Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pelle Larsson News / Miami Heat on SI / September 21

Pelle Larsson’s Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have made another commitment to one of their young role players. This time it is their Swiss-Army Knife Pelle Larsson who just recently signed a 4-year deal worth up to $60-million dollars.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / September 21

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for the Miami Heat's Superstar

The Miami Heat did not acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo to simply make the playoffs. They acquired him with the expectation that he can help deliver something this franchise has been chasing since its last championship: another NBA title.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 21

Bam Adebayo Allegedly Sparks Major Buzz on Heat’s Jersey Retirement For Jimmy Butler Amid Contradicting Reports

Jimmy Butler’s exit from the Miami Heat remains a sour subject. Reports during and after Butler’s final season in Miami detailed growing tension between the six-time All-Star and the Heat organization, including ones that hinted at some unsaid feelings between Bam Adebayo and Butler.

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Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / September 20

Bam Adebayo: Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Miami Heat's Captain

Bam Adebayo enters the 2026-27 season in a completely different position than he has experienced throughout his Miami Heat career. For the first time, Adebayo has an MVP playing alongside him in Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the pairing could define the next era of Heat basketball.

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The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 20

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Miami Heat's Role Players

The Miami Heat's success this season will not solely depend on their stars. The team's depth and ability to get meaningful contributions from its role players could play a major part in determining how far Miami goes.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 19

The Miami Heat's smart salary strategy has become clear

We will see how the Miami Heat's new roster fits together on the floor, starting September 29 in Boca Raton when the team convenes for training camp in Boca Raton.

Pelle Larsson News / Field Level Media / September 19

Heat G Pelle Larsson agrees to 4-year, $60M extension

Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson has agreed to terms on a four-year, $60 million contract extension. The 2024 second-round draft pick's agents at CAA Sports confirmed the deal's details with ESPN on Friday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / September 19

Grading Every Miami Heat Projected Starter for the 2026-2027 season

The Miami Heat have shaken up the roster this offseason and this has led to an improved team. Adding a player like Giannis Antetokounmpo changes the expectations instantly.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 19

Heat suffers major loss to coaching staff before season begins

The Miami Heat lost an enormous piece of their development program with the departure of their renowned shooting coach Rob Fodor Wednesday. This was reported by Ira Winderman.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / EssentiallySports / September 18

NBA Nation Stands Divided on Heat’s $60M Deal to Swedish Star as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. Brace for New Season

The Miami Heat have officially locked down another core element of their revamped roster as they prepare for a blockbuster 2026–27 NBA campaign with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson.

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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 / Fadeaway World / September 18

Full Details On Pelle Larsson’s New $60 Million Deal With Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have been busy this summer amid major roster overhauls. After going 43-39 last season (10th in the Conference), team executives felt compelled to make some moves and improve their overall standing in the East.

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Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Pelle Larsson to sign four-year extension with Heat

Swedish wing Pelle Larsson has agreed to a four-year, $60MM extension with the Heat, agents Austin Brown and Steven Heumann tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / HITC / September 18

Draymond Green slams ‘7-foot running back’ statement made by former NBA player on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Draymond Green has come to the defence of two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo after Channing Frye made comments about the Miami Heat player being a 7ft running back.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / September 18

Shaquille O’Neal Adds ‘FBI Agent’ to His Resume After Kash Patel Grants Special Honor

At around 3 a.m. on a September night in 2005, Shaquille O’Neal was driving through Miami Beach when he saw a glass bottle thrown at two men walking hand-in-hand.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 18

The position battle to watch going into training camp for the Miami Heat

Training camp is fewer than two weeks away and the Miami Heat’s primary rotation seems like a foregone conclusion. It contains Davion Mitchell, Klay Thompson,

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / September 18

Donovan Mitchell Addresses How Klay Thompson And Giannis Antetokounmpo Make Heat ‘Dangerous’

Donovan Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ star, recently appeared on the ‘Joe and Jada’ show with Fat Joe and Jadakiss and discussed several topics around the league, including how he views the Miami Heat as competitors in the East.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Fadeaway World / September 18

Giannis Antetokounmpo Almost Called Security On A Fan For Touching Him Before Finding Out He’s Greek

A video of the Miami Heat’s superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently went viral, showing an eye-opening incident with a fan at what appears to be a Greek restaurant.

Trevor Keels News / Hoops Wire / September 17

Wizards sign Trevor Keels to Exhibit 10 contract

The Wizards are adding another young guard to the roster, signing Trevor Keels to an Exhibit 10 contract, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. The move comes one day after the Capital City Go-Go acquired Keels’ returning G League rights from the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Keshad Johnson News / FortyEightMinutes / September 17

Keshad Johnson and Heat Staff Surprise Chick-fil-A Customers in Latest RANDOM ACTS OF HEAT

The Miami Heat had their latest RANDOM ACTS OF HEAT event at Chick-fil-A River Landing in Miami. This is their latest event of the Summer when they pay it forward to the people in the Miami community.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Gilbert Arenas rants about Heat being No. 1 seed, Bam Adebayo vs. Khris Middleton

Fans were aghast when ESPN did not include the Miami Heat among the top contenders in the Eastern Conference despite adding Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason.

Davion Mitchell News / HITC / September 16

Davion Mitchell tells Miami Heat teammates ‘We are already champions…’ in training clip

Davion Mitchell and the new-look Miami Heat trained together ahead of the upcoming NBA season, and the mentality they have was on full display. The Heat landed Giannis Antetokounmpo during the offseason, adding an All-NBA player to their roster after years.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 9

Lakers deal major blow to Heat front office before 2026-27 season

Training camp is getting closer and closer, and the Miami Heat just saw their operations take a major hit.

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Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / September 6

Heat quietly built one of the most underrated veteran duos this offseason

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