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Mikel Brown Jr. is expected to make his Brooklyn Nets debut during the team’s preseason finale on Wednesday vs. the Miami Heat, a league source told ClutchPoints. After joining the Nets as the No. 6 pick in June’s draft, Brown was sidelined for the start of training camp with a left ankle sprain. The rookie […] The post Mikel Brown Jr. expected to make Nets debut during preseason finale appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Davion Mitchell is set to be a crucial part of the revamped Miami Heat squad, featuring big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo , Bam Adebayo and Klay Thompson . The guard has set a single individual goal for the season with all of his focus being on team success, via Dan Riccio of Hot Hot Hoops . "My individual goal is to win Defensive Player of the Year. It is all I got," Mitchell said in the interview. "No statistical goals, Defensive Player of the Year is just one of my goals." Mitchell's def...
The Boston Celtics franchise is valued at $8 billion, making it the 7th-highest-valued franchise in the NBA, per Sportico’s latest analysis. That trails the Golden State Warriors ($14.5 billion), New York Knicks ($12.8 billion), Los Angeles Lakers ($12.5 billion), Los Angeles Clippers ($8.2 billion), Chicago Bulls ($8.1 billion), and Miami Heat ($8.05 billion). For reference, […]
LaMelo Ball’s blockbuster trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves has resulted in him forming one of the NBA’s most exciting duos with Anthony Edwards. The two young superstars are largely expected to take Minnesota to the next level after a series of disappointing playoff exits in recent seasons. Now, none other than the Miami Heat center […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo earns Bam Adebayo stamp of approval over Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Miami Heat may have hit on a second-round pick again with how Ryan Conwell has looked in preseason action.
The Miami Heat have multiple free agents and new contracts to evaluate. The biggest contract questions for the Miami Heat are discussed.
Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers just dominated Paolo Banchero, not only showing Mobley's superior impact but hinting at another level-up occurring.
When Giannis Antetokounmpo won his first title in Milwaukee during the 2021 Finals, he had his supporting cast, Jrue Holiday in the backcourt role. Holiday became an asset defensively not just in the league, but also on the international scenes such as with Team USA. Meanwhile, Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell said he is ready […] The post Davion Mitchell draws Jrue Holiday comparison as Giannis’ backup guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat will be led by the dynamic duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, there will also be young players who will look to make an immediate impact, such as rookie Ryan Conwell. While the Heat rookie has already been shouted out by the likes of Klay Thompson, the second-round […] The post Heat rookie cites a specific aspect that he’s looking to take from Klay Thompson appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting a new era with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, there’s no denying that his presence will impact every player on the roster. Looking at the Heat’s promising players this upcoming season, it’ll be another test for Nikola Jovic, who spoke recently of a player that he would love […] The post Nikola Jovic reveals Heat teammate he wants to have career like, but it isn’t Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Preseason stat sheets can be notoriously misleading, but coaching staffs look for structural shifts rather than final scores. For the Zion Williamson-led do-or-die New Orleans Pelicans, the early October exhibitions against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat have provided one key data point. Jamahl Mosley’s switch to an ‘All Crash’ mode instead of going […] The post Why Jamahl Mosley’ Pelicans are encouraged by early returns from ‘All Crash’ investment appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MIAMI – With the focus on the Miami Heat surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, the supporting cast will be crucial to reaching new heights in the 2026-27 season. As this new era for the Heat is led by Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, there are other players that are looking to stand out and make a name for […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s eye-opening take on how G League stint will help promising Heat big man appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Fresh off their one-point victory over the Miami Heat in which no starters from either team saw the court, the Minnesota Timberwolves are back in action on Monday. In their most important and telling game of the preseason, the Wolves head to the Big Apple to take on the defending champions Game Info: What to […]
Nikola Jovic is having the type of preseason that will have Miami Heat fans, for better or worse, believing again.
The New York Knicks announced they're not giving out new contracts before the season, and the Miami Heat could get involved.
After starting the preseason 2-0, the Miami Heat took their first loss on Saturday evening with a final score of 125-124 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unlike the first two outings— where Heat fans got a glimpse of what’s to come with Giannis Antetokounmpo and all the regulars— coach Erik Spoelstra opted to sit the starters […] The post Timberwolves hand Heat their first preseason loss 125-124 with starters out appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat 125-124 in a high-scoring preseason game at Kaseya Center on Saturday, October 10. Antonio Reeves scored the decisive basket with 2.3 seconds remaining as Minnesota improved to 2-1 in the preseason, handing Miami its first home defeat of the exhibition schedule. Both teams were missing several prominent players. […] The post Timberwolves narrowly beat Heat as stars sit out appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has praised Andrew Wiggins for his ability to contribute offensively and defensively in different lineups. Spoelstra believes Wiggins is a valuable player because he can create his own shots, play without the ball and defend opposing wing players. The Heat coach also said that Wiggins has adapted well to […] The post Erik Spoelstra calls Andrew Wiggins underrated defender appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
With the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat tipping off their regular season against one another in just eleven days, Chris Finch and Erik Spoelstra decided that revealing their cards by playing their main rotation players was too big of a risk. So instead of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball vs Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, […]
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat ready to deploy a new dynamic duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, the pieces around them in the starting lineup are almost as key. As the Heat are showcasing a new look with Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson, one of the players looking to complement them is Andrew Wiggins. […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals ‘superpower’ that Andrew Wiggins has when playing with Giannis, Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MIAMI – With the focus around the Miami Heat centering on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comfort with his new team, others on the roster are looking to carve out a bigger role in the rotation. As Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo lead the way for the Heat, the team’s second unit and bench will be vital this season, […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra, Bam Adebayo shout out breakout candidate that has an ‘uncommon energy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
This is our Heat-Timberwolves GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! The Miami Heat are back in action tonight as they welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to Kaseya Center for their third preseason game of the 2026-27 NBA season. Miami enters Saturday night’s matchup with a perfect 2-0 preseason record after defeating the Toronto Raptors and […] The post NBA PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: Minnesota Timberwolves (1-1) @ Miami HEAT (2-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat in the midst of the preseason ahead of the third game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, it is a key opportunity for stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo to build chemistry with his new teammates. As Antetokounmpo builds his comfort with the Heat through the preseason, the dynamic with […] The post Heat’s Giannis gives crucial update on building chemistry with Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Klay Thompson is one of the biggest signings for the Miami Heat, second only to two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Golden State Warriors legend is gearing up for a better season following a subpar campaign with the Dallas Mavericks. He still averaged double digits in scoring (11.7 points per game), but the Mavs missed the [...]
Veteran wing Tim Hardaway Jr. always hoped to have a chance to play for the Heat someday, and he says it was a “no-brainer” decision to sign a one-year, $6.5MM contract with the team over the summer when the opportunity arose, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Hardaway’s father, Hall of Fame point guard […]