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One Miami Heat Player Could Make or Break Their Championship Hopes

Can the Miami Heat actually compete for a championship this upcoming season? My answer is yes, but is contingent on a few factors. The Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, so that automatically makes this team a lot better than the year prior.

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Why Heat’s Klay Thompson shrugged off preseason shooting woes

With the Miami Heat preparing for the start of the 2026-27 season on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the team’s newcomers who’s looking to make a huge impact is Klay Thompson.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

Heat’s Bam Adebayo shares crucial injury update ahead of opener vs. Timberwolves

With the Miami Heat preparing for the regular season opener on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, all eyes will be on the injuries the team is dealing with, especially when it comes to captain Bam Adebayo.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 19

The Heat Player With the Most to Prove This Season

The Miami Heat are used to being overlooked. When the Heat were able to have a starting lineup including LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, they were respected.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 19

The Miami Heat Cannot Afford for this Player to Regress

The Miami Heat should be back into contention in the Eastern Conference. The offseason went as close to perfect as one could hope for. The team is back to being relevant but so has a lot of teams in the East.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

Heat player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season

It’s not quite championship-or-bust yet for the Miami Heat, but they’re as close to that status as they can get. After all, the expectations for the Heat are through the roof after they brought in two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo via a blockbuster trade.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 18

Final Record Predictions for the Miami Heat's 2026/27 Season

All Summer NBA teams work to get better, players working on their craft, coaches and management staff working to put together the best possible roster and scheme, and then there is the fans and media putting their opinions out on the internet for the World to see.

WNBA News

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 18

Miami Heat Could Have One of the NBA's Best Benches This Season

The Miami Heat are entering a new era after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, and all eyes are on him and the rest of the Miami Heat’s starters. The Heat finished the preseason 3-2 and looked solid on both ends of the floor.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18

3 Miami Heat bold season predictions after finally trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo

With the Miami Heat’s 2026-27 opener set for October 21 against Minnesota, it is time for our Miami Heat bold predictions. Miami finally landed Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee, ending years of pursuit and changing the team’s outlook overnight.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Three Things That Will Determine the Result of the Miami Heat's Season

The Miami Heat have a much different outlook this season after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Expectations are higher, but there are still plenty of questions surrounding how this roster will come together.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Shawn Marion pushes back on comparisons to Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo

As Giannis Antetokounmpo prepares for his first season with the Miami Heat following his departure from the Milwaukee Bucks, former NBA champion Shawn Marion pushed back on comparisons between himself and the two-time MVP, emphasizing the differences in their playing styles.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Miami Heat Official Roster Appears Set for 2026/27 NBA Season

The Miami Heat appear to have officially finalized their roster for the 2026-27 NBA season, setting the stage for another year of competition in the Eastern Conference.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

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The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / October 17

Heat cut four players

The Heat trimmed their roster Saturday, waiving Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen and Bez Mbeng, the team announced. All four were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Heat Waive Four Players

The Heat have made a series of cuts ahead of the regular season, announcing today in a press release that Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen, and Bez Mbeng have been placed on waivers.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

The 3 Things That Went Most Right for the Miami Heat in Preseason

No one hangs banners in the preseason, not even the franchises with much less success than the Miami Heat over the past three decades. Wins and losses, naturally, don't matter much -- the Heat's winless 2025-26 preseason was followed by a scorching regular season start, which unfortunately they could not sustain.

Klay Thompson News / Fadeaway World / October 17

Klay Thompson’s Shooting Struggles Continue As He Goes Scoreless vs. Magic: Should Heat Be Concerned?

Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, but he sure didn’t look like even a good one in preseason. The Heat wrapped up their preseason with a 136-115 loss to the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Friday, and Thompson went scoreless on the night.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 16

Key Cog Emerges for Heat in Giannis-Less Final Preseason Tune-up

The Giannis-less Miami Heat dropped their final preseason game tonight to the Orlando Magic who played their starters deep into the second half. It was a competitive game for the most part.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 17

Pat Riley loses big on Dodgers' playoff upset

The Los Angeles Dodgers were upset by the Milwaukee Brewers in a four-game sweep in the National League Championship Series. This was a big disappointment to their players, Dodger fans and Riley.

Despite NLCS loss, Dodgers dynasty is far from over

Shohei Ohtani offered startling quote about his NLCS performance

Ohtani finally broke out of his slump — but Dodgers still lost

Ohtani had uncharacteristic reaction to his home run in Game 4

Ohtani intends to pitch in 2027

Bam Adebayo News / HITC / October 16

‘Overrated’ – Former Miami Heat coach makes harsh admission about Bam Adebayo’s game

Former Miami Heat head coach Stan Van Gundy gave his perspective on Bam Adebayo’s game, which the player will probably not be too happy to hear. The three-time NBA All-Star is going into the season with a new roster around him, and will now have Giannis Antetokounmpo as his co-star.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / October 16

Why Giannis Antetokounmpo Believes the Miami Heat Can Get More from Him

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the greatest players in not only today's NBA but also in the history of the league. He has backed this up over his career amassing two Most Valuable Player awards, 1 Defensive Player Award, and an NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award.

Bam Adebayo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

Former Heat coach calls Bam Adebayo ‘overrated’

Bam Adebayo has another prominent hater. NBA analyst Stan Van Gundy appeared this week on The Ringer’s “The Zach Lowe Show.” During the episode, the conversation turned to the 2026-27 season outlook for the Miami Heat.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / October 15

Amar'e Stoudemire goes from Miami Heat to Miami police officer

Amar'e Stoudemire has traded in his jersey and shorts for a dress uniform and a badge. Now 43, the former All-NBA player and recent enshrinee to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, graduated from the Miami Dade College School of Justice's Basic Law Enforcement Academy on Thursday.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 15