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Udonis Haslem reveals his harsh Joel Embiid message for Bam Adebayo

The Miami Heat have had a slow start to the season. At the start of the season in the Giannis Antetokounmpo area, the Heat are 4-6. With Bam Adebayo having an up-and-down start to the early-season campaign, that led to a conversation with former Miami Heat veteran turned Prime Video analyst Udonis Haslem.

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Klay Thompson’s latest feat highlights Stephen Curry’s ridiculous NBA record

Klay Thompson has been on a heater of late, as he has made at least seven 3-pointers in three of the last five Miami Heat games. As impressive as it is

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 10

Miami Heat Visit Utah Jazz on Tuesday

The Miami Heat visit the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Delta Center, with tipoff at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Heat are 4-6. Miami beat Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Sunday, Nov.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 10

Grading Giannis, Other New Members of the Miami Heat Through 10 Games

The Miami Heat have started well below their expectations through the first ten games going 4-6. While I projected the Heat to start with a record at 6-4, they got off to an 0-4 start with many of their most important players not contributing.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Miami Heat News / HITC / November 10

‘You don’t get to’: Udonis Haslem shares what he privately said to Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat haven’t had a great start to the season despite bringing in Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade in the summer. The 31-year-old, individually, has done what he needs to do in most games, but the Heat are still 4-6 this season, which is not great at all.

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 / HITC / November 10

Bam Adebayo given blunt ‘Joel Embiid’ reality check by Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem

Udonis Haslem has delivered a blunt message to Bam Adebayo, urging the Miami Heat star to embrace his own strengths rather than try to play like Joel Embiid.

NBA News / HITC / November 10

‘I hate this…’ – Doc Rivers clarifies Giannis Antetokounmpo takes after Miami star’s response

Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed his disappointment about Doc Rivers’ comments recently, and his former coach has now clarified his stance. Doc Rivers made headlines a few days ago, when he criticised Giannis Antetokounmpo on a podcast appearance.

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Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Giannis Antetokounmpo Admits Just What is Ruining the Miami Heat - 'Right Now, We Don't Trust One Another'

The Miami Heat have received a harsh reality check during the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season. Before the campaign began, many expected them to compete for the No.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9

Heat eye winning finish to trip against reeling Jazz

The Miami Heat hope a shakeup to their starting lineup will help them finish a five-game road trip with a winning record when they visit the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

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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 / FortyEightMinutes / November 9

Miami Heat To Host 2028 NBA All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star Game is returning to Downtown Miami. The Miami Heat will host the 2028 NBA All-Star Game, bringing the league’s midseason showcase back to Miami for the first time since 1990.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / November 9

Tools for Erik Spoelstra to Fix the Miami Heat's Broken Bench

We Have Enough. That's typically been Erik Spoelstra's slogan, in many past seasons, when the Miami Heat were without core players. The Heat coach would immediately and intensely attempt to empower his reserves, and eliminate any excuses, by espousing the virtues of those who were still available.

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / November 9

Reports: NBA All-Star Weekend headed to Miami in 2028

Miami is expected to play host to the 2028 NBA All-Star Game and bring the midseason festivities back to South Beach for the first time in 38 years, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / November 9

10 Hardest NBA Stars To Coach, Featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo

Coaching an NBA superstar is supposed to be a privilege, but it can get ugly at times. There isn’t a better example than the criticism aimed at Miami Heat superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo courtesy of Doc Rivers.

Miami Heat News / TWSN / November 9

The Miami Heat Should Start To Bench This Former All-Star

The Miami Heat, even with the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, have not started as well as everyone had hoped in the 2026-2027 season. The team has struggled against both good and bad competition. The Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bam Adebayo duo has not worked perfectly as hoped, but things have started to click, especially in the past week.

NBA News / Yardbarker

15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 9

Miami Set to Finally Another Host NBA All-Star Weekend

Miami is officially getting ready to welcome some of the biggest names in basketball back to South Florida. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the NBA is finalizing plans for Miami to host the 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend, marking the first time the city has hosted the event since 1990, making it the first one hosted in their "new" arena.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9

Heat to host 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend for first time since 1990

The Miami Heat have gotten off to an ugly start to the 2026-27 NBA season, currently sitting at 4-6 despite a recent road win over the lowly Sacramento Kings.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / November 9

Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo on Doc Rivers’ criticism: ‘That’s insane’

Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new coach. He doesn’t seem particularly interested in answering to his old one. The Heat star responded Sunday to Doc Rivers’ criticism of his basketball IQ and approach to the game, offering some pointed words after a 114-108 road win over the Kings.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9