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Erik Spoelstra makes ‘misguided’ admission about Heat struggles since Tyler Herro’s return

The Miami Heat were off to a flying start, but they are now in a slump during the 2025-26 NBA season. Following the Miami Heat’s recent NBA Cup quarter-final defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic, the organization is now on a four-game losing streak.

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Former Heat coach reminisces on Pat Riley taking up for Spoelstra

All these years later, the "Big Three" era of Miami Heat basketball remains the most captivating chapter in their history and one of the more fun chapters in the NBA's history to talk about, with more coming out in retrospect.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra makes guarantee about Tyler Herro-Norman Powell duo after mid start

After the Miami Heat lost to the Orlando Magic in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, 117-108, it marked the team’s fourth straight loss and fifth in the last six games.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘shocked’ reaction to NBA Cup exit after Magic loss

The Miami Heat, after a strong start to the 2025-26 season thanks to a revamped offense and a consistent defense, seem to be crashing back down to earth as of late.

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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra challenges Bam Adebayo-Kel’el Ware pairing

With the Miami Heat taking on the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, the team is looking to snap its three-game skid and get out of the current funk it is in.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / December 8

Heat search for answers as faster pace hits first real snag

The Heat burst out of the gates this season with a retooled, up-tempo offense that ditched their traditional screen-heavy identity. Now the rest of the league is starting to catch up.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 8

The Heat's starting lineup, whatever it is, is not the problem

It's tradition for fans to obsess about the five who take the floor at the start. Which players are introduced? Which players get a chance to set the tone?

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 8

Why Erik Spoelstra's Heat squad is struggling after a fast start

The Miami Heat have lost three straight and 4 of their last 5. The offense has sputtered as teams have tried to slow them down. Their 3 point shooting has also started to regress from their hot start.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 4

Erik Spoelstra says the one thing he can't believe about Mavericks' Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks upset the Miami Heat on Wednesday night with a 118-108 win. Cooper Flagg led the way, scoring 22 points on an efficient 9/13 shooting, adding in six rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Erik Spoelstra Admits He Can't Fathom One Thing About Cooper Flagg

Don't look now, but Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. Powered by Flagg, the Mavs recorded their third consecutive win on Wednesday, as they defeated the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center in Dallas, 118-108.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

The Nikola Jovic narrative that Heat’s Erik Spoelstra doesn’t ‘buy’ into

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat boasting its depth this season, leading to early successful results, one of the players who has stuck out like a sore thumb with their frustrating play is Nikola Jovic.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

Chris Paul earns Hall of Fame endorsement from Heat’s Erik Spoelstra

Before Thanksgiving, Chris Paul announced he would retire at the end of this year. He will do so as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, for whom he played from 2011-2017. He hasn’t officially drawn the curtain, and already he is getting his due from Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

How Jaime Jaquez Jr. brings ‘clarity’ to Heat, Erik Spoelstra

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat sporting a roster that’s highlighted by its depth, one piece in the rotation that has been crucial this season is Jaime Jaquez Jr., who’s currently in his third season.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘not stressed’ on Nikola Jovic’s ‘uneven’ start to season

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat have a relatively healthy roster at the current moment, what comes with that is sacrifices by players, whether it be a starter moving to the bench or maybe not even getting playing time at all.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 29

The return of the Miami Heat's ultimate marksman

Among the many, many rags-to-riches-and-respect success stories the Miami Heat have had during the coaching tenure of Erik Spoelstra, two stand out. One emerged as the franchise's all-time leading rebounder -- for now -- and its long-time captain.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 28

Erik Spoelstra Makes 'Strange' Admission on Ex-Heat Player Duncan Robinson

Erik Spoelstra used to coach Duncan Robinson He now plays for Detroit The Pistons will face the Heat on Saturday Duncan Robinson was a culture building player for coach Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat franchise during his seven seasons on South Beach, and has since taken his talents to Detroit to play for coach J.B.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / November 28

Breaking down exactly how Erik Spoelstra has transformed the Miami Heat in 2025-26

The Miami Heat weren’t supposed to be a top team in the East during the 2025-26 season. Many people felt the Miami Heat were going to take a step back this season and possibly even commit to a rebuild.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / November 28

Calling Erik Spoelstra 'One of the Greatest Coaches Ever,' LeBron James Gives Props to Miami’s New Offensive System

It has been a really unique 2025-26 season has been in South Beach. Miami Heat have completely reconstructed their offensive identity to start the year; a far cry from their days of not being an offensive dud.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 28

Key Miami Heat player may miss clash with Pistons

Whenever Miami Heat fans begin to worry about how Erik Spoelstra will squeeze all available players into the rotation, someone typically becomes unavailable.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27

Why Heat’s Erik Spoelstra doesn’t take Kel’el Ware ‘for granted’

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat showcasing a fully healthy roster in Wednesday’s 106-103 NBA Cup group win over the Milwaukee Bucks, there were massive changes to the starting lineup and bench rotations.

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / November 27

Erik Spoelstra had no idea why Heat players drenched him in the locker room

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra apparently did not get the memo that he was set to reach a rare milestone during his team’s game Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / November 27

Erik Spoelstra reaches major milestone with Heat win

The Miami Heat's 106-103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks was far more than just any normal victory.

Erik Spoelstra had no idea why Heat players drenched him in the locker room

Tyler Herro's return makes Heat legitimate threat in the East

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Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / November 20

Heat's Tyler Herro targeting season debut soon

Tyler Herro is nearing his return from the ankle surgery that has kept him sidelined since September, and is targeting the Miami Heat‘s matchup Monday against the Mavericks for his return date, reports the AP’s Tim Reynolds (via X).

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Massive fire breaks out at Erik Spoelstra’s house

A massive fire broke out at a home belonging to Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra on Thursday. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a call of a house fire at 4:36 a.m.

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