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Bam Adebayo injury update: Heat star goes to the locker room after dirty play by LaMelo Ball

Tuesday brought the first installment of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets are facing off in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.

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Erik Spoelstra pulls out a surprise lineup card for the play-in

There was the insertion of Mike Miller during the 2013 NBA Finals against San Antonio. And the move of Chris Bosh to center, with Shane Battier at power forward, in the 2012 postseason.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / April 14

What Prospects Should The Miami Heat Target In The First Round Of The 2026 NBA Draft?

The Miami Heat’s frustrating regular season has finally come to a close as they finish 43-39 and in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. They’ll end up playing the Charlotte Hornets tonight at 7:30 PM Eastern on Amazon Prime in the 9/10 win-or-go-home Play-In game.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra on Norman Powell’s timely return ahead of Play-In Tournament

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat taking on the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in tournament, with each team on the brink of elimination, the team needs all of its playmakers to be at their best, including star Norman Powell.

Kon Knueppel News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 200-three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a NBA playoff game' quiz

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Final Injury Report for Heat-Hornets Play-In Game: Will Pelle Larsson, Nikola Jovic Play?

The Miami Heat are on the road on Tuesday night as they face off against the Charlotte Hornets in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. For Miami, they enter the Play-In Tournament as the No.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Bill Simmons News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Bill Simmons had the best suggestion for the Hornets-Heat play-in game

The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets will face off in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament on Tuesday, but Bill Simmons thinks there should be some added incentive to win the game.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

3 Heat vs. Hornets bold predictions for 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament

With the Miami Heat taking on the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in tournament on Tuesday night, it’s a do-or-die game for each team as No. 9 Charlotte hosts No.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Sixth Man of the Year winners' quiz

The NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is given to the player who provides invaluable bench contributions over the course of a season. How many of the past winners can you name in five minutes?

Jaime Jaquez News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Jaime Jaquez Jr. reacts to his sister Gabriela Jaquez getting drafted by the Chicago Sky

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is no longer the only pro in the family. On Monday, Jaquez’s sister, Gabriela Jaquez, was selected fifth overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / April 14

NBA Legend With Kidney Transplant Backs Miami Heat Staffer in Fight Against Chronic Kidney Disease

A serious kidney condition ended Alonzo Mourning’s NBA career, but not his fight. The Miami Heat legend overcame FSGS to make a comeback never before seen in the history of the league.

NBA News / LWOSports.com / April 14

3 Key Matchups That Will Decide Heat vs. Hornets

It’s that time of year again. The 2025-26 NBA regular season is in the books, and the Miami Heat are back in the NBA Play-In Tournament yet again. After a rollercoaster season, the 10th-seeded Heat are headed to Charlotte to take on the 9th-seeded Charlotte Hornets in a win-or-go-home elimination game.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 14

Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets: Latest Injury Update Ahead of Play-In Elimination Game

The NBA has officially entered its business end, as the play-in tournament starts tonight. And one of the most intriguing matchups coming up will be the East Play-In Elimination game between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets: Prediction, Preview, Odds

The NBA’s regular season is over, and now it is time for the Play-In Tournament. Tonight, the Miami Heat will grapple with the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 14

The 3 Miami Heat Players With the Most at Stake in the Play-In Game

The Miami Heat find themselves in a familiar position: they are home! The Miami Heat will be fighting through the play-in tournament once again. But while the stakes are obvious for the team, they’re even more personal for a few key players.

Bam Adebayo News / Hardwood Heroics / April 14

Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo Sends Clear Message as He is Admittedly Fed Up With Play-In Tournament

The Miami Heat ended the regular season with a 43-39 record to finish 10th in the Eastern Conference for the second consecutive year, and they face an uphill climb to qualify for the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 13

What the Heat should learn from an up and down regular season

The 82 game regular season has officially ended, and it has seen the Miami Heat finish 10th in the Eastern Conference locking them into the Play-in once again.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Bill Simmons has epic Terry Rozier proposal for Heat vs. Hornets NBA play-in game

The Miami Heat formally waived Terry Rozier as they prepare to take on the Charlotte Hornets in their first game of the play-in tournament. The veteran guard had not played a single game for the Heat this season after federal charges related to his involvement in an alleged illegal sports gambling scheme were filed against him.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / April 13

Bam Adebayo Joins Another Elite Club to Close Regular Season

Although the Miami Heat got stuck in the forbidden play-in for a fourth straight year and failed to meet their personal expectations. Their captain had one of the best seasons for a big man in team history as he was the first Miami Heat player to average 20/10 since Shaquille O'Neal did it in 2005.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 12

Hawks choose first-round matchup with Knicks on season's final day

With a win on the final day of the NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks could have clinched fifth place in the East and a first-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, they sat their starters and let fate — and the Boston Celtics — decide their playoff seed.

More change coming for Bucks as Doc Rivers steps aside

Rivers had a brutal quote about Joel Embiid’s health

Pistons end regular season on historic note with win over Pacers

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / April 12