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Erik Spoelstra

Miami Heat: Erik Spoelstra downplays team’s modified shot profile from preseason

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The Miami Heat entered training camp clearly wanted to modify a shot profile that was the chief reason why it ranked in the bottom-third in offensive efficiency over the last two years. Miami led the league in mid-range frequency last year while sporting the third-worst rim frequency. Through four preseason games with the regulars, however–a […]

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Erik Spoelstra has high praise for Isaiah Stevens: ‘He’s a classic point guard.’

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The Miami Heat finalized their roster Saturday morning, just hours after their preseason finale against the Memphis Grizzlies. One of the omissions to the final 17-man group–which included 14 players on standard contracts, plus three two-way players–was point guard Isaiah Stevens, who went undrafted during the 2024 cycle. While Stevens didn’t put up gaudy numbers

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Miami Heat waive Nassir Little, 3 other players

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Over 12 hours after the conclusion of their final preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Miami Heat announced Saturday morning that it has waived Nassir Little, Zyon Pullin, Isaiah Stevens and Warren Washington. OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have waived Nassir Little, Zyon Pullin, Isaiah Stevens and Warren Washington. — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) October 19,

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Miami Heat: 8 players will not travel to Memphis for final preseason game

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On Oct. 23 against the Orlando Magic is the next time that you see most of the regulars in action for the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat, who have played four preseason games thus far, will close the preseason Friday against on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies. Though eight Heat players–including seven regular rotation

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Stan Van Gundy

Stan Van Gundy: ‘I don’t understand what’s going on’ with Heat

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However you want to slice the pie, the Miami Heat, a team coming off back-to-back play-in berths without much roster turnover, is quite polarizing heading into the 2024-25 season. Currently, their Vegas over-under still stands at 44.5 wins–the 8th-most in the Eastern Conference–after winning 44 and 46 over their last two seasons, respectively. They’re still

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Nikola Jovic

Should Nikola Jovic be a lock to begin season as starter?

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Earlier this season, it was reported that the Miami Heat had only two “definite” starters entering training. Though head coach Erik Spoelstra tipped his hand during media day, stating he wanted to see how guards Terry Rozier and Tyler Herro–plus Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo would play together in a larger sample heading into the

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