The Miami Heat continue their road trip to open their 2025-26 NBA season on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies at 8:00 p.m. EST at the FedEx Forum.
Here is our Game Thread!
Miami Heat Starters:
- Davion Mitchell, G
- Norman Powell, F
- Andrew Wiggins, F
- Bam Adebayo, C
- Kel’el Ware, C
Memphis Grizzlies Starters:
- Ty Jerome, G
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G
- Jaylen Wells, G/F
- Jaren Jackson Jr., F
- Jock Landale, C
Injury Report:
Miami Heat:
- Tyler Herro (foot) — OUT
- Kasparas Jakucionis (groin) — OUT
- Terry Rozier (not with team) — OUT
Memphis Grizzlies:
- Ja Morant (ankle) — AVAILABLE
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) — AVAILABLE
- Ty Jerome (calf) — OUT
- Brandon Clarke (knee) — OUT
- Zach Edey (ankle) — OUT
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) — OUT
- Vince Williams Jr. (heel) — OUT
Starting 5:
Miami Heat:
- Davion Mitchell, G
- Norman Powell, G
- Andrew Wiggins, F
- Bam Adebayo, F
- Kel’el Ware, C
Memphis Grizzlies:
- Ja Morant, G
- Jaylen Wells, G
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, F
- Jaren Jackson Jr., F
- Jock Landale, C
Broadcast Info:
- Tipoff: 8:00 PM EST
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (Eric Reid & John Crotty)
- Radio: AM 560 Sports WQAM & The HEAT Radio Network (Jason Jackson)
- Spanish Radio: WAQI 710 AM & The HEAT Spanish Radio Network (José Pañeda)
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Got to pay respects to Dunc, started tonite, scored 17.
first game 2 pts gotta pay disrespect to unc
so what team can use a hero let see.milw herro for bobby portis?
Gonna have to do better than that. Portis is less than half the salary and half the player.
dam bball on sundays against hfls religion thats a football day for me.
when does terrys spot get filled its a precious spot that last spot
Not yet. League needs to void contract t get the full amount. They can also give temporary relief at 50% of the contract or $13m. Hopefully soon
wow u need a job in the heats fo working in the apron room
sooo fun! hoping Heat can sustain it
This team looks great. What can herro + Kasparas net in a trade?
i see no need for a herro,team ball better than herro ball.ball moves w/o a herro
Even in a historic game, we can count on you for at least one negative comment. Just try to enjoy the positives and we’ll cross that bridge when we get there.
looking at the big pic on to next game
It’s not so much that I disagree. In fact, while watching the game, I kept thinking that when he comes back, who sits down?
keshads nothing u missed that one lol
It does seem that way
s great nba body though reminds me of kenyon matrin with no skills
1-1
I hope everyone enjoyed that as much as I did.
make sup for the cats and dolphins
Yay
wasnt spencer with gsw last year
Davis?
the guy who always wears t shirt spencer winwood
Dru really helps stabilize the bench.
solid player smart good defender just has to stay healthy
Spo you need to pull Niko out and give Goldin boy minutes
delahoya retired
keshods a mistake shows nada
This has been a wonderful night after a difficult two days. This game could not have gone better.
i hope terrys found innocent that trumps everything
Season previews would all say we needed one of Niko and JJJ to pop. What if they both do? Lol
That would be soooo nice
throw fonzarelli in there
Yup.
2 2 ws
the Swedish swish!
good one hope e reid sees that he reads us during the game
sunmans gonna have an ez job tonight .looking forward to reading the sunman sentinel
At six minute mark bring in Keshod.
about time he pulled ware jjj jeez
Jovic so comfortable off the bench. He has an excellent three ball.,
Pelle sighting
one more? Nikoooooooooo
grizz have two good players ja jjjr rest of team hurt or suks
wow jjj u r back
We are one player away from being really good. It’s worth doing. Get one more two way wing and we are right there.
Ware makes a huge difference. There is a chance he becomes our most important player.,
Tyler? lol
dont need wings need pf/c 30
JJJ: im not yet done
take starters out spo
Amazing performance so far.
And I clearly do not like Wiggins, and some folks hate +/-, but yet again Wiggins has the worst +/- on the team.
Give Niko the 3 spot, Bam the 4 and Ware the 5. Or I guess just keep doing what your doing Spo, you’re up 38.
It’s only game 2 and now he’s at zero
Game 2, and last years run. Also last year with GSW, he had an awful +/-.
Seems to me, teams are better when he’s not on the court.
But again I know I’m jaded. Hated that we took his contract. His awful performance in the playoffs furthered it. I’m out on him. Maybe I’m wrong though.
I think we helped to create this game because last night we were listening to All The Way To Memphis by Mott The Hoople. I liked that group dudes. 😀
all the young dudes
The bench has been fantastic.
vladamir time show rc what u can do
Waste of one of his games allowed, but let’s see if he goes in. I’d like to see him get some PT here and there but hate the pitch count.
Do they count it before G League starts?
great run to end the 3rd!!
Jaquez has looked spectacular to start the season
one more…..Nikooooooooooooo
javon small ja morant lookalike dont play a like
Nikoooooo
always a 2qbn run never fails
HUSTLE!!
This lead should stay at 30 by end of 3rd. If it drops to 20 they’re giving the bears a chance
huh bears play ravens this sunday
Whew, that was a huge change of possession
wiggy showing his dark side
bams good for one brainfart a game
what pf or c can we get for ty
atl 96 orl 94 5 mins left
I am greedy and just wants another 40+ points in the third quarter and make the lead 60+ then they can play the 3rd stringers.
To quote the great Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock. “You all can just go home now. We’re just jamming.”
84 pts what we average dvs celeve in playoffs
We just saw something special!
38 special?
Oops
not much there id review that foul