Klay Thompson’s rough Heat preseason brings back familiar Warriors concerns
Klay Thompson's rough preseason with the Miami Heat brings back familiar concerns he once had with the Golden State Warriors.
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NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Spurs
Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting comfortable with the Heat. His teammates are learning that getting him the ball is only the first part of the job. The next? Keep moving. There’s a decent chance he’ll get it back to you. Antetokounmpo finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks in just 24 […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 1st Game in Heat Uniform Receives Comparison to Greatest PG of All Time
Pat Riley had his most successful era as a head coach with the Magic Johnson-led Los Angeles Lakers. A similar scenario might arrive as his current team has another version of Magic Johnson in Giannis Antetokounmpo, at least according to Erik Spoelstra. The Greek Freak made his debut in a Miami Heat uniform during a [...]
Heat Notes: Antetokounmpo, Conwell, Wiggins, Portis
Giannis Antetokounmpo is still the new star in town, but his fit with the Heat is feeling more natural as the regular season approaches, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Antetokounmpo didn’t play in Friday’s preseason finale, but he turned in another dominant performance Wednesday against Brooklyn, finishing with 20 […]
Noah Penda Has Partial Hamstring Tear, Could Miss ‘Significant Time’
Noah Penda is expected to miss “significant time” after suffering a partially torn right hamstring during the Magic’s preseason finale against Miami on Friday, sources tell Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). No recovery timetable has been set, and Penda’s return will depend on his response to treatment. The 21-year-old small forward also […]
Klay Thompson's rough Heat start vindicates Mavericks' decision to move on
Klay Thompson has played poorly for the Miami Heat during the 2026-27 preseason, making the Dallas Mavericks' decision to buy him out look even better.
Heat release 4 players, finalize roster ahead of opening night
The Miami Heat made their final roster cuts ahead of the 2026-27 season. Less than 24 hours after their final tune-up of the preseason, they released four players: Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen and Bez Mbeng, the team announced. All four of those players were on Exhibit 10 contracts, meaning they will likely sign […] The post Heat release 4 players, finalize roster ahead of opening night appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Shawn Marion pushes back on comparisons to Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo
As Giannis Antetokounmpo prepares for his first season with the Miami Heat following his departure from the Milwaukee Bucks, former NBA champion Shawn Marion pushed back on comparisons between himself and the two-time MVP, emphasizing the differences in their playing styles. Speaking to Kyle Odegard of Action Network, Marion explained why he believes the comparison […] The post Shawn Marion pushes back on comparisons to Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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. Each can earn a bonus of up to $91,000 by spending at least 60 days with Miami’s G League affiliate. […] The post Heat cut four players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Giannis Antetokounmpo admits he was wrong about Erik Spoelstra
Giannis Antetokounmpo admitted that his perception of Erik Spoelstra changed after joining the Miami Heat, describing the head coach as supportive, caring and honest after previously viewing him as a much tougher figure from the opposing side. “I think he is a great coach. The little interactions I have had with him, he is an […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo admits he was wrong about Erik Spoelstra appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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. All four players had been on Exhibit 10 contracts with Miami and are likely ticketed for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the […]
Heat’s 3 best options for one last meaningful free agency move
The Miami Heat have one roster spot left, and could choose to sign a player before the season starts. Here are some options.
Promising Heat SG Predicted to Steal Klay Thompson’s Spot Opens Up About Playing With 4-Time Champ
The Miami Heat needed shooters this summer following a major trade for a frontcourt superstar, and they addressed that need by acquiring two: Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr. Team president Pat Riley is working to fulfill his vision of bringing the Heat back to their glory days, and he has been busy this summer [...]
Nick Richards' final two preseason games may have sealed his Heat future
With a couple of strong performances to close out the preseason, Nick Richards may have just locked up his spot on the Miami Heat's opening-night roster.
‘Knows How to Win at a Super High Level’ – Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat Receive High Rating From 1 Western Conference Coach
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been given the task of reviving the Miami Heat, who have spent the past two seasons content with being a play-in team. The Heat are far from the team they were in 2023, when they reached the NBA Finals but lost to the Denver Nuggets. Team president Pat Riley has had enough [...]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Names Dangerous Teammate; 2-Time MVP Notices Something About Their Rookie
The Miami Heat‘s 2026-27 season will go as far as Giannis Antetokounmpo can take them. So far, they are looking good. A premature observation about the Heat is that they don’t have enough of a supporting cast for Antetokounmpo. Some believe the Heat’s core was dismantled just to acquire the two-time MVP. However, that perception [...]
Former NBA Coach Shares Scathing Comment About Bam Adebayo, Heat’s Chances This New Season
Bam Adebayo was the player deemed untouchable by the Miami Heat. He was not included in the package for a potential deal to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. The three-time All-Star is regarded as the team’s second-best player, someone who could help Giannis fulfill his dream of winning his second championship. Adebayo just had a great 2025-26 [...]
Ryan Conwell just proved why he belongs in Heat's opening night rotation
Ryan Conwell has performed well in the Miami Heat’s preseason performances and should be a rotational player for the season opener.
NBA rumors: Warriors, Heat name dropped by insider amid Grizzlies’ surprise trade exploration
The Memphis Grizzlies are exploring potential trades as they work to resolve their roster crunch ahead of the October 19 deadline to reduce their standard roster to 15 players. According to Jake Fischer, Memphis has been examining trade possibilities involving GG Jackson II and Walter Clayton Jr. Per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the […] The post NBA rumors: Warriors, Heat name dropped by insider amid Grizzlies’ surprise trade exploration appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Klay Thompson’s Shooting Struggles Continue As He Goes Scoreless vs. Magic: Should Heat Be Concerned?
Klay Thompson shot the ball dreadfully for the Heat in preseason.
Jimmy Butler ACL: Return Timeline and Recovery
Jimmy Butler tore his right ACL on Jan. 19, 2026, during a game against the Miami Heat and had surgery on Feb. 9, 2026. Eight months into his recovery, he...
5 Bold Miami Heat Predictions for 2026-2027 Season, Including Return of Vintage Giannis Antetokounmpo
Last season, the Miami Heat finished with a 43-39 record before losing in the Play-In tournament and missing the playoffs. […]
5 preseason takeaways from Heat after finale v. Magic
The Miami Heat wrapped up their preseason Friday night against the Orlando Magic, losing 136-115. Miami was without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson, who missed the Heat’s final three preseason games with an undisclosed illness. Still, it was a successful night for the Heat’s young guns. Ryan Conwell led the way with 21 […] The post 5 preseason takeaways from Heat after finale v. Magic appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Magic waives 3 players after preseason win vs Heat
The Orlando Magic closed out the preseason with a convincing win over the Miami Heat, and less than a day later, they began trimming the roster ahead of opening night. The Magic announced they have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison, and Kevin Knox II. All three joined Orlando during the offseason as camp additions competing […] The post Magic waives 3 players after preseason win vs Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Magic Notes: Wagner, Penda, Richardson, Black, Isaac, Sweeney
The Magic emerged victorious in their fourth and final preseason tune-up on Friday. However, they did not escape unscathed. As Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel writes, star forward Franz Wagner (right shoulder soreness) and second-year reserves Noah Penda (right hamstring tightness) and Jase Richardson (sore low back) all exited the win over Miami due […]
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