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As the trade deadline approaches — we’re just over three weeks away — rumors have continued to swirl around Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Predictably, one team linked to Morant is the Miami Heat, who are 21-19 as they approach the halfway mark of the season. NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported […] The post Heat reportedly have interest in Ja Morant appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
We’re still over three weeks away from the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline. 22 days, to be exact, but who’s counting?! It’s officially that time of year, when trade rumors are flying all over the place like a flock of birds during a warm summer day. However, that doesn’t mean everyone is trade eligible. In fact, […] The post 1 Heat player becomes trade-eligible on Jan. 15 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
It’s been an uneven season for Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo, especially after suffering a foot injury in early November. Though Adebayo is coming off one of his best games of the season against the Phoenix Suns. In the Heat’s six-point win, Adebayo scored a game-high 29 points on 11-of-15 shooting with nine boards, […] The post Heat star passed this milestone in win over Suns appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Sometimes, there are nights when everything just clicks. It’s been a rough last 11 games for Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo. The three-time All-Star was averaging just 11.4 points on a ghastly 37.1 percent shooting over that span, including just six points on 3-of-10 in the Heat’s 12-point loss earlier this week to the reigning […] The post Erik Spoelstra lauds Bam Adebayo’s two-way effort in win vs. Suns appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Now THAT was some exciting Miami Heat basketball. After returning home from a disappointing road trip and three-game losing streak, the Heat close out the visiting Phoenix Suns with a much needed 127-121 win. Miami will improve to a 21-19 record, as Phoenix drops to 24-16. The Heat were led by a resilient and dominant […] The post Bam Adebayo fourth quarter take over ignites Heat to 127-121 win versus Suns appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Phoenix Suns: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Phoenix Suns: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Phoenix Suns (24-15) @ Miami Heat (20-19) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat have lost four of the last five games and are currently in the midst of one of the most difficult stretches this season. And it isn’t getting any easier. After three consecutive double-digit road losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers and OKC Thunder, respectively— the Heat are back home. However, they […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat back home to host Suns amid three-game skid appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat’s 14-7 start to the 2025-26 season feels like a distant memory. They are back fighting to avoid their fourth-straight play-in at 20-19. And it’s become clearer they need an(other) injection of life. Should that be Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant? He’s one of the most polarizing players in the league. But he […] The post POLL: Would you trade Tyler Herro for Ja Morant? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
It appears that Ja Morant’s time with the Memphis Grizzlies is nearing an end. The two-time All-Star still has two more years left on his contract beyond 2025-26. But dating back to his suspension in early November after an incident with head coach Tuomas Iisalo, the writing is on the wall for a change in […] The post Former Heat wing endorses Ja Morant to Miami appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The postponed game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, originally set for Jan. 8, was rescheduled to Jan. 29, the team announced Monday. The game will be the first of three consecutive games between the two teams. The inaugural contest will be in Chicago, while the final two will be in Miami. The originally […] The post Postponed Heat-Bulls game rescheduled to Jan. 29 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Oklahoma City Thunder bested the Miami Heat 124-112, handing Miami its third-straight loss for the first time since the New Year. While the Heat also underwent a separate five-game losing streak in December, the Heat are in the middle of arguably their worst three-game stretch of the season. They have lost each of the […] The post Heat’s biggest issue in loss vs. Thunder is becoming untimely trend appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Miami Heat 124-112 inside Paycom Center Sunday night. The Heat have now lost three-straight games, losing by 24, 28 and now 12 points, respectively. Trailing by five at halftime, the reigning champions outsocred the Heat 70-53, including 64-39 in the first 17:28 of the second half. Miami has […] The post Thunder run away with 124-112 win over Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Miami Heat: Norman Powell (back) — OUT Tyler Herro (big toe sprain) — AVAILABLE Terry Rozier (not with team) — OUT Vlad Goldin (G-League) — OUT Jahmir Young (G-League) — OUT OKC Thunder: Starting 5: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Tipoff: 7:00 PM EST […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: OKC Thunder (32-7) @ Miami Heat (20-18) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat will be without their leading scorer in a matchup against the reigning champions. Heat guard Norman Powell, who was added to the injury report Sunday afternoon hours ahead of their contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, was officially ruled out, the team announced. The Heat’s game against OKC will be Powell’s sixth […] The post Heat to be without leading scorer vs. Thunder appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Ja Morant trade rumors have begun to heat up, literally and figuratively. ESPN’s Shams Charania recently reported that the Memphis Grizzlies are officially fielding offers on the disgruntled Morant ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. And of course, the Miami Heat have been linked to the former All-Star point guard. According to ClutchPoints’ Brett […] The post 3 reasons why Heat taking a gamble on Ja Morant could pay off appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
On the heels of back-to-back 28- and 24-point losses, the Miami Heat have hit their lowest point of the season to date. It marked the ninth time in franchise history with two consecutive games resulted in 24-plus-point losses. The two defeats were at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the best teams in […] The post Heat must find way to respond ahead of grueling four-game stretch appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Every NBA season has peaks and valleys. Right now, the Miami Heat are in their steepest valley of the season to date. They have lost by 28 and 24 points, respectively, over their last two games to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers. It might be useful to throw away the film. But there’s a […] The post 3 glaring numbers from Heat’s last 2 blowout loss appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Bam Adebayo is in a clear offensive slump right now, and it’s hurting the Miami Heat. That statement says a lot, considering all the other things Adebayo brings to the table to impact winning. He remains the team’s greatest defender by far, and still adds that versatility of switching 1-5 on a nightly basis. The […] The post Heat need more out of Bam Adebayo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
After the Miami Heat got embarrassed by the depleted and last place Indiana Pacers on Saturday, it showed that this group has a lot of work to do. And if there’s any good time to attempt to put in that work, it’s now— as the roster is finally fully healthy. The problem with the Heat’s […] The post Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell share thoughts on adapting to new starting lineup appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
If the previous two embarrassing blowout losses were too difficult for the Miami Heat, they need to brace themselves for their most difficult matchup they could face this season versus the reigning NBA champion OKC Thunder on the second leg of a road back-to-back. It will be the final game of the Heat’s winless road […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat will attempt to snap two-game losing skid against Thunder in OKC appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Despite the roster getting fully healthy, the Miami Heat suffered their most embarrassing loss of the season to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. They got throttled with a final score of 123-99, and were never in control even from the very beginning of the game. The Heat started the game in a 28-10 hole, […] The post Heat reach lowest point of season after 123-99 blowout loss to last seed Pacers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
This is our Heat-Pacers GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report Indiana Pacers: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Indiana Pacers: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami HEAT (20-17) @ Indiana Pacers (7-31) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
While it may not directly affect the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks and superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo are in a weeks-long staring contest regarding a potential trade. In any scenario, Antetokounmpo would almost certainly garner interest from the Miami Heat. The two-time MVP is still a top-3 player when he’s healthy and can completely change the […] The post Heat’s white whale doesn’t appear to be asking out appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat continue their four-game road trip Saturday evening against the Indiana Pacers inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Heat’s most recent game against the Chicago Bulls was postponed due to slippery court conditions. So they have had three days off, but their game against Indiana will be the first of a back-to-back. Before that, however, […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat continue four-game road trip against Pacers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
For a game that originally scheduled to tip off around 8:15 p.m. EST, the match between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls was postponed due to slippery court conditions, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania confirmed. The game was delayed for over 90 minutes before the game was called. Both teams entered and exited the locker […] The post Heat-Bulls postponed due to slippery court conditions appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .