Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo believes the team’s chemistry has reached its highest level, pointing to the relationships between players and their willingness to support one another. The Greek forward spoke positively about the atmosphere within the team, explaining that Miami’s players are working together and encouraging each other. Antetokounmpo also acknowledged that there is […]
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Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell has spoken about playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, describing the Greek forward as the greatest player in basketball history. Mitchell discussed Antetokounmpo’s ability to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates, particularly when opposing defenses focus on stopping him near the basket. The guard believes Antetokounmpo’s passing ability makes him […]
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Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo has spoken positively about teammate Davion Mitchell, pointing to the guard’s speed, playing style and ability to maintain a fast offensive pace. Antetokounmpo explained that Mitchell plays an important role in Miami’s offense, particularly when it comes to pushing the ball and keeping the team moving quickly. “He’s incredible, and […]
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The Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 144-128 on Wednesday at Kaseya Center, with Giannis Antetokounmpo delivering an all-around performance to help his team secure its third victory in four preseason games. Antetokounmpo finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks in 24 minutes. He shot 8-for-10 from the field and added […]
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Another preseason game, another electric Giannis Antetokounmpo outing— as the Miami Heat’s new superstar shows out in limited minutes in a win over the Brooklyn Nets, 144-128. Miami improves to 3-1 in the preseason after the victory, with just one final matchup until the official start of the 2026-27 regular season. Several Heat players played […]
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The Miami Heat just hosted the Brooklyn Nets for a final dress rehearsal before the 2026-27 season. For Mikel Brown Jr., it was also a milestone. After sitting out his team’s first three preseason contests with a rolled left ankle, MBJ played his first non-Summer League NBA minutes tonight. Not to make it all about […]
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! The Miami Heat return to Kaseya Center tonight to host the Brooklyn Nets in their final home game of the 2026 preseason, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Miami enters Wednesday’s matchup with a 2-1 preseason record after suffering a narrow 125-124 […]
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A couple of days ago, after the win over the Wizards and the lost to the Heat, Hoopshype, perhaps tongue in cheek, ranked MVP candidates for the preseason… Hugo Gonzalez (the bete noir of those afflicted with Marks Derangement Syndrome) was listed at the top of the list despite only playing two games for the […]
With Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront of the Miami Heat this season after the blockbuster trade was made in the summer, the other half of the dynamic duo that will be crucial is team captain Bam Adebayo. As the chemistry of Antetokounmpo and Adebayo on the Heat will be vital, the progress might be delayed […]
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The Dallas Mavericks host the New Orleans Pelicans in their third contest of the preseason. It’s the first game in the United States after playing the Houston Rockets twice in Macao last week. The Pelicans played the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat last week in their effort to tune up before the start of […]
Get ready folks: Mikel Brown Jr. will make his Brooklyn Nets preseason debut against the Heat on Wednesday. The No. 6 pick in the 2026 Draft has missed most of contact drills in training camp and the first three games of preseason due to a rolled ankle. GM Sean Marks told reporters the injury wouldn’t […]
Cavaliers Peyton Watson’s first preseason with the Cavs offered a little of what they wanted and a little of what they’ll need to work through. The shooting wasn’t especially encouraging. Watson went 8-of-22 from the field and 2-of-12 from beyond the arc across the Cavs’ three exhibitions. That’s a small sample, but it certainly wasn’t […]
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The Heat have a difficult decision to make — should they retain center Nick Richards, who has a non-guaranteed deal? His $3.1MM salary becomes fully guaranteed if he’s on Miami’s roster on opening night unless the guarantee terms in his contract are amended before then, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald notes. “I just take […]
Ahead of the new season, NBA superstar LeBron James revealed that while Michael Jordan inspired him to pick up a basketball, two other iconic players ultimately shaped his on-court playstyle.
When discussing the NBA’s greatest of all time, Michael Jordan and LeBron James routinely sit atop the conversation. But during a recent interview, James turned heads when asked about the specific players who directly shaped his playing style dating back to his early days with the Miami Heat.
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The Miami Heat must decide whether Nick Richards is worthy of a guaranteed roster spot or not.
Of course the Miami Heat left this past offseason as clear winners by completing their Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade, but Pat Riley was still looking for more. Miami’s front office successfully filled the pieces around Antetokounmpo with great rotation fits, including the additions of Klay Thompson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Bobby Portis and Nick Richards. However, […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo just teased the possibility of wearing the No. 34 jersey again after changing his number with the Miami Heat.
With the Miami Heat now led by Giannis Antetokounmpo after the blockbuster trade in the offseason from the Milwaukee Bucks, there is no doubt that an adjustment period is needed after 13 seasons in one place. As Antetokounmpo continues to build chemistry with the Heat ahead of the regular-season opener on Oct. 21 against the […]
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The Miami Heat will have many new faces this season, but who will be the leaders in each major stat for the 2026-27 season?
Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James has praised the Miami Heat’s roster following the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, saying he expects the team to perform well defensively. James mentioned Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo, Antetokounmpo, and Davion Mitchell as players who could make Miami difficult to score against. He also expressed confidence in head coach Erik Spoelstra’s […]
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Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated his belief a new number should accompany his change of scenery this offseason.
Miami Heat superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has explained why he decided to change his jersey number from 34 to 7 following his departure from the Milwaukee Bucks. The two-time NBA MVP spent the previous chapter of his career wearing No. 34 in Milwaukee, where he established himself as one of the league’s top players and helped […]
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New Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo is starting a new chapter with the team, and his number reflects that change. Antetokounmpo is known for wearing number 34, as he did with the Milwaukee Bucks, but he now wears number 7 for the Miami Heat. Giannis on switching his number from 34, to 7 when he […]
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The Miami Heat won't waste any time in shattering some big myths in Giannis Antetokounmpo's first year.
Heat Pelle Larsson got a four-year extension last month. Getting through training camp healthy has been a little more difficult. The third-year wing has been dealing with an illness and persistent headaches, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. He tried playing against Minnesota on Saturday but left early because he still felt sick. […]
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