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Erik Spoelstra’s ‘tough’ admission with Heat’s Norman Powell-Tyler Herro tandem

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat making a push for the playoffs, the team is trending in the wrong direction after losing its third straight game, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, 134-126.

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Terry Rozier News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 19

Miami Heat expected to part ways with Terry Rozier before NBA Playoffs

The Miami Heat are finally ready to close the book on the Terry Rozier era. After a season defined more by legal headlines than highlights, Miami is expected to waive the veteran guard before the NBA playoffs begin.

Luka Doncic News / Miami Heat on SI / March 19

The Miami Heat dared Luka Doncic to do this one thing, and he did, for 60

After playing less than 24 hours prior to tip-off in Houston, the Lakers top trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves still suited up in Miami after a day of being listed as questionable.

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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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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 19

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra marvels at LeBron James’ battle with Father Time in Year 23

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat attempt a push to the playoffs in a tight Eastern Conference standings, the first game in the final 13 of the season is at home against the Los Angeles Lakers and superstar LeBron James.

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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.

Jaime Jaquez News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Heat Announce Jaime Jaquez Injury Update Before Lakers Game

The Miami Heat will be hoping to snap their two-game losing streak when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. That is easier said than done, as the Lakers are coming into the matchup on the back of a seven-game winning streak.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Wire / March 19

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.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 19

Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat Preview, Prediction & Odds | March 19

The season is heating up, and with weeks left in the regular season, bettors could win big with the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Miami Heat. Los Angeles has been having a hot streak with winning six-games in a row.

Bam Adebayo News / Athlon Sports / March 19

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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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.

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.

Terry Rozier 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.

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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.

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.