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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra downplays ‘challenging’ Kel’el Ware hard

While Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware had an impressive preseason, there were a ton of narratives and storylines made about head coach Erik Spoelstra challenging the 21-year-old hard.

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Heat’s Bam Adebayo reveals why he ‘hated’ Erik Spoelstra before learning his lesson

As the relationship between Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra is about to extend into its ninth season together with the opener on Wednesday

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How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra unsure on starting lineup without Tyler Herro. Here’s what it should be

While the Miami Heat went winless in the preseason, the team is looking to make some noise in the regular season with the opener on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Erik Spoelstra’s ‘tough’ admission on Heat cutting Precious Achiuwa

As the Miami Heat surprisingly waived Precious Achiuwa before the opener on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, it was one of the cuts made to get to the maximum number of players ahead of the start of the regular season.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / October 19

The challenge of Erik Spoelstra's career is to come

The first big challenge of Erik Spoelstra’s career as head coach of Team USA basketball is for the group to return home from Qatar with a gold medal in the 2027 FIBA World Cup.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Erik Spoelstra Reveals Private Conversation With Precious Achiuwa After Heat Release Provides $13.3M Relief

Last night, the Miami Heat wrapped up their preseason with another defeat, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies 125-141. Unfortunately for Erik Spoelstra’s team, they finished the preseason without a single victory.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra downplays winless preseason record ahead of opener

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat approaching the regular season opener, the team would end up going winless in the preseason as the last contest was against the Memphis Grizzlies, 141-125.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra says Terry Rozier’s ‘mind is clear’ in preparing for bounce-back season

MIAMI – While fans lock in their bold predictions for the Miami Heat’s upcoming season, one piece that will be an interesting storyline to watch surrounds guard Terry Rozier.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Erik Spoelstra gets real on Norman Powell’s comfort level ahead of Heat season opener

MIAMI – With fans locking in their bold predictions for the Heat’s upcoming season, one piece of the team that will be crucial to the success is newcomer and star Norman Powell.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / October 17

Grant Hill Explains How Erik Spoelstra’s Journey Was Crucial in Him Becoming Team USA Head Coach

Erik Spoelstra has had many job titles as he worked his way up from being a Miami Heat video coordinator all the way up to becoming the team’s head coach in 2008.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra details ‘honor of a lifetime’ as new USA head coach

MIAMI – With the news of the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra being the new head coach for the USA men’s basketball team, he will be introduced on Thursday afternoon at the Kaseya Center.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 16

Party crashers: Team joins in as Erik Spoelstra honored

Erik Spoelstra was recently named as the latest head coach of Team USA basketball, following in the footsteps of Steve Kerr and Greg Popovich. Spoelstra enjoyed his time as an assistant coach in the most recent Olympics, as he called it a humbling experience to get back to "coaching 101" and adjust his overall coaching scope.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 15

Is there an NBA coach better than Erik Spoelstra?

There seems to be a general consensus that, in spite of disappointing team results the past two seasons, Erik Spoelstra remains the top coach in the NBA.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 15

The Miami Heat can't lose tonight

It hasn't been an auspicious start for the 2025-26 Miami Heat, judging by preseason record alone. They're 0-5, and in the past four weeks, they've already

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Erik Spoelstra reacts to being named Team USA coach

As the Miami Heat prepare to open their 2025-26 regular season next Wednesday in Orlando, head coach Erik Spoelstra addressed his recent appointment as head coach of the USA men’s national team for the 2025–28 cycle.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Erik Spoelstra Provides Bam Adebayo Injury Update as Heat Preseason Gets Worse

0-5. When your preseason record looks like this, it is only natural to worry about ten different things. In Erik Spoelstra’s mission to get his combinations right, he tried pairing Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware for the first time against the Hawks.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / October 19

Erik Spoelstra Set to Lead Team USA as Head Coach: A Milestone for Heat’s Mastermind

In a move that has the city of Miami and the basketball world buzzing, Coach Erik Spoelstra is taking a giant leap in his basketball coaching journey. Multiple sources, including ESPN and The Associated Press, report that USA Basketball is expected to name Spoelstra as the next Head Coach for the U.S.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / October 19

USA Basketball To Name Erik Spoelstra New Head Coach

MIAMI FL — USA Basketball is expected to name Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra it’s new head coach. Spoelstra will succeed Steve Kerr, who became the head coach following Gregg Popovich’s run. There has been long been rumors that Kerr’s tenure would be for just one Olympic run after coaching the Team USA to a gold medal in the 2024 games.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 10

Erik Spoelstra blasted for disrespecting ‘one of the most exciting’ Miami Heat stars, ‘what is the problem…’

David Jacoby called out Erik Spoelstra for taking a very harsh approach to one of his most talented young stars on the Miami Heat. This Miami Heat season is an opportunity for them to develop their exciting young prospects into bona fide NBA stars.

Miami Heat News / BasketballNews.com / October 10

Erik Spoelstra expected to be named new USA Basketball head coach

USA Basketball is reportedly set to usher in a new era of leadership, with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra expected to take over as the new head coach of the U.S.

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Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

Erik Spoelstra expected to replace Steve Kerr as Team USA HC

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra expected to replace Steve Kerr as Team USA head coach

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is expected to be named the new lead coach of the United States’ men’s basketball team.

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Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Erik Spoelstra Gets Honest About Being Impressed By a Rookie

Highlights Kasparas Jakucionis has become an important player for the Miami Heat's backcourt. Erik Spoelstra is adjusting to not having Tyler Herro around for a few weeks.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 7

Erik Spoelstra Calls Out Kel’el Ware Despite Double-Double In Preseason Bucks Game

Erik Spoelstra‘s Miami Heat suffered a 103-93 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their second game of the preseason. While there were some bright sparks in the game, including Kel’el Ware‘s impressive double-double performance of 18 points and 13 rebounds, Spoelstra remained critical of the Heat big man.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / September 29

Pulling the Ripcord After this Season May Be Erik Spoelstra’s Best Option

One of the strangest teams over the past five years has been the so-so regular-season, yet never-die-in-playoffs Miami Heat. Since the 2019-20 season, the Heat have advanced to the Eastern Conference finals three times.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / September 28

Erik Spoelstra’s Greatness Has Kept Heat 'Trapped in Their Success', Says NBA Insider

The Miami Heat are an anomaly. They lost Jimmy Butler and several other stars over the years, but somehow, they’ve almost always managed to make their season count for something.