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Multiple Players Tied To Miami Heat As Potential Mid-Level Replacement For Davion Mitchell

After trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, the Miami Heat have taken a big step up in the Eastern Conference. While they still fall behind teams like the 76ers, Cavaliers, and Knicks in terms of pure firepower, counting them out of the race entirely would be a fool’s errand for the upcoming season.

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Klay Thompson's best and worst case scenarios this season

For many the biggest question mark coming into the offseason for the Miami Heat was if there would be enough shooting on the team. This potential problem got further exacerbated when Miami made the trade to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo and then were not able to resign All-Star Norman Powell as the offseason progressed.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 24

The 3 Heat Players Who Can Prove They Should Have Been Ranked

There are 30 NBA teams. There are 100 players that ESPN ranks annually. So the math seems fairly simple -- the average team would have three players on the list, with 10 teams having four.

Pat Riley News / HITC / September 24

Pat Riley tells Miami Heat star he needs to lose weight ahead of new NBA season

Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra are taking no prisoners during the off-season at the Miami Heat. Ever since landing in South Beach at the 2025 trade deadline, Davion Mitchell has established himself as a core fixture in Miami’s backcourt.

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Davion Mitchell News / Miami Heat on SI / September 24

Davion Mitchell's Best and Worst Case Scenarios This Season

If you have been following the Miami Heat this offseason you would probably have observed a few things. The National Media's criticism of the team even

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Bill Simmons News / Miami Heat on SI / September 23

Bill Simmons disrespects the Heat once again

The Miami Heat changed the NBA when they found a way to from the Big 3 with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. This then backed with their success on the court and undeniable flare while playing has forever poisoned the hearts of many NBA fans.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 22

NBA Moves: Heat, Pelle Larsson, Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Pacers

Miami made it official. Pelle Larsson’s four-year, $60 million extension is signed, the Heat announced today. The Swedish wing agreed last Friday, agents Austin Brown and Steven Heumann told Shams Charania of ESPN.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

Bill Simmons roasted for brain-dead Heat defense take

The Miami Heat are now under a month away from kicking off their 2026-27 season with several new faces, headlined by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, in the mix.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 22

Where Every Miami Heat Player Stands as Camp Nears

Camp opens September 29 and the roster is basically what it's going to be. Miami has fourteen standard contracts and no plans to fill the fifteenth before the season starts, and I'll get to that at the end.

Andrew Wiggins News / Miami Heat on SI / September 22

Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for Miami's Andrew WIggins This Season

Every great team needs a 3-and-D wing. Look around the NBA and you can find examples everywhere. The Spurs have Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie, while the Knicks have Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby.

Jason Williams News / Kicks on SI / September 22

Jason Williams' Nike Hyperflight is 19% Off Online

NBA legend Jason Williams wore Nike throughout most of his unforgettable career. Williams maintained a strong affinity for the brand even into retirement.

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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 / The Lead / September 22

What Heat Culture Actually Means, According to the Players

With 46.7 seconds left, Jimmy Butler leans over the advertising board under the basket, exhausted; he puts his head down to catch his breath. Awaiting two free throws, the commentators compare this performance to a heavyweight boxing fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 22

Five Miami Heat training camp battles to watch

One week away. One week away from Miami Heat media day, which is just 24 hours before training camp kicks off up in Boca for this new look Heat squad. Camp is a time for the team to come together, as they spend the week only doing team activities on and off the court.

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Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / September 22

Giannis Antetokounmpo Surprises Erik Spoelstra And New Heat Colleagues With Gifts Ahead Of 2026-27

Giannis Antetokounmpo is announcing his arrival in Miami as the Heat’s next superstar with style. From hosting a ‘Welcome to Miami’ party to showing up at kids’ basketball camps, Antetokounmpo certainly knows how to win over people’s hearts.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 21

Heat luck out as failed Kawhi Leonard trade unlocked blockbuster

Heat luck out as failed Kawhi Leonard trade unlocked Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster

The Miami Heat acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo through a blockbuster trade this offseason was one of the defining features of this very eventful summer. However, it turns out that their newest landmark acquisition would not have been possible if the franchise had succeeded in trading for another superstar instead.

Clippers name LA attorney John S. Gibson interim CEO

Clippers veteran Nicolas Batum announces his retirement

Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports Clippers punishment, praises Steve Ballmer

Draymond Green reacts to Danilo Gallinari's Kawhi Leonard comments — and misses the point

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21

Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo interrupts team meeting with incredible gifts

Giannis Antetokounmpo is making sure he develops strong bonds with his Miami Heat colleagues ahead of he 2026-27 NBA season. Antetokounmpo starts a new chapter of his career with the Heat following 13 years with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 21

The Latest Miami Heat Ranking Makes Absolutely No Sense

The Miami Heat apparently still have a lot of convincing to do as contenders this upcoming season. The Ringer released its latest NBA power rankings and has Miami sitting all the way down at No.

Pelle Larsson News / Miami Heat on SI / September 21

Pelle Larsson’s Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have made another commitment to one of their young role players. This time it is their Swiss-Army Knife Pelle Larsson who just recently signed a 4-year deal worth up to $60-million dollars.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / September 21

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for the Miami Heat's Superstar

The Miami Heat did not acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo to simply make the playoffs. They acquired him with the expectation that he can help deliver something this franchise has been chasing since its last championship: another NBA title.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 21

Bam Adebayo Allegedly Sparks Major Buzz on Heat’s Jersey Retirement For Jimmy Butler Amid Contradicting Reports

Jimmy Butler’s exit from the Miami Heat remains a sour subject. Reports during and after Butler’s final season in Miami detailed growing tension between the six-time All-Star and the Heat organization, including ones that hinted at some unsaid feelings between Bam Adebayo and Butler.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Pelle Larsson to sign four-year extension with Heat

Swedish wing Pelle Larsson has agreed to a four-year, $60MM extension with the Heat, agents Austin Brown and Steven Heumann tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Keshad Johnson News / FortyEightMinutes / September 17

Keshad Johnson and Heat Staff Surprise Chick-fil-A Customers in Latest RANDOM ACTS OF HEAT

The Miami Heat had their latest RANDOM ACTS OF HEAT event at Chick-fil-A River Landing in Miami. This is their latest event of the Summer when they pay it forward to the people in the Miami community.

Davion Mitchell News / HITC / September 16

Davion Mitchell tells Miami Heat teammates ‘We are already champions…’ in training clip

Davion Mitchell and the new-look Miami Heat trained together ahead of the upcoming NBA season, and the mentality they have was on full display. The Heat landed Giannis Antetokounmpo during the offseason, adding an All-NBA player to their roster after years.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 9

Lakers deal major blow to Heat front office before 2026-27 season

Training camp is getting closer and closer, and the Miami Heat just saw their operations take a major hit.

Lakers announce statue for former head coach Phil Jackson

Former champion sounds the alarm on fatal Lakers playoff issue

Danny Green says Lakers players can feel ownership uncertainty

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Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / September 6

Heat quietly built one of the most underrated veteran duos this offseason

The addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo will dominate the headlines, but another piece of offseason work might just determine how far the Heat can go in 2026-27.

NBA keeps making it harder for longtime fans to simply watch basketball

Kings beat out two NBA teams to sign Ben Simmons

NBA extension season is here, and numbers only tell part of the story

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