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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Bill Simmons has epic Terry Rozier proposal for Heat vs. Hornets NBA play-in game

The Miami Heat formally waived Terry Rozier as they prepare to take on the Charlotte Hornets in their first game of the play-in tournament. The veteran guard had not played a single game for the Heat this season after federal charges related to his involvement in an alleged illegal sports gambling scheme were filed against him.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / April 13

Bam Adebayo Joins Another Elite Club to Close Regular Season

Although the Miami Heat got stuck in the forbidden play-in for a fourth straight year and failed to meet their personal expectations. Their captain had one of the best seasons for a big man in team history as he was the first Miami Heat player to average 20/10 since Shaquille O'Neal did it in 2005.

Miami Heat News / Bleacher Report / April 13

Watch: Iconic Heat PA announcer’s final game

Payton Pritchard News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 13

Heat vs. Hornets: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, Head-to-Head Stats, and Injury Updates (Apr 14)

LaMelo Ball has been spotted fooling around with his teammates. But as they take on the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, things are about to get serious.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 13

Why the Charlotte Hornets Are a Bad Matchup for the Miami Heat in NBA Play In Tournament

The Miami Heat have been in this position before. Play-in pressure. Elimination stakes. Erik Spoelstra has already described it as a Game 7 environment where every possession matters.

Erik Spoelstra News / Hardwood Heroics / April 13

Erik Spoelstra Sends Bold Message on Play-In Pressure Ahead of Heat’s 4th Shot at Survival

Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat eye two wins in the play-in tournament to keep their season alive. Having participated in the competition four times, they are accustomed to being in the play-in round.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

Heat’s Bam Adebayo warns about ‘chaotic’ Hornets ahead of play-in clash

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 regular season coming to a close in a 143-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, the team now prepares for an all-too-familiar path in the postseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 12

Hawks choose first-round matchup with Knicks on season's final day

With a win on the final day of the NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks could have clinched fifth place in the East and a first-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, they sat their starters and let fate — and the Boston Celtics — decide their playoff seed.

More change coming for Bucks as Doc Rivers steps aside

Rivers had a brutal quote about Joel Embiid’s health

Pistons end regular season on historic note with win over Pacers

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

Miami Heat Playoff Chances: 2026 Play-In Outlook And Postseason Path

The Miami Heat are once again in a familiar position, playing meaningful basketball in April without a guaranteed spot in the NBA Playoffs. As the 2025–26

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / April 12

Three things to watch for as Heat face Hornets in play-in

The stage is set: the Miami Heat will be heading to Charlotte to face the Hornets in that 9-10 play-in game. The only way to punch their ticket into the playoffs is by winning two straight win or go home games on the road, starting with a blazing offense in Charlotte led by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

Erik Spoelstra’s ‘significant highlight’ of trying 2025-26 Heat season isn’t Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament appearance, there’s no denying how disappointing that fate is, as many on the team were vocal about wanting to avoid the tourney.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

Erik Spoelstra’s message to Heat ahead of 4th straight play-in appearance

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Atlanta Hawks in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season, the team is also preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament.