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Bam Adebayo shuts down Victor Wembanyama ‘generational talent’ talk, started by Miami Heat teammate

Victor Wembanyama is often referred to as a generational talent for the San Antonio Spurs. Victor Wembanyama‘s skill set for his size is something the league has never seen before.

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What's the likely Miami Heat rotation?

When the roster is right, and the players are healthy, Erik Spoelstra does like to find a regular, consistent rotation. Take 2012-23. That Miami Heat was

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 8

3 Keys for Heat on Wednesday night against Wembanyama's Spurs

The Miami Heat continue to charge along in this injury-ridden pre-season, while the Wednesday night official injury report has yet to be released. A lot of the young guys who were expected to get run for an extended period of time, such as Kasparas Jakucionis and Pelle Larsson, have yet to suit up in the pre-season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Heat would make Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer, but there’s a Bam Adebayo catch

The Miami Heat reportedly interested in making an offer for Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo that did not include Bam Adebayo. As the Heat enter their post-Jimmy Butler era in 2025-26 and continue to monitor a potential trade request from Antetokounmpo, could Miami pull off a deal without Adebayo?

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The 'Most 20-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the 49 players in NBA history to haul in at least 20 rebounds in a game on 30 or more occasions can you name in seven minutes?

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 7

Reports say Miami Heat was ready for Giannis, but it wasn't mutual

A pair of reports Tuesday showed where the Miami Heat stand in relation to one of the game's superstars. First, there was ESPN reporting that Giannis Antetokounmpo surveyed the NBA landscape this summer, specifically the weaker Eastern Conference and decided that only the New York Knicks made sense as a landing spot in a trade.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The draft is a huge key to building a team. Sometimes, picks don't work out the way general managers hope, but sometimes, they can change the fate of your franchise's next decade or two.

Nikola Jovic News / thePeachBasket / October 7

Nikola Jovic in a prove-it year

Nikola Jovic is in a prove-it year. It isn’t because he can score. It is that he is 6’10” and he needs to rebound to his size. The Heat will win 50 games this season if Nikola Jovic can average ten rebounds per game.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / October 7

As Erik Spoelstra pushes Kel'el Ware, some see a breakout coming

Kel’el Ware’s rookie season opportunities as a starter under Erik Spoelstra certainly surprised many, but it has been even more shocking that he’s seemingly returned to a backup center role.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 7

NBA Notes: Heat, Norman Powell, Hawks, Trae Young, Blazers

Before he was traded from the Clippers to Miami this summer, Norman Powell had begun extension talks with L.A. “To be transparent, we were talking extension and what it would look like, and they were telling me they didn’t want to trade me, they wanted me there — all that good stuff,” Powell told Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Nikola Jovic News / Fastbreak on SI / October 7

Will Miami Heat's Nikola Jovic Deal Spark an NBA Trend?

This month, the Miami Heat gave one of their young veterans a notable new contract. Nikola Jovic is set to make $62.4 million over four seasons, beginning in 2026-2027.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 7

A two-man connection is blossoming already for the Miami Heat

As the Miami Heat continue to try and lean into scoring and speed to kick off the 2025-2026 NBA season, there are two names that come up as the pivotal pieces: Norman Powell for the scoring punch and Nikola Jovic for the speed and upside.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 7

Erik Spoelstra still calling for Kel'el Ware to 'Impact Winning'

It's been an interesting couple of months for the Heat's second year big man, Kel'el Ware, after being called out in Summer League by Coach Erik Spoelstra for his professionalism following some uneven performances.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 7

Erik Spoelstra says Nikola Jovic ‘improved everywhere except’ one aspect, says it’s ‘a priority for him’

Erik Spoelstra has been demanding Nikola Jovic work on a part of his game for a long time, and was glad to see him take ownership. Nikola Jovic has a lot of expectations he needs to live up to heading into the new season.

Erik Spoelstra News / Fadeaway World / October 7

Erik Spoelstra Calls Out Kel’el Ware Despite Double-Double In Preseason Bucks Game

Erik Spoelstra‘s Miami Heat suffered a 103-93 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their second game of the preseason. While there were some bright sparks in the game, including Kel’el Ware‘s impressive double-double performance of 18 points and 13 rebounds, Spoelstra remained critical of the Heat big man.

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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Heat’s Norman Powell opens up about stepping up amid Tyler Herro injury

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the preseason home opener on Monday night, 103-93, one aspect of the game gave the fanbase a taste of what’s to come for the start of the season.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 6

Three Takeaways from Heat's Preseason Home Opener vs Bucks

The Miami Heat roster looked pretty similar to the one we saw in Puerto Rico Saturday night, and quite frankly, so did the overall lineups and substitution patterns.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 6

The Heat's contract extension has a twist, with stars (Giannis?) in mind

Sometimes, there's a message in the structure of the signing. This seems to be the case for the Miami Heat and Nikola Jovic, who agreed to terms on a four-year, $62.4 million contract extension this week.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

What Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘loves’ about Norman Powell’s skillset

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are set up to compete for a championship this upcoming season, the approach from the team is intentional in fixing the offensive side of the ball.

Tyler Herro News / thePeachBasket / October 5

Tyler Herro is injury prone

Tyler Herro will be out between 10-12 weeks with a foot injury. This recent injury “adds to a pattern” of lower body injuries which can possibly effect his earning potential.

Andrew Wiggins News / Fastbreak on SI / October 3

Miami Heat’s Andrew Wiggins Sheds Light on Difficult NBA Reality

Andrew Wiggins was settled into his situation with the Golden State Warriors. After getting traded amid the 2019-2020 NBA season, Wiggins would spend the next five years playing for the Warriors.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Not Bam Adebayo but 22YO Star Emerges as Fix for Heat’s Jimmy Butler Fallout

“God gave Bam this talent,… and he can take it away: Today. Not tomorrow. Today. Don’t take things for granted.” That was Bam Adebayo’s mother on his basketball talent.

Tyler Herro News / Hoops Wire / October 1

Heat weigh future with Tyler Herro amid extension decision

As relayed by ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Heat hit training camp in a unique spot with Tyler Herro, both in terms of his contract and his availability. Herro delivered last season, playing a career-high 77 games and averaging at least 20 points for the fourth straight year.