Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

You like the Miami Heat jerseys? More than some do, perhaps.

Sam Quinn of CBS Sports recently dropped his 2025-26 NBA uniform rankings, slotting the Miami Heat in at No. 11. His reasoning? A subtle but telling distinction between the Heat’s white “Association” jerseys and their black “Icon” editions.

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Ex-NBA veteran demands respect for Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade

As the NBA enters this season, marking the start of the second half of this decade, many retired players from the previous two decades are fading from the memories of the younger generation.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 13

Which Miami Heat player benefits most from heaves rule?

The best players in Miami Heat history knew how to play one particular "game" better than anyone. Back in the Big 3 days, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James would joke about how they would hold the ball just past the buzzer, so as not to reduce their field goal percentages with some pointless hoist from 50 feet.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 12

Miami Heat Hype Their New (Starting?) Backcourt

Time was, we would go into training camp not sure if Tyler Herro would be a sixth man or a starter. Those days are long gone, with Herro coming off his best season, one that earned him an All-Star nod.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 12

ESPN explains Miami Heat’s most significant weakness isn't what you think

Even though Jimmy Butler often coasted during the regular season, there were several aspects the Miami Heat desperately lacked outside of him on their roster. The Heat losing Butler was always going to be difficult to replace, considering his consistent and increasing production in the postseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / September 12

Can Erik Spoelstra Finally Claim the Award That’s Eluded Him?

Would you believe me if I told you that a top 15 coach in NBA history has never won a coach of the year award. Well, Erik Spoelstra has yet to win one, unless you count the National Basketball Coaches Association Award in which he was the Co-Champion in the first year it was installed, sharing the award with NBA coach of the year Mike D'Antoni.

Andrew Wiggins News / Hoops Wire / September 12

Lakers still likely keeping tabs on Heat’s Andrew Wiggins

The Lakers are starting to think bigger. After Luka Doncic’s EuroBasket run and his three-year extension with Los Angeles, the front office is re-evaluating how aggressive it wants to be on the trade market.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / September 11

Should Miami Heat Look To Deal Starting Forward To Los Angeles Lakers?

We are less than a month away from the Miami Heat's first preseason game, but the trade rumors regarding Andrew Wiggins continue to persist. This time

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 11

The next steps for Nikola Jović

Nikola Jović is entering his fourth year with the Miami Heat and expectations are larger for him than ever. Up until now, he has been a release valve in the half-court and a nice option in transition, but he needs more to his game to earn a starting role in training camp or to be one of the last five on the floor.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11

Heat linked to future Hall of Famer in rumors, but can Miami even land a superstar anymore?

The Miami Heat have always had swagger, but lately that confidence is being tested.

Rockets’ Kevin Durant viewed as offseason’s biggest prize

Andrew Wiggins could be the missing piece to the Lakers' championship puzzle

Joel Embiid no longer former teammate's pick for 'best center' he's ever played with

The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

The 'NBA's scariest Halloween scorers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11

Andrew Wiggins could be the missing piece to the Lakers' championship puzzle

The Lakers' holes are obvious, and Andrew Wiggins might be the solution.

Pinpointing the perfect time for LeBron James to retire

New NBA 'heave' rule rewards stars who don't pad stats

Veteran guard spurned other teams to sign with Knicks — for good reason

Ranking the No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks of the 21st century

The 'Miami Heat championship rosters' quiz

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Heat Showing Interest in Reuniting With Former First-Round Pick During Free Agency: Report

The Miami Heat are coming off a disappointing season that saw them finish 10th in the Eastern Conference standings, though they were able to play their way to the eighth seed through the Play-In Tournament.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 11

3 Realistic Miami Heat Lineups To Look Out For This Season

The one major distinction between the current Miami Heat roster and the one that got swept off the floor in the first round of the postseason last April by the Cleveland Cavaliers is this: added lineup diversity for Erik Spoelstra to play around with.

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The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Miami Heat News / Fastbreak on SI / September 10

Smoke Already Building Around Andrew Wiggins as NBA Trade Target

The state of the Miami Heat might place Andrew Wiggins on the trade block for the second season in a row. Last year, Wiggins landed with the Heat after the Golden State Warriors put together a big package to acquire the disgruntled Jimmy Butler.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / September 10

Hornets’ Sports Betting Night With Miami Heat Pulled, Highlighting Ironic Timing

Sometimes timing really is everything. The Charlotte Hornets had originally circled March 17 on their promotional calendar as Sports Betting Night, coinciding with the return of former Hornet Terry Rozier, now with the Miami Heat.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 10

Tim Hardaway Stunned by Jimmy Butler’s Controversial Heat Departure but Trusts Pat Riley’s Decision

Jimmy Butler’s colossal fallout with the Miami Heat, where he had nearly become a legend over the years, was one of the shocking stories of 2024/25 and ultimately led to a trade with the Golden State Warriors.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 10

3 Biggest Miami Heat Training Camp Battles

The next real benchmark for NBA teams this time of year is always training camp. Prep time for the upcoming season, acclimating new players into the system, rounding into shape with conditioning, and well, training camp battles that have teammates fighting for their individual spots.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Miami Heat Reportedly Want To Sign Kevin Durant In 2026 Free Agency

The Miami Heat were among several teams closely linked with Kevin Durant in trade negotiations this offseason. Although Durant was eventually traded to the Houston Rockets, the Heat came very close to finalizing a trade, too.

Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / September 10

'There Have Been Discussions of a Buyout' – Miami Heat are Still Figuring Out How to Get Rid of $26.6 Million Guard, Per Insider

Miami Heat insider Ira Winderman recently revealed that the team has considered buying out Terry Rozier’s $26.6 million contract to make room for another roster addition. “The Heat also could open such tax space for another player by merely waiving Rozier by the NBA contract guarantee deadline of Jan.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / September 10

2 Realistic Moves The Heat Should Make To Finalize Their Roster Before Training Camp

The Miami Heat will be heading into the 2025-26 season with an improved roster. After parting ways with several veterans, the team has emphasized the development of its young players while making solid signings such as Norman Powell to upgrade the team's offense.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Mock Trade Sends Heat's Andrew Wiggins to Lakers for 24-Year-Old Forward

It was a disappointing season last year for the Miami Heat as they finished 10th in the Eastern Conference standings, though they were able to secure the eighth seed through the Play-In Tournament before being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 9