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Is Dru Smith The Answer At Backup Point Guard For Miami Heat?

The Miami Heat’s starting lineup looks set to thrive with everyone being a three-level scorer and a threat from the perimeter. However, who should take those responsibilities in the bench unit with Terry Rozier and Tyler Herro as starters?

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Longtime NBA Writer Uses Hall of Fame Speech To Reveal Bluntness Of Pat Riley

Longtime NBA writer J.A. Adande spent several years covering Pat Riley. So it was only fitting Riley got a mention when Adande was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame last weekend.

Oscar Robertson News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / October 14

NBA Champion Says Oscar Robertson Could Not Play In Today's Game

Present versus the past is one of the biggest NBA discussions. Yesterday's stars feel they are better than today's. And vice versa. It's rare for an old-school player to give credit to the new generation.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13

Miami Heat Fans Need To Settle Their Expectations For First-Round Pick

If Miami Heat rookie center Kel'el Ware isn't finding significant time in preseason, it's hard to imagine he finds serious playing time in the regular season outside of a potential injury replacement.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13

Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra Praises Starting Five, Star Agrees

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is extremely pleased with what he saw from the starting lineup in their 101-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday afternoon.

Jimmy Butler News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13

Jimmy Butler Offers Brutal Honesty About His Future With The Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler's motivation is not coming from earning a maximum contract extension from the Miami Heat, plain and simple. All of the offseason chatter about Heat team president Pat Riley not paying Butler is not of concern to him.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

3 Heat takeaways from home preseason opener win vs. Pelicans

The Miami Heat get their first win of the preseason which happens to be the home opener as they beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99. After a productive Heat training camp in the Bahamas, fans got a taste of what to expect from the season.

Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / October 13

Miami Heat: How Good Can Kel'el Ware Be In Year 1?

When the Miami Heat selected Kel’el Ware with the No. 16 overall pick in this June’s NBA Draft, many first thought of his long-term fit alongside all-star big man Bam Adebayo.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals what a Jaime Jaquez Jr. ‘jump’ will look like

As the Miami Heat prepare to take on a loaded Eastern Conference this upcoming season, one aspect of the team that fans are excited to see is Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13

Miami Heat Believe Nikola Jovic Can Become Triple-Double Threat

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was recently asked about Nikola Jovic's importance to the team. Adebayo said he thinks Jovic is a threat to produce in multiple categories.

Dereck Lively II News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

Heat rookie receives Dereck Lively II comparison, but there’s a catch

Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware has drawn attention after his first preseason performance, sparking comparisons to Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 12

Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra Explains Why Bam Adebayo Brings New Offensive Dynamic

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Friday he is pleased with the progress Bam Adebayo has made in shooting the corner 3-point shot. It is Spoelstra's belief with teams having to defend Adebayo on the perimeter and fearing the long-distance shot, it affects spacing that helps movement for other players.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 12

NBA Insider Already Falling In Love With Miami Heat's Newest Addition

The Miami Heat have seemingly done it again. Every year the Heat select a player outside of the top-10 picks but end up with one of the top players in the draft class.

Erik Spoelstra News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

Miami’s Rookie Wing Impressing Erik Spoelstra

Miami Heat rookie wing Pelle Larsson is earning early praise from his head coach, Erik Spoelstra. It’s only been one game, but the No.44 draft pick put on a spectacular debut on Tuesday night in Miami’s opening preseason game.

Terry Rozier News / Miami Heat on SI / October 12

Are Terry Rozier’s Efficiency Struggles Preventing Miami Heat Long-Term Success?

Despite coming off his best start to a season in his career for the Charlotte Hornets, Terry Rozier’s efficiency has been inconsistent since being traded to the Miami Heat.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / October 11

Miami Heat Guard Tyler Herro Reveals His Preseason Debut Plans

The Miami Heat played their first NBA preseason game on Tuesday, but fans were forced to wait longer before seeing Tyler Herro on the floor. Herro, along with sophomore forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., was dealing with a groin injury, which forced him to miss the game.

Caleb Daniels News / Fastbreak on SI / October 11

Miami Heat Announce Two Roster Moves After Hornets Game

On Tuesday evening, the Miami Heat played the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina for their first preseason game. They lost by a score of 111-108. Caleb Daniels finished his night with eight points and nine rebounds while shooting 3/6 from the field and 2/3 from the three-point range in 17 minutes of playing time.

Jimmy Butler News / Hardwood Heroics / October 11

Miami Heat Star Jimmy Butler Predicted To Request Trade

Over the last year, rumors have begun coming up that the Miami Heat and star Jimmy Butler could be heading for a divorce at some point in the future. There have been no concrete reports that he wants out, but the speculation has been very loud.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / October 11

Heat Make Pair Of Roster Moves

The Heat have signed center Warren Washington to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract and waived guard Caleb Daniels from the same type of deal, per the NBA transactions log.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 11

Heat may have found another gem late in draft

For the Heat, being a "role player" isn't a knock; it's a path to playing time in South Beach.

Insider says Jimmy Butler-Heat situation could get 'ugly fast'

Heat make pair of roster moves

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The 'Miami Heat players to score 40 points in a game' quiz

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Heat’s First Preseason Game Highlights

The Miami Heat faced the Charlotte Hornets in their preseason opener, finishing a closely contested game that ended with a narrow 111-108 loss for the Heat.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 10

Insider says Jimmy Butler-Heat situation could get 'ugly fast'

Jimmy Butler faces an uncertain future in Miami. After the 2023-24 season, Heat president Pat Riley said the franchise was unsure about re-signing Butler to a contract extension, citing his recent injury history and age.

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Jimmy Butler News / Fastbreak on SI / October 9

NBA Fans React To Heartbreaking Jimmy Butler News

On Wednesday, the new Netflix series "Starting 5" was released. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is one of the stars that was followed around during the 2023-24 season.