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Erik Spoelstra urges Heat players to disregard ‘bunch of BS’ trade rumors

With the Miami Heat linked to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, the team is still playing games amidst all the noise.

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A trade the Miami Heat can make to become Giannis frontrunners

Thanks to trading the man on the far left of this image the Miami Heat only have two tradeable first round picks. The Terry Rozier trade which many including myself thought was a good trade at the time hangs a dark cloud over not only the Miami Heat but the NBA.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / January 28

It's Giannis Antetokounmpo or nothing for the Miami Heat at the trade deadline

The Miami Heat have long landed short of stars, but it was for the exact moment of time we are in. The off chance that the Milwaukee Bucks would ever trade away one of the top-3 players in the association, one of the most dominant players of his generation.

Andrew Wiggins News / Hoops Wire / January 28

Warriors, Heat have discussed Andrew Wiggins trade

Andrew Wiggins’ name is circling back to familiar territory. The Warriors and Heat have held exploratory conversations about a potential trade that would bring Wiggins back to Golden State, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 28

Warriors, Heat Have Discussed Andrew Wiggins

The Warriors and Heat have had conversations about the possibility of a trade that would send forward Andrew Wiggins back to Golden State, according to reports from Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) and Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 28

For the Miami Heat, Giannis has always been the one

Are they ready? That's the question for the Miami Heat now, as the moment of truth is upon us. Because Giannis Antetokounmpo has always been the one. Are they ready to speak Greek?

Kel'el Ware News / Miami Heat on SI / January 28

What is Kel'el Ware's biggest strength?

Kel’el Ware has had an up and down career, but he just earned a promising reward. Ware was named as one of the sophomore players to the NBA’s Rising Stars game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / HITC / January 28

Miami Heat believe they have a ‘real shot’ at landing Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat believe they have placed themselves in a strong position to pursue a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Miami Heat continue to be linked with Giannis Antetokounmpo as trade speculation around the Milwaukee Bucks star intensifies.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / January 27

How the Miami Heat can finally beat the Orlando Magic this season

The Miami Heat finally return home to play in front of their fans tonight at the Kaseya Center, as the Orlando Magic come to town. The team comes off a 3-2 road trip, while three previous starters missed majority of that stretch, in Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell, and Kel'el Ware.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / January 27

Miami Heat might get guard help back, but not Tyler Herro

This time last year, Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat were about to celebrate the guard's first All-Star bid. Right about now, there will be a celebration if he's ever able to play a couple straight regular season games.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 27

Rested Heat crave first win over Magic this season

Looking to solve their in-state rival for the first time this year, the Miami Heat host the Orlando Magic in a Southeast Division meeting on Wednesday.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / January 27

EXCLUSIVE: Rashad McCants Explains How The Business of Basketball Doesn’t Favor Players Such as Norman Powell

It’s easy for the casual fan to be oblivious to just how good NBA players are. Despite this, the harsh reality is that not every player will be able to be a star, no matter how talented they are.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Heat’s Kel’el Ware reacts to Rising Stars honor after being snubbed as rookie

As Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware has shown improvement in his second season in the NBA, the league has agreed to select the 21-year-old to be in the 2026 Rising Stars event during All-Star weekend.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / January 27

Heat linked to stars again, but no big move feels imminent

The Heat are back in their favorite lane again. Floating in star rumors. Loitering near blockbuster talk. Being casually mentioned alongside names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant, because of course they are.

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Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / January 26

Are the Heat eternally play-in bound?

Are the Heat play-in bound? They have a similar record now as they did last season. A running joke is that Miami, Chicago and Atlanta will all meet again in the play-in tournament (as they do every year.) For the last three seasons, it is true, check the stats.

Andrew Wiggins News / NBA Analysis Network / January 26

The Heat have 10 days to trade Andrew Wiggins or risk losing him for nothing. Here’s why it matters

The NBA trade deadline hits February 5, and the Miami Heat have a decision to make on Andrew Wiggins. With his player option looming and Miami stuck in play-in territory for the fourth straight year, waiting isn’t a strategy anymore.

Miami Heat News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Miami Heat Survive Phoenix to Cap Successful Road Trip 111-102

There is a specific kind of exhaustion that settles in at the end of a five-game West Coast swing. It’s heavy legs and hotel fatigue for the Miami Heat, the kind of mental fog that usually leads to scheduled losses in the NBA.

Bam Adebayo News / Fadeaway World / January 25

Heat Take Advantage Of Short-Handed Suns As Bam Adebayo Drops 22 Points In 111-102 Victory

Miami didn’t need fireworks to handle business, just steady pressure, smart shot selection, and their usual defensive bite. Facing a Suns team missing key firepower, the Heat stayed in control most of the night and pulled away late for a 111-102 victory, leading for 85% of the game and building a lead that grew as large as 18 points.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 25