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Norman Powell has been everything the Miami Heat has need and then some

The Heat’s season is more than two-thirds complete, and few things have gone according to plan. The big ones are that injuries have ruined their continuity, and the defense is suspect.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Uses 2 Words to Clear Stance on Miami Heat Trade Rumors

The burning trade rumors don’t need oxygen nowadays, just a camera and a superstar within earshot. That’s all it took for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, someone who has been the subject of rumors throughout the season, to deliver a verdict on his future with the team, as well as a potential future with the Miami Heat.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16

Heat’s Norman Powell recalls his disbelief over first moment with DeMar DeRozan

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell completed another personal milestone after playing in his first-ever All-Star Game on Sunday. He suited up for Team World in the mini-tournament, losing both of their assignments in the round robin and failing to advance to the final.

Dwyane Wade News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16

Heat legend Dwyane Wade reveals he was never asked to join dunk contest

There was one thing Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade wished he did in his Hall of Fame career throughout NBA All-Star Weekend. It involved taking part in the dunk contest at least once.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 15

Keshad Johnson wins the dunk contest and 3-point contest notes

Keshad Johnson and Damian Lillard won the NBA’s dunk contest and 3-point exhibition, but it was forgettable, and the atmosphere felt like a high school game.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14

Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat dances his way to dunk title

Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat dunked, danced and defied gravity with a dunk over E-40. Now everyone will know him as the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver thinks 'tanking' is worse than ever, teams could get severe punishment

Damian Lillard stuns with 3-point Contest win amid Achilles rehab

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Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 14

Norman Powell gets incredible ovation from LA All-Star weekend crowd

The NBA All-Star Game weekend witnessed Norman Powell receive the loudest cheers. Right in front of his former fanbase via the Los Angeles Clippers. Now with the Miami Heat, Powell came in helping represent the Eastern Conference talent inside the Intuit Dome.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 14

NBA Notes: Heat, Norman Powell, Bulls, Anfernee Simons, Rising Stars

Norman Powell finally gets his moment. And he hopes it’s not a short stay. After entering the league in 2015, Powell will make his first All-Star appearance Sunday, now as a member of the Heat.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 14

Chris Bosh Admits He ‘Took Offense’ to LeBron James Leaving the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat fans have never truly forgotten the unforgettable “Big Three” era featuring LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade. Together, the trio elevated the franchise into a powerhouse.

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Terry Rozier News / Total Pro Sports / February 14

Investigators Uncover Concerning Text on Terry Rozier’s Phone in Betting Probe That Could’ve Changed Things

The 2025-26 NBA season is creating a buzz among fans with several intense games. Meanwhile, the jaw-dropping trades that occurred at the trade deadline have heightened the excitement.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / February 14

Norman Powell “Definitely” Wants To Re-Sign With Heat

Norman Powell, who entered the league in 2015, is making his first All-Star appearance on Sunday as a member of the Heat. An unrestricted free agent after the season, Powell is hoping his time in Miami doesn’t end after this season, he told Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Miami Heat News / Total Pro Sports / February 14

Kel’el Ware Breaks Silence on Trade Rumors as Future With Miami Remains in Question

Kel’el Ware has been making headlines recently. With the trade window closing, the Miami Heat had been involved in a lot of rumors. While most of the noise surrounded Ja Morant, an insider recently pointed out why the Heat did not trade him.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / February 13

How Erik Spoelstra can keep his promise

For the first few months of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Miami Heat offense was the talk of the NBA. The pace, the freedom and all the scoring. That tapered considerably over time, however, and the Heat entered the All-Star break 17th in offensive rating, not much above where they have been in recent seasons.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / February 13

Rising star requires rising minutes with the Miami Heat

It hasn't always been smooth sailing for the Miami Heat's captain and rising star when it comes to playing next to one another in the front-court this season.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / February 13

Heat’s Kel’el Ware Shares Truth on Eric Spoelstra Relationship, Rising Stars Honor and Bam Adebayo Partnership (Exclusive)

Technically, Miami Heat’s second-year center Kel’el Ware will participate in the NBA’s “Rising Stars” game on Friday because he is one of the league’s promising young talents.

Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / February 13

'Just Wait Until We Get Our Guys Back' – Miami Heat Coach Sends Stern Warning For the Rest of the League Ahead of All-Star Break

Erik Spoelstra strongly believes the Miami Heat are better than their current record. After a strong start to the season, going 14-7 in their first 21 games, the team went 15-20, slipping to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12

Tanks for nothing: NBA fines Jazz, Pacers for recent 'tanking' efforts

The NBA is starting to get pretty annoyed by tanking, and on Thursday evening announced fines to both the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers for recent lineup decisions.

Jazz owner Ryan Smith publicly rips the NBA over massive fine

Suns star Dillon Brooks suspended, makes technical foul history

All-Star injuries messing with NBA's USA vs. World format

Cooper Flagg's injury replacement has been named for NBA All-Star weekend

Wizards' Alex Sarr sidelined for Rising Stars game due to hamstring strain

Kevin Durant teases Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic while questioning ASG format