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Coming off a career-high 77 games, it’s been an injury-riddled 2025-26 season for Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro. Hoping to play well enough to earn an extension, which he won’t be eligible for again until next summer, the 6-foot-5 guard has missed 20 of the team’s 26 games. He missed the team’s first 17 coming […] The post Tyler Herro admits toe injury hasn’t gotten better appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Globe ‘Does he even have enough money?’ Bill Chisholm closed the deal of his life when he bought the Celtics. Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs, Jalen Brunson named MVP Adam Silver says the NBA may look into giving the Miami Heat relief over the status of Terry Rozier CLNS Media Do […]
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The Miami Heat have been linked to several stars on this year’s trade market so far. Most notably, Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines that list, and Miami should be willing to trade almost anything to bring someone of his MVP caliber aboard. However, for the other names, that shouldn’t be the case. And not even close to […] The post Heat reviving the superstardom of Ja Morant is only worth it for the right price appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Until he asks out, there will be rampant speculation on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Until that comes, the Bucks appear steadfast on not wanting to deal their superstar. In fact, despite being 11-16, losers of 11 of their last 14 — including a humiliating 127-82 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, of all […] The post Do Heat have best possible package for Giannis Antetokounmpo? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed reporters in Las Vegas, Nev., on Friday to discuss a variety of topics. One of those was the expected timetable for the conclusion of the cases for Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups. Rozier was arrested by the FBI in late October in an illegal gambling probe and pleaded not guilty […] The post Adam Silver says there’s ‘no obvious solution’ to Terry Rozier situation appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat were already down two rotation players heading into Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Heat reserve Pelle Larsson is currently dealing with an ankle sprain, while star guard Tyler Herro was a late scratch with a nagging toe injury. Thus, an opportunity was available for Nikola Jovic to seize amid a poor […] The post Erik Spoelstra provides injury update on Nikola Jovic’s elbow appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Both the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat entered Monday on four-game losing streaks. One was going to get snap, while the other was going to extend to five. The Toronto Raptors snapped theirs and, thus, the Miami Heat did not. Behind a dominant fourth quarter, the Toronto Raptors powered past the Heat with a 106-96 […] The post Brandon Ingram, Raptors power past Heat 106-96 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic exited early against the Toronto Raptors on Monday game with a right elbow injury. Jovic, 22, was going up for a dunk attempt in transition over Collin Murray-Boyles. Jovic was fouled in mid-air, tried to brace his landing and appeared to have injured his right arm while trying to brace […] The post Nikola Jovic exits game vs. Raptors with right elbow injury appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Less than 30 minutes ahead of Monday’s contest between the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors, Heat guard Tyler Herro was a late scratch with a toe injury, the team officially announced. Simone Fontecchio will start in his place. Monday marks Herro’s 20th missed game of the season. He missed the first 17 recovering from offseason […] The post Tyler Herro late scratch vs. Raptors with toe injury appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat’s hot start to the 2025-26 season has unfortunately cooled off. Heading into Monday night’s matchup versus the visiting Toronto Raptors, Miami is looking to finally snap a four-game losing skid and secure a long overdue bounce back win. Additionally, they have lost five of their last six games and have limped to […] The post Kel’el Ware’s sudden role change has proven to impact the ceiling of this Heat team appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
There have been 50 draftees who have played at least five minutes in an NBA game this season. Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, who the franchise drafted No. 20 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, is not one of them. Jakucionis’ lone minute — 54 seconds, to be exact — came in the Heat’s 140-123 […] The post Davion Mitchell raves about Heat rookie: ‘He’s a dawg on both ends’ appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat will square off with the Toronto Raptors Monday, the first of four times the two teams will meet this season. Monday’s game comes as a replacement for losing the Emirates Cup quarterfinals. The Heat lost by nine to the Orlando Magic, while the Raptors lost by 16 to the New York Knicks. […] The post Why Heat, Raptors have a lot of overlap entering Monday’s duel appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
It has been nearly one full week since the Miami Heat have last hit the floor. And after a disappointing NBA Cup quarterfinals knockout loss at the hands of the in-state rival Orlando Magic, the Heat are searching to get back on track. They have lost a season-worst four games in a row and five […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat host Raptors looking to snap four-game skid appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
It was just a couple weeks ago that the Toronto Raptors took a 17-point lead against the Charlotte Hornets, a 10-game winning streak on the line. It has been a long two weeks. The team is now on a losing streak. A loss against the Miami Heat would bring the streak to five games. Their […]
There will always be peaks and valleys throughout an 82-game season. The Miami Heat’s first peak was great. Their offense was taking the league by storm, seemingly scoring 120-130-plus points every night — capped by a six-game win streak. Though they’ve recently hit their first valley, suffering a four-game losing streak — two losses to […] The post Norman Powell has perfect description for online chatter surrounding team appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat great Dwyane Wade may have idolized Allen Iverson, but that doesn’t mean he was willing to pull all of the strings to make him his teammate. While covering the Emirates Cup on Prime Video, Udonis Haslem pressed his close personal friend about a potential deal in 2006 to acquire Iverson. And Wade’s reasoning […] The post Dwyane Wade recalls time that he prevented Allen Iverson-Heat trade appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Player prop bet options for Scottie Barnes and others are listed when the Miami Heat host the Toronto Raptors at Kaseya Center on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET. How to Watch Heat vs. Raptors Date: Monday, December 15, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSSUN and TSN Live Stream: Fubo Location: Miami, Florida Venue: Kaseya Center NBA Props Today: Miami Heat Bam Adebayo Props PTS REB AST 3PM 18.5 (Over: -105) 9.5 (Over: -127) 2.5 (Over: -148...
The Miami Heat (14-11) will try to break a four-game losing run when they host the Toronto Raptors (15-11) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 15, 2025. The Raptors have also dropped four games in a row. In their last time out, the Heat lost 117-108 to the Magic on Tuesday. The Raptors’ most recent game was a 117-101 loss to the Knicks on Tuesday. In the Heat’s loss, Norman Powell led the way with a team-high 21 points (adding seven rebounds and two assists). The Raptors got a team-best 31 p...
The Miami Heat are in the midst of their first four-game skid of the 2025-26 season. Every season features highs and lows — both individually and collectively — but the Heat’s recent skid coincides with Tyler Herro’s return to the lineup. Herro isn’t having a bad start to the season, per se. He’s averaging 23.2 […] The post Erik Spoelstra: Narrative that Tyler Herro is reason for team’s slump is ‘misguided’ appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat (14-11) bring a four-game losing streak into a home matchup with the Toronto Raptors (15-11), who have lost four straight as well. The Raptors are underdogs by 5.5 points in the contest, which starts at 7:30 p.m. ET (on FDSSUN and TSN) on Monday, December 15, 2025. The matchup’s over/under is set at 237.5. Heat vs. Raptors Odds Heat odds to win: -210 Raptors odds to win: +176 Spread: Heat (-5.5) Total: 237.5 How to Bet on Heat vs. Raptors Game Time and Inform...
We have reached the 25-game mark of the 2025-26 Miami Heat season. There’s been good, bad and, recently, some ugly basketball played. In totality, Miami is currently 14-11 and in sole possession of the No. 8 seed in the East, 0.5 game ahead of the Atlanta Hawks and a 0.5 game back of a four-way […] The post Which Miami Heat lineups have been best through 25 games? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Time flies by when you’re having fun! And the Miami Heat, at different points, have had plenty of fun throughout the first 25 years of the 21st century. Since the start of the 2000-01 season, Miami is both No. 5 in total wins (1,124) and win percentage (.551), capturing three NBA championships and seven Eastern […] The post 4 former Heat players crack recent top-25 in 21st century rankings appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The talk around the NBA is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Will the Bucks deal their two-time MVP?! Given the team’s 11-15 record, subpar supporting cast and limited flexibility to build around Antetokounmpo, a breakup between the two sides feels inevitable. The question remains: When will it come?! Earlier this month, ESPN NBA […] The post NBA insider lists Heat among handful of teams with ‘interest’ in Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami H...
At his end-of-season press conference last May, Miami Heat president Pat Riley hinted at the organization wanting to duck the luxury tax to avoid repeater tax penalties for the 2025-26 season. By a series of moves, the Heat got under the luxury tax last summer, currently $1.6 million below that threshold. Though Saturday marked the […] The post Heat are now allowed to fill roster without exceeding luxury tax appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .