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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23
NBA opening week overshadowed by arrests connected to alleged illegal gambling
The 2025-26 NBA season just tipped off, and it's already being overshadowed by bombshell news regarding arrests made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of alleged illegal gambling schemes.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Heat Around the Web
NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / October 23
What The Stats Say About The Miami Heat's Opening Night Loss to Orlando Magic
The Miami Heat kicked off the 2025-2026 regular season with an entertaining clutch game that ultimately didn't go their way. Here are some of the key statistics to help illustrate what went down in the loss to the burgeoning Orlando Magic.
Davion Mitchell News / Miami Heat on SI / October 23
Davion Mitchell shines and other Miami Heat opener grades
Davion Mitchell - Grade: A+ Davion Mitchell shined when he joined the Heat last year and he made a statement to start this season. Mitchell was easily the Heat’s best player against the Magic, and there is an argument for him being the best player in the whole game.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22
Where was Ware? Small lineup hurts Miami Heat late in opening night loss
This is one problem that Tyler Herro's return won't fix. The Heat scored well without their injured guard, finishing with 121 points on 48.4 percent shooting.
Davion Mitchell News / Total Apex Sports / October 22
Miami Heat Star Davion Mitchell’s Opening Night Not Enough In Orlando Magic Loss
Let’s get one thing straight: Davion Mitchell showed up to play on Wednesday night. In a league full of stars, the Miami Heat guard decided to have his own personal coming-out party against the Orlando Magic.
Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22
Powell stars, rebounding fails and other takeaways as Miami Heat lose opener
The Miami Heat returned to the floor in Orlando on Wednesday night to kick off the 2025-2026 NBA season. The expected starters took the floor of Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Nikola Jovic, and Bam Adebayo.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22
The Miami Heat's starting lineup battle decided... for now
After a week with a couple of ailments -- neck spasms and a sprained ankle -- Kel'el Ware was cleared to play in the Miami Heat's season opener in Orlando.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22
The worst Heat season since 2007?
Yesterday I detailed what needs to happen for the Miami Heat to hit their ceiling and the best possible outcome from that. Today, its time for a less fun topic of the doomsday scenario.
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Congratulations Pour in After Heat Star Announces Personal News
The Miami Heat are heading into the 2025-26 season with redemption on their minds. Following Jimmy Butler’s departure to the Golden State Warriors, the
Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra downplays ‘challenging’ Kel’el Ware hard
While Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware had an impressive preseason, there were a ton of narratives and storylines made about head coach Erik Spoelstra challenging the 21-year-old hard.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Heat’s Bam Adebayo reveals why he ‘hated’ Erik Spoelstra before learning his lesson
As the relationship between Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra is about to extend into its ninth season together with the opener on Wednesday
Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Heat rumors: Why Miami barely bothered on Tyler Herro contract extension talks
As it appeared doubtful that Miami Heat star Tyler Herro wasn’t getting a contract extension this month, the deadline has officially passed, meaning both sides can return to negotiations in the offseason.
Andrew Wiggins News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Mock Trade Has Heat Landing Star Guard From Hawks for Package Headlined by Andrew Wiggins
It was a disappointing season last year for the Miami Heat and they will look to put it behind them as they try to compete for a top seed in the Eastern Conference this season.
Tyler Herro News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Heat Make Key Tyler Herro Decision Before Start of 2025-26 NBA Season: Report
The Miami Heat tip off their 2025-26 NBA season on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic. Of course, the Heat are looking to bounce
Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19
Kendrick Perkins makes big prediction about Bam Adebayo
Bam Adebayo is entering his ninth season with the Miami Heat, and Kendrick Perkins believes it will be the big man’s last. Perkins spoke about the Heat during an appearance on the latest episode of the “Road Trippin” podcast, which was released on Friday.
Tyler Herro News / EssentiallySports / October 18
Tyler Herro’s Absence Seemingly Deemed Positive by Heat Locker Room Amid Harsh Contract Decision
The Miami Heat will start the 2025-26 season without their leading scorer, Tyler Herro, who recently had surgery for posterior impingement syndrome in his left foot and ankle.
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