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The Miami Heat continue to be mentioned among potential landing spots for the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo after rumors have snowballed since last week's ESPN report that their partnership may be ending.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

Defensive woes, plus more Ware needed, in disappointing Heat loss in Dallas

The Norman Powell-less Miami Heat faced off in Dallas tonight against the Anthony Davis led Mavericks. The Heat are 1-0 against them this season, after a close win on November 24th during Tyler Herro's season debut.

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How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 24

Tyler Herro returns, Kel'el Ware shines as shaky Heat survive Mavericks

The Tyler Herro season debut went down tonight in Miami against the Dallas Mavericks. While Herro returned, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, and Nikola Jovic were all sidelined with minor injuries.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Miami Heat on SI / November 23

Look who's earning the Heat coach's praise

So this is.... professionalism. Erik Spoelstra, the MIami Heat coach, has never been one to call out players publicly, not the way he did with Kel'el Ware this summer, in the offseason, in Sin City of all places.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 23

Norman Powell scoring dominance, Kel'el Ware interior force and other Heat-Sixers takeaways

The last Heat game without Tyler Herro? With an expectation that he makes his season debut on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks, the Heat had to stop off in Philadelphia first on Sunday afternoon.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 23

Kel'el Ware's energy level, another player to watch offensively and other Heat keys vs Sixers

It's an early start for the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon, as they face the Philadelphia 76ers on the front-end of a back to back. The Heat will once again be without the group of players sidelined in Chicago, which includes Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, and Nikola Jovic.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 22

Miami's depth, Kel'el Ware highlight the Heat report card in Chicago

The Miami Heat rolled past the Chicago Bulls in route to their 10th win in the NBA season and now sit with a 2-1 record in NBA cup games. Even with below standard performances from Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo, the Miami Heat put up 143 points in their 36-point win over the Bulls Kel'el Ware put together another complete game in Chicago.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / November 21

Norman Powell, Kel’el Ware lead Heat in rout over Bulls

Kel'el Ware posted a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds and Norman Powell scored 19 points as the Miami Heat routed the host Chicago Bulls 143-107 on Friday.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 21

Kel'el Ware bringing two-way impact, a certain Miami Heat energizer and other takeaways from blowout of Bulls

The Miami Heat faced off against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, as their third in-season tournament game was underway. The Heat weren't just without Tyler Herro and Nikola Jovic, as reliable starter Andrew Wiggins was ruled out a day ago.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 3

Former Miami Heat first round picks off to a rough start

The 2025/2026 season is a year of growth for the Miami Heat, they have a young roster and seemingly have revolutionized the offensive side of the ball, averaging the NBA's third most points per game and playing at a league-high pace (107.08).

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / October 30

Victor Wembanyama vs Kel'el Ware duel returns, plus more keys to Heat-Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs have a goal in mind before Thursday night's game against the Miami Heat, which is the ability to start 5-0 for the first time in franchise history.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24

Heat score 86 in first half, set scoring mark in rout of Grizzlies

Visiting Miami set a record for most points allowed by a Memphis Grizzlies opponent in regulation.

Aaron Gordon matches notable NBA record in Nuggets season opener

Victor Wembanyama's near triple-double leads Spurs over Pelicans in OT

Zion Williamson posterizes Wemby on very first play of the game

Kevin Durant scores 37, but Rockets drop see-saw battle with Pistons

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates, leads Bucks past Raptors

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22

The Miami Heat's starting lineup battle decided... for now

After a week with a couple of ailments -- neck spasms and a sprained ankle -- Kel'el Ware was cleared to play in the Miami Heat's season opener in Orlando.

Miami Heat News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 22

Rising star for Miami Heat is cleared for the opener

It was a two-ailment week for Kel'el Ware. The Miami Heat's second-year center, who led all NBA players in total points in the preseason as Erik Spoelstra tries to push him toward his full potential, had neck spasms and a sprained ankle.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 21

Up and coming Heat player on track for opener

The Miami Heat are set to begin the 2025/2026 Wednesday in Orlando (10/22). The Heat aren't dealing with too many injuries to begin the year. Miami's All-Star

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Heat pick up 2026-27 options on pair of former first-round picks

The Heat have picked up their rookie scale team options on forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. and center Kel’el Ware for the 2026-27 season.

It's time for the Heat to shift gears

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Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / September 22

Three questions for Heat ahead of 2025-26 season

There should be an acceptance that Erik Spoelstra's team, as currently constructed, is not a contender.

It's time for the Heat to shift gears

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Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / July 14

Heat big man responds to criticism from HC Erik Spoelstra

Erik Spoelstra is widely viewed as the best coach in the NBA. He's elite when it comes to X's and O's and designing play calls or overall schemes.

Heat won’t trade Andrew Wiggins anymore

Norman Powell says joining Heat is ‘childhood dream’

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Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Kel'el Ware is the Talk of the NBA Summer League

Kel'el Ware, the Miami Heat's rising star, has become the focal point of the NBA Summer league with his jaw-dropping performances. The 7-foot center, drafted

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Miami Heat Reacts to Major Kel'el Ware Announcement

The Miami Heat took to social media on Tuesday to announce that Kel'el Ware was voted to the NBA All-Rookie Team. The center from Indiana was selected to the second team.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Heat Rookie Kel'el Ware Turns Catches Attention After Smacking Head on Backboard

Miami Heat big man Kel'el Ware has already made plenty of headlines for his breakthrough rookie campaign in recent months. But on Sunday afternoon, he turned some heads for a literal high-flying dunk that saw him take a bump to the head - from the backboard, of all things.

Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / February 24

Kel’el Ware Continuing Hot Streak for Miami Heat

On Sunday night, Miami rookie Kel'el Ware continued to put the league on notice with one of the best overall performances of his young career. It wasn’t the most statistically eye-popping game of his career — just 12 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and a block.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 27

Heat outlast Magic in double OT thriller

On the same day in which Jimmy Butler was suspended for the third time this month, the Miami Heat were able to get a gritty, come from behind victory in double overtime against the Orlando Magic.

The Jimmy Butler-Heat saga is never ending after latest suspension

Jimmy Butler's relationship with Heat is beyond repair

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Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / July 23, 2024

Miami Heat Rookie Kel'el Ware Impresses at NBA Summer League

The 2024 NBA Draft included a ton of variance - if there was ever a class to discard mock drafts, it was this one. No one had a good read on where most prospects would land.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2024