Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Heat need to land Giannis Antetokounmpo to be relevant

Remember the start of the season when Miami put everyone on notice? Well, we are a long ways away from that now and the Heat has settled in to the standings where people were projecting them before the season started.

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Heat hope to restore confidence against struggling Bulls

An off night from the floor cost the Miami Heat a shot at competitiveness on Tuesday. As the Heat continue a four-game road trip with Thursday night's visit to the slumping Chicago Bulls, Miami hopes the struggles haven't affected the team's mental game.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / January 8

If he plays more, Tyler Herro can join an exclusive club

Tyler Herro is the Miami Heat's most debated player by fans and media members alike. One thing that can't be debated is his offensive output. Herro is a 25+ point per game, three-level scorer.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Wire / January 7

Heat guarantee Terry Rozier contract for remainder of season

The Heat made a call Wednesday, and it wasn’t a small one. The Heat opted not to waive guard Terry Rozier, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, which means his full cap hit for the 2025-26 season is now guaranteed.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 7

The Miami Heat have a chaos creator

The Miami Heat have long prided themselves on the defensive end. They always strive to be one of the best teams in the league on that end, no matter who is on their team.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Rumors / January 7

Heat Guarantee Terry Rozier’s Contract

The Heat decided against waiving guard Terry Rozier on Wednesday, per Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press (Twitter link), which means his full cap hit for the 2025/26 season is now guaranteed.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 7

Does anyone count as untouchable on the Miami Heat?

It’s hard to justify labeling a player untouchable if he is not producing at a legitimate All-NBA to MVP level. History even has moments of ballers in that stratosphere getting moved at their own wishes or by surprise.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 7

Tyler Herro beats Stephen Curry in this stat

Miami Heat All-Star guard is often at the center of conversations surrounding the Heat. Fans often question the impact Herro makes and if it translates to winning.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 6

Tyler Herro scored comfortably in return, but others fail vs. Timberwolves

The Miami Heat have once again lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, their 2nd time losing to them in the past 3 days. This time Miami was dominated losing by a score of 122 – 94.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / January 6

Heat's Tyler Herro cleared for return: 'I just had to get healthy'

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro participated in Tuesday morning's shootaround and is expected to be on the court later that night against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.