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How the Miami Heat's Defense Can Be Terrifying This Season

Everyone is going to talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo and what he does for the Miami Heat offensively. I get it, you don't add a player like Giannis and then not spend most of the offseason talking about how he's going to change your team.

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Gabe Vincent reveals wild story on Bam Adebayo’s movie habit

Where were you when Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo dropped a career-high 83 points on the Washington Wizards in March? To borrow a worn-out meme, it was absolute cinema.

Ben Simmons News / Fadeaway World / September 7

Why Miami Heat Reportedly Passed On Ben Simmons Despite Point Guard Depth Concerns

The Miami Heat were among the teams Ben Simmons was interested in joining before agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings. But the Heat reportedly passed on signing him despite their current priority of adding point guard depth.

Pelle Larsson News / Fadeaway World / September 6

Pelle Larsson Expected To Be A Candidate For Most Improved Player Next Season

The Miami Heat are shaping up to be an exciting team in the Eastern Conference next season. While the addition of players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis ensures this, the development of others, such as Pelle Larsson, also demands attention.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / September 6

Southeast Division: Heat Point Guards, Heat Projections, Hawks Offseason, Magic Streaming Rights

The Heat need to monitor their point guard depth, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel opines in his latest mailbag. While Davion Mitchell is deserving of the starting job, there are legitimate questions regarding projected backup Dru Smith and two-way player Tre Donaldson on a team seeking to be a contender.

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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.

Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 6

Klay Thompson is all about his new Heat nickname, as he should be

Recently, the Miami Heat made headlines when it was announced that they would be signing free agent wing Klay Thompson to a contract following his buyout with the Dallas Mavericks.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / September 6

Heat quietly built one of the most underrated veteran duos this offseason

The addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo will dominate the headlines, but another piece of offseason work might just determine how far the Heat can go in 2026-27.

NBA keeps making it harder for longtime fans to simply watch basketball

Kings beat out two NBA teams to sign Ben Simmons

NBA extension season is here, and numbers only tell part of the story

The 'NBA Playoffs scoring leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 6

Miami Heat Positional Season Preview: The Centers

The Miami Heat added Nick Richards to address a lack of depth in their frontcourt. While the Heat have plenty of wings and forwards, they only have two (true) centers, and even their starting center isn't a traditional one.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 5

Every Jersey Number Retired by The Miami Heat, and Who Should Be Next

Miami Heat basketball has been built around stars, championships and a culture that has helped define the franchise. The rafters at Kaseya Center reflect that history, with legends such as Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning and Chris Bosh honored for their contributions to the organization.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / September 4

What Giannis Antetokounmpo Must Do To Win MVP With Miami Heat

Giannis Antetokounmpo is fifth in ESPN's preseason MVP voting, and I'll be honest, I think people might be overlooking just how good his situation in Miami could be.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 4

The 3 stories that will define the Miami Heat's training camp

With the new season inching closer and closer, storylines for each team are starting to take shape. The teams are getting finalized, so it is easier to project rotations and the stature of a team.

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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.

Pelle Larsson News / Miami Heat on SI / September 4

Pelle Larsson can do something no Heat player has since 1997

Pelle Larsson has captivated the hearts of many Miami Heat fans and for good reasons. He has displayed how versatile he can be and how he directly translates to winning.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / September 4

Mychal Thompson Gives Klay Thompson One Warning About Playing For Pat Riley And Erik Spoelstra

Mychal Thompson thinks his son, Klay Thompson, is the exact veteran that the Miami Heat should value. But he still gave one very important warning before he starts life under Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra.

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The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 4

Miami Heat Season Preview: The Point Guards

The Miami Heat's roster has plenty of talent, but the point guard position could quietly become one of the most important areas to watch during the 2026-27 season.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 3

The Heat's Defensive Stalwarts are Ranked Wrong

The Miami Heat having two legitimate Defensive Player of the Year candidates shouldn't surprise anybody. ESPN recently released its predictions for the award, and Giannis Antetokounmpo finished second in the poll while Bam Adebayo tied for fourth.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3

Heat’s two-way signee gets real on taking significant pay cut

With the recent moves of the Heat signing Klay Thompson and center Nick Richards, another transaction was Keshad Johnson being given the third two-way contract.

Nick Richards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3

Nick Richards sends warning to NBA after signing with Heat

After the Miami Heat signed star Klay Thompson to fill the priority of three-point shooting on Aug. 23, the team shortly after addressed another need in the frontcourt.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3

Andrew Wiggins has ‘special’ prediction after Heat signed Klay Thompson

With new Miami Heat star Klay Thompson joining Giannis Antetokounmpo down in South Beach, it also marks the reunion between the three-point specialist and forward Andrew Wiggins from their Golden State Warriors days.

Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Klay Thompson wants to break a Heat record

The Miami Heat signed Klay Thompson for one reason and one reason only — for his shooting. Thompson is looking to provide that for the new-look Miami squad, and he wants to do it in historic fashion.

Klay Thompson News / HITC / September 3

Klay Thompson eyeing record-breaking season with Miami Heat after $9.8 million sacrifice

Miami Heat swingman Klay Thompson is already targeting some lofty goals ahead of his first season with the franchise. Thompson made a huge personal sacrifice to be able to leave the Dallas Mavericks, giving up $9.8 million in a contract buyout to sign for $6 million with the Heat.