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Heat could get rookie back ahead of Wednesday’s game against Nuggets

Only two Miami Heat players (not named Terry Rozier, who’s been on leave since Oct. 23) on the team’s 15-man roster have yet to appear in a game so far this season. One of them, guard Tyler Herro, underwent foot surgery in September and won’t be returning until mid-November, at the earliest. The other is […] The post Heat could get rookie back ahead of Wednesday’s game against Nuggets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Bam Adebayo is back to anchoring Heat defense at elite level

Bam Adebayo has long been one of the NBA’s best defenders, no matter how you slice the pie. The nine-year veteran has finished top-5 in Defensive Player of the Year voting five times, including a top-3 finish in 2023-24. Adebayo, 28, has always been incredibly versatile in scheme. Despite being an undersized center, Adebayo’s one […] The post Bam Adebayo is back to anchoring Heat defense at elite level appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 1 read

JJ Redick has finally given the Lakers a culture again

One of the ultimate goals of every franchise is to develop a culture. Teams can have identities, but building a culture is how long-term success is achieved. Franchise like the Warriors, Celtics and Heat have a culture that has led to sustained success. The Lakers have not had that for a very long time. In […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read

The sky remains the limit for Tyrese Maxey as he reaches his 25th birthday

Where would the Sixers be without the 2020 bubble heroics of Mike Muscala? A couple of seemingly irrelevant threes in a game that August for Muscala’s Thunder in a win against the Heat allowed the Sixers to keep their first-round pick in that year’s draft. With the 21st pick, the Sixers landed Kentucky guard Tyrese […]

From Liberty Ballers | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Newest Heat addition didn’t take long to be impressed with the organization’s culture

When the Miami Heat pulled off the under the radar acquisition of Norman Powell from the LA Clippers over the summer, it seemed like a brilliant move from the start.  All it cost in a three-team deal between the Heat, Clippers and Utah Jazz to add Powell was aging veterans that had inconsistent roles last […] The post Newest Heat addition didn’t take long to be impressed with the organization’s culture appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Norman Powell’s return ignites Heat to survive Clippers in the clutch, 120-119

After the Miami Heat dropped two games in a row, following a three-game win streak, they finally get back into the win column again. Miami secured the huge bounce back victory and another statement win over the LA Clippers during a late night West Coast matchup on Monday. It was the second leg of a […] The post Norman Powell’s return ignites Heat to survive Clippers in the clutch, 120-119 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Heat receive important injury update ahead of Monday’s game versus Clippers

The Miami Heat will be getting back a key piece to their lineup Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, the second night of a back-to-back. After missing three games with a groin strain, guard Norman Powell will make his return, the team officially announced moments before Monday’s contest. Powell, 32, is averaging 24.0 points, […] The post Heat receive important injury update ahead of Monday’s game versus Clippers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami HEAT (3-3) @ Los Angeles Clippers (3-2)

This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Miami Heat: LA Clippers:  Starting 5: Miami Heat: LA Clippers:  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 (3-3) @ Los Angeles Clippers (3-2) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Should Heat consider a lineup change after porous start?

The Miami Heat, missing two of their best scorers, are in the midst of a two-game losing streak and hope to stave off the Los Angeles Clippers in the second night of a back-to-back on Monday. Currently at 3-3, the Heat enter the evening with the 10th-best offense and third-best defense. Miami’s bench has been […] The post Should Heat consider a lineup change after porous start? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves out vs. Blazers

After picking up a win over the Heat on Sunday, the Lakers appear to be effectively punting the second night of the back-to-back on Monday. Hours before the game, the team announced that both Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves would be out. Deandre Ayton, who missed Sunday’s game with back spasms, is questionable. Maxi Kleber, […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to salvage their tough road trip against the LA Clippers

The Miami Heat’s difficult four-game road trip, in which they have began 0-2, doesn’t get any easier on Monday. On the second night of a back-to-back, they will face a 3-2 LA Clippers squad— another top Western Conference squad. The Clippers’ star duo of James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are both available heading into the […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to salvage their tough road trip against the LA Clippers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Top Player Prop Bets for Clippers vs. Heat on November 3, 2025

Bam Adebayo and James Harden are two of the players with prop bets on the table when the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Clippers meet at Intuit Dome on Monday (opening tip at 10:30 p.m. ET). How to Watch Clippers vs. Heat Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSSUN and FDSSC Live Stream: Fubo Location: Inglewood, California Venue: Intuit Dome NBA Props Today: Los Angeles Clippers James Harden Props PTS REB AST 3PM ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Heat

Once the news that LeBron James would be sidelined for the opening weeks of the season came out, the belief was that Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves would have to carry the team as far as they could. With that in mind, to see the Lakers win by double digits in a game where Luka […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Heat cannot climb back from early deficit, lose to Lakers 130-120

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers bested the Miami Heat, 130-120, Sunday evening inside Crypto.com Arena. The Heat did not lead the entire evening, falling into an 18-point first half deficit that it could not climb out of despite cutting the Laker lead to two points with over 10 minutes left in the fourth […] The post Heat cannot climb back from early deficit, lose to Lakers 130-120 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Lakers use balanced attack to smother Heat

For the first time this season, the Lakers did not get a 40-point performance. Instead, it was a balanced attack from Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia as the Lakers picked up their fifth win of the season, knocking off the Heat, 130-120. Luka Dončić notched a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds and […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Deandre Ayton out vs. Heat with back spasms

After missing the second half of Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Deandre Ayton will remain out for the Lakers on Sunday against the Heat. On the initial injury report on Saturday, Ayton was listed as probable. Hours before the game, he was downgraded to questionable before being ruled out just ahead of the game. Fortunately, […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-2) @ Los Angeles Lakers (4-2)

The Miami Heat continue their four-game road-trip Sunday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers inside Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 p.m. EST! This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Miami Heat Injury Report: Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Miami Heat Starting 5: Los Angeles Lakers Starting 5: Broadcast Info: *** To check out […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-2) @ Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 1 read

1 Heat player is atop the leaderboard in this key category after 1 week

As the Miami Heat enter arguably their most rigid portion of their 82-game schedule, they have the No. 9-ranked offense with top-7 marks in both effective field goal percentage and true-shooting percentage. There is still plenty of basketball left to be played, but against three solid defenses — the Orlando Magic (who have underperformed), New […] The post 1 Heat player is atop the leaderboard in this key category after 1 week appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Erik Spoelstra isn’t worried about Tyler Herro, Norman Powell’s fit together

After one week, the Miami Heat’s offense were already breaking previously-set franchise records. Through five games, they are No. 9 in offense and No. 7 in both effective field goal percentage and true-shooting percentage. The uniqueness with it is that it’s come without arguably their best offensive player in Tyler Herro, who averaged 23.9 points […] The post Erik Spoelstra isn’t worried about Tyler Herro, Norman Powell’s fit together appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 1 read

GAME PREVIEW: Heat continue road trip against Luka Donic and the LA Lakers

The Miami Heat’s three-game winning streak came to an end on Thursday night against the rising San Antonio Spurs to open up a four-game road trip. Now the focus will shift to securing a bounce back win against another difficult foe in the LA Lakers. LA has yet to see LeBron James take the floor […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat continue road trip against Luka Donic and the LA Lakers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Lakers vs Heat preview: Looking for three in a row

After sweeping their tw0-game road trip, the Lakers (4-2) are back home where they will be greeted by the Miami Heat (3-2) on Sunday. This is the first night of a back-to-back for Los Angeles. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Nov 2 Where: Crypto.com Arena Watch: Spectrum Sportsnet The […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Norman Powell still considers himself underrated

One of the Miami Heat’s biggest takeaways after five games is not only their new up-tempo style, but how quickly they have jelled through the first five games of the season. Acquired in July in a three-team trade, guard Norman Powell has been an essential part of their surge. You could go a step further […] The post Norman Powell still considers himself underrated appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Miami Heat: 5 takeaways after 5 games

We are officially one week through the NBA season, with the Miami Heat in the midst of a four-game road trip at 3-2! There is still way too much basketball left to be played, but what are a few of our takeaways? Let’s examine! Pace, pace, pace!: Erik Spoelstra-led teams have never finished top-15 in […] The post Miami Heat: 5 takeaways after 5 games appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads