sunday and handled business against the New Orleans Pelicans, 125-106.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/jaime_jaquez_jrs_injury_absence_opens_up_major_opportunity_for_this_heat_player/s1_17113_43286647'>Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s injury absence opens up major opportunity for this Heat player</a></h2>

MIAMI – Though Miami Heat star <a href="/nba/players/jaime_jaquez/677723">Jaime Jaquez</a> Jr. has been getting Sixth Man of the Year award buzz for his impressive third season in the league, the team is at risk of losing the UCLA product for an unknown amount of time.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/report_heat_rejecting_trade_calls_on_bam_adebayo/s1_17038_43281064'>Report: Heat rejecting trade calls on Bam Adebayo</a></h2>

The Heat aren’t budging on <a href="/nba/players/bam_adebayo/516379">Bam Adebayo</a>. NBA insider <a href="/general_sports/players/zach_lowe/143317">Zach Lowe</a> reports that Miami has rejected trade inquiries involving Adebayo and has no interest in moving one of the league’s premier two-way big men.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/hell_no_miami_heat_have_a_straightforward_response_to_including_bam_adebayo_in_trade_packages/s1_17667_43276784'>'Hell No': Miami Heat Have a Straightforward Response To Including Bam Adebayo in Trade Packages</a></h2>

There are certain NBA franchises that have a built-in advantage when it comes to attracting star players. The Knicks can tout the biggest media market and the most famous city in the world.

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