Cooper Flagg joins the Dallas Mavericks’ shootaround at Miami’s Kaseya Center despite being listed as questionable with a mild left shoulder sprain. The 19‑year‑old, 2025 No. 1 draft pick exited the Mavericks’ 121‑105 win over Indiana after a flagrant foul and missed the 122‑106 loss to San Antonio while an MRI confirmed the sprain. Coach Dusty May leaves his return timeline open. Flagg, who tallied 32 points in the season opener, was replaced by Zachary Risacher (11 points) on Saturday. Kyrie Irving returns, while Naji Marshall and several others remain sidelined. Tip‑off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Miami Heat are heading into week 2 of this new Giannis Antetokounmpo-led 2026-27 campaign— yet remain winless. They are one of four teams in the Eastern Conference that have gotten off to an 0-3 start. Off the back of a terrific Davion Mitchell performance in Miami’s last game versus the Charlotte Hornets, the Heat […]
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The Dallas Mavericks take on the Miami Heat on Sunday. Mavs forward Cooper Flagg is on the injury report and was initially listed as questionable. Flagg is dealing with a sore left shoulder he suffered against the Indiana Pacers. Here’s everything we know about Cooper Flagg’s injury and his playing status against the Heat. Cooper […]
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The Miami Heat are still searching for their first win of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. The Miami Heat concluded the first five days of action as one of four winless teams in the East — and one of seven across the NBA at 0-3. This marks the first time the franchise has started 0-3 since […]
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Andrew Wiggins may be the one player who could help save the Miami Heat from their early-season free fall.
The Big Lead flags three NBA clubs that should already be on edge after a 0‑3 start to the 2026‑27 season. The defending champion New York Knicks, who lost to an undermanned Orlando Magic, are the first title‑holders to stumble 0‑3 since the 2011‑12 Mavericks, with key players Karl‑Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Miles McBride still awaiting contract extensions. The Golden State Warriors sit winless amid an aging roster, a blown 12‑point lead to Memphis and Kristaps Porziņģis sidelined by POTS, though Stephen Curry secured a two‑year extension. Finally, the Miami Heat, despite landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, have yet to notch a win, conceding 115+ points in each loss while trying to mesh Giannis with Bam Adebayo under Erik Spoelstra. These early struggles suggest a potentially rough campaign for all three teams.
This article is regularly updated. The NBA injury report for Monday, October 26, features several notable absences, including Moses Moody, Mark Williams and Steven Adams. Cooper Flagg is questionable for the Dallas Mavericks against the Miami Heat, while Marcus Smart is out for the Houston Rockets. Several teams had yet to submit their reports. Minnesota […]
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Golden State Warriors legend Klay Thompson risks quickly wearing out the Miami Heat's patience after a tough start to the season.
The Miami Heat are off to a 0-3 start after their 115-110 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday evening, and an ESPN NBA insider has several specific concerns about their defense. On the latest edition of the Hoop Collective podcast, hosted by Brian Windhorst, NBA insider Tim MacMahon took a “flamethrower” to Miami’s “flammable” […]
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Bobby Portis' recent comments about the Miami Heat's rebounding struggles may have little to do with rebounding itself.
The Mavericks open the 2026‑27 season 1‑2, dropping to Houston (128‑110) and San Antonio (122‑106) but beating Indiana (121‑105). Rookie Cooper Flagg shines with 23 points per game before a shoulder injury sidelines him for the Spurs game. Despite ‘quarter‑by‑quarter’ inconsistencies, Dallas ranks in the league’s top half for offensive rating (112.0) and shows flashes of strong defense. Coach Dusty May’s rotations are still settling, while bench contributors like Marcus Sasser and Sergio de Larrea impress. With upcoming games against Miami, OKC and a rematch with Houston, the Mavs have playoff potential if they find consistency.
The Miami Heat's early-season struggles could end up being a blessing in disguise.
The Miami Heat have made their worst start to a season since 2007, with Erik Spoelstra and Giannis Antetokounmpo both sounding the alarm after the team fell to 0-3. Miami suffered a 115-110 loss to the short-handed Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, blowing a 21-point deficit before mounting a late comeback that ultimately fell short. The […]
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Anthony Edwards scored 26 points in 28 minutes as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 117-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors in their home opener at Target Center on Sunday. Minnesota improved to 3-0, winning its first three games by 25, 22 and 23 points. The first two wins came against the Miami Heat and […]
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There’s no denying that many are concerned as the Miami Heat have started the regular season at 0-3 after another disappointing loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night, 115-110. With some fans potentially thinking that it’s time to hit the panic button on the Heat, let’s slow down, take a breath, look into the […]
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The Dallas Mavericks (1-2) travel to Miami to face a 0-3 Heat team fresh off high‑profile offseason moves, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson and former Mavs sharpshooters. The preview highlights Kyrie Irving’s return from injury management and Cooper Flg’s questionable status after a shoulder scare, while noting the Heat’s reliance on Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo for scoring. Dallas boasts one of only four teams shooting above 50% early this season, contrasted with Miami’s sub‑42% field‑goal rate. The article outlines three key angles: the impact of Irving and Flagg, the challenge of containing Antetokounmpo, and the statistical edge the Mavericks hold heading into the 6:30 p.m. tip‑off at the Kaseya Center.
Part of the Miami Heat's solution to their offensive woes could be tied to a bigger role for Davion Mitchell.
Kyrie Irving remains off the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report for Monday’s clash with the Miami Heat after sitting out Saturday’s 122-106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs for left‑knee management. He posted 24 points in 25 minutes during Friday’s 121-105 win over Indiana, his first game since tearing his ACL on March 3, 2025. Coach Dusty May says Dallas cleared him for Friday but has not decided on back‑to‑back play, noting there’s “certainly a chance” Irving will suit up both nights. The Heat enter the game 0‑3, while Dallas also lists several players—including Cooper Flagg (questionable) and Naji Marshall (ill)—as sidelined.
The Mavericks enter Monday’s 6:30 p.m. CT matchup at the Kaseya Center with a slew of injuries. Cooper Flagg is listed as questionable after an MRI confirmed a mild left‑shoulder sprain; Naji Marshall sits out due to illness, and Caleb Martin is now doubtful with a right thumb sprain. Santi Aldama (right knee surgery), Tarik Biberović (heel bursitis), Dereck Lively II (foot surgery) and Kyrie Irving (left‑knee management) remain unavailable. Dallas is 1‑2, while Miami is 0‑3 after a 115‑110 loss to Charlotte. The report highlights limited minutes for Jett Howard and Morez Johnson Jr. as the teams prepare for the game.
The new-look Miami Heat have stumbled to an 0-3 start in the 2026/27 season, their worst opening since 2007‑08. After a 25‑point loss to Minnesota, a 17‑point defeat by Detroit and a road loss to a shorthanded Charlotte squad, star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out with just 16 points on 4‑of‑11 shooting. Coach Erik Spoelstra blamed the physicality of officiating, while point guard Davion Mitchell highlighted a 25‑4 fourth‑quarter run that tied the game, finishing with 22 points and 10 assists. The starting five—Mitchell, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo—has been outscored by 30 points in its first 31 minutes together, posting a net rating of –47.1 per 100 possessions. The team remains optimistic, with the full roster expected for Monday’s matchup against Dallas, and only wing Pelle Larsson listed as probable with a sprained finger.
Jalen Duren misses the Pistons’ 128-111 victory over Miami after a right‑hamstring strain limited him to ten minutes. The All‑NBA center, who averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists last season and just signed a five‑year, $200 million contract, will be re‑evaluated in two weeks. While the team has not confirmed severity, a Grade 1‑2 strain is likely, sidelining him for several weeks. Detroit will rely on Paul Reed and new free‑agent John Collins to fill the void as they aim to defend their one‑seed.
With the Miami Heat starting the season 0-3 after another disappointing loss on Saturday night to the Charlotte Hornets, 115-110, there’s no denying that the team is going through immense frustration after an exciting buildup to the season. As Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the way for the Heat, the team is still looking to acclimate to […]
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The Miami Heat’s brutal start to the season continued Saturday night with an 115-110 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, as Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out with less than two minutes remaining. As the Heat are now 0-3, head coach Erik Spoelstra would speak about Antetokounmpo fouling out that comes with a criticism to the officiating crew. […]
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After claiming the No. 1 seed in the East last season, the Detroit Pistons have picked up where they left off in the regular season by winning their first two games. They followed up their huge 22-point comeback over the Boston Celtics with a decisive victory over the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Miami Heat. However, the Pistons […]
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LeBron James sits out as the 76ers extend their 3-0 start, beating the Bucks 127-116 without the future Hall of Famer despite lower‑back and sciatica concerns. Joel Embiid posts a 28‑11‑10 line, while Maxey adds 26. Bam Adebayo vents frustration after Miami’s third straight loss, ripping his jersey following a 115-110 defeat to Charlotte that left the Heat 0‑3. Meanwhile, Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson narrows Michael Jordan’s early scoring gap, tallying 30 points and 14 rebounds for 67 points in his first three games, just seven shy of Jordan’s mark. Warriors’ 2026 first‑round pick Yaxel Lendeborg records 56 points in his first three outings, ranking third in Golden State history, and Devin Booker sets a Suns home‑opener record with 43 points in a 131-122 win over the Warriors.