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Less than two hours ahead of Sunday’s contest against the New Orleans Pelicans, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (toe) was upgraded to available. However, in a strange twist, the one-time All-Star still isn’t expected to play, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald was among the first to report. Herro, 25, was upgraded to questionable hours […]
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From the onset of the season, Tyler Herro’s availability — or lack thereof — has thrown a wrench in the Miami Heat’s season. Herro missed the team’s first 17 games recovering from offseason foot injury before suffering a toe injury in early December, sidelining him for the last 10 games. Well, the seventh-year guard could […]
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After a disappointing Miami Heat loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, this Heat team continues to seemingly take one step forward for two steps back. It looked like they were finally starting to turn a corner again during their four-game win streak, highlighted by a signature win against the top seed Detroit […]
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Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. exited their 10-point loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half with what the team described of a right ankle sprain. Jaquez played just 10 minutes before rolling his ankle while trying to defend Timberwolves big Julius Randle. After the game, head coach Erik Spoelstra provided a brief […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the Miami Heat’s four-game win streak Saturday evening with a 125-115 inside Kaseya Center. Trailing by only four — 90-86 — heading into the final quarter, Minnesota raced out to a 19-4 run in the opening 4:32, one that was too insurmountable for the Heat to overcome. Miami’s end of the […]
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Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. exited Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves early with a sprained right ankle, the team announced. He will not return. Initially, the team indicated that he was “likely” to return, just to rule him out shortly thereafter. The third-year wing finished with just six points, three rebounds, one assist, […]
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This is our Heat-Timberwolves GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Minnesota Timberwolves: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Minnesota Timberwolves: 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!
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How the Miami Heat became a top-15 offense in the sport has taken the league by storm. With the help of consultant Noah LaRoche, the Heat installed a fast-paced, free-flowing offense that all but eliminated the use of ball-screens — a staple in practically every offense. As a result, Miami has the league’s No. 13 […]
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Following a signature season win over the top seed Detroit Pistons on New Year’s Day, the Miami Heat are back home to host Anthony Edwards and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami is in the midst of an encouraging four-game winning streak and have improved to a 19-15 overall record. They are sitting at the sixth […]
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The Miami Heat have dealt with injuries all season, most notably to Tyler Herro. They have also run into a problem — a good problem, mind you — without their one-time All-Star. As head coach Erik Spoelstra has helped incorporate this up-tempo, free-flowing offense, the Heat’s bench and depth have been one of their biggest […]
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Even with his recent slump, there’s no doubt that MiamI Heat big Bam Adebayo is the franchise’s most important player. When you think about him as the team’s Captain, it’s with a capital “C.” He’s the pillar of the franchise — even though there needs to be a better supplement of talent around him. With […]
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After finding some success — particularly defensively — last season, it’s been a struggle for the Miami Heat with Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware together. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has been open, on multiple occasions, about wanting to see more from them together. Heading into the New Year, the big man duo sported a […]
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On the first night of the New Year, the Miami Heat took care of business against the Detroit Pistons, 118-112, inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. Miami’s victory extended its win streak to four games, including two against two of the league’s best in Denver and Detroit. It didn’t come without some tension, however. […]
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This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Detroit Pistons: Miami Heat: Projected Starting 5 (subject to change): Detroit Pistons: 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!
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Happy New Year! I hope you all had a safe and sound holiday! The Miami Heat ended 2025 strong on a three-game win streak, getting back to their old fast-paced identity they momentarily lost throughout December. Miami is currently 18-15 with sole possession of the No. 7 seed in the East. Where do the Miami […]
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The Miami Heat are back at it for a New Year’s Day matchup against the number one team in the Eastern Conference. They will take on Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Duncan Robinson and the Detroit Pistons. Cunningham is one of the East’s top players this season with averages of 26.5 points, 9.7 assists and 6.2 […]
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The Miami Heat are ending 2025 on a high note, winning each of their final three games against the Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets. As we continue to recap the year, what were the Heat’s biggest storylines from the calendar year? Let’s examine! The Jimmy Butler Divorce: Everything from Pat Riley’s end of […]
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After three straight seasons as a bottom-third offense, the Miami Heat and head coach Erik Spoelstra spent much of the offseason not only uncovering, but drilling a completely new offensive style into the team. For most of Spoelstra’s previous 17 years with the Heat, they only knew one pace: A deliberate, methodical one, at that. […]
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Nikola Jovic’s disappointing slump to begin the season wasn’t going to last forever. There was an inkling of hope on Nov. 8 against the Portland Trail Blazers, when the 22-year-old poured on 29 points with nine rebounds, six assists and two steals on 10-of-16 shooting and 3-of-7 from deep. Though reality set in, again, followed […]
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Nearly two weeks after voting for the 2026 NBA All-Star game launched, we found out which players have received the most by fans, with only one Miami Heat player cracking the top-20 in the East. No, it’s not three-time All-Star Bam Adebayo, or one-time All-Star Tyler Herro, who has missed 27 of the team’s 33 […]
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The early season elite Miami Heat offense is showing signs of life once again, as Miami cruises to a 147-123 win over the Denver Nuggets at home. It was the seventh game this season of scoring 140+ points and second in a row. Their 84 second half points was also good for a new franchise […]
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Denver Nuggets three-time MVP Nikola Jokic suffered a knee injury Monday against the Miami Heat and is questionable to return, the team officially announced. Teammate Spencer Jones incidentally landed on Jokic’s left foot in the lane while defending Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., causing the big man to hyperextend his knee. Jonas Valanciunas began the […]
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This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Denver Nuggets: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Denver Nuggets: 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!
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After a brief two-game absence with a back injury, Miami Heat star big Bam Adebayo will return Monday night against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald first reported roughly an hour ahead of tip-off. Adebayo, 28, was upgraded to probable on Sunday when the injury report was officially disclosed. […]
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