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Preview: Boston Celtics (24-15) at Miami Heat (21-19) Game #40 1/15/25

  at Boston Celtics (24-15) at Miami Heat (21-19) Thursday, January 15, 2026 7:30 PM ET TV: NBCSB, FDSN Sun, NBA-LP Regular Season Game #40 Road Game #21 Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WQAM 104.3, Sirius XM Kaseya Center  The Celtics continue their road trip with a stop in Miami to take on the Heat. This is the 2nd of 4 games between these two teams this season. The Celtics won the first game 129-116 in Boston on December 19. They will meet again in Boston on February 6 and a final time ...

From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | 25 days ago | 3 reads

Celtics vs. Heat Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Boston Celtics (24-15) play the Miami Heat (21-19) as only 2-point favorites on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSSUN and NBCS-BOS. The over/under in the matchup is set at 233.5. Celtics vs. Heat Odds Celtics odds to win: -126 Heat odds to win: +108 Spread: Celtics (-2) Total: 233.5 How to Bet on Celtics vs. Heat Game Time and Information When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida TV: FDSSUN and NBCS-BO...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 25 days ago | 4 reads

Miami Heat injury report vs Celtics shows team could be without several players

MIAMI — The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are set to face off for the second time this season on Thursday night. And, both Eastern Conference rivals should be mostly healthy when they meet, though several injuries loom on both sides. For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown (low back spasms) and Sam Hauser (hamstring tightness) are […]

From CelticsBlog | 25 days ago | 5 reads

Heat reportedly have interest in Ja Morant

As the trade deadline approaches — we’re just over three weeks away — rumors have continued to swirl around Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Predictably, one team linked to Morant is the Miami Heat, who are 21-19 as they approach the halfway mark of the season. NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported […] The post Heat reportedly have interest in Ja Morant appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 26 days ago | 2 reads

1 Heat player becomes trade-eligible on Jan. 15

We’re still over three weeks away from the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline. 22 days, to be exact, but who’s counting?! It’s officially that time of year, when trade rumors are flying all over the place like a flock of birds during a warm summer day. However, that doesn’t mean everyone is trade eligible. In fact, […] The post 1 Heat player becomes trade-eligible on Jan. 15 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 26 days ago | 0 reads

Heat star passed this milestone in win over Suns

It’s been an uneven season for Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo, especially after suffering a foot injury in early November. Though Adebayo is coming off one of his best games of the season against the Phoenix Suns. In the Heat’s six-point win, Adebayo scored a game-high 29 points on 11-of-15 shooting with nine boards, […] The post Heat star passed this milestone in win over Suns appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 26 days ago | 1 read

Erik Spoelstra lauds Bam Adebayo’s two-way effort in win vs. Suns

Sometimes, there are nights when everything just clicks. It’s been a rough last 11 games for Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo. The three-time All-Star was averaging just 11.4 points on a ghastly 37.1 percent shooting over that span, including just six points on 3-of-10 in the Heat’s 12-point loss earlier this week to the reigning […] The post Erik Spoelstra lauds Bam Adebayo’s two-way effort in win vs. Suns appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 26 days ago | 5 reads

Bam Adebayo fourth quarter take over ignites Heat to 127-121 win versus Suns

Now THAT was some exciting Miami Heat basketball. After returning home from a disappointing road trip and three-game losing streak, the Heat close out the visiting Phoenix Suns with a much needed 127-121 win. Miami will improve to a 21-19 record, as Phoenix drops to 24-16. The Heat were led by a resilient and dominant […] The post Bam Adebayo fourth quarter take over ignites Heat to 127-121 win versus Suns appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 26 days ago | 4 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: Phoenix Suns (24-15) @ Miami Heat (20-19)

This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Phoenix Suns: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Phoenix Suns: 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: Phoenix Suns (24-15) @ Miami Heat (20-19) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 26 days ago | 6 reads

POLL: Would you trade Tyler Herro for Ja Morant?

The Miami Heat’s 14-7 start to the 2025-26 season feels like a distant memory. They are back fighting to avoid their fourth-straight play-in at 20-19. And it’s become clearer they need an(other) injection of life. Should that be Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant? He’s one of the most polarizing players in the league. But he […] The post POLL: Would you trade Tyler Herro for Ja Morant? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 27 days ago | 4 reads

Former Heat wing endorses Ja Morant to Miami

It appears that Ja Morant’s time with the Memphis Grizzlies is nearing an end. The two-time All-Star still has two more years left on his contract beyond 2025-26. But dating back to his suspension in early November after an incident with head coach Tuomas Iisalo, the writing is on the wall for a change in […] The post Former Heat wing endorses Ja Morant to Miami appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 27 days ago | 3 reads

Postponed Heat-Bulls game rescheduled to Jan. 29

The postponed game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, originally set for Jan. 8, was rescheduled to Jan. 29, the team announced Monday. The game will be the first of three consecutive games between the two teams. The inaugural contest will be in Chicago, while the final two will be in Miami. The originally […] The post Postponed Heat-Bulls game rescheduled to Jan. 29 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 27 days ago | 5 reads

Heat’s biggest issue in loss vs. Thunder is becoming untimely trend

The Oklahoma City Thunder bested the Miami Heat 124-112, handing Miami its third-straight loss for the first time since the New Year. While the Heat also underwent a separate five-game losing streak in December, the Heat are in the middle of arguably their worst three-game stretch of the season. They have lost each of the […] The post Heat’s biggest issue in loss vs. Thunder is becoming untimely trend appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 28 days ago | 3 reads

Thunder run away with 124-112 win over Heat

The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Miami Heat 124-112 inside Paycom Center Sunday night. The Heat have now lost three-straight games, losing by 24, 28 and now 12 points, respectively. Trailing by five at halftime, the reigning champions outsocred the Heat 70-53, including 64-39 in the first 17:28 of the second half. Miami has […] The post Thunder run away with 124-112 win over Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 28 days ago | 3 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: OKC Thunder (32-7) @ Miami Heat (20-18)

This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Miami Heat: Norman Powell (back) — OUT Tyler Herro (big toe sprain) — AVAILABLE Terry Rozier (not with team) — OUT Vlad Goldin (G-League) — OUT Jahmir Young (G-League) — OUT OKC Thunder: Starting 5: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Tipoff: 7:00 PM EST […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: OKC Thunder (32-7) @ Miami Heat (20-18) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 28 days ago | 3 reads

Heat to be without leading scorer vs. Thunder

The Miami Heat will be without their leading scorer in a matchup against the reigning champions. Heat guard Norman Powell, who was added to the injury report Sunday afternoon hours ahead of their contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, was officially ruled out, the team announced. The Heat’s game against OKC will be Powell’s sixth […] The post Heat to be without leading scorer vs. Thunder appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 28 days ago | 4 reads

3 reasons why Heat taking a gamble on Ja Morant could pay off

Ja Morant trade rumors have begun to heat up, literally and figuratively. ESPN’s Shams Charania recently reported that the Memphis Grizzlies are officially fielding offers on the disgruntled Morant ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. And of course, the Miami Heat have been linked to the former All-Star point guard. According to ClutchPoints’ Brett […] The post 3 reasons why Heat taking a gamble on Ja Morant could pay off appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 29 days ago | 2 reads

Heat must find way to respond ahead of grueling four-game stretch

On the heels of back-to-back 28- and 24-point losses, the Miami Heat have hit their lowest point of the season to date. It marked the ninth time in franchise history with two consecutive games resulted in 24-plus-point losses. The two defeats were at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the best teams in […] The post Heat must find way to respond ahead of grueling four-game stretch appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 29 days ago | 6 reads

3 glaring numbers from Heat’s last 2 blowout loss

Every NBA season has peaks and valleys. Right now, the Miami Heat are in their steepest valley of the season to date. They have lost by 28 and 24 points, respectively, over their last two games to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers. It might be useful to throw away the film. But there’s a […] The post 3 glaring numbers from Heat’s last 2 blowout loss appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 29 days ago | 5 reads

Heat need more out of Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo is in a clear offensive slump right now, and it’s hurting the Miami Heat. That statement says a lot, considering all the other things Adebayo brings to the table to impact winning. He remains the team’s greatest defender by far, and still adds that versatility of switching 1-5 on a nightly basis. The […] The post Heat need more out of Bam Adebayo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 29 days ago | 1 read

Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell share thoughts on adapting to new starting lineup 

After the Miami Heat got embarrassed by the depleted and last place Indiana Pacers on Saturday, it showed that this group has a lot of work to do. And if there’s any good time to attempt to put in that work, it’s now— as the roster is finally fully healthy.  The problem with the Heat’s […] The post Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell share thoughts on adapting to new starting lineup  appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 29 days ago | 3 reads

GAME PREVIEW: Heat will attempt to snap two-game losing skid against Thunder in OKC

If the previous two embarrassing blowout losses were too difficult for the Miami Heat, they need to brace themselves for their most difficult matchup they could face this season versus the reigning NBA champion OKC Thunder on the second leg of a road back-to-back. It will be the final game of the Heat’s winless road […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat will attempt to snap two-game losing skid against Thunder in OKC appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 29 days ago | 2 reads

Heat reach lowest point of season after 123-99 blowout loss to last seed Pacers

Despite the roster getting fully healthy, the Miami Heat suffered their most embarrassing loss of the season to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. They got throttled with a final score of 123-99, and were never in control even from the very beginning of the game. The Heat started the game in a 28-10 hole, […] The post Heat reach lowest point of season after 123-99 blowout loss to last seed Pacers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 29 days ago | 4 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami HEAT (20-17) @ Indiana Pacers (7-31)

  This is our Heat-Pacers GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report Indiana Pacers: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Indiana Pacers: 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 (20-17) @ Indiana Pacers (7-31) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 29 days ago | 2 reads

Slippery When Wet, Pippen and Mahomes? Anthony Davis Out, Injury Updates, and Other Bulls Bullets

Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis won’t be available to face his hometown Chicago Bulls on Saturday. So we’ve got that going for us… which is nice. That’s just some of the good news for Chicago at the start of this weekend. Health-wise, the Bulls also seem to have benefited from an unexpected three-day break following their 108-93 home loss to the very shorthanded Detroit Pistons . Chicago was set to host the Miami Heat the night after that Pistons loss. Instead, the combinati...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 30 days ago | 4 reads