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Norman Powell explains Heat comments after Bobby Portis fires back

Bulls newcomer Norman Powell was trying to explain why he isn’t still with the Heat. Bobby Portis apparently didn’t appreciate becoming part of the explanation.

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Norman Powell believed he would play with Giannis in Miami

Former Miami Heat guard Norman Powell thought that he would re-sign with the Miami Heat and potentially play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Powell recently opened up about his departure from Miami and revealed that he believed the Heat’s pursuit of Antetokounmpo could eventually result in the two teaming up.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11

DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup

Why mutual interest hasn't yet led to a deal for DeRozan.

Russell Westbrook on remaining unsigned: ‘I don’t think about it’

Lakers tied to prime buyout candidate to pair with Luka Doncic

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

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 11

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut will be LaMelo Ball’s Timberwolves debut

The 2026-27 NBA season is two months away, but Opening Week (Oct. 20-22) is already on the books. That week, Giannis Antetokounmpo will debut for the Miami Heat and LaMelo Ball will start anew with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 11

Exploring who grabs the Heat's final roster spots

The Miami Heat schedule is releasing this week, signaling the end of the offseason is near. That brings us to the next activity on the calendar and that is training camp.

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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.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 11

Miami Heat included on Christmas Day schedule for first time since 2023

The Miami Heat are back on the NBA's Christmas Day schedule for the first time since 2023, visiting the Boston Celtics. The arrival of Giannis Antetokounmpo has the franchise back among the league's marquee teams worth showcasing, so they were included on the five-game slate announced Tuesday morning.

Andrew Wiggins News / Miami Heat on SI / August 11

It is time to have a talk about Andrew Wiggins

The Miami Heat continue to make headlines and are often the topic of podcast host looking for attention. This is what happens when you typically produce results and then trade for the top player on the market in Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / EssentiallySports / August 11

Miami Heat Put Restrictions on Giannis Antetokounmpo as Greece’s World Cup Hopes Take Major Hit

Greece will have to navigate a critical stretch of its FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign without Giannis Antetokounmpo. On Tuesday morning, the call-ups for the August international window were announced, but the superstar’s name was missing.

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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 / EssentiallySports / August 11

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.

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.

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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.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 9

Ranking Miami Heat debut seasons... as Giannis prepares for his

Historically, the Miami Heat's newcomers know how to make an entrance. Over and over, when the Heat add someone of significant substance, that player matches or exceeds expectations in his opening season.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Rumors / August 1

Terry Rozier Seeks Dismissal Of Charges In Federal Gambling Case

Attorneys for Terry Rozier filed a motion on Friday seeking the dismissal of two of the four federal gambling-related charges against him, writes Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.