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Backcourt may look different again for Miami Heat in crucial game

Could the Miami Heat be the healthier team for a change? As the Orlando Magic await results on forward Franz Wagner's knee, after his nasty spill in New York, the Miami Heat had some good news on their practice court.

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The Heat's starting lineup, whatever it is, is not the problem

It's tradition for fans to obsess about the five who take the floor at the start. Which players are introduced? Which players get a chance to set the tone?

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 8

Who has proven most valuable to the Miami Heat so far this season?

Every NBA team deals with injuries, but the Heat can't seem to play fully healthy. One game they have Norman Powell; one game they have Tyler Herro (they have played 51 minutes together and are a +16).

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 8

Heat have discussed Ja Morant trade scenarios

The Heat have held internal discussions about a possible pursuit of Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Morant has missed 11 of Memphis’ last 12 games with a calf injury, but Miami continues to monitor the situation as it evaluates potential backcourt upgrades.

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Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / December 8

Why Erik Spoelstra's Heat squad is struggling after a fast start

The Miami Heat have lost three straight and 4 of their last 5. The offense has sputtered as teams have tried to slow them down. Their 3 point shooting has also started to regress from their hot start.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

How Heat can get back to playing fast after bad loss vs. Kings

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat lost to the struggling Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, 127-111, it marked the team’s third straight loss and fourth of its last five contests.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 7

One bad week has sent Miami Heat sprawling in the East

Hello Play-in, our old friend. After a thrilling, refreshing start to the 2025-26 season, which catapulted them all the way to third in the Eastern Conference in spite of significant injuries, the Miami Heat are right back where they have been the past three seasons....

Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Why Norman Powell, Heat aren’t ‘concerned’ over recent slump

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat losing to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, 127-111, it marks the team’s fourth defeat in the last five games. As the Heat are missing players due to injury, like Davion Mitchell and Tyler Herro, it was still a disappointing performance, though there doesn’t appear to be much concern from Norman Powell.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / December 7

Udonis Haslem Wants to Confront Dwyane Wade About Allen Iverson Trade Package

Think about the Miami Heat organization and Dwyane Wade is probably the first name that comes to mind. You could claim Shaquille O’Neal as the second, but most Heat fans will argue it’s Udonis Haslem.

Norman Powell News / NBA Analysis Network / December 7

Norman Powell picks out the key to Miami Heat recovering form after three-game losing streak

After a hot start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Miami Heat have been struggling lately, with a three-game losing streak. Despite some red flags, the players are not overly concerned with their recent results.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

The ‘reckless’ nature that was missing in Heat’s loss to Kings

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat’s tough loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday, the team had a prime opportunity to get back in the win column against the struggling Sacramento Kings in the second game of the back-to-back.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list as Kings claim rare win

It took Russell Westbrook until the final days of the offseason to find a team, but the all-time great has been making the most of his opportunity nonetheless.

Zach LaVine has season-high 42 as Kings control Heat

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Zach Lavine News / Miami Heat on SI / December 6

Zach LaVine torching Miami's slipping defense, and other Heat-Kings takeaways

Coming off a final play breakdown and loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, a Saturday night bounce back was the goal for the Miami Heat. As the Sacramento Kings came to town, the Heat were missing Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson on the second night of a back to back.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra downplays game plan changes amid Davion Mitchell injury

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Tyler Herro’s MRI revealing a toe contusion, his status for the immediate future is uncertain, but he isn’t the only key player to miss time for the team.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 6

One Heat player getting his first true opportunity tonight

As the Heat got ready for the Kings on Saturday night, a morning MRI for elite guard Tyler Herro came back generally positive on that injured big toe. Labeled as a contusion, he's going to move forward as "day-to-day" in the recovery process.

Bam Adebayo News / Hoops Wire / December 6

NBA Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Nets, Cam Thomas, Wizards

Bam Adebayo keeps climbing Miami’s record book. He passed Glen Rice for third on the Heat’s all-time scoring list during his 24-point performance on Friday.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / December 6

Can Bam Adebayo take advantage of no Domantas Sabonis?

The Miami Heat will welcome the Sacramento Kings for their first of two matchups this season. The Heat enter the contest in 6th place of the Eastern Conference and 14-9 overall.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Bam Adebayo’s ‘personal’ message to Heat’s Kel’el Ware after recent ‘uneven’ play

With the Miami Heat’s tough loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, 106-105, the team trotted out a different starting lineup than what fans have been recently seeing, which led to middling results.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 6

Heat eager to return to winning ways in clash vs. reeling Kings

The Heat will look to get back on track against the lowly Sacramento Kings on Saturday night in Miami. Since Miami's six game-winning streak, the team has dropped three of its last four, including a 106-105 setback against the Orlando Magic on Friday.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / December 5

Tyler Herro’s 23.8 PPG is actually holding back the Miami Heat this season

Against all expectations, the Miami Heat have turned out to be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Ahead of their much-anticipated matchup against the Orlando Magic, the Miami Heat are currently the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 14-8 record.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / December 4