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Tyler Herro shines and other takeaways as Heat beat Giannis-less Bucks

The fully healthy Miami Heat suited up tonight for a NBA Cup match-up with the Milwaukee Bucks. Tyler Herro and Norman Powell debuted together, a starting lineup decision was made with Kel'el Ware to the bench, and a 10 deep rotation was on display.

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How Tyler Herro, Norman Powell duo makes Heat ‘dynamic’

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat having a fully healthy roster as of Wednesday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA Cup action, there’s no denying the excitement around the team with the early success they’ve had, though undermanned.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 26

The fully healthy Miami Heat unveil new starting lineup

Here's a statement that has felt nearly impossible all year: the Miami Heat are fully healthy. After a lengthy injury report just a day ago, all of those questionable tags got bumped to available, including Norman Powell, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Andrew Wiggins, Nikola Jovic, and Dru Smith.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Why Heat won’t ‘cement’ lineup with fully healthy roster

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat receiving key upgrades for Wednesday’s NBA Cup game against the Milwaukee Bucks and beyond, the team now has to consider how the starting lineup will look.

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Dwyane Wade News / Stadium Rant / November 26

Dwyane Wade Offers A Genius New Answer To The Endless GOAT Argument

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade weighed in on the GOAT debate in a recent episode of his podcast on the WyNetwork. In a world where NBA narratives often feel recycled, Wade has stepped forward with a fresh perspective on one.

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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?

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 26

Five Heat players ranked among the NBA's best

The Ringer puts out a top 100 list every year and it has always been a hot topic, especially in Heat circles. It always seems to fans that Heat players are disrespected, but that feeling can no longer live.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 26

How the Miami Heat can advance in the Emirates NBA Cup

The NBA Cup has returned for its third season, bringing back group play, point-differential stakes, and early-season knockout drama. Introduced two years ago to add competitive urgency to early regular season games, the tournament features designated matchups that count toward both the regular-season standings and the NBA Cup standings.

Stan Van Gundy News / NBA Analysis Network / November 26

Stan Van Gundy says two Miami Heat players are not a ‘natural fit’, nobody is scared of them

Despite a 12-6 start to the season, the Miami Heat have a troubling starting lineup problem. It’s safe to say that the Miami Heat have shocked many with their early-season form as they already have a 12-6 record, even with Tyler Herro playing in just a single game.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 26

Former Miami Heat coach likes the team's direction

It's been two decades, believe it or not, since Stan Van Gundy has been the head coach of the Miami Heat. Once Pat Riley's top assistant, Van Gundy took

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 26

A potential Miami Heat backcourt debut, three point battle and other keys vs Bucks

As the Miami Heat make a strong push in the in-season tournament this year, another big NBA Cup match-up takes place on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

How Tyler Herro’s return could ‘mix’ up Heat’s new offense

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro made his season debut in the 106-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, he made an immediate impact in his first game since last season’s playoffs.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

How Heat’s Bam Adebayo is ‘gassing’ up Kel’el Ware amidst monster stretch

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat taking on the Milwaukee Bucks in an upcoming NBA Cup matchup on Wednesday night, the team will be looking for many contributions in its quest for the in-season tournament.

Terry Rozier News / The SportsRush / November 26

Gambling Insider Sides With Terry Rozier Amid ‘Illegal’ $14,000 Prop Bet Scheme

The FBI had its eyes set on NBA personalities tied to gambling, and Terry Rozier was one of the first to be arrested. Last month, he was taken into custody for allegedly being involved in illegal gambling and betting schemes that leaked sensitive information outside relevant circles.

Norman Powell News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Heat Announce Norman Powell News on Tuesday

The Miami Heat are off to a strong start in the 2025–26 season, riding a five-game winning streak. A major reason for their early emergence as an Eastern Conference contender has been offseason trade addition Norman Powell.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 25

Three Heat players have been joined at the hip all season

Embracing change has been a theme for the Heat early in this season with the revolving door of players in both the starting lineup and the rotation. Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell have each missed stretches to start the year, while the Heat never seem to skip a beat with their high level depth down the line.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / November 25

Tyler Herro’s back, so who comes out of the starting lineup?

Tyler Herro was rusty for a quarter but picked up where he left off from last season as a gunslinger. He said postgame that he could have easily waited two more weeks to come back, but that Monday was circled on the calendar.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / November 25

One number shows what Erik Spoelstra thinks of his rising player

Is it possible to win Most Improved Player of the week, or month? If it were, Kel'el Ware would be a candidate. The Miami Heat center, in his second season, has made tremendous strides in-season, which is reflected not just in his monster numbers of late, but also in the way that his coach is trusting him.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / November 25

Tyler Herro's return makes Heat legitimate threat in the East

After his first game of the season, Tyler Herro admitted he had "a long way to go" to get back to his All-Star form. He was still good enough to score 24 points as the Miami Heat won their fifth straight game.

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Erik Spoelstra News / NBA Analysis Network / November 24

Erik Spoelstra says the Miami Heat have a player who gets ‘hit in the face’ more than anyone in the NBA

The Miami Heat have proven to be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference so far this season. They extended their winning streak to four games and improved their record to 11-6 by beating the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / November 23