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After a nice four-day rest, the Nets are returning to action after their 127-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, tied for the biggest win in franchise history. What made the victory so great, besides four of the beloved Flatbush 5 getting some significant NBA minutes, was the fact that all but three players reached double […]
The Toronto Raptors got back on track on Monday with a win against the Miami Heat, and will look to keep it going in Milwaukee tonight. Both the Raptors and Heat entered Monday’s contest on four-game losing streaks, but the Raptors pulled it out with clutch performances from Jamal Shead and Scottie Barnes, and a […]
Losers of five-straight and six of their last seven, the Miami Heat are about to embark on their second trip of three games or more away from home this season. Their first one did not go well. Their extended road trip of the season was a four-game stint from Oct. 30-Nov. 5 against the Spurs, […] The post Why it’s important Heat get off to fast start during road trip appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat hope to snap their five-game skid Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Tip-off will be inside Barclays Center at 7:30 p.m. EST. This marks the first off three-straight on the road for Miami, including the first night of a back-to-back. The Heat have struggled on the road this season, going just 4-8 […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat begin three-game road trip against Nets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The unofficial start of trade season began Monday with over 80 players becoming trade eligible. That included guard Dru Smith, who the Miami Heat brought back (again) on a three-year, $7.9 million deal with the final two years non-guaranteed. It also marked the expiration of one of their five trade exceptions, which was created in […] The post Heat will now have 1 fewer trade exception to work with ahead of deadline appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The first two milestones of trade season have passed. Monday was the first day that the 82 players signed in the summer could be dealt, bringing to 90% the percentage of players in the league trade pool. Then Tuesday was the last day a team could trade for player knowing they could turn him around […]
The Miami Heat (14-12) aim to end a five-game losing skid when visiting the Brooklyn Nets (7-18) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Barclays Center. The matchup airs on FDSSUN and YES. The Heat lost their most recent outing 106-96 against the Raptors on Monday. The Nets took care of business in their last matchup 127-82 against the Bucks on Sunday. Norman Powell totaled 20 points, three rebounds and four assists for the Heat. Egor Demin scored a team-high 17 points for the Net...
The Toronto Raptors (16-11) play the Milwaukee Bucks (11-16) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025 on FDSWI and TSN. The Raptors are coming off of a 106-96 win over the Heat in their last outing on Monday. The Bucks head into this game after a 127-82 loss to the Nets on Sunday. Brandon Ingram scored a team-best 28 points for the Raptors in the win. Gary Trent Jr. scored 20 points in the Bucks’ loss, leading the team. When is Raptors vs. Bucks? This game between the Raptors and Buck...
It’s never too early to talk about the 2026 NBA Draft class, which is expected to carry a bevy of talent. With the Miami Heat having just one first-round pick, all eyes are on the rising stars — and that same hype has exploded among DFS players building lineups around these early breakout names dominating […] The post 2026 NBA Draft: 3 prospects Miami Heat fans should know nearly 2 months into season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Coming off a career-high 77 games, it’s been an injury-riddled 2025-26 season for Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro. Hoping to play well enough to earn an extension, which he won’t be eligible for again until next summer, the 6-foot-5 guard has missed 20 of the team’s 26 games. He missed the team’s first 17 coming […] The post Tyler Herro admits foot hasn’t gotten better appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Coming off a career-high 77 games, it’s been an injury-riddled 2025-26 season for Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro. Hoping to play well enough to earn an extension, which he won’t be eligible for again until next summer, the 6-foot-5 guard has missed 20 of the team’s 26 games. He missed the team’s first 17 coming […] The post Tyler Herro admits toe injury hasn’t gotten better appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Globe ‘Does he even have enough money?’ Bill Chisholm closed the deal of his life when he bought the Celtics. Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs, Jalen Brunson named MVP Adam Silver says the NBA may look into giving the Miami Heat relief over the status of Terry Rozier CLNS Media Do […]
Globe ‘Does he even have enough money?’ Bill Chisholm closed the deal of his life when he bought the Celtics. Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs, Jalen Brunson named MVP Adam Silver says the NBA may look into giving the Miami Heat relief over the status of Terry Rozier CLNS Media Do You Want to Become a Coach? Here’s a Guide That Will Help You NESN Derrick White Defends Celtics Star After Frustrating Loss To Pistons Celtics’ Bizarre Schedule Splits Don’t Bode Well For Ne...
The Miami Heat have been linked to several stars on this year’s trade market so far. Most notably, Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines that list, and Miami should be willing to trade almost anything to bring someone of his MVP caliber aboard. However, for the other names, that shouldn’t be the case. And not even close to […] The post Heat reviving the superstardom of Ja Morant is only worth it for the right price appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Until he asks out, there will be rampant speculation on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Until that comes, the Bucks appear steadfast on not wanting to deal their superstar. In fact, despite being 11-16, losers of 11 of their last 14 — including a humiliating 127-82 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, of all […] The post Do Heat have best possible package for Giannis Antetokounmpo? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed reporters in Las Vegas, Nev., on Friday to discuss a variety of topics. One of those was the expected timetable for the conclusion of the cases for Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups. Rozier was arrested by the FBI in late October in an illegal gambling probe and pleaded not guilty […] The post Adam Silver says there’s ‘no obvious solution’ to Terry Rozier situation appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat were already down two rotation players heading into Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Heat reserve Pelle Larsson is currently dealing with an ankle sprain, while star guard Tyler Herro was a late scratch with a nagging toe injury. Thus, an opportunity was available for Nikola Jovic to seize amid a poor […] The post Erik Spoelstra provides injury update on Nikola Jovic’s elbow appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Both the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat entered Monday on four-game losing streaks. One was going to get snap, while the other was going to extend to five. The Toronto Raptors snapped theirs and, thus, the Miami Heat did not. Behind a dominant fourth quarter, the Toronto Raptors powered past the Heat with a 106-96 […] The post Brandon Ingram, Raptors power past Heat 106-96 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic exited early against the Toronto Raptors on Monday game with a right elbow injury. Jovic, 22, was going up for a dunk attempt in transition over Collin Murray-Boyles. Jovic was fouled in mid-air, tried to brace his landing and appeared to have injured his right arm while trying to brace […] The post Nikola Jovic exits game vs. Raptors with right elbow injury appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Less than 30 minutes ahead of Monday’s contest between the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors, Heat guard Tyler Herro was a late scratch with a toe injury, the team officially announced. Simone Fontecchio will start in his place. Monday marks Herro’s 20th missed game of the season. He missed the first 17 recovering from offseason […] The post Tyler Herro late scratch vs. Raptors with toe injury appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat’s hot start to the 2025-26 season has unfortunately cooled off. Heading into Monday night’s matchup versus the visiting Toronto Raptors, Miami is looking to finally snap a four-game losing skid and secure a long overdue bounce back win. Additionally, they have lost five of their last six games and have limped to […] The post Kel’el Ware’s sudden role change has proven to impact the ceiling of this Heat team appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
There have been 50 draftees who have played at least five minutes in an NBA game this season. Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, who the franchise drafted No. 20 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, is not one of them. Jakucionis’ lone minute — 54 seconds, to be exact — came in the Heat’s 140-123 […] The post Davion Mitchell raves about Heat rookie: ‘He’s a dawg on both ends’ appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat will square off with the Toronto Raptors Monday, the first of four times the two teams will meet this season. Monday’s game comes as a replacement for losing the Emirates Cup quarterfinals. The Heat lost by nine to the Orlando Magic, while the Raptors lost by 16 to the New York Knicks. […] The post Why Heat, Raptors have a lot of overlap entering Monday’s duel appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
It has been nearly one full week since the Miami Heat have last hit the floor. And after a disappointing NBA Cup quarterfinals knockout loss at the hands of the in-state rival Orlando Magic, the Heat are searching to get back on track. They have lost a season-worst four games in a row and five […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat host Raptors looking to snap four-game skid appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
It was just a couple weeks ago that the Toronto Raptors took a 17-point lead against the Charlotte Hornets, a 10-game winning streak on the line. It has been a long two weeks. The team is now on a losing streak. A loss against the Miami Heat would bring the streak to five games. Their […]