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Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 15
NBA Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire Joins Miami-Dade Police Department After Law Enforcement Graduation
This year has already brought Amar’e Stoudemire induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Yet even as the basketball world celebrates his legacy, he is preparing to start over in a profession with very different expectations.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 15
Who will shoot and defend for Giannis's Heat
The Miami Heat didn’t have their best defensive half of the preseason, but you saw what will make them great. The Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 144 to 128 as they cruised to victory.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Miami Heat News / HITC / October 15
‘Will take time’ – Erik Spoelstra reveals why he can’t treat Giannis Antetokounmpo like Bam Adebayo
With two big players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on the same team, Erik Spoelstra is struggling to come up with a game plan for the Miami Heat.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 14
Heat Player Ratings: Giannis Drops Near Triple-Double To Blow Out Nets
The Miami Heat put on an offensive clinic, and the Brooklyn Nets had no answers. Miami erupted for 144 points in a 144-128 blowout win, shooting a ridiculous 59.1% from the field while piling up 32 assists and 50 rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / October 14
Heat Get Prime Giannis in MVP Caliber Tune Up Against Nets
Giannis Antetokounmpo is already in midseason form. He absolutely dominated the first half against a scrappy upstart Brooklyn Nets team. The Miami Heat took a 69-66 lead into the half.
Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Heat’s Bam Adebayo out with injury a week ahead of opener, but there’s a catch
With Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront of the Miami Heat this season after the blockbuster trade was made in the summer, the other half of the dynamic duo that will be crucial is team captain Bam Adebayo.
Bam Adebayo News / Hoops Wire / October 14
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Heat, Bam Adebayo, Hawks
Peyton Watson’s first preseason with the Cavs offered a little of what they wanted and a little of what they’ll need to work through. The shooting wasn’t especially encouraging.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / October 14
Miami Heat-Brooklyn Nets Preview: Injuries, Betting Lines & Starters
Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida TV: WPLG Channel 10 (South Florida), YES Network (Brooklyn) Radio: 104.3 FM, 1140 AM (South Florida), SiriusXM Channel 895 (Brooklyn) VITALS: The Heat and Nets meet for the 15th time in preseason history.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Why Giannis Antetokounmpo changed his number from 34, and why it might not be permanent
New Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo is starting a new chapter with the team, and his number reflects that change. Antetokounmpo is known for wearing number 34, as he did with the Milwaukee Bucks, but he now wears number 7 for the Miami Heat.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14
Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals why he ditched his old jersey number
Giannis Antetokounmpo is wearing a new jersey number after his stunning trade from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat in July. Antetokounmpo wore No.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 14
The Biggest Question Mark for the Miami Heat Heading into the Season
The Miami Heat addressed a lot of their issues this offseason and have made their team more than formidable in the Eastern Conference. The team is far from perfect, but no team is ever perfect.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 13
LeBron James Gives Honest Review Of New-Look Heat: 'It’s Gonna Be Damn Good…'
The Miami Heat were one of several teams to experience major roster changes this summer. Unlike other teams, however, their acquisitions include two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has come to usher in a new era for the illustrious franchise.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
Why Heat have by far the worst 2026-27 NBA Cup court
NBA Cup Court designs are often polarizing. Every team wears vibrant, unique jerseys during in-season tournament games that are both meant to be standoutish and represent the city of the team donning them.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13
LeBron James' Latest Miami Heat Comments Raise an Interesting Question
LeBron James said some pretty interesting things about the Miami Heat on his podcast recently. I honestly agreed with almost everything he said, but what annoys me is that he could have and should have returned to the organization that taught him how to win championships.
Miami Heat News / The Lead / October 13
Miami Heat 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Miami Heat enter the 2026 season with strong enthusiasm around their revamped squad. In April of 2026, the Heat played the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Play-In Tournament and lost by one point.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13
The One Heat Player Who Shouldn't be Overlooked
The Miami Heat are expected to be much improved from last season. The biggest reason is of course the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 13
46-Year-Old Udonis Haslem 'Bumping and Hitting' Giannis Antetokounmpo & Co. as A Heat Practice Executive Says Erik Spoelstra
Three seasons removed from his official retirement, 46-year-old Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem remains the de facto cornerstone of Heat Culture that sets him apart even from Pat Riley.
Miami Heat News / Viral Sports News / October 9
Miami Heat Dump Former Top Pick Immediately After Signing Him
Dennis Smith Jr. joined the Miami Heat the way a lot of former lottery picks do shortly before the season, with a familiar name, a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 and the thin promise of a training-camp look.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / October 9
Minor Roster Moves: Heat, Nets
The Heat made a handful of minor transactions on Thursday night, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (Twitter links). After waiving Lester Quinones and J’Vonne Hadley, the Heat signed and immediately waived Dennis Smith Jr., then signed Gabe Madsen and Kylor Kelley.
Miami Heat News / The Lead / October 7
What Did Heat Fans Learn from Miami’s First Preseason Game?
The NBA preseason kicked off with the Miami Heat taking on the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City. Although it was just preseason, Heat fans were excited to
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