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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Giannis continues blistering start with 36, confident winless Heat will click

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points on Friday, giving him 71 through the first two games, and stayed hopeful the Heat would rebound from their winless start.

Bam Adebayo gets brutally honest about his terrible performance against the Pistons

Bam Adebayo has admitted he has to be much better after a nightmare game against Detroit.

Erik Spoelstra is not worried about the Heat's struggles to start the 2026-27 season

The Heat are not off to a great start, even after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Friday, October 23, 2026
Heat waste another great Giannis Antetokounmpo performance, lose 128-111 to Pistons

For the second-straight game, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored at least 35 points, recording 36 on Friday. And for the second-straight game, the Heat provided nowhere near enough help for the 10-time...

Pistons jump out to big lead, hand Heat second straight loss

John Collins scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and Paul Reed finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 128-1

GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (0-1) look to bounce back against Detroit Pistons (1-0)

The Miami Heat are back in action tonight as they welcome the Detroit Pistons to Kaseya Center, looking to bounce back from a disappointing start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Miami dropped its...

GAME PREVIEW: Giannis, Heat look to respond versus visiting Pistons

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s regular-season Miami Heat debut ended in disappointing fashion during Thursday’s opening night 131-106 blowout to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami’s new superstar did his...

Examining The 17 Teams With Standard Roster Openings

Once the dust settled following a flurry of roster moves leading up to Monday’s regular season cutdown deadline, 13 of the NBA’s 30 teams entered opening night with full 15-man standard rosters,...

Heat predicted to trade for $134M 2-time NBA champion, All-Star to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat could get a veteran that would help their championship aspirations. In this deal, they get a former teammate of Giannis Antetokounmpo with plenty of Finals experience.

Where to watch Pistons vs. Heat today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for Friday NBA game

Eastern Conference contenders face off Friday in Miami. Here's when and where to tune in.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
Southeast Notes: Coulibaly, Gardner, Edwards, Magic, Hornets

Wizards big man Anthony Davis is bullish on Bilal Coulibaly’s defensive potential, according to Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network (Twitter video link). Davis thinks the French forward...

Heat, Pistons look to build on contrasting openers

Fresh off a historic comeback victory to open the NBA season, the Detroit Pistons will try to avoid another slow start Friday when they visit the Miam

After igniting Anthony Edwards with trash talk, Heat reserve Myron Gardner advised by coach to 'be better'

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra loves Gardner's 'spirit,' but would prefer it not be directed toward the opponent's best player

NBA roundup: Wolves' Anthony Edwards puts up 45 to beat Giannis, Heat

Anthony Edwards scored 45 points as he and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut with the Miami Heat in an emphati

Anthony Edwards (45), Wolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat debut

Anthony Edwards scored 45 points as he and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut with the Miami Heat in an emphati

Southeast Notes: Davis, Giannis, Black, Rozier

Playing in his first regular season game since joining the Wizards last February, Anthony Davis looked like his old self, earning “MVP” chants from fans in Washington before the first quarter was...

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards reacts to snagging historic Michael Jordan feat in win over Heat

Anthony Edwards went ballistic in the Timberwolves' NBA season opener against the Heat and even notched a record held by Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain.

3 key numbers from Heat’s blowout loss to Timberwolves in opener

The Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat in their season opener with a 131-106 win. What were a few key numbers highlighting why the Heat...

Giannis says new-look Heat 'got to trust each other more' after blowout loss

Following an opening night blowout loss to the Timberwolves, Giannis Antetokounmpo preached trust as the primary area that needs improvement for the new-look Heat.

Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals where chemistry stands with Bam Adebayo

Are the two Heat stars getting along?

Bam Adebayo reveals the Heat were overthinking the first game of the season

Bam Adebayo has given an explanation for what happened with the Heat in their season opener.

Giannis Antetokounmpo takes accountability for the Heat's loss in the season opener

The Heat lost their first game of the season, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is shouldering the blame.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
NBA winners and losers: Giannis gets nothing from new Heat teammates; Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo thrives

If an opening night blowout loss to Minnesota was any indication, Giannis' first season in Miami could be a bumpy one

New look Heat throttled by Wolves in season opener, lose 131-106

Just like that, a new era of Miami Heat basketball began, and the difference showed from tipoff, most notably on the scoreboard (it didn’t last). Giannis made his impact right away, scoring 14...

Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks LeBron James' franchise record in Heat debut
Giannis Antetokounmpo shines in debut but Timberwolves outlast Heat

LaMelo Ball’s tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves began with a 3-pointer from near the edge of the midcourt logo in Miami. Giannis Antetokounmpo started receiving MVP chants from his new Heat...

NBA GAMETHREAD: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) @ Miami HEAT (0-0)

The wait is finally over. Miami Heat basketball is officially back! After an offseason filled with blockbuster moves, high expectations and plenty of excitement, the Miami Heat begin their 2026-27...

Giannis Antetokounmpo has a meaningful reason for changing from No. 34 to No. 7

Here's why you won't see Giannis Antetokounmpo wear No. 34 with the Heat.

Nick Richards’ 2026/27 Salary Becomes Guaranteed

Having remained on the Heat’s roster through opening night, veteran center Nick Richards now has a fully guaranteed salary for the 2026/27 season, according to Ira Winderman of The South Florida...

GAME PREVIEW: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat square off with Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves on opening night

We have finally arrived! After a long, energetic summer from the Miami Heat, they will be back on the hardwood for the regular season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday inside...

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Heat release initial injury report for opener v. Timberwolves

The Miami Heat unveiled their first injury report ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. And they are entering relatively healthy. According to the report, only...

Southeast Notes: Dybantsa, Black, Conwell, Wiggins, Hawks

Rival NBA scouts and talent evaluators are split on whether or not playing alongside Wizards point guard Trae Young will be ideal for AJ Dybantsa’s development, writes Josh Robbins of The...

NBA Set To Tip Off 2026/27 Season

After a 128-day offseason, NBA opening day is here! The 2026/27 regular season will tip off on Tuesday, and rather than having to wait until the evening for the action to get underway, we’ve got...

Monday, October 19, 2026
Grizzlies Waive Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Peavy

4:45 pm: In a press release (Twitter link), the Grizzlies confirmed that Clayton and Peavy have been released. 3:58 pm: The Grizzlies are waiving Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy, sources tell...

How Heat’s rotation should look on opening night v. Timberwolves

We’re just over two days away from the Miami Heat’s season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rotations in today’s NBA are extremely flexible based on matchups, scheme, game flow and who’s...

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Injury Updates: S. Jones, Dybantsa, Kennard, Heat, Magic

Nuggets forward Spencer Jones told reporters — including Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (Twitter link) — on Sunday that he’s on track to play in Thursday’s regular season opener at Oklahoma...

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Heat Notes: Antetokounmpo, Conwell, Wiggins, Portis

Giannis Antetokounmpo is still the new star in town, but his fit with the Heat is feeling more natural as the regular season approaches, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a...

Heat release 4 players, finalize roster ahead of opening night

The Miami Heat made their final roster cuts ahead of the 2026-27 season. Less than 24 hours after their final tune-up of the preseason, they released four players: Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe...

Heat Waive Four Players

The Heat have made a series of cuts ahead of the regular season, announcing today in a press release that Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen, and Bez Mbeng have been placed on waivers. All four...

5 preseason takeaways from Heat after finale v. Magic

The Miami Heat wrapped up their preseason Friday night against the Orlando Magic, losing 136-115. Miami was without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson, who missed the Heat’s...

Friday, October 16, 2026
PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-1) v. Orlando Magic (2-1)

One final preseason tune-up before the games start to count! The Miami Heat travel north to face the Orlando Magic tonight at Kia Center, wrapping up their 2026 preseason schedule before returning...

Minor Transactions: Sixers, Heat, Mavericks

The Sixers waived Saint Thomas and Duke Miles on Thursday, per RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions, then signed Cris Carroll and Taye Fields to take their spots on their roster, the team...

Fischer’s Latest: Bucks, Lakers, Grizzlies, Hornets, More

After reporting on Thursday morning that the Bucks and Lakers are among the teams gauging the trade market this fall, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line clarifies in his latest Substack post that the...

Thursday, October 15, 2026
NBA GMs High On Sixers’ Offseason Moves, Wembanyama’s Impact

The Sixers made the best roster moves during the 2026 offseason, according to the NBA’s general managers. Within his annual survey of the league’s top basketball decision-makers, John Schuhmann of...

Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t receive first-place vote for MVP from NBA Execs

Giannis Antetokounmpo has made quite the first impression for Miami Heat fans everywhere. The Miami Heat have wrapped up four of their five preseason games, with the finale coming Friday against...

How Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat dispelled major 3PT worries during NBA Preseason

Analysts believe that the major three-point shooting worry for the Heat led by Giannis Antetokounmpo has been neutralized in the NBA Preseason.

NBA GMs believe Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most impactful 2026 offseason addition

Giannis Antetokounmpo is now a standout for the Heat, and this has led GMs to deem him the star.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Heat earn third preseason win versus Nets in near-triple-double Giannis performance

Another preseason game, another electric Giannis Antetokounmpo outing— as the Miami Heat’s new superstar shows out in limited minutes in a win over the Brooklyn Nets, 144-128. Miami improves to...

NBA GAMETHREAD: Brooklyn Nets (3-0) @ Miami HEAT (2-1)

  This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here!   The Miami Heat return to Kaseya Center tonight to host the Brooklyn Nets in their final home game of the 2026 preseason, with tipoff...

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