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Cavaliers see good process in bad result entering Heat rematch

The return of small forward <a href="/nba/players/norman_powell/376409">Norman Powell</a> to the starting lineup helped the Miami Heat end their five-game losing streak and move into sole possession of eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

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Erik Spoelstra reveals Heat’s lineup for the rest of the season after Cavs win

After the Miami Heat lost five straight games, there was no doubt a fire lit under the team to head into the next two-game home stand against the Cleveland Cavaliers and get back to the high standard they’ve set for themselves.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / March 26

The Ringer’s Latest Ranking Surprises About Bam Adebayo

The Ringer's latest top 100 player rankings for the 2025-26 season were just released, and the Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo ranked 22nd overall. For the Heat, Bam’s presence is about stability.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 26

Miami Heat Coach Heaps Praise on Impact Player Despite Relegating Him to the Bench Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Pelle Larsson has been moved to the bench in the Miami Heat’s 120-103 road win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, but the 25-year-old swingman still logged the most minutes among his teammates.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 25

Heat Snap 5-Game Losing Streak Thanks To Balanced Attack Against Cavaliers; 5 Key Takeaways

The Miami Heat finally exhaled. After dropping five straight and watching momentum slip away, Miami responded with one of its most complete performances of the season, taking down the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103 behind a balanced, high-efficiency offensive attack.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / March 25

Cavs’ early egg proves costly in loss to Heat

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 120-103 home loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. 1. The Cavaliers had been living on borrowed time a little bit lately.

Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / March 26

Heat beat Cavs in Game 1

The Heat beat the Cavs tonight. Friday night’s game will be another story. Tonight, the Heat jumped on the Cavs and didn’t let them catch any air. Norman Powell and Tyler Herro were reunited in the lineup and weren’t a liability on defense as they were in Milwaukee.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 25

Miami Heat Notch Huge Road Win Against Cleveland Cavaliers

If you are a fan of the Miami Heat, the last couple of weeks probably felt like a miserable, never-ending trip to the dentist. A five-game losing streak in late March doesn’t just test your patience; it makes you question the very fabric of your team’s postseason reality.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 25

Heat waste 21-point lead, then surge past Cavaliers

Norman Powell scored 19 points and Bam Adebayo collected 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, allowing the visiting Miami Heat to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103 after blowing a 21-point lead on Wednesday night.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 25

The one way to make the Tyler Herro-Norman Powell combo click

As Erik Spoelstra and the Heat were looking for solutions within a healthy rotation, he made a move on Wednesday night against Cleveland that was a bit of a surprise.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 25

Iman Shumpert calls out Heat’s Bam Adebayo for constant 83-point game talk

The Miami Heat are fighting to make a playoff push down the stretch of the season, and history was made throughout the journey when Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Jaime Jaquez News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s Rise Fueling Sixth Man of the Year Case

Jaime Jaquez Jr. has quickly become one of the most important and intriguing young players for the Miami Heat this season. His evolving role is starting to generate real attention.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Kevin Porter Jr. has laughable comments about Bam Adebayo's 83 points

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. had a laughable stance on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game.

The 'Active NBA 10K-point scorers' quiz

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 25

Why the Miami Heat Play Worse When Fully Healthy

For most NBA teams, having a fully healthy roster is a good thing. Coaches get to have a full rotation and can put together their strongest lineups. The Miami Heat have felt like a team that plays its best basketball when its back is against the wall.

Miami Heat News / TheSheGotGame / March 25

A’ja Wilson Reveals Unique Travel Tradition That Keeps Bam Adebayo Close

In the middle of demanding schedules and cross-country travels, A’ja Wilson recently revealed how she and her boyfriend, Bam Adebayo, stay connected despite the distance.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 25

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Heat Move Up for the First Time in Franchise History

The Miami Heat are amid a five-game losing streak, matching their longest of the season. This mediocre Heat team is fighting every game, but it just isn’t enough.

Bam Adebayo News / Hoops Wire / March 25

Heat Notes: Bam Adebayo, defense, playoff outlook

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra believes big man Bam Adebayo belongs firmly in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation alongside Victor Wembanyama. “If we can really defend the way we’ve been defending the last month, then I think it’s a two-man race,” Spoelstra said, via Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / March 25

Harden & Mitchell's status for Heat-Cavaliers: Preview, Injuries, Odds, How to Watch & Starters

VITALS: The Miami Heat (38-34) and Cleveland Cavaliers (45-27) meet for the third of four regular season matchups and the first of consecutive contests with another game in Cleveland on Friday.

Bam Adebayo News / Total Pro Sports / March 25

Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo’s Past Rift Raises Alarm as Miami Heat Risk Losing Another Superstar

The Miami Heat are going through a tough stretch, given the competition in the Eastern Conference, and the road ahead seems only frustrating as internal noise is getting too loud. However, frustration is beginning to surface again around the Miami camp, and this time, it’s coming from Bam Adebayo.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

How Erik Spoelstra, Heat forged ‘identity’ amid season-long injury crisis

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat look to make a push for the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the team has 10 games after Monday night’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs to fortify its spot in the Eastern Conference.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / March 23

Wiggins, Jaquez, Powell To Return Monday For Heat

The Heat will have their full rotation available for Monday’s game against San Antonio, per Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Starting forward Andrew Wiggins, who has missed the last eight games with sesamoiditis in his left big toe, will be active against the Spurs.

Erik Spoelstra News / Hoops Wire / March 22

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra: ‘Part of grit is you have to go through some pain’

It’s been an up-and-down season for the Heat. Coach Erik Spoelstra would love to see that end. After a strong stretch, Miami has dropped four straight following Saturday’s loss to the Rockets.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 21

Kevin Durant moves ahead of Michael Jordan on all-time scoring list

Kevin Durant moves ahead of Michael Jordan on NBA all-time scoring list

The Houston Rockets picked up a thrilling 123-122 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night, thanks in part to a strong fourth quarter that saw them overcome a nine-point deficit when it began. It was a huge win for the team. It was also a significant night individually for Kevin Durant.

Amen Thompson's tip-in at buzzer lifts Rockets over Heat

Dylan Harper matches career high in first start as Spurs hammer Pacers

NBA fines Magic's Jalen Suggs $25K for throwing mouthpiece

76ers' Andre Drummond fined $25K for objectionable gesture

Ex-NBA player fries Tracy McGrady over his take on expansion

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 21

LeBron James should be happy the Lakers are Luka Doncic's team now

The Los Angeles Lakers now belong to Luka Doncic.

Lakers' Luka Doncic to be suspended after trash talking Magic center

LeBron James passes Celtics legend to set another NBA record

Luka Doncic scores 60, breaks franchise record as Lakers extend winning streak

Lakers legend Magic Johnson calls Luka Doncic the 'most unguardable player in the NBA'

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Terry Rozier News / Hoops Rumors / March 19

Heat Still Expected To Waive Rozier Before Postseason

Veteran guard Terry Rozier has remained on the Heat‘s roster all season long despite being placed on leave back in October after he was arrested on federal charges related to illegal gambling.