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NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / October 23
Miami Heat-Detroit Pistons Preview: Injuries, Odds, Starters
Game date, time and location: Friday, Oct. 23, 8:00 p.m., Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida TV: WPLG Local 10 (South Florida), TV-20, DAZN (Detroit) Radio: 104.3 FM/560 AM, 710/1140 AM (South Florida), 97.1 FM, (Detroit) VITALS: The Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons meet for the first of four matchups this regular season.
Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22
The Biggest Mistake that Erik Spoelstra Made in Loss to Wolves
The Miami Heat opened their season with a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and while there were plenty of reasons Miami came up short, some of Erik Spoelstra's decisions deserve a closer look.
Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22
Bam Adebayo is Back Under the Microscope After Heat Fall Flat in Opener
Here we go again. Bam Adebayo is taking the heat for not doing enough in Miami's 25 point loss on opening night to the Minesota Timberwolves. Bam didn't have spectacular night offensively by any means, but that's to be expected now that he's got teammates like Giannis and Klay Thompson who will take some of that off him.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / October 22
Giannis Antetokounmpo challenges Heat after blowout: ‘It starts with me’
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Heat debut. Afterward, he was more interested in discussing what he hadn’t done well enough. Miami lost 131-106 to the Timberwolves on Wednesday, an opening-night disappointment that prompted Antetokounmpo to question his new team’s effort and response to adversity.
Heat Around the Web
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Erik Spoelstra News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Erik Spoelstra had harsh words for trash-talking Heat player
Miami Heat player Erik Spoelstra was not terribly thrilled with one of his reserves for helping to fire up Anthony Edwards during the team’s season opener on Wednesday.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 22
Giannis Antetokounmpo may have made a mistake by joining the Heat
Antetokounmpo's start in Miami produced more questions than answers.
Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 22
Kendrick Perkins calls out Bam Adebayo after Miami Heat loss to the Timberwolves
The Miami Heat were blown out by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Bam Adebayo was singled out for criticism. The Giannis Antetokounmpo era started with a loss for the Miami Heat, with 45-points from Anthony Edwards clinching a dominant 133-106 victory at the Kaseya Center.
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.
Anthony Edwards News / HITC / October 22
'He was talking trash': Anthony Edwards says Miami Heat player got him all fired up
Anthony Edwards was the star of the show as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat to kick off their NBA season with a win. The 25-year-old shooting guard scored 45 points in a phenomenal display and lit up the court from all angles.
Terry Rozier News / Viral Sports News / October 22
Former Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier Under Fire Yet Again
Former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier resurfaced on social media to take a pointed shot at his old team after the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut with a 131-106 rout on opening night.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Chris Finch isn’t worried about Heat’s Giannis, Bam Adebayo playing together
The Miami Heat’s trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo was met with healthy criticism from fans. While Antetokounmpo is still a top-five player in the league at worst, the fit between him and the rest of the team was questionable.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21
Anthony Edwards (45), Wolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points as he and the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut with the Miami Heat in an emphatic 131-106 season-opening win Wednesday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball shine in win over Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Heat
Minnesota cruised to a 131-106 win over Miami, and it was the frontcourt duo that stole the show.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘not losing sleep’ over Klay Thompson’s shooting struggles
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat in the midst of the first week of the regular season, all eyes are on the newcomers Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson to make an impact early.
Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals expectations for Giannis in first week of regular season
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to catch the basketball world’s attention as Giannis Antetokounmpo is at the forefront, one has to wonder how the results will look to start the regular season.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Final Injury Report for Timberwolves-Heat: Will Bam Adebayo, Donte DiVincenzo Play?
The Miami Heat are at home Wednesday night as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 2026-27 NBA season opener. Miami enters the new season with high expectations after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason following a season in which the Heat finished 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 43-39 record.
Nick Richards News / Hoops Rumors / October 21
Nick Richards’ 2026/27 Salary Becomes Guaranteed
Having remained on the Heat’s roster through opening night, veteran center Nick Richards now has a fully guaranteed salary for the 2026/27 season, according to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Jaylen Brown's attempt to recreate iconic LeBron James-Dwyane Wade moment fell short
Few will forget LeBron's iconic photo with Wade. Brown's photo, meanwhile, should be forgotten quickly.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 20
Steph Curry Speaks On Klay’s Thompson’s Departure And His Fresh Start With Miami Heat
At the height of the Warriors‘ dynasty, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were often considered inseparable. As two of the greatest shooters in NBA history, they dominated the league at a time before the three-point revolution.
Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / October 20
After blockbuster trades, new-look Heat and Wolves clash in Miami
Two teams that dominated the NBA's offseason headlines will collide when the Miami Heat host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a season opener Wednesday night.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / October 17
Heat cut four players
The Heat trimmed their roster Saturday, waiving Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen and Bez Mbeng, the team announced. All four were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Heat Waive Four Players
The Heat have made a series of cuts ahead of the regular season, announcing today in a press release that Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen, and Bez Mbeng have been placed on waivers.
Pat Riley News / Yardbarker / October 17
Pat Riley loses big on Dodgers' playoff upset
The Los Angeles Dodgers were upset by the Milwaukee Brewers in a four-game sweep in the National League Championship Series. This was a big disappointment to their players, Dodger fans and Riley.
Bam Adebayo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15
Former Heat coach calls Bam Adebayo ‘overrated’
Bam Adebayo has another prominent hater. NBA analyst Stan Van Gundy appeared this week on The Ringer’s “The Zach Lowe Show.” During the episode, the conversation turned to the 2026-27 season outlook for the Miami Heat.
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