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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 26
Hawks and Heat Meet In Battle of Struggling Squads
The Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat battle at State Farm Arena on Dec. 26 at 7:00 p.m. Both teams got off to encouraging starts to the season but have slipped recently.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 26
A new Miami Heat bench, an offensive bounce back and other keys vs Hawks
Coming off another three game losing streak, the Miami Heat are searching to get a hold on the season before turning the page to 2026. On the front-end of a back to back, the Heat head up to Atlanta for a match-up against the recently returned Trae Young led Hawks.
Erik Spoelstra News / Hoops Wire / December 26
Heat seek answers amid awful stretch: ‘We’re going to discover who we are’
The Heat were searching for answers Tuesday night, and head coach Erik Spoelstra didn’t pretend otherwise after a 21-point home loss to the Raptors, according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25
Jaime Jaquez Jr. confident in Heat to overcome slump – ‘Got to look in the mirror’
With the Miami Heat taking on the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, the team is desperately trying to overcome the slump it’s currently in, having lost eight of its last nine games.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 25
Another Heat star now saddled with injury, in never-ending story
There will never be a time, it seems, when the Miami Heat are whole. Already reeling after losing eight of nine going into Christmas, and now square at 15-15 on the season, squarely in Play-in territory (again!), the Heat will be without one key starter again Friday in Atlanta, and may be without another.
Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / December 25
Heat players need to be professional
Heat players need to be professional and talk to their coaches or Erik Spoelstra himself if he is calling bad plays. Norman Powell said in the post-game press conference on Tuesday that some players weren’t following the play that Coach Spoelstra would draw up to run.
Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25
Bam Adebayo’s Heat teammate who is helping him amid slump
With the Miami Heat coming off a blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, there have been many facets of the team recently that have been disappointing, such as star Bam Adebayo.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 25
The 3 biggest issues through 30 games for the Heat
The Miami Heat have are now 30 games into their season and sit with a mediocre record of 15-15. Considering how they started the year this is a disappointing spot for them to be in at this point.
Kel'el Ware News / Miami Heat on SI / December 25
What the emergence of Kel'el Ware means for the Heat
Miami Heat sophomore center Kel’el Ware has been playing the best basketball of his young career as of late. He has flashed all of his potential and is showing the Heat, and the rest of the NBA, what he is capable of being.
Jimmy Butler News / Miami Heat on SI / December 25
The Heat and Jimmy Butler continue their unfortunate connection
The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler went through a whole lot this year just to end up in the exact same place. Butler isn't a member of the Heat anymore, of course.
Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / December 24
Tyler Herro's season still hasn't gotten started
It's easier to handle the known. Before the season began, everyone related to the Miami Heat -- from coaches to players to fans -- knew that Tyler Herro would miss time.
Terry Rozier News / Field Level Media / December 24
Heat's Terry Rozier seeks to have government charges dismissed
Suspended Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is waiting to hear whether a federal court judge will dismiss the charges against him in a well-publicized sports gambling case.
NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / December 24
Lackluster showing for Bam, other Heat players in loss vs Raptors
The Miami Heat once again had a lackluster showing dropping another game to the Toronto Raptors 91-112. This made the 2nd loss to the raptors in 8 days and in both games the Heat did not break 100 points.
Terry Rozier News / EssentiallySports / December 24
NBA Gambling Probe: Terry Rozier’s Defense Says Federal Government Violated Wagering Rules
In June, the NBA, through its internal investigation, cleared Terry Rozier of his alleged illegal gambling activity. But in October, the FBI arrested the 31-year-old Miami Heat guard in Florida on the same charges.
Bam Adebayo News / Athlon Sports / December 24
'It Sucks': Heat Star Bam Adebayo Addresses Slump After Loss to Raptors
Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo has struggled on the floor recently. His slump in shooting the basketball hasn't helped the Heat win games lately. After a strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season, Miami has fallen to a 15-15 record.
Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra baffled by blowout loss to Raptors – ‘Thought we were ready’
MIAMI – While the Miami Heat were trying to get out of its current funk ahead of Tuesday night’s contest against the Toronto Raptors, the team once again disappointed, falling 112-91, marking their eighth loss in the last nine games.
Terry Rozier News / Hoops Rumors / December 23
Attorneys For Terry Rozier Seek Dismissal Of Federal Charges
Attorneys for Heat guard Terry Rozier are seeking a dismissal of federal charges against their client, ESPN’s David Purdum reports. Rozier pleaded not guilty to two federal charges related to illegal sports betting in Brooklyn federal court earlier this month.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 22
Raptors, Heat hope to end losing ways in Eastern tilt
The Miami Heat have lost two straight games and seven of their past eight games. The Toronto Raptors have also lost two straight games in addition to dropping six of their past eight games.
Erik Spoelstra News / Fadeaway World / December 21
Erik Spoelstra Sounds Off On Heat’s Shortcomings In Tough Loss
Erik Spoelstra‘s Miami Heat are coming off a tough 132-125 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Though the Heat put up a tough fight against the second-seed team in the East, the result sees them falling to 15-14 on the season.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / December 17
Adam Silver's response to Terry Rozier saga is a slap in Heat's face
The Heat have Rozier's $26.6 million salary counting against the salary cap, all while being unable to cut him or sign another player while he's on indefinite unpaid leave.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / December 16
NBA insider names most likely trade suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Antetokounmpo is facing an uncertain future with the Milwaukee Bucks, and there is one team that seems to have gained momentum as a potential suitor for the two-time NBA MVP.
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