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Heat waste another great Giannis Antetokounmpo performance, lose 128-111 to Pistons
For the second-straight game, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored at least 35 points, recording 36 on Friday. And for the second-straight game, the Heat provided nowhere near enough help for the 10-time All-Star. Despite an outstanding game from their newest superstar, Cade Cunningham and the Pistons pummeled Miami 128-111 inside Kaseya Center. This marks the first time […] The post Heat waste another great Giannis Antetokounmpo performance, lose 128-111 to Pistons appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops -...
GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (0-1) look to bounce back against Detroit Pistons (1-0)
The Miami Heat are back in action tonight as they welcome the Detroit Pistons to Kaseya Center, looking to bounce back from a disappointing start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Miami dropped its season opener to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, 131-106, despite an impressive 35-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo in his official Heat debut. […] The post GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (0-1) look to bounce back against Detroit Pistons (1-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA...
GAME PREVIEW: Giannis, Heat look to respond versus visiting Pistons
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s regular-season Miami Heat debut ended in disappointing fashion during Thursday’s opening night 131-106 blowout to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami’s new superstar did his part, totaling 35 points and 6 rebounds on 13 of 19 shooting— good for the most points ever scored in a Heat player debut. However, the support from the rest […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Giannis, Heat look to respond versus visiting Pistons appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
3 key numbers from Heat’s blowout loss to Timberwolves in opener
The Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat in their season opener with a 131-106 win. What were a few key numbers highlighting why the Heat struggled? Let’s examine! 14 – Combined 3-point makes from Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball On a night headlined by Antetokounmpo’s debut with the […] The post 3 key numbers from Heat’s blowout loss to Timberwolves in opener appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
New look Heat throttled by Wolves in season opener, lose 131-106
Just like that, a new era of Miami Heat basketball began, and the difference showed from tipoff, most notably on the scoreboard (it didn’t last). Giannis made his impact right away, scoring 14 first-quarter points and going downhill as often as possible. Having a star on the team makes such a difference, and the Wolves […] The post New look Heat throttled by Wolves in season opener, lose 131-106 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
New look Heat throttled by Wolves in season opener, lose 131-106
Just like that, a new era of Miami Heat basketball began, and the difference showed from tipoff, most notably on the scoreboard (it didn’t last). Giannis made his impact right away, scoring 14 first-quarter points and going downhill as often as possible. Having a star on the team makes such a difference, and the Wolves […] The post New look Heat throttled by Wolves in season opener, lose 131-106 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
NBA GAMETHREAD: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) @ Miami HEAT (0-0)
The wait is finally over. Miami Heat basketball is officially back! After an offseason filled with blockbuster moves, high expectations and plenty of excitement, the Miami Heat begin their 2026-27 NBA season tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center. And all eyes will be on Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time NBA MVP will make his […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) @ Miami HEAT (0-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
GAME PREVIEW: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat square off with Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves on opening night
We have finally arrived! After a long, energetic summer from the Miami Heat, they will be back on the hardwood for the regular season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday inside Kaseya Center. Obviously, the headliner will be that it marks Giannis Antetokounmpo’s official home debut after a very strong preseason. It will also […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat square off with Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves on opening night appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops ...
Heat release initial injury report for opener v. Timberwolves
The Miami Heat unveiled their first injury report ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. And they are entering relatively healthy. According to the report, only Vlad Goldin (right ankle sprain), who’s playing on a two-way contract, was the only one listed as questionable. Dru Smith (calf), who missed all of preseason, Pelle […] The post Heat release initial injury report for opener v. Timberwolves appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
How Heat’s rotation should look on opening night v. Timberwolves
We’re just over two days away from the Miami Heat’s season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rotations in today’s NBA are extremely flexible based on matchups, scheme, game flow and who’s available, among many other factors. It’s difficult to be set on the same nine or 10 guys each night. The good news for the […] The post How Heat’s rotation should look on opening night v. Timberwolves appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat release 4 players, finalize roster ahead of opening night
The Miami Heat made their final roster cuts ahead of the 2026-27 season. Less than 24 hours after their final tune-up of the preseason, they released four players: Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen and Bez Mbeng, the team announced. All four of those players were on Exhibit 10 contracts, meaning they will likely sign […] The post Heat release 4 players, finalize roster ahead of opening night appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
5 preseason takeaways from Heat after finale v. Magic
The Miami Heat wrapped up their preseason Friday night against the Orlando Magic, losing 136-115. Miami was without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson, who missed the Heat’s final three preseason games with an undisclosed illness. Still, it was a successful night for the Heat’s young guns. Ryan Conwell led the way with 21 […] The post 5 preseason takeaways from Heat after finale v. Magic appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-1) v. Orlando Magic (2-1)
One final preseason tune-up before the games start to count! The Miami Heat travel north to face the Orlando Magic tonight at Kia Center, wrapping up their 2026 preseason schedule before returning home for Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami enters tonight’s matchup with a 3-1 preseason record following an impressive 144-128 victory […] The post PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-1) v. Orlando Magic (2-1) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT N...
Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t receive first-place vote for MVP from NBA Execs
Giannis Antetokounmpo has made quite the first impression for Miami Heat fans everywhere. The Miami Heat have wrapped up four of their five preseason games, with the finale coming Friday against the Orlando Magic. And if there’s any one single takeaway to ride home with, it’s that Antetokounmpo has a chip on his shoulder and […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t receive first-place vote for MVP from NBA Execs appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat earn third preseason win versus Nets in near-triple-double Giannis performance
Another preseason game, another electric Giannis Antetokounmpo outing— as the Miami Heat’s new superstar shows out in limited minutes in a win over the Brooklyn Nets, 144-128. Miami improves to 3-1 in the preseason after the victory, with just one final matchup until the official start of the 2026-27 regular season. Several Heat players played […] The post Heat earn third preseason win versus Nets in near-triple-double Giannis performance appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
NBA GAMETHREAD: Brooklyn Nets (3-0) @ Miami HEAT (2-1)
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! The Miami Heat return to Kaseya Center tonight to host the Brooklyn Nets in their final home game of the 2026 preseason, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Miami enters Wednesday’s matchup with a 2-1 preseason record after suffering a narrow 125-124 […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Brooklyn Nets (3-0) @ Miami HEAT (2-1) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
LeBron James praises new-look Heat despite burning them in free agent decision
Of course the Miami Heat left this past offseason as clear winners by completing their Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade, but Pat Riley was still looking for more. Miami’s front office successfully filled the pieces around Antetokounmpo with great rotation fits, including the additions of Klay Thompson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Bobby Portis and Nick Richards. However, […] The post LeBron James praises new-look Heat despite burning them in free agent decision appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - ...
3 key numbers from Heat’s first 3 preseason games
Three down, two to go. We are officially eight days away from opening night for the Miami Heat, with just a pair of preseason games left on the docket against the Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic. Is there anything to take away from the first three games, however? Here are three key numbers. 21.4 – […] The post 3 key numbers from Heat’s first 3 preseason games appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Timberwolves hand Heat their first preseason loss 125-124 with starters out
After starting the preseason 2-0, the Miami Heat took their first loss on Saturday evening with a final score of 125-124 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unlike the first two outings— where Heat fans got a glimpse of what’s to come with Giannis Antetokounmpo and all the regulars— coach Erik Spoelstra opted to sit the starters […] The post Timberwolves hand Heat their first preseason loss 125-124 with starters out appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
NBA PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: Minnesota Timberwolves (1-1) @ Miami HEAT (2-0)
This is our Heat-Timberwolves GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! The Miami Heat are back in action tonight as they welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to Kaseya Center for their third preseason game of the 2026-27 NBA season. Miami enters Saturday night’s matchup with a perfect 2-0 preseason record after defeating the Toronto Raptors and […] The post NBA PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: Minnesota Timberwolves (1-1) @ Miami HEAT (2-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Winners and losers from Heat’s second preseason game v. Pelicans
The Miami Heat are slowly, but surely getting ramped up as the Oct. 21 season opener approaches. They concluded their second preseason game on Thursday — a 128-118 win over the Pelicans — with the starters playing in just the first half. Who were a few winners and losers? Let’s examine! Winner: Giannis Antetokounmpo Skinny: […] The post Winners and losers from Heat’s second preseason game v. Pelicans appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Davion Mitchell EXCLUSIVE interview: Miami Heat guard talks Call of Duty, upcoming season and more
As the Miami Heat finally approach the official start to an exciting 2026-27 season, we at Hot Hot Hoops had the opportunity to sit down with the team’s starting point guard Davion Mitchell. In an exclusive interview, Mitchell discussed one of his off-the-court hobbies in gaming— ahead of the October 23 global release of Call […] The post Davion Mitchell EXCLUSIVE interview: Miami Heat guard talks Call of Duty, upcoming season and more appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to impress in Heat’s second preseason game v. Pelicans
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat took the floor on their home floor against the New Orleans Pelicans Thursday night. Wins and losses don’t matter all that much in the preseason, but the Heat did move to 2-0, earning a 128-118 win inside Kaseya Center. The biggest overarching takeaway was that Giannis Antetokounmpo continued to […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to impress in Heat’s second preseason game v. Pelicans appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
NBA PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: New Orleans Pelicans (1-0) @ Miami Heat (1-0)
The Heat are back in Miami! After opening their preseason with an impressive 129-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Québec City, the Miami Heat return to Kaseya Center tonight to host the New Orleans Pelicans in their first home game of the 2026 preseason. All eyes will once again be on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who […] The post NBA PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: New Orleans Pelicans (1-0) @ Miami Heat (1-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
This 1 play highlights importance of Bam Adebayo’s shooting growth
Spacing. Shooting. Gravitational pull. Three is greater than two! All of those are buzzwords in today’s NBA, and rightfully so. Teams want to maximize each offensive output, as well as the number of possessions accrued in a single game. There’s more than one way to create space, but the most popular is via the 3-point […] The post This 1 play highlights importance of Bam Adebayo’s shooting growth appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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