Three games into the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, and the Miami Heat are still looking for their first win. After two-straight blowout losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets, who lost by 47 the night before, handed Miami its third straight loss to begin the season, 114-107. The result was almost
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Two games are just two games. But one key stat suggests the Miami Heat are off to the worst two-game start in franchise history to begin the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Coming off two blowout losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, the Miami Heat have a minus-42 point differential. According to Stathead, that point
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The Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Miami has not gotten off the start any of us envisioned. Fortunately, the sun rose this morning. A new day equals a new opportunity, and we’re only two games into the season. Miami hits the road for the first time this season, hoping to salvage the back-to-back with an affair
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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 All-Star. Despite an outstanding game from their newest superstar, Cade Cunningham and the Pistons pummeled Miami 128-111 inside Kaseya Center. This marks the first time
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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 struggled? Let’s examine! 14 – Combined 3-point makes from Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball On a night headlined by Antetokounmpo’s debut with the
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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 Kaseya Center. Obviously, the headliner will be that it marks Giannis Antetokounmpo’s official home debut after a very strong preseason. It will also
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 Vlad Goldin (right ankle sprain), who’s playing on a two-way contract, was the only one listed as questionable. Dru Smith (calf), who missed all of preseason, Pelle
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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 available, among many other factors. It’s difficult to be set on the same nine or 10 guys each night. The good news for the
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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 Madsen and Bez Mbeng, the team announced. All four of those players were on Exhibit 10 contracts, meaning they will likely sign
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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 final three preseason games with an undisclosed illness. Still, it was a successful night for the Heat’s young guns. Ryan Conwell led the way with 21
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