Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Miami Heat's Promising Forward Labeled As 'Biggest Riser' Heading Into Season

The Miami Heat's team identity is built through its young talent. Stars such as Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo are still relatively young and look to lead Miami in the post-Jimmy Butler era.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

The Latest Update On Miami Heat's Final Roster Spot

The Miami Heat are among the few teams that still have a roster spot to fill before training camp begins next month. It appears the Heat are going to keep it open according to a recent report.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 22

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra makes ‘championship standard’ promise for 2025-26 season

With the Miami Heat preparing for the 2025-26 season after a frustrating year on and off the court for the team, the organization is looking towards having a bounce-back campaign.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / August 22

Miami Heat's Nikola Jovic Credits Erik Spoelstra For Added Motivation In Serbia Masterclass

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic was beyond impressive in Serbia's recent outing against Slovenia. With Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra in attendance, Jovic led the scoring charge to help Serbia secure a dominant 106-72 win.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 2 scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 21

The Miami Heat Likely Starting Lineup Expected To Put Little Fear In Opponents

Most basketball analysts have the Miami Heat pegged in the lower middle of the NBA, in just about everything. So it's not a surprise that Bleacher Report has ranked their projected starting lineup -- Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell and Tyler Herro -- as the 19th best of 30 in the league.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the longest current championship droughts?

Some franchises have a few or several NBA titles. Of course, there will always be fans and pundits who feel, “Sure, but what have you done for me lately?” There are franchises with fresh titles, and franchises that haven’t won in so long they won the Walter A.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / August 21

Miami Heat star Nikola Jovic outshines three-time MVP teammate and Luka Doncic in front of Erik Spoelstra

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s trip to Europe had the desired impact on Nikola Jovic. Erik Spoelstra is showing his support for the team’s European stars by paying a visit to watch them in action.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / August 21

The One Label Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo Isn't Ready For

Since Bam Adebayo was drafted 14th overall in 2017, he has reached two NBA Finals, won two Olympic gold medals and ascended -- albeit reluctantly -- to Miami Heat captain.

Nikola Jovic News / Miami Heat on SI / August 21

Miami Heat's Nikola Jovic Continues To Show Out For Serbia National Team

Once again, a Miami Heat player impressed while playing for his national team. This time, it wasNikola Jovic, who finished the game with 18 points, seven rebounds, an assist and a steal in 19 minutes, converting on seven of his eight field goals.

Dwyane Wade News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Dwyane Wade Blasts NBA Fans: ‘Y’all Gotta Stop Being Disrespectful To The Craft’

On a recent episode of the Wy Network, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade fired back at fans who think they understand the NBA grind just because they’ve played pickup or watched a few games.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 21

Four-Time NBA All-Star Among Miami Heat Potential Future Free Agent Targets

NOTE: This is the first in a series of players the Miami Heat could covet in future free agency As we open a series of stories about players the Miami Heat could target in 2026 or 2027 free agency, or perhaps in a trade prior, we start with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young.

Udonis Haslem News / Miami Heat on SI / August 21

Heat Legend Udonis Haslem Blasts Ex-Lottery Pick Over Critical NBA Comments

Miami Heat legend was always outspoken as a player. He speaks his mind even more nowadays as an NBA analyst and podcaster. He recently took exception with some comments made by former NBA player Ricky Rubio.

Andrew Wiggins News / Miami Heat on SI / August 21

Miami Heat's Andrew Wiggins Suddenly Among Oldest In Distinctive Group

It doesn't seem that long ago that "Maple Jordan" was deemed the NBA's next prodigy. Teams were tanking for the right to take Andrew Wiggins first overall out of Kansas University in 2014.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Tyler Herro’s recently signed Heat backup sets firm injury return ‘goal’

After the Miami Heat signed guard Dru Smith to a three-year contract extension, it was a signal from the organization that they believe the homegrown talent can emerge as a consistent impact player.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Paul Pierce Details LeBron James’ Growth In His Miami Years

Paul Pierce knows firsthand what it’s like to face LeBron James at his best. The Hall of Famer, who went toe-to-toe with LeBron in five playoff battles,

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 20-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz

The '2024 NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra highlights ‘bully’ breakout candidate

With the Miami Heat surrounded in rumors ahead of the upcoming season, there are many players on the team that could be on the verge of a breakout season, one being Pelle Larsson, the second-round pick from the 2024 NBA Draft.

Pelle Larsson News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Heat Coach Expects Growth From Pelle Larsson In Year 2: 'What He Does Are the Things That We Value.'

The Miami Heat will be heading into the 2025-26 season as one of the youngest rosters in the league. With some intriguing offseason deals, the Heat could potentially emerge as a dark horse in the East thanks to their talented young core.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 20

Two potential trade destinations for overpaid Heat guard

Two teams that could be trade partners for the Heat regarding a guard who is not in the team's long term plans.

Former Heat employee pleads guilty in stolen memorabilia case

Top 2024 picks getting valuable experience at EuroBasket

Draymond Green takes swipe at Heat over Jimmy Butler

The 25 most eccentric NBA players of all time

The 'Active NBA 10,000-point club members' quiz

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / August 20

Former Heat security guard pleads guilty to stealing, selling merchandise worth millions

A former Miami Heat security officer has pleaded guilty to transporting and selling millions of dollars’ worth of stolen game-worn jerseys and other memorabilia, federal officials announced.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Heat rumors: How no-tanking policy is impacting trade strategy

The Miami Heat’s future is murky, and fans are growing frustrated by that. While team president Pat Riley has led the franchise to heights never seen before his arrival, the last several seasons have been particularly unsatisfying for a fan base accustomed to competing for championships.

Udonis Haslem News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Udonis Haslem Hilariously Warns Heat Rookie To Stay Off Miami's Streets: 'The Devil's Playground'

Udonis Haslem knows Miami all too well, having spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Miami Heat. So, when Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis appeared on his OG's Show, Haslem hilariously warned him to stay away from the streets of Miami.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / August 20

Former Heat employee pleads guilty in stolen memorabilia case

The federal investigation was launched in early 2024 after game-worn jerseys from James, Shaquille O’Neal and Dwyane Wade — among many other items — went missing from the Heat’s arena, the Kaseya Center.

Draymond Green takes swipe at Heat over Jimmy Butler

Report: Heat trying to trade Terry Rozier, having no luck

The 25 best current NBA players under the age of 25

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz