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Monday, April 27, 2026
Riley not retiring, sticking with 'win big' approach

Pat Riley made it clear he is not retiring or changing his approach to running the Heat after Miami missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19.

Why Pat Riley will never let the Heat tank, plus why Miami will be 'aggressive as hell' to improve roster

Riley said he's 'disappointed' and 'disgruntled' about Miami's results, but won't apologize for competing

Heat President Pat Riley Has No Plans To Step Down

A defiant Heat president Pat Riley says he isn’t going anywhere. Riley declared early in his annual postseason press conference, which lasted 67 minutes, that he has no plans to step down, Tim...

Pat Riley isn't retiring, and says he still has eyes on another Heat title run

Pat Riley had things to say. No, he’s not retiring. No, he’s not resigning. No, he’s not stepping aside as president of the Miami Heat. And no, the power dynamic at the top of the front office —...

Why Klay Thompson had Megan Thee Stallion in tears on stage after messy breakup and cheating accusations

The relationship between Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion ended in messy fashion.

Sunday, April 26, 2026
NBA playoffs winners and losers: Payton Pritchard heats up, Scoot cools off, Raptors rookie helps win ugly

The Raptors won ugly, the Spurs rallied against the Blazers and the Celtics crushed the 76ers on Sunday

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Megan Thee Stallion releases official statement on Klay Thompson's breakup amid cheating claims

Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson went public with their romance last year.

Dillon Gabriel trade rumors heat up after Browns pick Taylen Green in NFL Draft

Cleveland's depth chart might open the door for a Dillon Gabriel trade.

Megan Thee Stallion accuses Klay Thompson of cheating

Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson went public with their relationship last year.

2026 NFL Draft: Panthers pick Penn State's Zakee Wheatley to patrol secondary

Carolina made no secret of its plans to draft another safety to add to the defensive back room.

Friday, April 24, 2026
Will Browns trade Jerry Jeudy? Two WR draft picks make rumors heat up

This Browns WR room is going to be very different this upcoming season.

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Celtics’ Derrick White Wins 2025/26 Sportsmanship Award

Celtics guard Derrick White has won the Sportsmanship Award for the 2025/26 season, the league announced today (Twitter link). It marks the second straight year in which a Boston guard has claimed...

Tigers' Tarik Skubal heating up heading into finale vs. Brewers

The weather is getting warmer, and so is two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal.,Including the postseason, Skubal racked up double-digit strikeou

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Heat Notes: Offseason, Wiggins, Jaquez, Jovic

Despite some highlights and internal growth from their younger players, the Heat had a disappointing season that ultimately ended with a play-in loss. Now the team has to determine its next steps...

Spurs’ Keldon Johnson Named Sixth Man Of The Year

For the second time in three days, a Spurs player has won a major award. After Victor Wembanyama was named the 2025/26 Defensive Player of the Year on Monday, Keldon Johnson has earned Sixth Man...

Guardians' Chase DeLauter looking to heat up in finale vs. Astros

Chase DeLauter was the most impactful rookie in the majors during the opening weekend of the season, homering four times and driving in five runs over

Monday, April 20, 2026
Hornets urged to acquire $160 million record-breaking Heat big to pair with LaMelo Ball

A recent trade proposal suggests that the Charlotte Hornets should complete a blockbuster deal with the Miami Heat after their all-time great Play-In Tournament battle.

Victor Wembanyama Named Defensive Player Of The Year

Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season, the league announced on Monday (Twitter link). He’s the youngest player in league...

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Hannah Green heats up late, wins in playoff for third LA title

Australia's Hannah Green stormed back from a six-shot deficit on the back nine and won a three-way playoff with a birdie putt to capture her third tit

NBA Announces Finalists For 2025/26 End-Of-Year Awards

The NBA has announced the finalists for their end-of-season awards today, including Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the...

Ben Rice is heating up for the Yankees at the perfect time

Nobody has been hotter on the New York Yankees than their first baseman.

Saturday, April 18, 2026
LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant playoff history: Revisting Thunder-Heat matchup, iconic Warriors-Cavaliers rivalries in finals

LeBron James and Kevin Durant have shared the floor more times than most in postseason play.

Friday, April 17, 2026
Jaime Jaquez Jr. reveals he felt disappointed when Bam Adebayo scored 83 points

Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points made him the second-highest scorer in a single game, passing Kobe Bryant.

Why this two-man combination was ‘challenging’ for Heat

The Miami Heat took one real swing last summer: Acquiring Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade. On paper, the deal was a steal for the Miami Heat. Though the two...

How the Miami Heat can move up to 12th in lottery race

Since they were eliminated from the play-in this week, the Miami Heat are now officially in the lottery for the first time in over a half-decade! Miami finished the regular season 43-39, a six-win...

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball responds to Bam Adebayo tripping incident

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball avoided a suspension for tripping Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, but was fined $60,000 for the dirty play that resulted in an injury. Ball addressed the play...

“That Tennessee Nonsense” – MLB Fans Roast Tony Vitello After Heated Argument With Umpire

MLB fans roast Tony Vitello after the San Francisco Giants manager received a strong response from an umpire for his protests during their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.

LaMelo Ball Becomes Laughing Stock After Missing Apology to Bam Adebayo Over Bizarre Reason

LaMelo Ball’s attempt to apologize to Bam Adebayo fell through due to awkward timing, sparking viral reactions.

Erik Spoelstra Tells Nikola Jovic Not To Have A “Victim Mindset” After Frustrating Season

Erik Spoelstra wants Nikola Jovic to duplicate what Jaime Jaquez Jr. did last offseason.

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires back at narrative after painful play-in exit

Fans of the Miami Heat were almost inconsolable after the team lost to the Charlotte Hornets by a solitary point in overtime, 127-126, in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday. The painful defeat...

This unique Jaime Jaquez Jr. ability led to instrumental ‘bounce-back year’ with Heat

Despite being linked to trade rumors for the majority of the season, Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. kept his chin up, tuned out the noise, and did his job. The result? A bounce-back year for...

Growing doubts around Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro as Heat’s future duo

The future of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro’s time with the Miami Heat might be in question. It is one that Kendrick Perkins wants Pat Riley to answer as soon as this summer in the offseason. The...

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Jared Goff’s Wife Brings The Heat In Tiny Bikini That’s About Two Sizes Too Small For SI Swimsuit [PHOTOS]

Christen Goff. Credit: Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Jared Goff’s wife, Christen Goff, caused a stir after a series of pictures from her Sports Illustrated shoot surfaced on social media....

How Heat’s Bam Adebayo helps Kel’el Ware handle Erik Spoelstra’s coaching

MIAMI – While the Miami Heat were hurt by a ton of factors this year, as the team missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 season, the positive takeaway was the development of key...

Bam Adebayo Sends Subtle Message to LaMelo Ball After Nasty Injury Incident

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo took the petty route when asked about his thoughts regarding his back injury that was caused by Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball.

The ‘unfortunate’ Tyler Herro-Norman Powell situation that hurt the Heat

MIAMI – With potential big changes coming to the Miami Heat this offseason after being eliminated from the play-in tournament at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, there were many...

Heat Notes: Spoelstra, Bam, Powell, Fontecchio

While Erik Spoelstra was upset on Tuesday about the “dangerous play” from LaMelo Ball that caused Bam Adebayo to injure his lower back, the Heat‘s head coach was calmer when he was asked about the...

Rich Eisen brings up LaMelo Ball’s past after Bam Adebayo’s injury in Hornets-Heat

The Charlotte Hornets are preparing for their do-or-die contest against the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament at Kia Center on Friday for the right to get the last spot in the playoffs in...

Norman Powell noncommittal on future with Heat

On multiple occasions before and during the season, Miami Heat guard Norman Powell made it known that he was willing to be with the organization long-term. Fast forward over nine months after the...

Bam Adebayo Says LaMelo Ball Never Apologized For Questionable Play That Ended Heat Star’s Season

Bam Adebayo makes his feelings known on LaMelo Ball's actions that sidelined him with a back injury in the second quarter of the Heat's play-in tournament elimination game against the Hornets.

Bam Adebayo addresses potential big changes to Heat amid Giannis rumors

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s exit interviews taking place on Thursday afternoon, star Bam Adebayo spoke about a myriad of topics pertaining to the team and the future outlook of the franchise....

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza could soon face heat as New York’s manager, per MLB writer

The Mets' struggles are Mendoza's problem.

Cayden Boozer's return to Duke heats up transfer portal recruiting

The Blue Devils get a key role player back.

Heat, Panthers reflect on missing playoffs in disappointing season, optimism at returning to winning ways

South Florida fans are entering some unfamiliar territory compared to recent years as both the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers will watch the entirety of...

Pelle Larsson reveals areas he wants to improve entering third season

Even though the team underperformed, one of the Miami Heat’s biggest bright spots was how well Pelle Larsson progressed in his second season. As a rookie, Larsson’s play came in flashes. Everyone...

NBA rumors: Bulls, Kings asked Heat about Tyler Herro trade at deadline

The Miami Heat drew trade interest in Tyler Herro from both the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings ahead of the February deadline, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. Siegel...

And-Ones: D. Jones, Prediction Markets, 65-Game Rule, More

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty to charges related to illegal betting, according to reports from Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic and Michael R. Sisak of...

Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes final pitch for 6th Man of the Year trophy

With the Play-In Tournament underway and the NBA Playoffs right around the corner, season awards will be announced relatively soon. On Thursday, after the Heat was eliminated from the postseason...

Tyler Herro ghosts Heat exit interview after brutal play-in loss

Recently, the Miami Heat saw their frustrating 2025-26 NBA season come to an end with an overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the nine vs ten game of the play-in tournament. The Heat looked...

Heat’s Bam Adebayo speaks his truth on LaMelo Ball incident

Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo addressed Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, following a dangerous play that resulted in a game-ending injury for the veteran center. Adebayo suffered a back injury from Ball’s...

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