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‘He also has to’: Erik Spoelstra tells Giannis Antetokounmpo he needs to do what Magic Johnson did

‘He also has to’: Erik Spoelstra tells Giannis Antetokounmpo he needs to do what Magic Johnson did

Magic Johnson is one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the NBA, and Giannis Antetokounmpo has been asked to learn a thing or two from him.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 14
How Giannis and Bam led the Heat to impressive back-to-back wins

How Giannis and Bam led the Heat to impressive back-to-back wins

Don’t look now Heat fans. The Miami Heat have won 4 straight games and back-to-back home wins against potential playoff opponents in the east as they routed Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons 137-117 to bring their overall record to 7-6 on the season.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14
Heat’s Klay Thompson compares Giannis’ passing to Magic Johnson after beating Pistons

Heat’s Klay Thompson compares Giannis’ passing to Magic Johnson after beating Pistons

The Miami Heat kept their hot streak rolling with a 137-117 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, and Klay Thompson walked away raving about one particular play from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / EssentiallySports / November 15
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Trainer Hits Back at NBA Champion Over Mockery of Heat Star’s Shooting

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Trainer Hits Back at NBA Champion Over Mockery of Heat Star’s Shooting

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.5 points in his first season with the new team. The Miami Heat are now on a four-game winning streak, and the Greek Freak has dropped 30+ points in the last three.

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The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz

The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?

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

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 14
Heat down Pistons for 4th straight win to move above .500

Heat down Pistons for 4th straight win to move above .500

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists as the Miami Heat beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 137-117 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.

Miami Heat News / Ball Exclusives / November 14

Heat Beat Pistons 137-117 as Antetokounmpo and Thompson Combine for 60

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson scored a combined 60 points as the Miami Heat routed the Detroit Pistons 137-117 on Saturday night at Kaseya Center.

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Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7
 Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance
Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
 Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
 Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
 Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
Chris Bosh News / The Spun / November 14
Chris Bosh Releases Statement On Concerning Palisades Fire Allegations

Chris Bosh Releases Statement On Concerning Palisades Fire Allegations

Seemingly out of nowhere, former Miami Heat star Chris Bosh is being linked to an arson case regarding the Palisades Fire. Jonathan Rinderknecht is currently facing criminal charges for allegedly starting the destructive California wildfires in January 2025.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo praise rookie ‘hooper’ building a big role with Heat

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo praise rookie ‘hooper’ building a big role with Heat

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to reach its ceiling, it’s going to take a full-team effort led by the team’s new dynamic duo, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / November 14
The Players Erik Spoelstra Can Trust In the Miami Heat Rotation

The Players Erik Spoelstra Can Trust In the Miami Heat Rotation

The Miami Heat are 6-6 and have overcome struggles from many players who are supposed to be key contributors. These struggles however have enabled a key 6 players to stick out.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 14
Final Injury Report for Pistons-Heat: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson Play?

Final Injury Report for Pistons-Heat: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson Play?

The Miami Heat are at home Saturday night as they host the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference showdown. Miami enters Saturday’s game with a 6-6 record after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers at home Friday night.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / November 14
Miami Heat-Detroit Pistons Preview: Injuries, Odds & Starters

Miami Heat-Detroit Pistons Preview: Injuries, Odds & Starters

The Miami Heat (6-6) and Detroit Pistons (8-3) meet for the second of four matchups this regular season. Earlier this season, Detroit recorded a, 128-111, win on October 23.

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Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14
Is Klay Thompson playing tonight? Heat vs. Pistons injury report

Is Klay Thompson playing tonight? Heat vs. Pistons injury report

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat come off a dominant win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, the team has a quick turnaround in the second game of the back-to-back on Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14
Giannis Antetokounmpo sends warning to Heat after dominant NBA Cup win over Cavs

Giannis Antetokounmpo sends warning to Heat after dominant NBA Cup win over Cavs

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat continue to form their identity early in the 2026-27 season, the team ended up taking a massive step in the right direction with the 133-121 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night in NBA Cup group play.

Miami Heat News / HITC / November 14
'That's insane': Giannis Antetokounmpo truly amazed by what Davion Mitchell did vs Cavs

'That's insane': Giannis Antetokounmpo truly amazed by what Davion Mitchell did vs Cavs

The Miami Heat took another step in the right direction by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 133-121. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the star with 37 points, alongside Bam Adebayo, who scored the same number of points as his Greek teammate.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / November 14
Cavs stranded in Miami, Donovan Mitchell calls for canceling Mavericks game

Cavs stranded in Miami, Donovan Mitchell calls for canceling Mavericks game

The Cavs are scheduled to play the Mavericks on Saturday night. First, they have to get home. A travel disruption kept the team in Miami after Friday’s 133-121 loss to the Heat, leaving the Cavs facing a morning flight ahead of a 7:30 p.m.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / November 14
Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo Score 37 Apiece, Heat Top Cavaliers 133-121 in NBA Cup Group Play

Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo Score 37 Apiece, Heat Top Cavaliers 133-121 in NBA Cup Group Play

The Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 133-121 at the Kaseya Center in an NBA Cup game. Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points apiece, becoming just the second Heat duo in franchise history to post matching 37-point nights (joining LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, who did it in 2013).

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 14
Heat Stars Go Off In NBA Cup Win vs. Cavaliers: Key Takeaways From Eastern Conference Matchup

Heat Stars Go Off In NBA Cup Win vs. Cavaliers: Key Takeaways From Eastern Conference Matchup

It hasn’t been an easy campaign for the Miami Heat this season. After a 0-4 start, they dug themselves into an early hole and have been trying to recover ever since.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / November 13
Cavs have their moments, Heat have too much Giannis and Bam

Cavs have their moments, Heat have too much Giannis and Bam

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 133-121 road loss to the Heat on Friday. 1. I thought the Cavs played pretty well. The Heat played better. Sometimes, that’s about the size of it.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 13
Davion Mitchell approaches Heat franchise record in win

Davion Mitchell approaches Heat franchise record in win vs. Cavaliers

Out of every player on the court for both the Miami Heat and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, few would've predicted that Davion Mitchell would be the one to pursue history. But that's exactly what he did on Friday night. 

Bam Adebayo sizzles in fourth quarter as Heat handle Cavaliers
James Harden is facing more conditioning concerns
Cavaliers' James Harden shows he can still take over in win over Knicks
The 'NBA triple-double leaders' quiz
Miami Heat News / HITC / November 13
‘They stink’: Michael Beasley has noticed a major problem with the Miami Heat right now

‘They stink’: Michael Beasley has noticed a major problem with the Miami Heat right now

The Miami Heat seem to be slowly turning their season around, but Michael Beasley is still not convinced. Erik Spoelstra’s men started the campaign 0-4, but they have since won five of their next seven games, including their latest one against the Utah Jazz.

Tim Hardaway News / Fadeaway World / November 13
Tim Hardaway Sr. Recalls Michael Jordan Drinking Beer At Hooters Before Dominating The Heat

Tim Hardaway Sr. Recalls Michael Jordan Drinking Beer At Hooters Before Dominating The Heat

You’d have heard a lot of wild Michael Jordan stories over the years, and former NBA players Lindsay Hunter and Tim Hardaway Jr. decided to share one on a recent episode of the Crossover Podcast.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 13
The Player, Other than Giannis, The Miami Heat Can't Afford to Lose

The Player, Other than Giannis, The Miami Heat Can't Afford to Lose

The Heat stack consecutive wins to end its west coast road trip. There have been ups and downs throughout, but they seem to be figuring out their lineup combinations that work, the defense and offensive philosophy that fits this group best as they return home.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / November 12
‘They Relying on Giannis Too Much’ - Michael Beasley explains why Miami Heat ‘Stink’ Right Now

‘They Relying on Giannis Too Much’ - Michael Beasley explains why Miami Heat ‘Stink’ Right Now

Before the start of the 2026-27 season, many expected the Miami Heat to compete for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The belief was that they

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / November 12
Cavs lose Evan Mobley for Heat matchup, face bigger challenge inside

Cavs lose Evan Mobley for Heat matchup, face bigger challenge inside

The Cavs put together their best effort of the season Wednesday. Following it up just got more difficult. Evan Mobley will miss Friday’s game at Miami with a sprained big toe, according to the NBA’s official injury report.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / November 12
Miami Heat Are Showing Interest In Two Veteran Free Agents After Disappointing Start

Miami Heat Are Showing Interest In Two Veteran Free Agents After Disappointing Start

The Miami Heat entered the 2026-27 season with steep ambitions, only to face a brutal reality just three weeks in. So far, despite a mostly healthy roster, the Heat have been painfully mediocre, sitting 8th in the standings at 5-6.

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