Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jeff Teague says Giannis Antetokounmpo is a ‘very tough’ player to play with amid Miami Heat’s terrible form

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s former teammate Jeff Teague has revealed that the two-time MVP is a tough player to play with. The 38-year-old made these comments before the Miami Heat’s 109-113 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

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The Quiz of the Day

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?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

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 / Miami Heat on SI / October 26

Giannis Erupts But Bam Slump Continues as Heat Remain Winless

The Heat have dropped their 4th game in a row to start the season and 3rd straight at home. It is red alert time on Biscayne Bay -- with no end to the freefall in sight.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Heat legend Dwyane Wade shuts down unretirement talks with hilarious dunk story

Coach Erik Spoelstra’s Miami squad welcomed Dusty May and Cooper Flag’s Dallas Mavericks to South Beach on a night when Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled off his first triple-double in a Heat uniform.