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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 8
Why playing fast is still a good idea for Giannis, Miami Heat
The Miami Heat were the fastest team in the NBA in 2025-26, despite not being efficient, scoring 1.10 points per possession in transition. It was about winning the possession battle and they were setting as few screens as possible, which also made it harder to trap players.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Giannis Antetokounmpo makes bold claim about his all-time NBA ranking
Giannis Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly one of the best NBA players of this generation. Where he will land in the all-time great conversation remains to be seen, although Antetokounmpo himself has high expectations for his legacy.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / October 8
Miami Heat-New Orleans Pelicans Preview: Injuries, Betting Lines, Starters, Storylines
Game date, time and location: Thursday, Oct. 8, 7:00 p.m. EST, Videotron Centre, Québec City, Quebéc, Canada TV: WPLG Channel 10 (South Florida), Gulf
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Miami Heat News / HITC / October 8
‘Made me feel…’ Klay Thompson shares emotional Giannis Antetokounmpo story
Long before they became teammates, Klay Thompson developed an appreciation for Giannis Antetokounmpo because of an interaction he recently shared. The Miami Heat have a few new superstars thanks to the moves they made this offseason.
Miami Heat News / HITC / October 8
Kobe Bryant’s former teammate claims Bam Adebayo ‘should’ve stopped’ before breaking 81-point record
Bam Adebayo set the second-highest individual scoring record in a single game ever, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s 81-point outing in 2006. Adebayo scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards this past year put him above Bryant and right behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game on the all-time scoring record list.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7
Heat HC Erik Spoelstra makes eye-opening admission on Pelle Larsson
Pelle Larsson did not arrive in Miami with a guaranteed role. According to Erik Spoelstra, the third-year guard simply left the Heat head coach with no other choice.
Bill Simmons News / Miami Heat on SI / October 7
Bill Simmons Is Already Backtracking About Giannis, Miami Heat
Bill Simmons has been doubting the Miami Heat all offseason, and he may finally have a change of heart. “I’m really fighting off the urge to wonder if I might’ve been wrong to be too glass half empty on Miami,” Simmons said.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 7
Klay Thompson Opens Up About Giannis Antetokounmpo's Character
The Miami Heat completely reshaped their roster this offseason, but their biggest additions may bring more than just talent to South Beach. Two of the additions the Heat made are players that are going to be inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame one day, Klay Thompson and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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.
Miami Heat News / The Lead / October 7
What Did Heat Fans Learn from Miami’s First Preseason Game?
The NBA preseason kicked off with the Miami Heat taking on the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City. Although it was just preseason, Heat fans were excited to
Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / October 7
Miami Heat Give Fans First Look at New-Look Squad During Red, White & Pink Game
The Miami Heat held their annual Red, White, & Pink scrimmage at the Kaseya Center on Tuesday night. The Heat have high expectations for this season after shaking their roster up over the offseason.
Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / October 7
What's Left for Erik Spoelstra as the Giannis Era Opens
He took the job on a bet. In 1995, Erik Spoelstra was playing professional basketball in Germany for a club called Tus Herten, while also taking a side gig coaching a team of twelve-year-olds who did not speak English.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6
Heat’s unbelievable number of 3-pointers taken in just 1 half in exhibition game
The Miami Heat gave fans their first look at the new-look roster on Tuesday night, and one team in the annual Red, White, and Pink Game seemed determined to test the limits of the 3-point line.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6
Why Tim Hardaway Jr. believes Giannis’ offensive ‘gravity’ will positively impact Heat
MIAMI – With Giannis Antetokounmpo starting a new chapter in the NBA with the Miami Heat this season, the first glimpse of how the team will operate with the two-time MVP came in Saturday’s 128-105 win over the Toronto Raptors in the preseason opener.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / October 6
Giannis Antetokounmpo Confident in the Miami Heat's Process
Giannis Antetokounmpo is not worried about how the Miami Heat’s season begins. He is focused on where the team will be when the Summer arrives. The Heat are entering the season with plenty of expectations after adding Antetokounmpo to a roster already led by Bam Adebayo.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6
Even in retirement, Udonis Haslem’s leadership is shaping Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat Culture
Boca Raton, FL – With the basketball world still left in awe as Giannis Antetokounmpo starts a new journey with the Miami Heat after the blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason, the star is still looking to get acclimated to his new team.
Miami Heat News / HITC / October 6
‘It’s weird’ – Giannis Antetokounmpo on playing with Klay Thompson for the first time
Giannis Antetokounmpo reacted to sharing the floor with Klay Thompson after their preseason matchup against Toronto. In their first game together, the Bucks rolled past the Raptors 129–105, giving everyone a quick peek at how much room this new pairing creates.
Erik Spoelstra News / Hoops Wire / October 4
Erik Spoelstra sees some Magic in Giannis’ playmaking
The Heat got their first game with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday, and coach Erik Spoelstra came away talking about a player he used to watch from the other bench.
Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / October 4
Miami Heat Must Go All-In For Kyrie Irving: 4 Reasons Why
The Miami Heat are in the championship mix in the East. They landed Giannis Antetokounmpo, pairing the two-time MVP with Bam Adebayo and suddenly giving themselves one of the most talented frontcourts in the NBA.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 4
Giannis Antetokounmpo gave Heat a glimpse of his most dangerous role yet
It certainly did not take long before Giannis Antetokounmpo got to showcase just how dominant he can be for the Miami Heat. In just 14 minutes of gameplay in their first preseason match against the Raptors, the two-time Most Valuable Player turned in nine points, four rebounds and seven assists.
Erik Spoelstra News / Hoops Wire / September 30
Erik Spoelstra watches Giannis, Bam together and calls it ‘surreal’
The Heat spent years wondering what Giannis Antetokounmpo might look like alongside Bam Adebayo. Erik Spoelstra finally got to see it. And apparently even he needed a minute.
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