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Norman Powell Blames Miami Heat After Backlash Over Decision Not to Team Up With Giannis Antetokounmpo

The NBA’s business decisions rarely stay private for long. Norman Powell is now pushing back against Miami Heat fans who claim he chose a bigger payday over the chance to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Bobby Portis fires back at Norman Powell’s comments about him

A current Miami Heat player is going after a former one this week. New Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell spoke this week in an interview with Mark Medina of Fadeaway World.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Fadeaway World / August 11

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Prioritize Heat Training Camp Over Greece Qualifiers

Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s move to the Miami Heat was one of the landmark trades of this year’s offseason. Given how the NBA’s landscape shifted after this transaction, the Heat certainly stood to benefit from the 10-time All-Star’s addition.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / August 10

The Most Important Task for Erik Spoelstra in Training Camp

The Miami Heat will begin training camp in the coming weeks, and then their new era will officially begin. No more time for hypotheticals, no more time for excuses, the results are earned through the process.

Bradley Beal News / Miami Heat on SI / August 10

Should the Miami Heat Sign Bradley Beal?

I’ve been watching Bradley Beal shoot a basketball since he was a teenager in Gainesville, and his ability to score made it difficult to want to look away.

Tre Donaldson News / Fadeaway World / August 10

Who Is Tre Donaldson? Undrafted Heat Guard Turns Heads Alongside Cade Cunningham, Cam Boozer

The offseason is typically marked by players going on vacation to rest and recuperate before the new season. However, for younger players, each day is an opportunity to get better.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Fadeaway World / August 8

NBA Analyst Predicts Heat Will Be 11th Seed In The East Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

The Miami Heat made the biggest splash of this offseason by landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, but The Ringer’s Michael Pina thinks they’ll fail to make it even to the play-in tournament.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 8

Miami’s Biggest Weakness Isn’t Three-Point Shooting…

Every conversation I’ve had about this Heat roster since June eventually arrives at the same place. Can they shoot? Is there enough spacing around Giannis?

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.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 7

How Heat’s Giannis, Bam Adebayo are influencing Davion Mitchell’s 2026-27 goals

With the Miami Heat’s new-look team featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, one piece that will prove to be crucial is point guard Davion Mitchell.

Nikola Jovic News / Miami Heat on SI / August 7

How Nikola Jovic fits into the Heat's future

Nikola Jovic was always supposed to be a project when the Miami Heat drafted him in the first round of the 2022 NBA draft. Just two years ago it appeared as if he was going to be a breakout candidate and show the world the talent he possesses.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / August 7

These stars are standing in the way of Giannis winning his 3rd MVP

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the greatest players in the NBA today and will be a first ballot Hall of Fame player when he retires. His greatness is undisputed at this point.

Miami Heat News / HITC / August 7

Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem ‘proud to announce’ ownership stake in Premier League soccer club

Udonis Haslem is expanding his business portfolio with an investment in a newly promoted Premier League soccer club. The popularity of soccer has skyrocketed in the US following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Pelle Larsson News / Miami Heat on SI / August 6

The Most Important Reserve for the Miami Heat

When it comes to building a Championship roster, the reserves are just as important as the starters, the reserves help carry you through an 82-game season, and they play a vital role come playoff time.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / August 6

Miami Heat Host Annual Back-to-School Shopping Spree Presented by Walmart and Morgan & Morgan

The Miami Heat kicked off the new school year in classic Heat Culture fashion today. They hosted their annual Back-to-School Shopping Spree, presented by Morgan & Morgan, at the Walmart Supercenter on West Flagler Street in the Fontainebleau area of Miami.

Miami Heat News / The Lead / August 6

Miami’s Offseason Overhaul Has the Heat Ready to Compete

Between the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the draft, and free agency negotiations starting on June 30, the Miami Heat are keeping themselves busy building a new contender in the East.

Zach Lavine News / Hoops Wire / August 6

Heat’s hopes of adding Zach LaVine may hinge on one big question

The Heat would still like to add another proven scorer around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Whether Zach LaVine becomes that player is another matter.

Terry Rozier News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 5

Terry Rozier’s childhood friend accused of witness tampering in gambling case

The NBA had a bombshell dropped on them at the beginning of last season when Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, among others, was indicted on federal charges stemming from an illegal gambling probe.

Miami Heat News / AirJordanChronicles / August 5

This four-time NBA champion might consider Miami Heat as his next landing spot

Reports suggest that the Mavs are looking to part ways with Klay Thompson during this offseason. Amid the sharpshooter’s expected departure, the Miami Heat have emerged as one of his top landing spots.

Chris Bosh News / EssentiallySports / August 3

'Almost Dropped Dead': Heat Legend Chris Bosh Shares Health Scare That Put Him in Hospital for a Week

Things have never truly been the same for Miami Heat legend Chris Bosh. What began in 2015 brought one of the NBA’s brightest careers to an abrupt end and changed his life forever.

Bam Adebayo News / Hoops Wire / August 2

Bam Adebayo isn’t sweating questions about Heat roster: ‘Done more with less’

Bam Adebayo has heard the questions about the Heat’s roster. He doesn’t seem particularly concerned. Speaking Sunday at his youth camp at Slam Miami, Adebayo said the Heat remain confident in their championship chances after adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis and Tim Hardaway Jr.