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Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24
The ‘best thing’ for Giannis-led Heat after 0-2 start, per Erik Spoelstra
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat losing the regular season opener to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, 131-106, the hope was to come back to the Kaseya Center on Friday and bounce back against the Detroit Pistons.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24
Why Giannis, Heat have been ‘shocked’ with brutal start to season
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat start the regular season 0-2 with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront after Friday’s 128-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons, the franchise is still in the process of getting the superstar and others acclimated to the new-look team.
NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / October 24
Bam Struggles, Heat Searching for Answers After Pistons Rout Them
The Heat drop to 0-2 in the young NBA season. This time, dropping another miserable performance against the Detroit Pistons 111-128. This was an inexcusable performance from a team that has championship aspirations.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / October 24
A fan’s wish for the Heat offense
The Heat offense so far has generated good looks at the basket, but they are missing. Most fan opinions of the Heat offense should be “Giannis drives, shooters ready.” But, with a fellow player like Bam Adebayo, the offense needs to be different.
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.
Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / October 24
Kevin Garnett Rips Bam Adebayo For Not Playing Like A Superstar
Bam Adebayo hasn’t had the best of starts to the 2026-27 NBA season with the Miami Heat, and Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett hates what he has seen from the big man so far.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 24
Miami Heat Crushed Again to Open Season: What Is Wrong?
This is not the start to the season anyone in the Miami Heat organization anticipated. After falling in the season opener by 25 points to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team had a chance to redeem itself Friday night at home against Detroit.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 24
Giannis Antetokounmpo Sends Blunt Message to Heat Teammates After 0-2 Start as Erik Spoelstra Admits ‘Adversity’
The Miami Heat have barely begun their season, but Giannis Antetokounmpo already knows something needs to change. Two games into the campaign, Miami has suffered consecutive losses at home, exposing problems on both ends of the floor.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / HITC / October 24
Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he knows what's actually the problem at Miami Heat right now
Giannis Antetokounmpo would’ve had big dreams when he joined the Miami Heat, but he has ended up on the losing side in each of the first two games. The Greek forward is one of the best in the game, and he has personally had a great start, scoring at least 35 points in both games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / HITC / October 24
Giannis Antetokounmpo sets new all-time Miami Heat record despite losing first two games
Giannis Antetokounmpo has had a mixed start to the season with the Miami Heat. The Greek superstar would’ve dreamt of big things when he made his high-profile move from the Milwaukee Bucks in July.
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.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 24
'Ain’t No Superstar': Kevin Garnett’s Bam Adebayo Warning Comes True as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat Era Turns Grim
The pairing of Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo was expected to elevate the Miami Heat. Instead, Miami has opened 0–2 despite consecutive high-scoring performances from Antetokounmpo.
NBA News / thePeachBasket / October 24
Heat need to 'keep shooting'
The Heat lost to a very good team in Minnesota on Wednesday. Minnesota went to the Western Conference Finals. Tonight, they lost to a Detroit team that underachieved in the playoffs.
Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Why Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘felt horrible’ about season-opener loss to Timberwolves
While the Miami Heat’s regular-season debut with Giannis Antetokounmpo featured issues in the 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, there’s no doubt that a lot was due to the team getting used to its new look.
Bam Adebayo News / FortyEightMinutes / October 23
Bam Adebayo Stresses Heat Need To Play ’48 Minutes of Swarming Defense’
Bam Adebayo made it clear where the Heat’s focus needs to be. The veteran big man called on Miami to return to its defensive identity, stressing that effort cannot come in spurts.
Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / October 23
Heat Lose Giannis’ Debut, Look To Film Sessions For Improvement
The Miami Heat‘s highly anticipated season opener turned into a deflating home defeat, as the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 131-106 victory Wednesday night at Kaseya Center.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 23
The Burning Issue from Miami's Opening Loss to Correct vs. Pistons
The Miami Heat are preparing to play their second game of the 2026-2027 NBA season and they are hoping it goes completely different than the first. Against the Timberwolves, the Heat were unable to stay competitive for all 4 quarters and ended up being dominated by the end of the game.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 23
The Miami Heat's X-Factor Against Cade Cunningham and the Pistons
The Miami Heat were rudely dominated in their first game of the season. It was an ugly showing by many of the players and despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s excellent performance, the Timberwolves ran away in the second half.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Lindy's Sports / October 23
Miami Heat gutted depth for Giannis Antetokounmpo (was it worth it?)
This summer, the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks completed a blockbuster trade that sent two players, NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr., to the Heat.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 23
This is the biggest obstacle for the Miami Heat's style
A little over a year ago, the Miami Heat adapted a new offensive style that included faster pace, less screening, more isolation, and quicker shot attempts in the front end of the 24 second shot clock.
Erik Spoelstra News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Erik Spoelstra had harsh words for trash-talking Heat player
Miami Heat player Erik Spoelstra was not terribly thrilled with one of his reserves for helping to fire up Anthony Edwards during the team’s season opener on Wednesday.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 23
Giannis Antetokounmpo may have made a mistake by joining the Heat
Antetokounmpo's start in Miami produced more questions than answers.
Terry Rozier News / Viral Sports News / October 22
Former Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier Under Fire Yet Again
Former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier resurfaced on social media to take a pointed shot at his old team after the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut with a 131-106 rout on opening night.
Nick Richards News / Hoops Rumors / October 21
Nick Richards’ 2026/27 Salary Becomes Guaranteed
Having remained on the Heat’s roster through opening night, veteran center Nick Richards now has a fully guaranteed salary for the 2026/27 season, according to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Jaylen Brown's attempt to recreate iconic LeBron James-Dwyane Wade moment fell short
Few will forget LeBron's iconic photo with Wade. Brown's photo, meanwhile, should be forgotten quickly.
Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / October 20
After blockbuster trades, new-look Heat and Wolves clash in Miami
Two teams that dominated the NBA's offseason headlines will collide when the Miami Heat host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a season opener Wednesday night.
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