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The Miami Heat did not 'run it back' this time

There's an assumption that the Miami Heat run it back every year. It has become such a part of fan folklore recently that Heat president Pat Riley even

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'I Believe It’s Time' – Kendrick Perkins Predicts Big Trade From the Heat This Season

The Miami Heat are expected to make a significant change to their roster in the 2025-26 NBA season. Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes it’s time for one star player to move on from the franchise and predicts that he’d likely be moved during the regular season.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 18

How the Miami Heat’s blockbuster trade gamble in 2004 led to a title two years later

The Miami Heat won their first championship in franchise history in 2006, which was a result of a huge gamble with a blockbuster trade in 2004. Dwyane Wade was a promising player, but he needed a superstar teammate to get the Heat over the line.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 18

Bam Adebayo will not be with the Miami Heat at the end of the season, Kendrick Perkins predicts

Bam Adebayo has committed to four more seasons in his Miami Heat contract. Despite this deal, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes that the elite defensive center will play his final season in a Heat jersey in the 2025-26 campaign.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 18

Third signing for two-way for Miami Heat

You can never have enough guards, apparently. The Miami Heat, which went to training camp with a backcourt surplus prior to suffering a series of injuries -- most of which have healed enough for returns -- have added another guard as a two-way contract recipient.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Tyler Herro News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Tyler Herro’s Absence Seemingly Deemed Positive by Heat Locker Room Amid Harsh Contract Decision

The Miami Heat will start the 2025-26 season without their leading scorer, Tyler Herro, who recently had surgery for posterior impingement syndrome in his left foot and ankle.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Erik Spoelstra Reveals Private Conversation With Precious Achiuwa After Heat Release Provides $13.3M Relief

Last night, the Miami Heat wrapped up their preseason with another defeat, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies 125-141. Unfortunately for Erik Spoelstra’s team, they finished the preseason without a single victory.

Precious Achiuwa News / Miami Heat on SI / October 18

Reunion cut short for Miami Heat former first-round pick

The statistic was fun while it lasted. After signing Precious Achiuwa to a non-guaranteed contract, the Miami Heat briefly had all of their last seven first-round picks on their roster.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / October 18

Player grades vs Grizzlies: Bam Adebayo bounce back

Bam Adebayo - Grade: A Bam Adebayo had by far his best game of the preseason finishing with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Shooting 9/17 from the field and 2/6 from the 3-point line.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 18

NBA Moves: Heat, Precious Achiuwa, Knicks, Garrison Mathews, Suns

Miami has made its final round of cuts and is promoting one of its young guards in the process. The Heat waived big man Precious Achiuwa along with Ethan Thompson, Dain Dainja and Bez Mbeng, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Precious Achiuwa News / Fastbreak on SI / October 18

Miami Heat’s Precious Achiuwa Joins Top NBA Free Agent List

Precious Achiuwa’s second stint with the Miami Heat seems to be coming to a close. According to a report, the veteran center has been told that the Heat are going to add him to a group of players set to be waived ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra downplays winless preseason record ahead of opener

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat approaching the regular season opener, the team would end up going winless in the preseason as the last contest was against the Memphis Grizzlies, 141-125.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Miami Heat preseason comes to a close: three takeaways vs Memphis

The Heat preseason came to a close on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, after getting some run with a relatively healthy team minus Tyler Herro, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Nikola Jovic.

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Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Bold predictions for the upcoming Miami Heat season

Some bold predictions as the 2025-26 Miami Heat season is set to start next Wednesday: Tyler Herro once again makes the All-Star team Tyler Herro had a career year last season and is looking to prove that it is no fluke.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra says Terry Rozier’s ‘mind is clear’ in preparing for bounce-back season

MIAMI – While fans lock in their bold predictions for the Miami Heat’s upcoming season, one piece that will be an interesting storyline to watch surrounds guard Terry Rozier.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Erik Spoelstra gets real on Norman Powell’s comfort level ahead of Heat season opener

MIAMI – With fans locking in their bold predictions for the Heat’s upcoming season, one piece of the team that will be crucial to the success is newcomer and star Norman Powell.

Tyler Herro News / EssentiallySports / October 17

Insider Provides Reality Check on Tyler Herro’s Injury as $206M Commitment Hits Roadblock

Every NBA season comes with its fair share of surprises and setbacks, and for the Miami Heat, the start of the 2025-26 campaign brought unwelcome news.

Kendrick Perkins News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Kendrick Perkins says something ridiculous (again) about the Heat

As ESPN introduces more strategy-oriented content about the NBA -- including Coaches' Corner with Tim Legler on which Erik Spoelstra recently appeared -- its talking heads aren't exactly slowing down with the crazy hot takes.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Three Keys for the Miami Heat's Final Preseason Game

It's officially Miami Heat dress rehearsal day. After an extremely crowded injury report for most of this preseason, they are finally close to whole aside from Tyler Herro and Kasparas Jakucionis.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Bounce-back requires resurgence from Miami Heat scapegoats

The process of washing the stench of the 2024-25 Miami Heat season isn’t going well. All-Star guard Tyler Herro will be sidelined over the first month

Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Heat’s Tyler Herro ‘doubtful’ to get contract extension

Tyler Herro has said he wants to stay in Miami long term. But the clock is ticking on the Miami Heat’s willingness to commit to their All-Star guard. With the extension window closing soon, reports say substantial talks between Herro and the organization have yet to take place, and optimism around a deal remains low.