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Heat’s ability to land Giannis Antetokounmpo could come down to this 1 player

While Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks has been murky for the past several months, he could be on his way out sooner rather than later. There’s still a week left ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. But the Bucks are now listening to offers for the two-time MVP, who remains one of […] The post Heat’s ability to land Giannis Antetokounmpo could come down to this 1 player appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat fall apart in second half, lose to Magic 133-124

For the fourth time this season, the Orlando Magic bested the Miami Heat, except this time was in the Heat’s home house inside Kaseya Center. Behind a dominant 40-20 third-quarter, Orlando secured a 133-124 win over Miami, snapping a four-game skid while tying the Heat for 7th in the East standings. The Heat trailed by […] The post Heat fall apart in second half, lose to Magic 133-124 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

NBA GAMETHREAD: Orlando Magic (23-22) @ Miami Heat (25-22)

Here’s our game thread! Injury Report: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Spanish Radio: WAQI 710 AM & The HEAT Spanish Radio Network (José Pañeda) Tipoff: 7:30 PM EST TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (Eric Reid & John Crotty) Radio: AM 560 Sports WQAM & The HEAT Radio Network […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Orlando Magic (23-22) @ Miami Heat (25-22) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat head coach provides update on Davion Mitchell’s injury

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell is set to miss his fourth-straight game with a shoulder injury, last playing just 19 minutes in their 130-117 win over the Sacramento Kings on Jan. 19. Head coach Erik Spoelstra offered an injury update on the 6-foot point guard ahead of their game against the Orlando Magic. “While he’s […] The post Heat head coach provides update on Davion Mitchell’s injury appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

What’s the best offer Heat can currently put on table for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks was a ticking time bomb. At 18-27, the Bucks are falling out of the race for the play-in in the weakest Eastern Conference in recent memory. And Antetokounmpo’s latest injury suggested there wasn’t going to be a conceivable path for them to stay relevant. According to ESPN NBA […] The post What’s the best offer Heat can currently put on table for Giannis Antetokounmpo? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home, begin condensed stretch vs. Magic

Coming off a successful 3-2 road trip, the Miami Heat return home to face the Orlando Magic in the first of a condensed four-game stretch ahead of them. At 25-22, the Heat, the No. 7 seed in the East, are currently one game ahead of their intrastate rival in the standings. Miami enters off two-straight […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home, begin condensed stretch vs. Magic appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

It’s now or never with Heat for Giannis Antetokounmpo

As many have speculated over the last several weeks and months, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks was not for long — whether he was dealt ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline or in the summer. Eight days ahead of the trade deadline, we received another hint that he would be dealt sooner […] The post It’s now or never with Heat for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

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How Heat have flipped script in this key phase

After the Miami Heat’s two-point win over the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier this month, Norman Powell pointed to an anonymous stat that the team was attempting to emulate as a mean for success. “We have a goal in mind,” Powell said. “[Head coach Erik Spoelstra] gave us a stat from last year, and we want […] The post How Heat have flipped script in this key phase appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

2026 NBA Draft: 5 wings Heat fans should keep tabs on midway through season

We are less than five months away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where the Miami Heat own just one pick! In the second of a three-part series detailing prospects to keep an eye on the rest of the men’s basketball regular season, we dive into potential wing prospects! On Sunday, we did guards! Let’s not […] The post 2026 NBA Draft: 5 wings Heat fans should keep tabs on midway through season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat’s Kel’el Ware to be in 2026 Rising Stars Game

Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware will be a part of the 2026 All-Star Weekend in Inglewood, Calif.! The second-year big man was named to the NBA Sophomores team for the Rising Stars Game on Feb. 13, the league announced. Among his teammates will be Spurs’ reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, Houston’s Reed Sheppard, […] The post Heat’s Kel’el Ware to be in 2026 Rising Stars Game appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Hanifan: 10 names I would pursue ahead of trade deadline if I’m Heat

The clock is counting down! We are now officially 10 days away from the Feb. 5 trade deadline. The only notable deal thus far is Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in a three-player package. But who are names the Miami Heat should consider?! Disclaimer: I’m dumber than practically every front office executive in the […] The post Hanifan: 10 names I would pursue ahead of trade deadline if I’m Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat sweep season series over Suns, win 111-102

The Miami Heat closed the book on their longest road trip of the season on Sunday night. And the final chapter ended smoothly! The Heat earned a 111-102 win over the Phoenix Suns inside Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ari., rewarding them the series sweep after beating the Suns by six earlier this month. It […] The post Heat sweep season series over Suns, win 111-102 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (24-22) @ Phoenix Suns (27-18)

This is our Heat-Suns GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Phoenix Suns: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Phoenix Suns: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Come back to Hot Hot Hoops at game time to join our GameThread and chat about the game live with other Heat fans! *** To check out our other content, […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (24-22) @ Phoenix Suns (27-18) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

2026 NBA Draft: 5 guards Heat fans should keep tabs on midway through season

We are still exactly five months away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where the Miami Heat own just one pick. In the first of a three-part series, we will be discussing which guards fans should be keeping tabs on as that date approaches. Yes, Miami is already loaded in the backcourt. But this class is […] The post 2026 NBA Draft: 5 guards Heat fans should keep tabs on midway through season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Nikola Jovic revealed Heat coach called team out before Jazz game

While the Miami Heat demolished the Utah Jazz Saturday night, it didn’t come without some tension. Not in-game, but before it. While they were shorthanded, the Heat were coming off a 127-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The loss dropped the Heat to 1-2 on their road trip, 3-6 over its last nine and […] The post Nikola Jovic revealed Heat coach called team out before Jazz game appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to close road trip on positive note vs. Suns

It’s been eight days since the Miami Heat last played in front of their home fans inside Kaseya Center. Well, that won’t extend much longer. They will close their longest road trip of the season Sunday night against Phoenix Suns inside Mortgage Matchup Center at 8:00 p.m. EST. The Heat are 2-2 on their current […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to close road trip on positive note vs. Suns appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

How Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest injury affects Heat’s pursuit

One of the biggest stories around the NBA over the last several weeks was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks. As we wrote in mid-December, the Bucks were making a futile attempt to convince themselves that they were buyers, while Antetokounmpo continued to table any formal trade request. However, that attempt wilted away in […] The post How Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest injury affects Heat’s pursuit appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat tie season high in scoring, cruise to 147-116 win over Jazz

The Miami Heat cruised to a 147-116 win over the Utah Jazz inside Delta Center, tying their season high in total points scored. It marked the eighth time the Heat have scored at least 140 points this season after doing so eight combined times in the franchise’s first 37 seasons. As a result of its […] The post Heat tie season high in scoring, cruise to 147-116 win over Jazz appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (23-22) @ Utah Jazz (15-30)

This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Miami Heat: Utah Jazz: Starting 5: Miami Heat: Kasparas Jakucionis, G Norman Powell, G Pelle Larsson, G/F Andrew Wiggins, F Bam Adebayo, C Utah Jazz: Keyonte George, G Svi Mykhailiuk, G Cody Williams, F Ace Bailey, F Jusuf Nurkic, C Broadcast Info: Tipoff: […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (23-22) @ Utah Jazz (15-30) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Who are the Heat’s 3 most likely trade candidates as deadline approaches?

We are less than two weeks away from the NBA’s annual trade deadline, scheduled to be on Feb. 5 at 3:00 p.m. EST. At 23-22, the Miami Heat have some tough decisions to make and uncomfortable conversations to have. Miami is treading toward the play-in for the fourth-straight year. Who will be a few names […] The post Who are the Heat’s 3 most likely trade candidates as deadline approaches? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Why the 2026 NBA Draft should be a priority for Heat

After the MiamI Heat’s blazing 14-7 start to the season, they have suddenly returned to familiar territory at the midway point of the season. As we approach the All-Star break, the Heat are 23-22. They are in sole possession of the No. 8 seed in the East once again! Furthermore, they are set to be […] The post Why the 2026 NBA Draft should be a priority for Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat should explore Jonathan Kuminga option only under this condition

Back track exactly one year ago, the Miami Heat were looking to offload Jimmy Butler to any and every suitor who was willing to give him an extension. However, only the Phoenix Suns — who had the league’s worst contract in Bradley Beal — were interested. Talks were at a stalemate. Before Butler was ultimately […] The post Heat should explore Jonathan Kuminga option only under this condition appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to get back on track against Utah Jazz

In the midst of a five-game road trip, the Miami Heat travel to Utah to take on the Jazz, with tip-off set to be at 9:30 p.m. EST. The Heat are coming off an ugly 127-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, who more than doubled the Heat up from 3-point range (20-9). Portland was […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to get back on track against Utah Jazz appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Report: Warriors could explore reunion with Heat’s Andrew Wiggins

Last February, the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors completed a five-team blockbuster for star forward Jimmy Butler. The two sides could re-engage for a deal once again, but this time for another disgruntled forward. As soon as he became eligible to be traded on Jan. 15, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga reportedly “demanded” to be […] The post Report: Warriors could explore reunion with Heat’s Andrew Wiggins appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

2026 Miami Heat Mock Draft Roundup: Jan. 23

We are less than two months away from the start of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Can you already believe it?! We are still far out — 153 days, to be exact! — from the 2026 NBA Draft. But it’s never too early to be talking about the next crop of prospects. The Miami Heat are […] The post 2026 Miami Heat Mock Draft Roundup: Jan. 23 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .