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'I Know What I’m Capable Of': Bam Adebayo Says He Is Being Scapegoated for Heat’s Embarrassing Start in Giannis Era

The Heat continue to struggle at the start of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Miami suffered its fourth straight loss on Monday night, falling 113-109 to the Dallas Mavericks despite a triple-double performance from its newest superstar.

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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.

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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 / 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.

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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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Giannis Antetokounmpo needed just 3 quarters to pull off first triple-double with Heat

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s much-anticipated era with the Miami Heat has started on the wrong foot. The Heat have dropped their first three games, looking to end their frustrating skid as they hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Kaseya Center on Monday.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 26

Heat waste triple-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo, fall to 0-4 for first time since 2007-08 season

Through the first four games of the regular season, the pairing between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat has not worked out.

Dwyane Wade offers warning to Giannis

Cooper Flagg records historic performance in Mavericks' win

Brandon Miller justifying massive contract after career-high night

Peyton Watson saves Cavaliers with clutch block vs. Timberwolves

Mikal Bridges' shooting woes doom Knicks to 0-3 start

Brian Scalabrine drops bombshell claim about Jaylen Brown

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Heat’s Bobby Portis gets into heated confrontation with Daniel Gafford

The Miami Heat looked to notch their first win as they hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Kaseya Center on Monday. The Heat are off to a 0-3 start, with Giannis Antetokounmpo still searching for his maiden victory with his new squad.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra comes to Bam Adebayo’s defense after slow start

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting the season at 0-3 ahead of Monday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks, there’s no denying that many are disappointed with the start of a new era for the franchise led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 26

Another Loss May Lead More Heat Fans to Panic About Giannis Build

The Miami Heat added one of the best players in the world to their roster this offseason. Though some were skeptical of the Heat’s roster around that player, few predicted this type of start.

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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

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Dwyane Wade offers a warning to Giannis Antetokounmpo

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade knows what it’s like to play with a new superstar teammate, and he had a friendly warning about it for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Miami Heat News / HITC / October 26

Why Papa John’s will be delighted with Miami Heat’s 0-3 start to NBA season

The famous pizza brand Papa John’s has breathed a sigh of relief after the Miami Heat’s 0-3 start to the season due to the offer they have on a win for the team.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / October 26

Why You Should Watch the 0-3 Miami Heat Take on the Dallas Mavericks

The Miami Heat have begun the Giannis Antetokounmpo era with an 0-3 record, their worst start since the season in which they only won 15 games. While overreacting to an 0-3 start can be ill-advised, it is still worth noting when you look at the way the Heat have lost.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26