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Heat expected to move on from Terry Rozier before playoffs

Terry Rozier has been on the roster. He hasn’t really been part of the team. That may be changing soon. The Heat are expected to waive Rozier in the coming weeks, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, as they look to open a roster spot ahead of the postseason.

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Heat Announce Bam Adebayo Decision Before Lakers Game

The Miami Heat are fighting to stay out of the play-in tournament, currently sitting 7th in the Eastern Conference, in a tight race with two other teams and just one game back from the 5th seed.

Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / March 19

Patrick Beverley Calls Out Double Standards in Reaction to Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game

One week has passed, yet the debate surrounding Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance continues to generate buzz. The Miami Heat star delivered the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s iconic 81-point outing and trailing only Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point record.

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Pelle Larsson News / Miami Heat on SI / March 19

Where the Miami Heat’s Pelle Larsson Would Go in a 2024 NBA Redraft

When the Miami Heat took Pelle Larsson with the 44th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, it felt like one of those classic “Heat culture” selections that flies under the radar.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / March 19

Heat Still Expected To Waive Rozier Before Postseason

Veteran guard Terry Rozier has remained on the Heat‘s roster all season long despite being placed on leave back in October after he was arrested on federal charges related to illegal gambling.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / March 19

How Bam Adebayo can become an All-NBA selection

If you follow the Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo’s impact is undeniable. He anchors undermanned defenses to top-10 levels, guards all five positions, and consistently shuts down opponents in any scheme.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 18

The Miami Heat Have a Tyler Herro–Norman Powell Problem They Must Solve Quickly

The Miami Heat have spent most of this season trying to find consistent lineups and rotations. This has quietly become one of the biggest questions hanging over the Miami Heat right now.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 18

Patrick Beverley defends Heat star Bam Adebayo amid 83-point game discourse

Recently, one of the major talking points of the NBA has been whether or not the Miami Heat violated some of basketball’s unwritten rules when center Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, passing Kobe Bryant for second-most of all time.

Bam Adebayo News / Total Pro Sports / March 18

Vernon Maxwell Rips Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Night With 'Ugly Look' Claim on NBA

None of us has recovered from Bam Adebayo dropping 83, a historic night that lit up headlines (and our heads) in a snap. You know what went down: big numbers, big reactions, second-highest scoring game ever.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 18

The guard who should really be starting for the Miami Heat

There are few, if any, teams in the NBA that have done as well in developing their players as the Miami Heat. Their process is proven enough, whether it

Bam Adebayo News / EssentiallySports / March 18

Hornets Announcer Takes Shot at Bam Adebayo’s Historic 83-Point Night Using Heat Star’s Injury

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point eruption against the Washington Wizards-the second-highest single-game total ever in NBA history-is still fresh in the minds of NBA fans, but not in the way the Miami Heat faithful hoped.

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NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / March 17

LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets handle the Bam Adebayo-less Heat

The Miami Heat were back in Charlotte on Tuesday night, coming off a loss to the Orlando Magic that snapped their 7 game winning streak. The Heat were without their captain, Bam Adebayo, for this one as he treats a calf injury that has lingered for a bit.

Bam Adebayo News / thePeachBasket / March 17

Bam Adebayo doubtful for tonight, Ware has a mission

Bam Adebayo is doubtful for tonight so Kel’el Ware has a mission. He needs to “play a significant part” in the outcome of tonight’s game. Bam Adebayo has long been known as “the quarterback of the Heat defense.” He needs an assistant, a sidekick, a “Commander Ryker” to Adebayo’s “Picard.” Adebayo is doubtful for tonight with calf soreness.

Pat Riley News / Hardwood Heroics / March 17

'He could soak everybody': Pat Riley Shares Story of Transforming Shaquille O’Neal After Arrival in Miami

When legends talk, the stories hit differently. Especially when it involves a personality like Pat Riley and a force of nature like Shaquille O’Neal. This was not just about basketball—it was about control, discipline, and redefining greatness at the highest level.