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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1

How 2026 can be a successful year for the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have had what few would call a successful 2025. They were a mediocre team last season and got destroyed in the playoffs. The off season was saved by the addition of Norman Powell.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1

The Miami Heat can use January to jump ahead

The Miami Heat are currently tied for 6th in the Eastern Conference at a record of 18-15 and riding a 3 game win streak. The Heat will play 17 games and look to gave a better month than they did in December when they went 5-8.

Cade Cunningham News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1

The Cade Cunningham dilemma, plus a new Miami Heat lineup against Pistons

The one seeded Detroit Pistons match up with the Miami Heat tonight who are on a three game winning streak heading into the new year. Detroit got the best of Miami in the first battle this season, in a 138-135 win at the Kaseya Center on November 29th.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1

Which young players would Heat most regret trading?

You've got to give to get, but what happens when you're getting so much already from promising players that it hurts to give them up? That's the dilemma the Miami Heat are facing as 2025 -- a turbulent year for the franchise -- ends and 2026 begins.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Nikola Jovic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31

The mindset shift that helped Heat’s Nikola Jovic turn around brutal slump

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the Denver Nuggets impressively on Monday night, 147-123, the game featured many contributions, with one standout being from Nikola Jovic.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 31

Miami Heat shorthanded as they visit East leaders

By now, the assumption is that Tyler Herro will be absent, for pretty much every game. He's missed 27 of 33 this season, due to two different injuries -- ankle and then toe -- and he did not make the trip to Detroit for the Miami Heat's shot at the East-leading Detroit Pistons.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 31

Which Miami Heat players have a shot at the NBA All-Star Game?

With the NBA season nearing its midpoint, the Miami Heat typically have at least one or two legitimate All-Star candidates. For years, Dwyane Wade was a lock as one of the league's vibrant superstars.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 31

A surprising Miami Heat duo dominating next to one another

There are certain duos that just mesh together in expected fashion. A pick and roll combo of Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. A perimeter defensive wall of Davion Mitchell and Pelle Larsson.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 30

Bold option should be on the table for the Heat's main rotation

The Heat had a month of free fall, but they’ve won three in a row (18-15) as 40% of the season is complete. They’ve notably recaptured some of the juice that they had when starting the year, and that synergy can’t be wasted.

Norman Powell News / NBA Analysis Network / December 30

Norman Powell says the ‘sky is the limit’ for one Miami Heat player, but he needs to ‘put the work in’

Norman Powell has heaped praise on one of his Miami Heat teammates after their 147-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Heat’s offense looked as good as it has all season on Monday night, with eight players scoring at least 10 points.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 30

How the Miami Heat found value in Ware, Larsson, Jović, and Jaquez

The Miami Heat finally have a young core, they finally have assets that not only have value to them but around the NBA, and their values are certainly higher than where they were selected.

Kel'el Ware News / Miami Heat on SI / December 30

Why Kel'el Ware needs to stay in the starting lineup

7' foot tall, 21 years old, double double machine, and 47% from three. That physical presence is Kel'el Ware, Miami's second year player out of Indiana.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 30

Nikola Jović found his rhythm, and the Heat found their footing

Nikola Jović did not come back trying to prove anything. That, more than the box scores, has defined his last three games for the Miami Heat, which changed the narrative on his season.

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The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 30

Norman Powell leads Miami to victory after Nikola Jokic leaves with Injury

The Miami Heat have now won 3 straight games after they defeated the Denver Nuggets 147 -123. This was a close game at the half, but Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic went down with an injury and never returned after halftime.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

Heat back to basics in impressive win over Nuggets – ‘Proof is in the pudding’

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat showing the formula for success in last Saturday’s win over the Indiana Pacers, the momentum carried into Monday night as the team beat the Denver Nuggets, 147-123, to win their third straight game.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 30

Bucks' win allows Doc Rivers to climb NBA's all-time list

Even though it's been a while since he's led a team on a deep run through the playoffs, Doc Rivers has still won a lot of games.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo makes last ditch 'wake-up call' attempt amid trade rumors

Antetokounmpo’s showboat move in final seconds sparks Bulls-Bucks scuffle

Nikola Vucevic threw shade at Antetokounmpo after their on-court confrontation

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The '10-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 29

Miami Heat Knock Off the Denver Nuggets Thanks To An Offensive Explosion

The Miami Heat have had a Nikola Jokic problem for what feels like forever. Or, to be precise, since 2018. That’s how long it had been since the Heat defended their home turf at the Kaseya Center against the Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / December 30

Nikola Jokic injury a potentially major blow to Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets could have a big problem on their hands.

Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl out at least one more week with back injury

Mavs want disabled player exceptions for Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum

Still no timeline for Max Strus to make season debut

Cavaliers could be in for a turnaround after win over Spurs

Bucks' win allows Doc Rivers to climb NBA's all-time list

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 28

With restored confidence, Heat out to solve woes vs. Nuggets

In the space of 24 hours, the Miami Heat have rediscovered their old mojo. After losing eight of nine and sliding from 14-7 to .500 at 15-15, Miami bounced back to its high-octane best with a resounding pair of back-to-back wins ahead of Monday's clash with the visiting Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 27