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Miami Heat stars who’ve been blinded by the casino lights away from the court

Basketball may be their profession, but for many NBA stars, casino gaming is a favorite pastime. The adrenaline of competition, the high stakes, the psychological warfare—it’s no surprise that some of the world’s most competitive athletes are drawn to the green felt and flashing lights of the casino floor. Even Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball […] The post Miami Heat stars who’ve been blinded by the casino lights away from the court appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blo...

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Spurs vs. Heat Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, October 30, 2025

Two streaking teams square off when the San Antonio Spurs (4-0) host the Miami Heat (3-1) on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Spurs are 5.5-point favorites and put their four-game win streak on the line against the Heat, who have won three straight. The point total for the matchup is set at 232.5. Our computer predictions in this article will help you decide what are the best bets available for Thursday’s game. How to Bet on Spurs vs. Heat Pick the Heat (+5.5) to Cover ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs v. Miami Heat 

The San Antonio Spurs are hosting the Miami Heat on Thursday to conclude their first home stand of the season. They’ve got a good chance to become the first team in franchise history to start 5-0, but it should be one of their toughest challenges up to this point in the season.  The Heat thrive […]

From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat

San Antonio Spurs (4-0) vs. Miami Heat (3-1) After a few days of rest, the San Antonio Spurs will try to get off to the franchise’s best start to a season, winning five straight games. They’ll face their biggest challenge yet in a similarly hot Miami Heat squad. The Heat have won three consecutive games and lead the […]

From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

This Heat guard continues to contribute in this key aspect

The Miami Heat’s offense through one week is off to a record-breaking start after scoring 144 points twice for the first time in franchise history. They lead the league in pace with the third-best offense, third-best defense. Obviously, we’re just four games into the season, but they’ve executed on both ends as well as anyone […] The post This Heat guard continues to contribute in this key aspect appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Dimitar Berbatov shares “world class” advice for Florian Wirtz amid critics for Liverpool star

Ex-Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov knows what it feels like to arrive with expectation, a reputation, and an immediate demand to deliver. He’s been there twice, in fact. First at Tottenham Hotspur, where he took time to adapt to English football’s pace and intensity, and later at Manchester United, where his languid brilliance sometimes disguised […] The post Dimitar Berbatov shares “world class” advice for Florian Wirtz amid critics for Liverpool star appeared first on Paisley Ga...

From Paisley Gates | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Report: Heat will not be paying Terry Rozier while on leave

Even though his salary will still count against the Miami Heat’s salary cap books, they will not be paying Terry Rozier while he’s on leave of absence, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania and AP’s Tim Reynolds first reported Wednesday. According to Charania, his paycheck — as well as Chauncey Billups’ — will be “withheld and […] The post Report: Heat will not be paying Terry Rozier while on leave appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

The Miami Heat keep breaking own records amid torrid start

Coming off three consecutive seasons with a bottom-10 offense, the Miami Heat have been shredding opponents like Grady A cheese through the first week of action. Despite missing Tyler Herro — who has yet to appear in a game this season after undergoing foot surgery earlier this summer — and Norman Powell (groin), the Heat […] The post The Miami Heat keep breaking own records amid torrid start appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Heat cruise to third straight victory over visiting Hornets 144-117

The Miami Heat have come out to open the season on a sizzling start on both ends of the floor. And that continued on Tuesday night after Miami dominated the visiting Charlotte Hornets on route to another impressive 144-117 win. Their 144 points was good to tie for the fourth-highest in franchise history. The revamped […] The post Heat cruise to third straight victory over visiting Hornets 144-117 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 1 read

NBA GAMETHREAD: Charlotte Hornets (2-1) @ Miami HEAT (2-1)

Injury Report: Miami Heat: Charlotte Hornets:  Starting 5: Miami Heat: Charlotte Hornets:  Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Charlotte Hornets (2-1) @ Miami HEAT (2-1) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Erik Spoelstra’s emphasis on the faster pace offense is already paying dividends for the Heat

For several years now, the Miami Heat have always been one of the slowest offensive teams in the league. Outside of just the pace, even their offensive efficiency has been near the bottom of the NBA for a while now.  That doesn’t seem to be the case thus far this season. Coach Erik Spoelstra has […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s emphasis on the faster pace offense is already paying dividends for the Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

GAME PREVIEW: Heat eye three-game win streak at home against the Charlotte Hornets

It is a very, very early sample size, but the Miami Heat look like a much improved team this season. They are coming off a huge statement win against arguably the best team in the Eastern Conference in the New York Knicks. Now the game plan turns back to the road, as the Heat will […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat eye three-game win streak at home against the Charlotte Hornets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat Preview: Game 3

What: Charlotte Hornets (2-1) (1-1 road) at Miami Heat (2-1) (1-0 home) When: 7:30pm Eastern Where: Kaseya Center; Miami, FL How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Game Lines: Hornets +6.5, Hornets money line +180, O/U 241.5 Injuries: Hornets: Tre Mann-questionable (jaw), Brandon Miller-out (shoulder), Josh Green-out (shoulder), Grant Williams-out (knee) Heat: Simone […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat Preview: Game 3 first appeared on At The Hive .

From At The Hive | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Today’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets – Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Today’s NBA schedule features five games, including a matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat. One of the best ways to wager on the NBA is via NBA player prop bets. There are NBA player props for each of today’s matchups, and they are featured in this article. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards Player Props The 76ers face off against the Wizards on Tuesday, with the game tipping off at 7:00 PM ET from Capital One Arena. 76ers Tyrese Maxey Odds Points Over/...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Game Preview: Knicks at Bucks, Oct. 28, 2025

The New York Knicks (2-1) face the Milwaukee Bucks (2-1) at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, playing the second game of the season’s first road trip. On Sunday, the Miami Heat topped New York, 115-107. Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks’ offense with 37 points on efficient shooting, along with six assists and five boards. Karl-Anthony […]

From Posting and Toasting | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

NBA Speaks Against Prop Bets, for AI Monitoring

The NBA has sent a memo to its 30 franchises detailing its reaction to the betting scandal that rocked the league last week, resulting in federal arrests of Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. Shams Charania of ESPN relayed the text of the memo via X. Given the […]

From Blazer's Edge | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Heat 115, Knicks 107: Knicks’ shooting goes cold in Miami

Two score years ago today, Patrick Ewing played his first game as a Knick, logging 18 points and six rebounds in a loss to the Sixers at the Garden. Forty years later, they lost, too. So much for a perfect season: Heat 115, Knicks 107. The New York Knicks (2-1) were at Kaseya Center to […]

From Posting and Toasting | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Game Thread: Knicks at Heat, Oct. 26, 2025

The Knicks head to MSG South riding a two-game win streak. The starters are clicking with elite rebounding and balanced scoring, and if they control the tempo and the glass against the Heat (1-1), they have a great chance to maintain perfection. Tip off is 6:00 p.m. EST on MSG. This is your game thread. […]

From Posting and Toasting | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Game Preview: Knicks at Heat, October 26, 2025

The Knicks (2-0) hit the road for the first time in 2025-26, heading down to South Beach to start a three-game road trip against the Miami Heat (1-1) in a rekindling of a rivalry that, while peaking in the 1990s, still has animosity to this day. The Heat lost in a close, high-scoring battle to […]

From Posting and Toasting | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Knicks vs. Heat Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Sunday, October 26, 2025

The Miami Heat (1-1) are just 2.5-point underdogs against the New York Knicks (2-0) at Kaseya Center on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on MSG and FDSSUN. The point total in the matchup is set at 229.5. Knicks vs. Heat Odds Knicks odds to win: -148 Heat odds to win: +126 Spread: Knicks (-2.5) Total: 229.5 How to Bet on Knicks vs. Heat Game Time and Information When: Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET Where: Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida T...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

How to Watch Heat vs. Knicks: Live Stream or on TV

The Miami Heat (1-1) face the New York Knicks (2-0) at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The matchup airs on MSG and FDSSUN. In their last matchup on Friday, the Heat claimed a 146-114 victory over the Grizzlies. The Knicks took care of business in their last outing 105-95 against the Celtics on Friday. In the Heat’s win, Bam Adebayo led the way with a team-high 24 points (adding five rebounds and four assists). Jalen Brunson scored 31 points in the Knicks’ win, leading the team. When...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

U.S. Congress to Investigate NBA Gambling Scandal

The United States Congress has asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for details regarding a gambling scandal that rocked the league yesterday. Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups was arrested as the FBI carried out warrants on more than 30 suspects. Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones were all […]

From Blazer's Edge | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

The Rozier-Billups gambling scandal is the NBA’s own undoing

Out in Manhattan Beach, Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer just bumped chests and popped a bottle of champagne. The financial scandal implicating the Clippers’ star player and owner is now officially small peanuts compared to today’s bombshell involving Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach (and Hall-of-Fame player) Chauncey Billups. I […]

From Bullets Forever | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Damon Jones shared information on LeBron James, Anthony Davis as part of betting scandal

The NBA world got quite the shock early Tuesday morning when Heat guard Terry Rozier and Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested for separate gambling-related crimes. The two were among over 30 people arrested by the FBI on Tuesday. Rozier was arrested for the alleged offenses for which he had previously been under federal investigation, while Billups […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Terry Rozier arrested in FBI gambling probe

Former Louisville Cardinal and current Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI early Thursday morning on charges related to an extensive federal grand jury investigation into illegal sports gambling. Rozier, who joined the Heat in 2024, was arrested in Orlando hours after Miami’s season-opening loss to the Magic. Rozier did not play in […]

From Card Chronicle | about 2 months ago | 2 reads