After starting the preseason 2-0, the Miami Heat took their first loss on Saturday evening with a final score of 125-124 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unlike the first two outings— where Heat fans got a glimpse of what’s to come with Giannis Antetokounmpo and all the regulars— coach Erik Spoelstra opted to sit the starters
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As the Miami Heat finally approach the official start to an exciting 2026-27 season, we at Hot Hot Hoops had the opportunity to sit down with the team’s starting point guard Davion Mitchell. In an exclusive interview, Mitchell discussed one of his off-the-court hobbies in gaming— ahead of the October 23 global release of Call
The 2026 NBA offseason earlier this summer was kicked off with a Miami Heat blockbuster trade to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. That deal parted with a haul of Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital to form a new Giannis-Bam Adebayo duo in South Beach. A duo
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In an announcement made via the official Miami Heat socials channels, the organization will be hosting an official ‘Vice City’ themed night in their November 18 matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The idea of the theme is a partnership with Rockstar Games in preparation for the widely anticipated new Grand Theft Auto video game release.
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The Miami Heat recently inked a new four-year $60 million extension with 25-year-old wing Pelle Larsson. And Miami is expected to get the most out of that financial commitment. The deal will not be in effect until the start of the 2027-28 season, as Larsson is still under contracts for a little above $2 million
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Some Miami Heat breaking news came via a Shams Charania report on Friday evening with Pelle Larsson agreeing to a new four-year $60 million contract extension. Larsson emerged as a key rotation piece and underrated role player last season for Miami. He is coming off averages of 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists on
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After successfully filling in the pieces around Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, the Miami Heat have very few flaws, on paper. A defense anchored by Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo— along with Davion Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins and Pelle Larsson in the rotation— will be a clearcut top-three defense. Pat Riley and the front office addressed the need
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The Miami Heat’s 14th standard roster spot was filled by free agent big man Nick Richards. There is still a vacant 15th that could be addressed, but recent reports suggest that Miami will likely begin the 2026-27 season with that final spot open. The Heat have been linked to several veteran minimum options since the
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At one point of this 2026 Miami Heat offseason, there was a legitimate shot at witnessing a LeBron James reunion in South Beach. The Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers were all heavily linked to the 41-year-old star in unrestricted free agency. Ultimately, James shocked the world and pulled out the ultimate ring chasing move
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As the Miami Heat enter year one of their Giannis Antetokounmpo build, the team’s final form may be far from complete. And Pat Riley and staff will be monitoring if the right star to pair with Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo emerges. Heat insider Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald recently reported that Kyrie Irving, Zach
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