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NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 2

Erik Spoelstra Seemingly Concedes Luka Doncic’s Shotmaking Ability as He Lays Down 3 Demands for Heat Players

The last time Luka Doncic scored 40 or more and faced the Miami Heat on the second night of a back-to-back, he dropped 60. Clearly, Erik Spoelstra wants to avoid it against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 2

Erik Spoelstra & Bam Adebayo Discuss Challenge Of Guarding Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a similar spot as March of last season. Last March, Luka Doncic scored 40 points in a big win over the Houston Rockets on the first night of a back-to-back.

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The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 1

Erik Spoelstra, Bam Adebayo Discuss How To Stop Luka Doncic When Facing Lakers

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat tomorrow night (November 2). Ahead of the matchup, the Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and star Adebayo spoke at length about how they plan to approach the game, emphasizing their defensive strategy against the Slovenian superstar.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra gives 100% honest review of Dwyane Wade’s revamped statue

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s slow start to the season getting a little boost after the 129-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks, marking the first victory of the season after a 0-4 start, a story off the court has caught the eye of many.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Why Heat’s Erik Spoelstra isn’t concerned about Klay Thompson’s slow start

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat breaking out of their slump after Wednesday’s 129-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks, the team still has work to do to reach their full potential.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 29

The Miami Heat made this one huge change to the offense

It was the start of the season slightly over a year ago when Erik Spoelstra and the staff created a brand new offense that leaned into a multitude of things: faster pace, early shot clock looks, emphasis on spacing, and the big one, no screens.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

How Erik Spoelstra changing everything for Heat’s offense made all the difference for Bam Adebayo to break out of slump

After the Miami Heat started the regular season 0-4, the team ended up scoring their first win of the season after Wednesday night’s 129-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks, which featured a much-needed productive outing from Bam Adebayo.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 29

Erik Spoelstra praises 'smart' Giannis Antetokounmpo as Heat finally win

The Miami Heat got their first win of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era Wednesday night.

Charles Barkley on Heat’s Giannis fit: ‘He’s difficult to play with’

Bam Adebayo addresses struggles amid disastrous start for Heat

The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 28

The 4 Players Who Need to Pick It Up for the 0-4 Miami Heat

Erik Spoelstra has been known to loosely lift from popular culture for his motivational slogans, even if the reference is not apparent to everyone at the time.

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Miami Heat News / TWSN / October 28

Erik Spoelstra is Officially on the Hot Seat

When the Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the expectation was simple: contend for a championship. Instead, Miami is off to an 0–4 start, its worst start in nearly two decades.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Mavericks’ Dusty May reveals how much Heat’s Erik Spoelstra has inspired his coaching style

With the Miami Heat going through a slow start ahead of Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, there is no denying that head coach Erik Spoelstra is working diligently to get the team on track.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra comes to Bam Adebayo’s defense after slow start

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting the season at 0-3 ahead of Monday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks, there’s no denying that many are disappointed with the start of a new era for the franchise led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Erik Spoelstra finds silver lining from 0-3 start that’s bringing Davion Mitchell, Heat a lot of ‘pain’

With the Miami Heat starting the season 0-3 after another disappointing loss on Saturday night to the Charlotte Hornets, 115-110, there’s no denying that the team is going through immense frustration after an exciting buildup to the season.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires spicy shade at refs with Shaq comparison for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat’s brutal start to the season continued Saturday night with an 115-110 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, as Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out with less than two minutes remaining.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 25

'That’s Like Shaq': Erik Spoelstra Makes Blunt Officiating Claim After Giannis Antetokounmpo Fouls Out in Heat Loss

Erik Spoelstra had plenty to say about the officiating after the Miami Heat suffered another frustrating loss. His biggest concern centered on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who fouled out late in a 115-110 defeat to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

The ‘best thing’ for Giannis-led Heat after 0-2 start, per Erik Spoelstra

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat losing the regular season opener to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, 131-106, the hope was to come back to the Kaseya Center on Friday and bounce back against the Detroit Pistons.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Why Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘felt horrible’ about season-opener loss to Timberwolves

While the Miami Heat’s regular-season debut with Giannis Antetokounmpo featured issues in the 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, there’s no doubt that a lot was due to the team getting used to its new look.

Miami Heat 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.

Miami Heat 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 / EssentiallySports / October 20

NBA Round Up: Erik Spoelstra, Heat to Petition Adam Silver; 23-Year-Old Signs $209M Contract & More

In October 2014, Jimmy Butler faced a decision that could have changed his career. The Chicago Bulls had offered him a rookie extension worth approximately $44 million, but the two sides could not agree on the price.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / October 4

Erik Spoelstra sees some Magic in Giannis’ playmaking

The Heat got their first game with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday, and coach Erik Spoelstra came away talking about a player he used to watch from the other bench.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Erik Spoelstra watches Giannis, Bam together and calls it ‘surreal’

The Heat spent years wondering what Giannis Antetokounmpo might look like alongside Bam Adebayo. Erik Spoelstra finally got to see it. And apparently even he needed a minute.