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Erik Spoelstra’s emphasis on the faster pace offense is already paying dividends for the Heat

For several years now, the Miami Heat have always been one of the slowest offensive teams in the league. Outside of just the pace, even their offensive efficiency has been near the bottom of the NBA for a while now.  That doesn’t seem to be the case thus far this season. Coach Erik Spoelstra has […]

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GAME PREVIEW: Heat eye three-game win streak at home against the Charlotte Hornets

It is a very, very early sample size, but the Miami Heat look like a much improved team this season. They are coming off a huge statement win against arguably the best team in the Eastern Conference in the New York Knicks. Now the game plan turns back to the road, as the Heat will

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Norman Powell

Heat offense is doing a lot less of this 1 thing

The Miami Heat offense has been a breath of fresh air through three games. Against the Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks, the Heat have posted the league’s 12th-best offense with the ninth-highest effective field goal percentage and eighth-best true shooting percentage. So far, they have operated at the league’s fastest pace, a

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Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Why Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s start to season is encouraging for Heat

Sophomore slumps can be commonplace not only in the NBA, but in professional sports. Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s sophomore NBA season was one to forget. Much of it was marred by a groin injury and illness, limiting his effectiveness. He averaged just 8.7 points on 54.3 percent true shooting in 66 games, essentially being relegated to

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Terry Rozier

Hanifan: How NBA handled Terry Rozier scandal is shady, and embarrassing

On Thursday, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI for an illegal gambling investigation that he’s been linked to since January. Rozier, 31, was one of 34 individuals arrested — which also included Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and former 11-year NBA veteran Damon Jones. Rozier was accused of conspiracy to

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Heat dominate Grizzlies in record setting win, earn first victory of season 146-114

First win of the 2025-26 season. Franchise record for most points scored in a half (86). Eight players score in double-digits. 76 bench points… All is true following the Miami Heat’s dominant 146-114 win on Friday night, running Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies off their home floor. The Heat respond from coming up just

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Jimmy Butler says ‘chaos’ he caused in Heat exit has paid off for him, throws shade at organization

The Jimmy Butler era in Miami Heat history is one that will not be forgotten. From underdog NBA Finals runs, to the star’s messy trade request out of South Beach— his six-year tenure with the franchise left its mark with both the ups and downs. Miami is entering their first full season without Butler since

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