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Norman Powell’s Heat injury status for Clippers revenge game

With the Miami Heat facing the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, star Norman Powell is featured on the injury report, as there’s no denying that the basketball world wants to see the guard face his former team.

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How to handle Harden and one big offensive adjustment for Heat vs. Clippers

The Miami Heat are 1-0 against the LA Clippers early in this season, and the feel is that Norman Powell wants to push that to 2-0 in this upcoming match-up.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

What stands out after 20 games for the Miami Heat?

The Miami Heat as an organization, and Pat Riley individually, have used the 20-game mark as an evaluation benchmark for each season. They believe that at this point in the year you have a more accurate outlook of the true potential of a team.

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s ‘hopeful’ Heat injury return take vs. Clippers

As the Miami Heat lost to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, 138-135, there was a key absence in the game that caused a change to the lineups and rotation in Jaime Jaquez Jr., thriving in his third season.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

Things for the Miami Heat to streamline after loss to Pistons

The Miami Heat were roundly beaten by the conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Here are some of the main reasons they got that outcome

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Jaime Jaquez News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

Key Heat player seems on track to return

Before the 2025-26 season started, it wasn't clear whether Jaime Jaquez Jr. would even be part of the Miami Heat's regular rotation, following an uneven sophomore campaign.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

Money, and more, at stake as Miami Heat get to NBA Cup gauntlet

The Heatles have already made themselves some untaxed money, because if they advance no further than the Dec. 9 knockout game against the Orlando Magic, each player walks away with $53,093, and the two-way players get half of that.

Bam Adebayo News / HITC / November 30

Bam Adebayo furious after wasting Miami Heat star’s ‘outbreak’ game vs Detroit Pistons, ‘I hate…’

The Miami Heat’s seven-game winning streak has come to an end. The Miami Heat and the Detroit Pistons engaged in a phenomenal high-scoring game during the 2025-26 NBA season.

Nikola Jovic News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

What can the Miami Heat do about their struggling player?

Once the money's spent, you can't get it back. So the Miami Heat must find a solution over time when it comes to the regression of fourth-year forward Nikola Jovic, even if overall the team is still in solid position, getting through its first 20 games at 13-7, with the cratering Clippers up next.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / November 30

Udonis Haslem says Tyler Herro’s return needs Miami Heat to take out ‘great’ player

Tyler Herro has returned to the Miami Heat rotation, but he is not yet up to speed. As a former three-time champion with the Heat, Udonis Haslem is familiar with the system, and he feels it can get better if Herro is given the green light to play more.

Andrew Wiggins News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30

Wiggins' breakout game not enough to overcome the Pistons

The Miami Heat entered Saturday nights contest with the Detroit Pistons riding a 6 game win streak and 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the game could be broken down into two sections as the Heat were dominated in the first three quarters before showing up in the 4th to make things interesting.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

The Andrew Wiggins reason why Heat’s Bam Adebayo ‘hates’ Pistons loss

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat took on Duncan Robinson and the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, it resulted in the team getting its six-game winning streak snapped, 138-135.

Cade Cunningham News / Miami Heat on SI / November 29

Cade Cunningham too much, as Heat comeback falls short

With the Miami Heat on a six game winning streak heading into this game, the first seeded Detroit Pistons came into the building on Saturday night to try and break that up.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

How Jaime Jaquez Jr. brings ‘clarity’ to Heat, Erik Spoelstra

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat sporting a roster that’s highlighted by its depth, one piece in the rotation that has been crucial this season is Jaime Jaquez Jr., who’s currently in his third season.

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Jaime Jaquez News / EssentiallySports / November 29

Why Is Jaime Jaquez Jr Not Playing Tonight? Miami Heat vs Pistons Starting Line-Up Revealed

The Miami Heat received unfortunate news ahead of their matchup against the Detroit Pistons today: Jaime Jaquez Jr. will be sitting out tonight’s game due to a groin injury.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘not stressed’ on Nikola Jovic’s ‘uneven’ start to season

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat have a relatively healthy roster at the current moment, what comes with that is sacrifices by players, whether it be a starter moving to the bench or maybe not even getting playing time at all.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 29

With one high level Heat scorer out, opportunity rises for one guy

As the first seeded Detroit Pistons get set to tip-off in Miami in less than two hours, the Heat's rotation may look slightly different than it did on Wednesday night.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 29

The return of the Miami Heat's ultimate marksman

Among the many, many rags-to-riches-and-respect success stories the Miami Heat have had during the coaching tenure of Erik Spoelstra, two stand out. One emerged as the franchise's all-time leading rebounder -- for now -- and its long-time captain.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / November 29

Heat's Norman Powell, Tyler Herro continue learning experience vs. Pistons

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has a pleasant dilemma -- finding enough minutes for all of his productive players. The Heat carry a six-game winning streak into their home game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Duncan Robinson News / NBA Analysis Network / November 29

Duncan Robinson takes shot at Miami Heat’s culture ahead of his return

For the first time in his career, Duncan Robinson will play against the Miami Heat. For the past seven seasons, Duncan Robinson had remained one of the most reliable sharpshooters for the Miami Heat.

Josh Christopher News / Hoops Rumors / November 28

Former first-rounder Josh Christopher rejoins Heat’s G League affiliate

Free agent Josh Christopher has signed a G League contract and has been reacquired by the Miami Heat‘s affiliate team, the Sioux Falls Skyforce announced in a press release.

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Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / November 27

Erik Spoelstra reaches major milestone with Heat win

The Miami Heat's 106-103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks was far more than just any normal victory.

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Tyler Herro's return makes Heat legitimate threat in the East

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Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / November 25

Tyler Herro's return makes Heat legitimate threat in the East

After his first game of the season, Tyler Herro admitted he had "a long way to go" to get back to his All-Star form. He was still good enough to score 24 points as the Miami Heat won their fifth straight game.

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