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Could the Miami Heat find strength in Kel'el Ware?

Is the transformation happening? When asked how he could improve, during a promising rookie season, Miami Heat first round pick Kel'el Ware typically kept it simple: "Get stronger." This necessity became apparent when he got bullied by some of the league's more physical centers, with Ivica Zubac's destruction of Ware coming to mind.

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Heat rookie could be thrown into starting role following Tyler Herro blow

Fortunately for Miami, Spoelstra has an excellent track record of developing talent and putting them in positions to succeed.

All-Star's injury may force Heat into much-needed reset

Tyler Herro shares profane message on Instagram after undergoing surgery

Notable update emerges on Terry Rozier’s future

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 20

Will Erik Spoelstra pivot plan until Tyler Herro returns?

The Miami Heat are no strangers to the "Thunderbolt" event that can sidetrack a season. There was Alonzo Mourning's kidney disease diagnosis in 2000 training camp after Pat Riley had assembled a contender.

Tyler Herro News / NBA Draft on SI / September 20

Tyler Herro’s Injury Will Affect Miami Heat Rookie

Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Heat guard Tyler Herro will now be sidelined in the early part of the upcoming season due to an offseason injury. A reigning All-Star, Herro’s injury is sure to send a ripple effect through the Heat’s roster, and that will certainly work its way down to the team’s newest rookie, Kasparas Jakucionis.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Terry Rozier News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Notable update emerges on Terry Rozier’s future

The Miami Heat may be willing to go to great lengths to be able to turn the page on the Scary Terry era. Miami is seriously considering cutting ties with veteran guard Terry Rozier before training camp starts later this month, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Friday.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Pat Riley News / NBA Analysis Network / September 19

Michael Beasley explains why he ‘wasn’t ready’ for Pat Riley in Miami Heat, Kevin Durant predicted it immediately

Michael Beasley spoke about the start of his career and why his move to the Miami Heat came too early for him. Joining the Miami Heat can be quite daunting for young players.

Terry Rozier News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19

Heat rumors: What Miami is ‘seriously considering’ with Terry Rozier

As there are rumors swirling around Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and what the team plans to do with his $26.6 million contract, there seems to be a bevy of scenarios and pathways the organization can take.

Tyler Herro News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20

Tyler Herro shares profane message on Instagram after undergoing surgery

Tyler Herro shared a profane message on Instagram Friday after he underwent surgery on his left ankle. The Miami Heat announced Friday that Herro had undergone a surgery on his left ankle that would keep him out 8 weeks.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / September 19

All-Star's injury may force Heat into much-needed reset

Tyler Herro's surgery will deprive the Miami Heat of their leading scorer to start the season. It could also trigger a long-overdue roster reset.

Notable update emerges about Celtics star Jayson Tatum's recovery

Luka Doncic contemplates unique end to basketball career

Why the Clippers can overcome noise with Kawhi Leonard

Warriors' messy summer could lead to more than just Jonathan Kuminga's exit

Spurs shouldn't pursue Austin Reaves in 2026 free agency

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Tyler Herro News / Hoops Wire / September 19

Heat’s Tyler Herro expected to miss start of season following foot surgery

Heat guard Tyler Herro is undergoing surgery on his left foot and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season, per multiple reports. The procedure, first noted by Shams Charania of ESPN, addresses a lingering ankle and foot issue that bothered Herro throughout the summer.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA Analysis Network / September 19

Michael Beasley reflects on why he blamed Erik Spoelstra ‘a lot’ for struggles during early years with Miami Heat

Michael Beasley spoke about his early years with the Miami Heat and why he held a grudge against Erik Spoelstra for so long. Playing for the Miami Heat is not for the faint of heart.