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Big shots from Davion Mitchell, wild finish late and other Heat-Knicks takeaways

For the third time in this young NBA season, the Heat and Knicks matched up with one another, this time back in Miami on Monday night. Coming off a loss that included way too many second chance opportunities for New York, Erik Spoelstra and the Heat were ready to get back out there in this one.

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Miami Heat Squeak By the New York Knicks In South Beach Thriller

It was déjà vu all over again, but this time with a sweet, sweet taste of revenge. For the third time in this still-young NBA season, the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks squared off, bringing their particular brand of beautiful, brutish basketball back to South Beach on Monday night.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

The funny Jalen Brunson reason why Heat’s Erik Spoelstra can’t look himself in the mirror

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra becoming the new head coach for the USA men’s basketball team, there’s no doubt that there is a bevy of talent to choose from in the NBA.

Udonis Haslem News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Exclusive: Kel’el Ware shares surprising relationship with Udonis Haslem despite Heat retirement

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s rebounding numbers costing the team games, as some are looking at Kel’el Ware to bring a boost to that aspect of the game, he’s been receiving some key advice behind the scenes.

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NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / November 17

Limiting Karl-Anthony Towns, the scoring pop for the Heat and other keys vs Knicks

The Miami Heat-New York Knicks rematch makes its way back down to Miami on Monday night, as the injury reports remain the same for both sides. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo once again sidelined for Miami, while Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby not suiting up for New York.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Heat’s Tyler Herro stars in wild Nike Miami ad while recovering from injury

The minds over at Nike are constantly at work in trying to create new ways to draw attention towards some of their biggest sponsored athletes. Known for

Nikola Jovic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Heat’s Nikola Jovic makes confession about ‘bad times’ to start season

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s new offense in full effect, there have been some players that benefited greatly from it, like Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Norman Powell.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / November 17

Norman Powell breaks LeBron James’ Miami Heat record that former Warriors star failed to surpass last season

The Miami Heat have managed to surpass expectations after a solid start to the 2025-26 NBA season. The Miami Heat were touted to struggle without Jimmy Butler during the 2025-26 NBA season.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 17

Miami Heat need to keep defending when it matters

For all of the flattery for the Miami Heat's offensive transformation this season, the Heat remain a defense-first organization under Erik Spoelstra. But the defense has shown some slippage, especially in the continued absence of Bam Adebayo.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 16

Exclusive: Norman Powell teases explosive connection with Tyler Herro when he returns

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro has returned to practice after missing the start of the season, still recovering from left ankle surgery, there is one connection on the team that fans have yet to witness, which features Herro and Norman Powell.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / November 16

Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo return to practice with Heat

Tyler Herro practiced with the Miami Heat on Sunday and could be ready to make his season debut in a week. An All-Star in 2024-25, Herro has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery on his left foot and ankle in September.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 16

Three players that will decided the Heat's fate on Monday night

The Miami Heat are playing the same team in back to back games yet again, but unlike last time the Heat are coming off a loss in the first contest. Some players need to change from the first game, and others need to stay the same for the Heat to come away with the victory.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / November 16

The Miami Heat have the NBA's most impactful offseason acquisition

Norman Powell’s breakout year in Miami is fast becoming one of the most underrated, and potentially franchise-changing storylines in the league. Since arriving in the offseason in the three-team swap that sent Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love out, Powell has emerged not just as a scorer, but as a cornerstone for the Heat’s contention hopes.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 15

Lakers, others asked to turn over cell phones in gambling probe

Lakers among several teams asked to turn over cell phones in NBA gambling investigation

As part of its investigation into illegal gambling, the NBA has asked several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, to turn over documents and other items.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / November 15

How does Tyler Herro fit into the Miami Heat's new system?

An offensive system that relies on early offense attacks, outside shooting, and free flowing options doesn't fit the style of the Miami Heat's reigning All Star Tyler Herro?

Udonis Haslem News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15

Kel’el Ware’s answer to Udonis Haslem challenge after Heat’s rebounding woes

As the Miami Heat lost to the New York Knicks on Friday night, 140-132, it comes as the first defeat in the NBA Cup’s group stage, but there is one aspect that is costing the team games.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 15

Miami Heat rookie can run a team while waiting turn

Several rookies are thriving across the NBA, from Cedric Coward in Memphis to Kon Knueppel in Charlotte. Of the first 19 players selected in June, all but two have gotten minutes, and one (Thomas Sorber) hasn't because he tore his ACL in the offseason.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / November 15

Erik Spoelstra says what opposing teams are doing to Jaime Jaquez Jr is causing a tactical re-think

The Miami Heat have surpassed plenty of expectations to start the 2025-26 season. They have been brought back down to earth after an unbeaten start. Despite the losses, head coach Erik Spoelstra has been impressed with his team, particularly Jaime Jaquez Jr.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 15

Knicks win duel of role players over Heat

When Amazon chose the New York Knicks-Miami Heat NBA Cup game for one of their first national broadcasts, they probably imagined it would be an All-Star duel between Tyler Herro and Jalen Brunson.

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Miami Heat News / Stadium Rant / November 14

3 Miami Heat Early Season Storylines And Takeaways

Through 12 games, the Miami Heat have a record of 7-5, and they have been one of the better stories in the NBA this season. Coming into the season, people weren’t exactly high on this team, and the expectations were fairly low compared to the previous seasons.

Jaime Jaquez News / EasySportz / November 14

Why Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. Should Be the Sixth Man of the Year Front‑Runner

Forward driving winning culture and two‑way impact off the bench for Jaime Jaquez Jr. From the moment Jaime Jaquez Jr. checks in, the game changes. The second-year forward is doing more than providing a spark for the Miami Heat — he’s anchoring bench units, setting the tone defensively, and delivering in the biggest moments.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 12

Beal injury makes Powell trade look even worse for Clippers

Bradley Beal injury makes Norman Powell trade look even worse for Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers traded Norman Powell this summer to avoid giving him an extension and to clear space for Bradley Beal. With Beal facing season-ending surgery, that gamble is looking bad.

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Andrew Wiggins ruins Donovan Mitchell's buzzer-beater with one of his own

On a Monday night full of buzzer-beaters in the NBA, Donovan Mitchell drilled a three with 0.4 seconds left in overtime. He only got to enjoy his big shot for a moment before Andrew Wiggins answered with a game-winning, buzzer-beating dunk.

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