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NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (22-20) @ Golden State Warriors (24-19)

Injury Report: Golden State Warriors: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Golden State Warriors: 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 (22-20) @ Golden State Warriors (24-19) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Why Erik Spoelstra believes Kasparas Jakucionis has ‘earned’ larger role

While the Miami Heat are a middling 8-8 over their last 16 games, one of the brighter spots on the team has been rookie Kasparas Jakucionis. After having played just 54 combined seconds over the team’s 26 games, the rookie point guard has slowly but steadily earned a larger role. He was thrust into the […] The post Why Erik Spoelstra believes Kasparas Jakucionis has ‘earned’ larger role appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

How each Heat player finished in All-Star starter voting

Votes for the 2025-26 NBA All-Star Game for starters only were released this week, less than one month away from the actual game on Feb. 15 in Inglewood, Calif. Including the final results tally, there were three sets of fan voting numbers that were released. Fan voting accounts for 50 percent of it, while players […] The post How each Heat player finished in All-Star starter voting appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Tyler Herro is unlikely to rejoin Heat for entire five-game road trip due to rib injury

This has somehow been the most injury plagued season of Tyler Herro’s entire seven-year career with the Miami Heat, which has already been filled with an assortment of availability issues throughout. Herro has appeared in just 11 of the Heat’s first 42 games during this 2025-26 campaign thus far. And that figure is likely to […] The post Tyler Herro is unlikely to rejoin Heat for entire five-game road trip due to rib injury appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Bam Adebayo named East Player of the Week after dominant stretch for Heat

The NBA announced that Bam Adebayo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, January 12 through Sunday, January 18. After a rough stretch of games, he followed that with a dominant stretch that helped guide the Miami Heat to a 2–1 record with notable wins against the […] The post Bam Adebayo named East Player of the Week after dominant stretch for Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 6 reads

GAME PREVIEW: Heat to begin five-game West coast trip versus Jimmy Butler’s Warriors

In the Miami Heat’s previous game, they secured the greatest win of the entire 2025-26 season against the reigning champion OKC Thunder at home. They are the only team in the league that has defeated both number one seed’s in each conference, as Miami upset the Detroit Pistons nearly two weeks prior. Now they will […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat to begin five-game West coast trip versus Jimmy Butler’s Warriors appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Why Heat should target this Pelicans big ahead of trade deadline

There will plenty of eyes on the Miami Heat ahead of the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline. They are currently 22-20 in the East with sole possession of the conference’s No. 8 seed. More importantly, they are hoping to avoid the play-in for the fourth-straight year. After a 14-7 start, the Heat crashed back to Earth […] The post Why Heat should target this Pelicans big ahead of trade deadline appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 8 reads

Is it time for Heat to make this lineup change?

There’s the old sports cliché that is, “It’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish.” But in the NBA, even though your closing lineup is arguably more important, you always want to start games as strong as possible to keep them competitive. You want to stay within striking distance, hoping you’re not […] The post Is it time for Heat to make this lineup change? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Heat captain gushes over Myron Gardner’s ‘kid energy’ after win over Thunder

Myron Gardner hasn’t seen the hardwood often for the Miami Heat this season. The undrafted rookie — who spent the two previous seasons in the Orlando Magic organization — had played a total of 68 minutes heading into this weekend. The 6-foot-5 guard had played more than five minutes thrice, including twice since the start […] The post Heat captain gushes over Myron Gardner’s ‘kid energy’ after win over Thunder appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 11 reads

How Bam Adebayo made history in Heat’s win vs. Thunder

It’s been an uneven season for Miami Heat three-time All-Star Bam Adebayo Nursing multiple injuries, Adebayo was averaging 12.4 points on 39.9 percent shooting and a dismal 45.7 percent true shooting over a 13-game stretch from Dec. 6 to Jan. 11. The 6-foot-9 big man clearly didn’t look like himself. But he was healthy enough […] The post How Bam Adebayo made history in Heat’s win vs. Thunder appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Bam Adebayo, Heat outlast Thunder, 122-120

Six days ago, the Miami Heat held an eight-point second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Paycom Center. Though they let it slip, getting outscored 64-38 over the next 18:42, making an ill-fated comeback attempt before losing, 124-112. On Saturday, the Heat met the reigning champions again, this time in Miami, Fla., albeit without […] The post Bam Adebayo, Heat outlast Thunder, 122-120 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 5 reads

GAMETHREAD: Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) @ Miami Heat (21-20)

The Miami Heat host the reigning-champion Oklahoma City Thunder, their second game in less than a week! What are your predictions and thoughts ahead of Saturday’s game?! Let us know in the comments! Here is our game thread! Injury Report (at the time of this publishing): OKC Thunder: Miami Heat:   Projected Starting 5 (subject to […] The post GAMETHREAD: Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) @ Miami Heat (21-20) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Erik Spoelstra backtracks Kel’el Ware comments: ‘I didn’t articulate that in a great way.’

After the Miami Heat’s 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics earlier this week, head coach Erik Spoelstra found himself entangled in some controversy. When asked about why second-year center Kel’el Ware was limited to just nine minutes, Spoelstra hinted that Ware was “subconsciously” playing poorly to get more minutes. “He needs to get back to […] The post Erik Spoelstra backtracks Kel’el Ware comments: ‘I didn’t articulate that in a great way.’ appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA ...

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Erik Spoelstra backtracks Kel’el Ware comments: ‘I didn’t articulate that in a great way.’

After the Miami Heat’s 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics earlier this week, head coach Erik Spoelstra found himself entangled in some controversy. When asked about why second-year center Kel’el Ware was limited to just nine minutes, Spoelstra hinted that Ware was “subconsciously” playing poorly to get more minutes. “He needs to get back to […] The post Erik Spoelstra backtracks Kel’el Ware comments: ‘I didn’t articulate that in a great way.’ appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA ...

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Heat will be without star guard vs. reigning-champion Thunder with toe, rib injuries

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will miss the team’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with toe and rib injuries, the team announced roughly two hours before the 8 p.m. EST tip-off. Herro has been battling a nagging toe injury for much of the last two months. He returned from an 11-game absence with the […] The post Heat will be without star guard vs. reigning-champion Thunder with toe, rib injuries appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Report: Heat will likely include Terry Rozier’s expiring for Ja Morant

With 19 days until the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline, the fun is only beginning! The Washington Wizards kicked off trade season last week by trading for Trae Young. And there appears to be another disgruntled guard out West — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant — whose value may not be much higher, if at all. […] The post Report: Heat will likely include Terry Rozier’s expiring for Ja Morant appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Grading each Miami Heat player halfway through season

We have officially reached the halfway point of the 2025-26 Miami Heat season! They are 21-20 with sole possession of the No. 8 seed in the East. Previously, we did a 25-game evaluation of each player! Now, let’s do one midway through! Bam Adebayo: Skinny: After 25 games, we gave Adebayo an A- for his efforts […] The post Grading each Miami Heat player halfway through season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

GAME PREVIEW: Heat host reigning NBA Champion Thunder to conclude homestand

Another day, another tough matchup for the Miami Heat in the midst of what’s been a difficult first half of season schedule. After falling to the reigning NBA Champion OKC Thunder on the road last weekend, the Heat are set to rematch on their home floor this time for some Saturday night hoops. Miami has […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat host reigning NBA Champion Thunder to conclude homestand appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Erik Spoelstra provides alarming Kel’el Ware comments after questionable benching move

Miami Heat sophomore Kel’el Ware appears to be back in the dog house. Ware has had an unfortunate up and down 2025-26 season that doesn’t have anything to really do with his performance, but more so his role. He has been in and out of the starting lineup as the starting big man alongside Bam […] The post Erik Spoelstra provides alarming Kel’el Ware comments after questionable benching move appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Best NBA Prop Bets Today – January 17, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the Miami Heat is one of nine strong options on today’s NBA schedule. NBA prop bets for today’s games are available, so if you’re interested in placing a bet or building a parlay, you’ll find those NBA player props right here. Phoenix Suns vs. New York Knicks Player Props The Suns face off against the Knicks on Saturday, with action tipping off at 7:30 PM ET from Madison Square Garden. Suns Devin Booker Odds Points Over/Under: 24.5 (Over odds: -12...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Erik Spoelstra says Heat rookie was one of team’s ‘bright spots’ in loss vs. Celtics

Unlike last year, the Miami Heat have done a decent job closing teams out when they’re ahead. They have only blown five double-digit leads (T-8 fewest) and four fourth-quarter leads (T-2 fewest) this season. That wasn’t the case against the Boston Celtics. They blew a 15-point second-half lead, getting outscored 43-21 over the game’s final […] The post Erik Spoelstra says Heat rookie was one of team’s ‘bright spots’ in loss vs. Celtics appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

3 reasons why Heat prioritizing future cap space over Ja Morant is flawed thinking

As the trade deadline approaches, rumors have continued to swirl regarding Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Unsurprisingly, the Miami Heat have been at the forefront of potential suitors named in the last several days. While his trade value is the lowest it’s ever been, how interested will the Heat be? According to Anthony Chiang of […] The post 3 reasons why Heat prioritizing future cap space over Ja Morant is flawed thinking appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Boston Celtics Daily Links 1/16/26

Herald Anfernee Simons erupts to power massive Celtics comeback in win over Heat Globe Celtics rally after trailing by 19 to stun Heat 119-114 Anfernee Simons turned in his best game as a Celtic, and the Heat paid the price Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side – Heat 1/15/26 CelticsBlog 10 Takeaways from a […]

From CelticsBlog | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 1/16/26

  Herald Anfernee Simons erupts to power massive Celtics comeback in win over Heat Globe Celtics rally after trailing by 19 to stun Heat 119-114 Anfernee Simons turned in his best game as a Celtic, and the Heat paid the price Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Heat 1/15/26 CelticsBlog 10 Takeaways from a Celtics comeback win in Miami Celtics massive comeback took much more than just Anfernee Simons Celtics’ Anfernee Simons made an “amazing” no-trade case by scorching...

From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Comments from the Other Side - Heat 1/15/26

 Good win for the Celtics, even though they started off terrible.  Heat fans are always wanting to trade their whole team for some star or other.  I'm surprised at how much they hate Spoelstra through.  The Celtics are fortunate to have Brad and Joe.  Heat fans hate so much on their own team.  Picturing Payton Pritchard as a garden gnome cracked me up.   I loved the loud cheers for the Celtics in the arena.  I got to watch my only Celtics game live ...

From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | about 2 months ago | 3 reads