Is everyone on the Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball bandwagon yet? If not, you probably don’t make smart decisions in life. Edwards and Ball showed that the offseason hype about their new tandem was not hot air. They led the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Miami Heat, 131-106, in their season opener on Wednesday at Kaseya Center. Edwards […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty to smile about during their season opener against the Miami Heat, and Rudy Gobert made sure Richard Jefferson felt it. During ESPN’s broadcast of the Timberwolves’ 131-106 win on Wednesday night in Miami, Jefferson spoke with Gobert on air. The former NBA forward turned analyst noticed the big man’s good […]
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Just like that, a new era of Miami Heat basketball began, and the difference showed from tipoff, most notably on the scoreboard (it didn’t last). Giannis made his impact right away, scoring 14 first-quarter points and going downhill as often as possible. Having a star on the team makes such a difference, and the Wolves […]
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Just like that, a new era of Miami Heat basketball began, and the difference showed from tipoff, most notably on the scoreboard (it didn’t last). Giannis made his impact right away, scoring 14 first-quarter points and going downhill as often as possible. Having a star on the team makes such a difference, and the Wolves […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo did just about everything the Miami Heat could have asked for in his debut. It still was not close to enough. Antetokounmpo scored 35 points on 13-of-19 shooting, knocking down 9-of-14 free throws and grabbing six rebounds, but the Heat were blown out 131-106 by the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season opener on […]
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The Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball era in Minnesota is off to a good start.
Despite the Miami Heat's loss on opening night, Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear that he's still a top-5 player in the league.
Anthony Edwards walked into a redemption campaign Wednesday for 2026-27. Especially with LaMelo Ball now in his corner. The Minnesota Timberwolves star, however, joined an elite club that joins him with NBA legends Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain. Edwards hit 40 points against a Miami Heat team now featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo. But ClutchPoints NBA insider […]
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LaMelo Ball got away with one in an amusing fashion.
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat in the midst of the first week of the regular season, all eyes are on the newcomers Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson to make an impact early. As Thompson has dealt with shooting woes in the Heat’s preseason, head coach Erik Spoelstra reveals his expectations for the veteran in […]
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LaMelo Ball got his first regular-season points as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The star point guard did it in style as well, as he pulled up from the Miami Heat logo during Wednesday night’s game against Giannis Antetokounmpo and company at Kaseya Center in Miami. After the Heat scored the first four points […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo received a warm welcome from the crowd at Kaseya Center as he made his Miami Heat debut on Wednesday night.
Watching Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Miami Heat uniform will take some getting used to, but Miami was the organization that made the most sense when he became available for trade. His first bucket is now in the books. It also came in an unexpected way. Giannis Antetokounmpo gets a bucket on his first shot as […]
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Klay Thompson, a cornerstone of the Golden State Warriors' four‑title dynasty (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), will not suit up for the Warriors in 2026‑27. After leaving the Bay Area in free agency in summer 2024, he briefly joined the Dallas Mavericks before a buyout led him to sign a two‑year, $11.5 million deal with the Miami Heat in August. The contract pays roughly $5.6 million for the 2026‑27 season, includes a player option for year two and a 15% trade kicker. Thompson now provides Erik Spoelstra with a veteran sharpshooter alongside new teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo, while staying budget‑friendly for Miami.
The wait is finally over. Miami Heat basketball is officially back! After an offseason filled with blockbuster moves, high expectations and plenty of excitement, the Miami Heat begin their 2026-27 NBA season tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center. And all eyes will be on Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time NBA MVP will make his […]
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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to catch the basketball world’s attention as Giannis Antetokounmpo is at the forefront, one has to wonder how the results will look to start the regular season. As Antetokounmpo looks to help the Heat reach new heights in the 2026-27 season, Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra speaks on […]
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The Timberwolves' path to easy points inside won't be simple with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo waiting in the paint.
The Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat ahead of the 2026‑27 NBA season after his camp pressures the team to move him before his player‑option year. The Heat, long linked to the Greek Freak, “go nuclear,” sending virtually every asset they own: Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first‑round picks (2026, 2031, 2033), a 2030 pick‑swap and a 2033 second‑rounder, plus Bobby Portis. The Bucks avoid losing Giannis to free agency and gain a deep future haul.
The Miami Heat are just hours away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season with a home game vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game will mark the Heat regular season debut of Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom the team acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade this summer. Recently, ESPN sports media personality Stephen A. […]
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The biggest question for the Miami Heat this offseason has been the offensive fit of Giannis and Bam Adebayo, but they will figure it out.
The Heat's physical frontcourt will be a tough matchup for the Timberwolves, and Jonathan Kuminga's impact will be crucial.
Ahead of his regular-season debut with the Miami Heat, two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped a hype video Wednesday on social media.
The Heat host the Timberwolves as Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball begin exciting new chapters with their teams.
Nick Richards secures a fully guaranteed $3,066,143 salary for the 2026/27 NBA season after making the Miami Heat’s opening‑night roster. The Heat, now with 13 fully guaranteed contracts, added Richards for frontcourt depth behind Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The veteran, who posted 5.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in 48 games last year with the Suns and Bulls, will carry a $2,449,421 cap hit. Other players with pending guarantees include Mo Bamba, Isaiah Crawford, Jaylen Wells, Brandon Williams, Vit Krejci and Trendon Watford, all awaiting waiver deadlines. The Heat’s 15th roster spot remains open.
The Timberwolves and Heat are squaring off on opening night, and this matchup will challenge the Wolves in several ways.