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How the Heat Can Fix Their Defense, as Clippers Loom

How the Heat Can Fix Their Defense, as Clippers Loom

The Miami Heat made a massive upgrade in the offseason bringing in a player of the talent level that Giannis Antetokounmpo has. Unfortunately, this has yet to translate too much on court success for the team.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 4
The Miami Heat's Early Season Issues Go Beyond the Basketball Court

The Miami Heat's Early Season Issues Go Beyond the Basketball Court

One of the most overlooked aspects of a team's success is something rather simple: actually being a team. The players getting along with each other, strong connections between players and coach, and doing more than just playing basketball games together.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing Wednesday? Heat vs. Clippers injury report

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing Wednesday? Heat vs. Clippers injury report

The Miami Heat are set to play the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with an injury, however. So, is Giannis playing tonight vs.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / November 4
'There’s a Reason Two Teams Were Ready to Move On From Him': Bill Simmons Takes Brutal Shot at Klay Thompson Amid Heat Struggles

'There’s a Reason Two Teams Were Ready to Move On From Him': Bill Simmons Takes Brutal Shot at Klay Thompson Amid Heat Struggles

‘Klay Thompson is washed ’ is a narrative you often hear in the league. Ironically, it followed even after he produced a brilliant shooting night. The Miami Heat’s decision to pair Giannis Antetokounmpo with Bam Adebayo was supposed to give the team a foundation few teams could match.

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The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / November 4
Dwyane Wade Explains Why Bam Adebayo And The Heat Are Struggling This Season

Dwyane Wade Explains Why Bam Adebayo And The Heat Are Struggling This Season

When the Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo and paired him with Bam Adebayo to form a star-studded frontcourt, many believed that the Heat would emerge as frontrunners to win it all.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Luka Doncic News / HITC / November 4
Luka Doncic told he’s the ‘closest thing to Kobe’ after performance vs Miami Heat

Luka Doncic told he’s the ‘closest thing to Kobe’ after performance vs Miami Heat

Luka Doncic has been compared to Kobe Bryant by Kendrick Perkins after another outstanding performance for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Miami Heat.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / HITC / November 4
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury status revealed after calling out Heat’s defensive struggles

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury status revealed after calling out Heat’s defensive struggles

Giannis Antetokounmpo has received an encouraging injury update after the Miami Heat listed him as probable for their upcoming meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers due to a right wrist sprain.

  WNBA News
Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7
 Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance
Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
 Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
 Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
 Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 3
Heat 'not playing hard enough,' look to respond against Clippers

Heat 'not playing hard enough,' look to respond against Clippers

A potentially bonding road trip did not get off to the best of starts for the Miami Heat, who will get a chance to hit the reset button with a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday in Inglewood, Calif.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / November 4
'You Can’t Run Away': Dwyane Wade Sends Stern Message to Bam Adebayo as He Struggles Alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo

'You Can’t Run Away': Dwyane Wade Sends Stern Message to Bam Adebayo as He Struggles Alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat’s blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo was supposed to form an impenetrable frontcourt duo alongside Bam Adebayo. Instead, seven games into the 2026–27 NBA season, Miami finds itself mired in a concerning 2–5 rut, punctuated by a demoralizing 138–117 blowout loss to Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo Says Luka Doncic Is One Of The Greatest Scorers Of All Time, If Not The Best

Giannis Antetokounmpo Says Luka Doncic Is One Of The Greatest Scorers Of All Time, If Not The Best

The Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 138-117 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat last night. He finished the game with 42 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds, and two steals while shooting 14-24 from the field (58.3% FG) and 6-15 from beyond the arc (40.0% 3P).

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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 / Miami Heat on SI / November 3
The Most Important Things The Heat Said After Loss to Lakers

The Most Important Things The Heat Said After Loss to Lakers

This isn't how this was supposed to go. Whatever anyone thought of the Miami Heat's deficiencies, and how they would manifest or could be mitigated, few anticipated such a rough start to the 2026-27 season -- and that it would happen this way.

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 The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz
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 The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz
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Stan Van Gundy News / Fadeaway World / November 3
Stan Van Gundy Rips Miami Heat For Being A ‘Mediocre Team’ Since Big Three Era

Stan Van Gundy Rips Miami Heat For Being A ‘Mediocre Team’ Since Big Three Era

Former Miami Heat head coach Stan Van Gundy thinks the memorable playoff runs might have disguised a much less impressive reality. Speaking on the Run It Back TV show, the former NBA coach argued that the Heat have been a largely mediocre Eastern Conference team since LeBron James‘ departure and the Big Three era ended in 2014.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brutally honest confession on Heat’s contender status after blowout loss to Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brutally honest confession on Heat’s contender status after blowout loss to Lakers

With the Miami Heat off to a 2-5 start after the 138-117 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, there’s no doubt that the outlook on the team in the first season led by Giannis Antetokounmpo is a major talking point.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / November 3
Heat get outplayed by Lakers

Heat get outplayed by Lakers

The Heat’s offense is on the way to being productive. The defense will take longer. The Lakers blitzed Miami with a 42 point second quarter and ran Miami out of the gym.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / November 3
In 2016, Hassan Whiteside paid $7.3 million for a waterfront mansion; nine years later, the former Heat center listed it for $19.5 million

In 2016, Hassan Whiteside paid $7.3 million for a waterfront mansion; nine years later, the former Heat center listed it for $19.5 million

Hassan Whiteside’s Miami real estate investment has attracted attention after the former NBA center placed his waterfront property on the market for $19.5 million.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo get real on Heat’s early-season struggles

LOS ANGELES — Expectations entering this season were sky high for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat. But through the first seven games, this Heat team has struggled to stop anybody and boasts a concerning 2-5 record in the midst of a tough, early-season road trip.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo drops bold claim about Luka Doncic

Giannis Antetokounmpo drops bold claim about Luka Doncic

Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Luka Doncic after Monday’s clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. The Greek Freak was gracious in defeat following the Heat’s 138-117 loss to the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra admits he needs to do ‘a better job’ amid disappointing 2-5 start

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra admits he needs to do ‘a better job’ amid disappointing 2-5 start

The Miami Heat are nowhere near where they want to be, and even though some patience is required considering that they’re integrating Giannis Antetokounmpo into the team, their start to the 2026-27 season remains quite disappointing.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / November 3
Giannis's Heat Can't Defend Luka's Lakers

Giannis's Heat Can't Defend Luka's Lakers

The Heat started their west coast road trip with a brutal effort against the Los Angeles Lakers losing 117-138. This game was over from the moment it began.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 2
Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down monster slam dunk over Lakers’ Walker Kessler

Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down monster slam dunk over Lakers’ Walker Kessler

Following a tough start to his South Beach stint, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat are on a two-game winning streak. After knocking off the Atlanta Hawks, they pounded the Indiana Pacers by 20 points in their NBA Cup opener.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 2
Erik Spoelstra Seemingly Concedes Luka Doncic’s Shotmaking Ability as He Lays Down 3 Demands for Heat Players

Erik Spoelstra Seemingly Concedes Luka Doncic’s Shotmaking Ability as He Lays Down 3 Demands for Heat Players

The last time Luka Doncic scored 40 or more and faced the Miami Heat on the second night of a back-to-back, he dropped 60. Clearly, Erik Spoelstra wants to avoid it against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

Dwyane Wade News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30
Heat fix their infamous Dwyane Wade statue

Heat fix their infamous Dwyane Wade statue

The Miami Heat have finally fixed up the infamous statue of Dwyane Wade that went viral upon its unveiling two years ago. On Friday, the Heat unveiled what they called “enhancements” to Wade’s statue outside Kaseya Center in Miami.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 29
Early-season NBA overreaction: Is the sky falling for the Heat already?

Early-season NBA overreaction: Is the sky falling for the Heat already?

The Miami Heat picked up their first regular-season win of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, defeating the Atlanta Hawks, 129-117. They sit at 1-4 as we enter November.

Bam Adebayo, Heat topple Hawks for first win of season
Erik Spoelstra praises 'smart' Giannis Antetokounmpo as Heat finally win
Charles Barkley on Heat’s Giannis fit: ‘He’s difficult to play with’
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Charles Barkley News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Charles Barkley on Heat’s Giannis fit: ‘He’s difficult to play with’

Charles Barkley on Heat’s Giannis fit: ‘He’s difficult to play with’

Giannis Antetokounmpo was supposed to change the conversation in Miami. Four losses into his Heat career, Charles Barkley is questioning how much room he’s leaving for everybody else.

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