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Erik Spoelstra isn’t worried about Tyler Herro, Norman Powell’s fit together

After one week, the Miami Heat’s offense were already breaking previously-set franchise records. Through five games, they are No. 9 in offense and No. 7 in both effective field goal percentage and true-shooting percentage. The uniqueness with it is that it’s come without arguably their best offensive player in Tyler Herro, who averaged 23.9 points […]

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Norman Powell still considers himself underrated

11 Comments / News / Matt Hanifan

One of the Miami Heat’s biggest takeaways after five games is not only their new up-tempo style, but how quickly they have jelled through the first five games of the season. Acquired in July in a three-team trade, guard Norman Powell has been an essential part of their surge. You could go a step further

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Report: Heat will not be paying Terry Rozier while on leave

16 Comments / News / Matt Hanifan

Even though his salary will still count against the Miami Heat’s salary cap books, they will not be paying Terry Rozier while he’s on leave of absence, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania and AP’s Tim Reynolds first reported Wednesday. According to Charania, his paycheck — as well as Chauncey Billups’ — will be “withheld and

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How Norman Powell made history in first 3 games with Heat

3 Comments / News / Matt Hanifan

It’s still very early, but Miami Heat guard Norman Powell has been a revelation through three games, so much so that he’s been the primary engine to the NBA’s 10th-best offense through nearly one week of action. But the fun doesn’t stop there. While it may not seem so on the surface, Powell’s Heat tenure

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Erik Spoelstra explains thought process behind starting lineup change

1 Comment / News / Matt Hanifan

Heading into the 2025-26 Miami Heat season, there was question about who would round out the starting lineup between Nikola Jovic and Kel’el Ware. Both had up-and-down moments throughout preseason, though both players were also entering the season banged up. Head coach Erik Spoelstra opted to start Jovic on opening night before swapping him with

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Heat PA Announcer Michael Baiamonte to retire after 2025-26 season

1 Comment / News / Matt Hanifan

Mike drop! After 35 glorious years behind the Miami Heat microphone, the team’s PA announcer, Michael Baiamonte, will be retiring at the end of the 2025-26 season, the team announced Saturday. “After giving this much thought and consideration, I have decided that this season, my 35th with the Miami HEAT organization, will be my last,” Baiamonte

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

7 Comments / Analysis, Articles, News / Dan Riccio

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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NBA places immediate leave for Terry Rozier following gambling arrest

18 Comments / Articles, News / Dan Riccio

With just over two days into the 2025-26 NBA season, there have already been several storylines headlining the league. Arguably the biggest one came early on Thursday morning, when it was announced that the FBI had arrested three names with ties to illegal gambling probes and even mafia involvement. Those names included Portland Trail Blazers’

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Terry Rozier arrested by FBI in Orlando amid federal gambling probe

45 Comments / News / Matt Hanifan

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI in Orlando, Fla., in relation to the federal gambling investigation the NBA launched in January, investigative journalist Pablo Torre first reported early Thursday morning. Rozier, 31, did not play in Wednesday’s season opener against the Orlando Magic. Rozier has been directly linked to a federal

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Heat played their fastest game in 6 years in season opener

8 Comments / Analysis, News / Matt Hanifan

The Miami Heat had the Orlando Magic on the ropes for the first 45 minutes of Wednesday’s season-opener inside Kia Center, but weren’t able to shut the door, losing 125-121. There were both positives and negatives to take away from it — with one positive being the team’s offensive production, despite its late struggles. However,

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