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Snubbed! Bam Adebayo again overlooked for defensive efforts

The block that you see as the image of this article was one of the most clutch blocks in NBA history. For Bam Adebayo, that was just another night. Consistently guarding 1-5, on the interior and exterior, and keeping the Miami Heat's defense in the top 11 since he's joined the team.

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Kasparas Jakucionis Impresses in Heat Debut vs. Spurs

Months before the 2025 NBA Draft, Kasparas Jakucionis was highly regarded as a prospect, with many media outlets projecting him to fall in the lottery.

Erik Spoelstra News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'Scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

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The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The draft is a huge key to building a team. Sometimes, picks don't work out the way general managers hope, but sometimes, they can change the fate of your franchise's next decade or two.

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Erik Spoelstra will succeed Steve Kerr as coach of USA Basketball men's national team, per report · CBSSports.com

Sources: Spoelstra to be next Team USA coach · ESPN

USA Basketball announces prestigious honor for Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra · Sporting News

Erik Spoelstra News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

Erik Spoelstra expected to replace Steve Kerr as Team USA HC

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra expected to replace Steve Kerr as Team USA head coach

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is expected to be named the new lead coach of the United States’ men’s basketball team.

Giannis Antetokounmpo whispers setting stage for NBA frenzy

Do NBA players secretly admire Kawhi Leonard's alleged side hustle?

The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The 'Active NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 9

Miami Heat rookie dazzles with skillset In preseason debut

Last night, Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakučionis made his debut on an NBA floor. The 20th pick in the draft made a strong first impression, finishing the game with eight points, 10 assists, two steals and a block in 25 minutes.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 9

Erik Spoelstra wants Jaime Jaquez Jr. to ‘overcome’ some key weaknesses of his game, it will unlock his potential

Erik Spoelstra is demanding a lot from his young Miami Heat stars, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the latest to know where he needs to improve. The Miami Heat will focus on developing their young stars next season, as they look to develop their core and get back to winning ways.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Erik Spoelstra Gets Honest About Being Impressed By a Rookie

Highlights Kasparas Jakucionis has become an important player for the Miami Heat's backcourt. Erik Spoelstra is adjusting to not having Tyler Herro around for a few weeks.

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The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'Active 10-reception NFL games' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA Analysis Network / October 9

Kel’el Ware delivers strong response to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s challenge

Kel’el Ware could have a breakout season with the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat’s shallow frontcourt and Tyler Herro’s early-season absence mean Kel’el Ware will see increased playing time this season.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Heat rookie leaves Erik Spoelstra with eye-opening ‘jet fuel’ claim

MIAMI – Besides Miami Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr. dunking over Victor Wembanyama in the 112-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, there were other standout performances in the outing, like from rookie Kasparas Jakucionis.

Kasparas Jakucionis News / NBA Draft on SI / October 8

Heat Rookie Shows Passing Skill in Preseason Debut

The Heat played in their third preseason game Wednesday night, but it was the first for rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, who made his debut with the primary squad.

Kel'el Ware News / Miami Heat on SI / October 8

Three Miami Heat Takeaways vs Spurs: Ware and more

The Miami Heat are getting closer and closer to fully healthy, as Kasparas Jakucionis and Pelle Larsson suited up for the first time this pre-season. Dru Smith got the start over Jaime Jaquez Jr in this one, which just made a whole lot more sense for rotational balance.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 8

Bam Adebayo shuts down Victor Wembanyama ‘generational talent’ talk, started by Miami Heat teammate

Victor Wembanyama is often referred to as a generational talent for the San Antonio Spurs. Victor Wembanyama‘s skill set for his size is something the league has never seen before.

Nikola Jovic News / thePeachBasket / October 7

Nikola Jovic in a prove-it year

Nikola Jovic is in a prove-it year. It isn’t because he can score. It is that he is 6’10” and he needs to rebound to his size. The Heat will win 50 games this season if Nikola Jovic can average ten rebounds per game.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 7

NBA Notes: Heat, Norman Powell, Hawks, Trae Young, Blazers

Before he was traded from the Clippers to Miami this summer, Norman Powell had begun extension talks with L.A. “To be transparent, we were talking extension and what it would look like, and they were telling me they didn’t want to trade me, they wanted me there — all that good stuff,” Powell told Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Nikola Jovic News / Fastbreak on SI / October 7