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New-look Heat face Hawks still in search of first victory

After opening the season with so much promise, the Miami Heat will look to end a four-game losing skid when they visit the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. While there figured to be an adjustment period with the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, nobody could have expected this.

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Bam Adebayo as point guard in half-court

The Heat have adopted a fast pace offense inspired by the Noah Laroche model. Last season, after a few games they were fantastic. They were scoring at will and the rest of the league was struggling.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27

Cooper Flagg turns heads with a historic James Harden accomplishment

Cooper Flagg returned to action on Monday and pulled off a rare NBA accomplishment in helping the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Miami Heat. The No. 1 pick

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Miami Heat on SI / October 27

Stan Van Gundy was right about Bam Adebayo

Is Bam Adebayo for real? The Miami Heat have their highest expectations since the Big Three era, and their captain is having his slowest start in two years, which is a big deal since people care about the team now, and Giannis Antetokounmpo can opt out of his contract in the summer.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 27

Bam Adebayo addresses struggles amid disastrous start for Heat

Bam Adebayo met reporters after the Miami Heat fell to 0-4 on Monday night.

Dwyane Wade offers a warning to Giannis Antetokounmpo

Heat waste triple-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo, fall to 0-4 for first time since 2007-08 season

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

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Best and Worst Coaches in Miami Heat History, Ranked

The Miami Heat have experienced relatively few coaches —six— since joining the NBA in 1988. With three NBA championships and multiple Finals appearances, the franchise has benefited from several influential coaches, including Pat Riley, Stan Van Gundy and Erik Spoelstra.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27

Cooper Flagg records historic performance in Mavericks' win

Cooper Flagg records historic performance to match Giannis Antetokounmpo in Mavericks' win

In order for the Dallas Mavericks to get the win on Monday night, Cooper Flagg had to match Giannis Antetokounmpo. Flagg did exactly that as the Mavericks won a close game and beat the Miami Heat 113-109.

Heat waste triple-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo, fall to 0-4 for first time since 2007-08 season

Dwyane Wade offers a warning to Giannis Antetokounmpo

Hornets' Brandon Miller justifying massive contract after career-high night vs. Wizards

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 26

Heat waste triple-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo, fall to 0-4 for first time since 2007-08 season

Through the first four games of the regular season, the pairing between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat has not worked out.

Dwyane Wade offers warning to Giannis

Cooper Flagg records historic performance in Mavericks' win

Brandon Miller justifying massive contract after career-high night

Peyton Watson saves Cavaliers with clutch block vs. Timberwolves

Mikal Bridges' shooting woes doom Knicks to 0-3 start

Brian Scalabrine drops bombshell claim about Jaylen Brown

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 26

The Most Surprising Players for the Miami Heat Through Three Games

The Miami Heat have gotten off to a disappointing start to the 2026-27 NBA season, losing their first three games. While expectations were high entering the year, Miami has struggled to find consistency on both ends of the floor.

Davion Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / October 25

Heat Notes: 0-3 Start, Giannis, Mitchell, Starters, More

The new-look Heat have gotten off to a miserable start to the 2026/27 campaign. After dropping their season/home opener against Minnesota on Wednesday