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Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22

Bam Adebayo is Back Under the Microscope After Heat Fall Flat in Opener

Here we go again. Bam Adebayo is taking the heat for not doing enough in Miami's 25 point loss on opening night to the Minesota Timberwolves. Bam didn't have spectacular night offensively by any means, but that's to be expected now that he's got teammates like Giannis and Klay Thompson who will take some of that off him.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / October 22

Giannis Antetokounmpo challenges Heat after blowout: ‘It starts with me’

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Heat debut. Afterward, he was more interested in discussing what he hadn’t done well enough. Miami lost 131-106 to the Timberwolves on Wednesday, an opening-night disappointment that prompted Antetokounmpo to question his new team’s effort and response to adversity.

Erik Spoelstra News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Erik Spoelstra had harsh words for trash-talking Heat player

Miami Heat player Erik Spoelstra was not terribly thrilled with one of his reserves for helping to fire up Anthony Edwards during the team’s season opener on Wednesday.

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Heat Around the Web

After igniting Anthony Edwards with trash talk, Heat reserve Myron Gardner advised by coach to 'be better' · CBSSports.com

Giannis says new-look Heat 'got to trust each other more' after blowout loss · ESPN

Familiar faces, new places: Grading debuts for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, other NBA stars · CBSSports.com

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 / Yardbarker / October 22

Giannis Antetokounmpo may have made a mistake by joining the Heat

Antetokounmpo's start in Miami produced more questions than answers.

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball shine in win over Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Heat

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WNBA News

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Angel Reese goes viral for postgame dance moves in WNBA Finals

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

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 22

Kendrick Perkins calls out Bam Adebayo after Miami Heat loss to the Timberwolves

The Miami Heat were blown out by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Bam Adebayo was singled out for criticism. The Giannis Antetokounmpo era started with a loss for the Miami Heat, with 45-points from Anthony Edwards clinching a dominant 133-106 victory at the Kaseya Center.

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.

Anthony Edwards News / HITC / October 22

'He was talking trash': Anthony Edwards says Miami Heat player got him all fired up

Anthony Edwards was the star of the show as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat to kick off their NBA season with a win. The 25-year-old shooting guard scored 45 points in a phenomenal display and lit up the court from all angles.

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Terry Rozier News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Former Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier Under Fire Yet Again

Former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier resurfaced on social media to take a pointed shot at his old team after the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut with a 131-106 rout on opening night.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Chris Finch isn’t worried about Heat’s Giannis, Bam Adebayo playing together

The Miami Heat’s trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo was met with healthy criticism from fans. While Antetokounmpo is still a top-five player in the league at worst, the fit between him and the rest of the team was questionable.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21

Anthony Edwards (45), Wolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut

Anthony Edwards scored 45 points as he and the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut with the Miami Heat in an emphatic 131-106 season-opening win Wednesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21

Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball shine in win over Heat

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball shine in win over Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Heat

Minnesota cruised to a 131-106 win over Miami, and it was the frontcourt duo that stole the show.

LaMelo Ball got away with the wildest travel during season opener

Tyrese Haliburton has emotional reaction to long-awaited return

Hornets' Naz Reid makes franchise history in win over Nets

Tari Eason gets ejected for a flagrant foul just nine minutes into the season

Why Jalen Brunson thinks it's 'good' that Knicks lost season opener to 76ers

Trading Kristaps Porzingis won't be easy for Warriors

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘not losing sleep’ over Klay Thompson’s shooting struggles

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat in the midst of the first week of the regular season, all eyes are on the newcomers Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson to make an impact early.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals expectations for Giannis in first week of regular season

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to catch the basketball world’s attention as Giannis Antetokounmpo is at the forefront, one has to wonder how the results will look to start the regular season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Final Injury Report for Timberwolves-Heat: Will Bam Adebayo, Donte DiVincenzo Play?

The Miami Heat are at home Wednesday night as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 2026-27 NBA season opener. Miami enters the new season with high expectations after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason following a season in which the Heat finished 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 43-39 record.

Nick Richards News / Hoops Rumors / October 21

Nick Richards’ 2026/27 Salary Becomes Guaranteed

Having remained on the Heat’s roster through opening night, veteran center Nick Richards now has a fully guaranteed salary for the 2026/27 season, according to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel.