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GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home to continue three-game stretch vs. Bulls

Coming off a narrow 116-113 win over the Chicago Bulls inside United Center, the Miami Heat return home to continue their three-game stretch against their East foe. Tip-off will be at 8:00 p.m. EST. The Heat have won both of their matchups against the Bulls this season. As a result of its win earlier in […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home to continue three-game stretch vs. Bulls appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat Outlast Ayo Dosunmu, Bulls in First of 3 Straight Clashes, 116-113 — Jan 29, 2026

The Miami Heat managed to survive a valiant closing effort from the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Thursday. Both clubs were without key guards. The Heat were missing All-Star shooting guard Tyler Herro, while Chicago point guard Josh Giddey sat out on the second night of a back-to-back set. Miami, despite carrying a middling 10-15 road record into the clash (against a 15-10 Bulls home record), managed to prevail, behind a balanced attack. Seven Heat players finished in double figu...

Heat survive late scare against Bulls, win 116-113

In their first of three-straight against one another, the Miami Heat secured a 116-113 win over the Chicago Bulls inside United Center. It didn’t come without some late-game jitters. Ahead by 10 with 3:15 left, three-straight Ayo Dosumnu buckets quickly made it a one-possession game. Dosunmu made it a one-point game with 10 seconds left. […] The post Heat survive late scare against Bulls, win 116-113 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami HEAT (25-23) @ Chicago Bulls (23-24)

  Injury Report: Chicago Bulls Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Chicago Bulls: Miami Heat: 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: Miami HEAT (25-23) @ Chicago Bulls (23-24) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Comparing what Heat can offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo to these 3 suitors

Rubber has hit the road regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that, while the Bucks aren’t in any rush to trade the two-time MVP, they are finally listening to offers. Later that day, four teams that Charania listed as potential suitors are the Miami Heat, Golden State […] The post Comparing what Heat can offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo to these 3 suitors appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

GAME PREVIEW: Heat square off with Bulls in makeup game

Coming off a 133-124 loss to the Orlando Magic, the Miami Heat look for a quick reset, as they hit the road for one game against the Chicago Bulls inside United Center at 8:00 p.m. This will be the first of three-straight over the next four days against their East foe. Their Jan. 8 game […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat square off with Bulls in makeup game appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Top Player Prop Bets for Heat vs. Bulls on January 29, 2026

Player prop bet options for Bam Adebayo, Nikola Vucevic and others are available when the Miami Heat visit the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Thursday (tipping at 8 p.m. ET). How to Watch Heat vs. Bulls Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: CHSN+ and FDSSUN Live Stream: Fubo Location: Chicago, Illinois Venue: United Center NBA Props Today: Miami Heat Bam Adebayo Props PTS REB AST 3PM 18.5 (Over: -122) 10.5 (Ove...

Heat’s ability to land Giannis Antetokounmpo could come down to this 1 player

While Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks has been murky for the past several months, he could be on his way out sooner rather than later. There’s still a week left ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. But the Bucks are now listening to offers for the two-time MVP, who remains one of […] The post Heat’s ability to land Giannis Antetokounmpo could come down to this 1 player appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat fall apart in second half, lose to Magic 133-124

For the fourth time this season, the Orlando Magic bested the Miami Heat, except this time was in the Heat’s home house inside Kaseya Center. Behind a dominant 40-20 third-quarter, Orlando secured a 133-124 win over Miami, snapping a four-game skid while tying the Heat for 7th in the East standings. The Heat trailed by […] The post Heat fall apart in second half, lose to Magic 133-124 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

NBA GAMETHREAD: Orlando Magic (23-22) @ Miami Heat (25-22)

Here’s our game thread! Injury Report: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Spanish Radio: WAQI 710 AM & The HEAT Spanish Radio Network (José Pañeda) Tipoff: 7:30 PM EST TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (Eric Reid & John Crotty) Radio: AM 560 Sports WQAM & The HEAT Radio Network […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Orlando Magic (23-22) @ Miami Heat (25-22) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat head coach provides update on Davion Mitchell’s injury

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell is set to miss his fourth-straight game with a shoulder injury, last playing just 19 minutes in their 130-117 win over the Sacramento Kings on Jan. 19. Head coach Erik Spoelstra offered an injury update on the 6-foot point guard ahead of their game against the Orlando Magic. “While he’s […] The post Heat head coach provides update on Davion Mitchell’s injury appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

What’s the best offer Heat can currently put on table for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks was a ticking time bomb. At 18-27, the Bucks are falling out of the race for the play-in in the weakest Eastern Conference in recent memory. And Antetokounmpo’s latest injury suggested there wasn’t going to be a conceivable path for them to stay relevant. According to ESPN NBA […] The post What’s the best offer Heat can currently put on table for Giannis Antetokounmpo? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home, begin condensed stretch vs. Magic

Coming off a successful 3-2 road trip, the Miami Heat return home to face the Orlando Magic in the first of a condensed four-game stretch ahead of them. At 25-22, the Heat, the No. 7 seed in the East, are currently one game ahead of their intrastate rival in the standings. Miami enters off two-straight […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home, begin condensed stretch vs. Magic appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Top Player Prop Bets for Heat vs. Magic on January 28, 2026

Those looking to place a player prop wager can find odds for Bam Adebayo, Desmond Bane and others in the Miami Heat-Orlando Magic matchup at Kaseya Center on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. How to Watch Heat vs. Magic Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSSUN and FDSFL Live Stream: Fubo Location: Miami, Florida Venue: Kaseya Center NBA Props Today: Miami Heat Bam Adebayo Props PTS REB AST 3PM 20.5 (Over: -112) 1...

Toumani Camara Stepping Up for the Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers went 1-2 this week, earning a win over the Miami Heat to start the week, then falling to the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics in the absence of Deni Avdija. During a week where Portland’s offense struggled with consistency, one player really stepped up his performance; this week’s Blazer of the […]

How Heat have flipped script in this key phase

After the Miami Heat’s two-point win over the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier this month, Norman Powell pointed to an anonymous stat that the team was attempting to emulate as a mean for success. “We have a goal in mind,” Powell said. “[Head coach Erik Spoelstra] gave us a stat from last year, and we want […] The post How Heat have flipped script in this key phase appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

2026 NBA Draft: 5 wings Heat fans should keep tabs on midway through season

We are less than five months away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where the Miami Heat own just one pick! In the second of a three-part series detailing prospects to keep an eye on the rest of the men’s basketball regular season, we dive into potential wing prospects! On Sunday, we did guards! Let’s not […] The post 2026 NBA Draft: 5 wings Heat fans should keep tabs on midway through season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat’s Kel’el Ware to be in 2026 Rising Stars Game

Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware will be a part of the 2026 All-Star Weekend in Inglewood, Calif.! The second-year big man was named to the NBA Sophomores team for the Rising Stars Game on Feb. 13, the league announced. Among his teammates will be Spurs’ reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, Houston’s Reed Sheppard, […] The post Heat’s Kel’el Ware to be in 2026 Rising Stars Game appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Hanifan: 10 names I would pursue ahead of trade deadline if I’m Heat

The clock is counting down! We are now officially 10 days away from the Feb. 5 trade deadline. The only notable deal thus far is Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in a three-player package. But who are names the Miami Heat should consider?! Disclaimer: I’m dumber than practically every front office executive in the […] The post Hanifan: 10 names I would pursue ahead of trade deadline if I’m Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat sweep season series over Suns, win 111-102

The Miami Heat closed the book on their longest road trip of the season on Sunday night. And the final chapter ended smoothly! The Heat earned a 111-102 win over the Phoenix Suns inside Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ari., rewarding them the series sweep after beating the Suns by six earlier this month. It […] The post Heat sweep season series over Suns, win 111-102 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (24-22) @ Phoenix Suns (27-18)

This is our Heat-Suns GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Phoenix Suns: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Phoenix Suns: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Come back to Hot Hot Hoops at game time to join our GameThread and chat about the game live with other Heat fans! *** To check out our other content, […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (24-22) @ Phoenix Suns (27-18) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

2026 NBA Draft: 5 guards Heat fans should keep tabs on midway through season

We are still exactly five months away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where the Miami Heat own just one pick. In the first of a three-part series, we will be discussing which guards fans should be keeping tabs on as that date approaches. Yes, Miami is already loaded in the backcourt. But this class is […] The post 2026 NBA Draft: 5 guards Heat fans should keep tabs on midway through season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Nikola Jovic revealed Heat coach called team out before Jazz game

While the Miami Heat demolished the Utah Jazz Saturday night, it didn’t come without some tension. Not in-game, but before it. While they were shorthanded, the Heat were coming off a 127-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The loss dropped the Heat to 1-2 on their road trip, 3-6 over its last nine and […] The post Nikola Jovic revealed Heat coach called team out before Jazz game appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to close road trip on positive note vs. Suns

It’s been eight days since the Miami Heat last played in front of their home fans inside Kaseya Center. Well, that won’t extend much longer. They will close their longest road trip of the season Sunday night against Phoenix Suns inside Mortgage Matchup Center at 8:00 p.m. EST. The Heat are 2-2 on their current […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to close road trip on positive note vs. Suns appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

How Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest injury affects Heat’s pursuit

One of the biggest stories around the NBA over the last several weeks was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks. As we wrote in mid-December, the Bucks were making a futile attempt to convince themselves that they were buyers, while Antetokounmpo continued to table any formal trade request. However, that attempt wilted away in […] The post How Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest injury affects Heat’s pursuit appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .