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Miami Heat fans get a lot of grief. Some say they only care when the team has superstars, even if attendance figures suggest otherwise. And of course, they're always mocked for arriving late and leaving early, though they're hardly the only fans in the NBA who do so.

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Three Reasons the Heat Cannot Trade Terry Rozier

A year and a half ago, the Miami Heat sent one first-round pick to acquire Terry Rozier. Now, they cannot find a trade that will send the guard to another team.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / August 19

Bam Adebayo Becomes Latest Miami Heat Player To See NBA 2K26 Rating Decline

After a season that saw the Miami Heat get brutally beat down in a first round sweep after trading away their former best player, it seems the perception on some of their players is getting worse.

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The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 19

Andrew Wiggins Showing Huge Commitment To Miami Heat This Summer

It's no secret that Andrew Wiggins enjoyed being a Golden State Warrior. The former No. 1 overall pick, who never really lived up to the otherworldly expectations with the Minnesota Timberwolves, found a comfort zone as a premium wing defender and secondary or tertiary scoring option with Stephen Curry's Warriors.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / August 19

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

The Miami Heat wouldn’t mind trading point guard Terry Rozier. But other teams have a say in that, and from the sounds of things, those teams are saying they’re not interested.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 19

Miami Heat Not Likely To Add A Big Anytime Soon

The Miami Heat have an open standard roster spot, and an apparent need for another "big," even if only for emergencies, should Bam Adebayo or Kel'el Ware suffer an injury.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / August 19

Norman Powell's NBA 2K26 Rating Shockingly Plummets With Miami Heat

The Miami Heat's offseason has consisted of multiple surprising moves, whether it be trading Haywood Highsmith and a second-rounder to get under the luxury tax line, signing Dru Smith shortly afterwards, trading Duncan Robinson for Simone Fontecchio, or drafting Kasparas Jakučionis with the 20th pick.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / August 19

Miami Heat Star Sees NBA 2K Rating Drop Ahead Of Next Season

The Miami Heat head into next season with a shaken-up roster, as well as shaken up expectations, with their leading scorer Tyler Herro at the center of it all.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / August 19

Heat Rumors: Luxury tax, Dru Smith, Terry Rozier, roster considerations

The Miami Heat have 14 players on standard contracts following the trade of Haywood Highsmith to Brooklyn and the signing of Dru Smith over the weekend.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / August 18

Erik Spoelstra Expected To Watch Miami Heat Players Up Close In EuroBasket

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra spent much of his offseason refreshing in Hawaii. But now it's back to basketball, and after the Miami Heat coach checked

Simone Fontecchio News / Miami Heat on SI / August 18

Why The Miami Heat Won't Waive And Stretch Simone Fontecchio

The Miami Heat saw Simone Fontecchio up close a few times. He had some of his best games against the Heat, especially as a member of the Utah Jazz. But

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Dru Smith News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

Recently Rewarded Heat Is the Unluckiest Player In The NBA

MIAMI – The Miami Heat kept Dru Smith in the fold. The guard signed a three-year, $7.9 million deal this week. His average annual value checks in at $2.6 million.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / August 18

The Miami Heat's Season Depends On One Bam Adebayo Stat

Compared to fans of the average NBA team, Miami Heat fans have been spoiled with competitive basketball for 37 years. From Tim Hardaway Sr. and Alonzo Mourning before Dwyane Wade and LeBron James to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, it's been 37 years of consistency.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 18

Miami Heat Are Extremely Guard-Heavy Entering Training Camp

For the Miami Heat currently, things seem a bit out of balance. After much was made about Erik Spoelstra finally sliding Bam Adebayo out of the center spot, to go bigger with Ke'lel Ware there last season, the Heat now have a roster that leans quite small overall.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 18

OPINION: Why Miami Heat Need To Make One More Impact Addition

The Miami Heat's offseason has been a relative success, adding notable scoring guard Norman Powell, drafting Illinois product Kasparas Jakucionis and re-signing fan favorite guard Davion Mitchell.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / August 18

Miami Heat Fans Destroy Draymond Green After Latest Jimmy Butler Comments

Miami Heat veteran Haywood Highsmith's trade to the Brooklyn Nets last Friday didn't really move the needle for most outsiders. But outspoken Warriors star Draymond Green had some choice words for the move, in defense of his new teammate Jimmy Butler.

Ben Simmons News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Support Pouring in For Heat to Sign Ben Simmons After Latest NBA Trade

With Miami Heat fans hopeful that the franchise would trade for Kevin Durant, the team pulled off two trades this offseason. Unfortunately for the Durant hopefuls, neither of them were for the two-time NBA Finals MVP.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Former Miami Heat Center’s $15.8 Million Personal Decision Emerges on Sunday

Former Miami Heat star center Hassan Whiteside made a big name and a big bank account for himself during his time in the NBA. Whiteside spent five seasons with the Heat during his prime, emerging as one of the premier low-post defenders and scorers in the league.

Miami Heat News / Fastbreak on SI / August 17

NBA Players Show Love To Former Heat Star Dion Waiters

Dion Waiters was once among the most exciting scorers in the NBA. The former Syracuse had a unique ability to get hot at any given point in a game. Over the weekend, Waiters made a post to Instagram that had over 4,000 likes.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / August 17

Miami Heat Could Address Roster Biggest Hole With Trade And 2 Youngsters Who Need To Step Up

The Miami Heat seemingly finalized its roster yesterday with Dru Smith agreeing to a three-year contract. While Smith is a player that the Heat loves, his signing leaves the team’s roster a little unbalanced.

Dru Smith News / Hoops Rumors / August 16

Heat signing Dru Smith to three-year contract

Dru Smith will remain with the Miami Heat on a three-year contract, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (X link). It has a total value of $7.9M, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (X link).

Haywood Highsmith News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15