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Heat will be without 2 key starters vs. Celtics
Coming off their 11-point win over the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat enter Friday’s second night of a back-to-back against the Boston Celtics down multiple rotation players, including guards Tyler Herro and Pelle Larsson. Well, they will be without two more key starters — guard Davion Mitchell (ankle) and wing Andrew Wiggins (back) — the […] The post Heat will be without 2 key starters vs. Celtics appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (15-12) @ Boston Celtics (15-11)
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Boston Celtics: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Boston Celtics: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Come back to Hot Hot Hoops at game time to join our GameThread and chat about the game live with other Heat fans! *** To check out our other content, click here. […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (15-12) @ Boston Celtics (15-11) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Erik Spoelstra encouraged by Kasparas Jakucionis’ first real NBA minutes
Down Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson and Nikola Jovic on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis was called upon to provide a spark against the Brooklyn Nets for his first real NBA action. It wasn’t his first career game. But it was his first opportunity playing “real” minutes after just 54 seconds […] The post Erik Spoelstra encouraged by Kasparas Jakucionis’ first real NBA minutes appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan: 10 things on my Miami Heat 2025 Christmas wishlist
Time has flown by in 2025. We are less than a week away from Christmas Day. Don’t forget to do your last-minute shopping! While the Miami Heat will get the day off, what are 10 things on our Heat Christmas wishlist as the days approach? Here are mine! (Editor’s note: The aforementioned wishes are in […] The post Hanifan: 10 things on my Miami Heat 2025 Christmas wishlist appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
GAME PREVIEW: Heat take on rival Celtics in second night of a back-to-back
After a long overdue bounce back victory that snapped the Miami Heat’s five-game losing streak in Brooklyn against the Nets, they are right back to work on Friday evening. For the second night of a back-to-back, and the second of three road games in a four-day span, Miami heads to TD Garden to face the […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat take on rival Celtics in second night of a back-to-back appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The 2026 All-Star Break: How the break affects Miami Heat
The NBA basketball season is a long slog and requires elite levels of concentration, fitness, and willpower. With 82 matches for each team in the regular season, there are bound to be peaks and troughs throughout the seven-month regular season as teams attempt to make the playoffs, or even better, win their conference. It has […] The post The 2026 All-Star Break: How the break affects Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Late Heat surge propels them over Nets 106-95
Behind a late fourth-quarter surge, the Miami Heat escaped with a 106-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets Thursday evening inside Barclays Center. It was an ugly offensive performance from the Heat, who had just 86 points with five minutes to go in regulation. But strong nights from Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Norman Powell […] The post Late Heat surge propels them over Nets 106-95 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami HEAT (14-12) @ Brooklyn Nets (7-18)
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Brooklyn Nets: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Brooklyn Nets: 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 (14-12) @ Brooklyn Nets (7-18) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Norman Powell is turning into a fantasy menace
When Norman Powell was acquired by the Miami Heat, fans expected to see a savvy veteran but his play has been a big reason for their success. The 2019 NBA Champion had made himself known throughout the league for his strong scoring touch and work ethic, but an All-Star nod still eluded him. His past […] The post Norman Powell is turning into a fantasy menace appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Why it’s important Heat get off to fast start during road trip
Losers of five-straight and six of their last seven, the Miami Heat are about to embark on their second trip of three games or more away from home this season. Their first one did not go well. Their extended road trip of the season was a four-game stint from Oct. 30-Nov. 5 against the Spurs, […] The post Why it’s important Heat get off to fast start during road trip appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
GAME PREVIEW: Heat begin three-game road trip against Nets
The Miami Heat hope to snap their five-game skid Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Tip-off will be inside Barclays Center at 7:30 p.m. EST. This marks the first off three-straight on the road for Miami, including the first night of a back-to-back. The Heat have struggled on the road this season, going just 4-8 […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat begin three-game road trip against Nets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat will now have 1 fewer trade exception to work with ahead of deadline
The unofficial start of trade season began Monday with over 80 players becoming trade eligible. That included guard Dru Smith, who the Miami Heat brought back (again) on a three-year, $7.9 million deal with the final two years non-guaranteed. It also marked the expiration of one of their five trade exceptions, which was created in […] The post Heat will now have 1 fewer trade exception to work with ahead of deadline appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat face a grueling stretch as the December schedule tightens
As the calendar turns deeper into December, the Miami Heat find themselves navigating one of the more demanding stretches of their 2025–26 regular season amidst a five-game losing streak. The remaining seven games to close out the year show little room to breathe for the suddenly-struggling team, with a mix of tough road games, critical […] The post Miami Heat face a grueling stretch as the December schedule tightens appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
2026 NBA Draft: 3 prospects Miami Heat fans should know nearly 2 months into season
It’s never too early to talk about the 2026 NBA Draft class, which is expected to carry a bevy of talent. With the Miami Heat having just one first-round pick, all eyes are on the rising stars — and that same hype has exploded among DFS players building lineups around these early breakout names dominating […] The post 2026 NBA Draft: 3 prospects Miami Heat fans should know nearly 2 months into season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Tyler Herro admits toe injury hasn’t gotten better
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 .
Tyler Herro admits foot hasn’t gotten better
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 foot hasn’t gotten better appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat reviving the superstardom of Ja Morant is only worth it for the right price
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 .
Do Heat have best possible package for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
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 .
Adam Silver says there’s ‘no obvious solution’ to Terry Rozier situation
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 .
Erik Spoelstra provides injury update on Nikola Jovic’s elbow
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 .
Brandon Ingram, Raptors power past Heat 106-96
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 .
Nikola Jovic exits game vs. Raptors with right elbow injury
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 .
NBA GAMETHREAD: Toronto Raptors (15-11) @ Miami HEAT (14-11)
Injury Report: Toronto Raptors: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Toronto Raptors: 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: Toronto Raptors (15-11) @ Miami HEAT (14-11) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Tyler Herro late scratch vs. Raptors with toe injury
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 .
Kel’el Ware’s sudden role change has proven to impact the ceiling of this Heat team
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 .
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