The Miami Heat have dropped their second straight game to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the span of four days. Despite a strong start—and Tyler Herro’s return— the Heat suffer their largest defeat of the season with a final score of 122-94. Miami’s offense looked encouraging to begin the game, coming out to a 29-27 first […]
The post Heat collapse in second half to Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves, lose 122-94 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
17 days ago
| 1 read
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, who’s missed the last 11 games with a toe injury, plans to play Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Though the 25-year-old will be coming off the bench for the first time in nearly two calendar years. As a result, the Heat will continue starting Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, […]
The post Tyler Herro to return, come off bench vs. Timberwolves appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
17 days ago
| 1 read
This is our Heat-Timberwolves GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Minnesota Timberwolves: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Minnesota Timberwolves: 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 (20-16) @ Minnesota Timberwolves (23-13) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
17 days ago
| 1 read
Miami Heat guard Norman Powell has been a breath of fresh air for the organization this season, so much so that he’s been their best offensive player through 36 games. Coming off the heels of a 34-point performance, draining a career-high nine 3-pointers against the New Orleans Pelicans, Powell continues to make his most compelling […]
The post Does Heat’s Norman Powell have a case for All-Star team?! appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
17 days ago
| 2 reads
After recently turning a corner from a tough stretch of losses, the Miami Heat have won five of their last six games. They are coming off a most recent victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, but will face a much tougher opponent Tuesday night against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves to open […]
The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat to rematch Timberwolves to open four-game road trip appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
18 days ago
| 4 reads
The clock is ticking. Not just on the Feb. 5 trade deadline — which is now less than one month away — but Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks. Amid his struggles, and the team’s collective shortcomings with him on the floor, plus the emergence of forward Jalen Johnson, Young and the Hawks are […]
The post Hanifan: Why Heat should not entertain adding Trae Young appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
18 days ago
| 4 reads
This has been a nightmare season for the Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro. And it hasn’t even fallen onto his performance, which has included poor defense and a few inefficient outings in the whopping six games he has appeared in. Instead, it’s the injuries. Which has been the story of Herro’s seven-year career in Miami. The […]
The post Tyler Herro’s injury issues are a continued longterm concern amid looming extension talks appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
19 days ago
| 4 reads
The Miami Heat returned to the win column on Sunday evening, handling the visiting New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 125-106. The Heat have now won five of their last six games and will improve to a 20-16 record. They are now tied for the sixth seed, .5 games back of fifth and […]
The post Norman Powell’s hot hand ignites Heat to win over Pelicans, 125-106 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
19 days ago
| 4 reads
Injury Report: New Orleans Pelicans: Miami Heat: Starting 5: New Orleans Pelicans: 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: New Orleans Pelicans (8-28) @ Miami HEAT (19-16) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
19 days ago
| 3 reads
Less than two hours ahead of Sunday’s contest against the New Orleans Pelicans, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (toe) was upgraded to available. However, in a strange twist, the one-time All-Star still isn’t expected to play, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald was among the first to report. Herro, 25, was upgraded to questionable hours […]
The post Tyler Herro ‘not expected’ to play vs. Pelicans despite being available appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
20 days ago
| 3 reads
From the onset of the season, Tyler Herro’s availability — or lack thereof — has thrown a wrench in the Miami Heat’s season. Herro missed the team’s first 17 games recovering from offseason foot injury before suffering a toe injury in early December, sidelining him for the last 10 games. Well, the seventh-year guard could […]
The post Heat could be getting pivotal guard back vs. Pelicans appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
20 days ago
| 1 read
After a disappointing Miami Heat loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, this Heat team continues to seemingly take one step forward for two steps back. It looked like they were finally starting to turn a corner again during their four-game win streak, highlighted by a signature win against the top seed Detroit […]
The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to respond versus Pelicans in second half of a back-to-back appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
20 days ago
| 4 reads
Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. exited their 10-point loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half with what the team described of a right ankle sprain. Jaquez played just 10 minutes before rolling his ankle while trying to defend Timberwolves big Julius Randle. After the game, head coach Erik Spoelstra provided a brief […]
The post Erik Spoelstra provides injury update on Jaime Jaquez Jr. appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
20 days ago
| 3 reads
The Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the Miami Heat’s four-game win streak Saturday evening with a 125-115 inside Kaseya Center. Trailing by only four — 90-86 — heading into the final quarter, Minnesota raced out to a 19-4 run in the opening 4:32, one that was too insurmountable for the Heat to overcome. Miami’s end of the […]
The post Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves power past Heat, 125-115 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
20 days ago
| 1 read
Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. exited Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves early with a sprained right ankle, the team announced. He will not return. Initially, the team indicated that he was “likely” to return, just to rule him out shortly thereafter. The third-year wing finished with just six points, three rebounds, one assist, […]
The post Key Heat forward exits with sprained ankle vs. Timberwolves appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
20 days ago
| 5 reads
This is our Heat-Timberwolves GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Minnesota Timberwolves: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Minnesota Timberwolves: 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: Minnesota Timberwolves (21-13) @ Miami HEAT (19-15) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
21 days ago
| 4 reads
How the Miami Heat became a top-15 offense in the sport has taken the league by storm. With the help of consultant Noah LaRoche, the Heat installed a fast-paced, free-flowing offense that all but eliminated the use of ball-screens — a staple in practically every offense. As a result, Miami has the league’s No. 13 […]
The post Heat offense has yet to overcome this hurdle appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
21 days ago
| 4 reads
Following a signature season win over the top seed Detroit Pistons on New Year’s Day, the Miami Heat are back home to host Anthony Edwards and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami is in the midst of an encouraging four-game winning streak and have improved to a 19-15 overall record. They are sitting at the sixth […]
The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat host Anthony Edwards’ Timberwolves riding four-game win streak appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
21 days ago
| 4 reads
The Miami Heat have dealt with injuries all season, most notably to Tyler Herro. They have also run into a problem — a good problem, mind you — without their one-time All-Star. As head coach Erik Spoelstra has helped incorporate this up-tempo, free-flowing offense, the Heat’s bench and depth have been one of their biggest […]
The post Who goes to Heat bench when Tyler Herro returns? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
21 days ago
| 2 reads
Even with his recent slump, there’s no doubt that MiamI Heat big Bam Adebayo is the franchise’s most important player. When you think about him as the team’s Captain, it’s with a capital “C.” He’s the pillar of the franchise — even though there needs to be a better supplement of talent around him. With […]
The post NBA insider laments Bam Adebayo’s trade (un)availability appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
21 days ago
| 6 reads
After finding some success — particularly defensively — last season, it’s been a struggle for the Miami Heat with Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware together. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has been open, on multiple occasions, about wanting to see more from them together. Heading into the New Year, the big man duo sported a […]
The post Erik Spoelstra felt frontcourt duo was ‘terrific’ in win over Pistons appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
22 days ago
| 2 reads
On the first night of the New Year, the Miami Heat took care of business against the Detroit Pistons, 118-112, inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. Miami’s victory extended its win streak to four games, including two against two of the league’s best in Denver and Detroit. It didn’t come without some tension, however. […]
The post Heat outlast Pistons 118-112, extend win streak to four appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
22 days ago
| 5 reads
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Detroit Pistons: Miami Heat: Projected Starting 5 (subject to change): Detroit Pistons: 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 (18-15) @ Detroit Pistons (25-8) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
22 days ago
| 3 reads
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a safe and sound holiday! The Miami Heat ended 2025 strong on a three-game win streak, getting back to their old fast-paced identity they momentarily lost throughout December. Miami is currently 18-15 with sole possession of the No. 7 seed in the East. Where do the Miami […]
The post 2025-26 Miami Heat Power Rankings Roundup: January appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
23 days ago
| 5 reads
The Miami Heat are back at it for a New Year’s Day matchup against the number one team in the Eastern Conference. They will take on Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Duncan Robinson and the Detroit Pistons. Cunningham is one of the East’s top players this season with averages of 26.5 points, 9.7 assists and 6.2 […]
The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat open start of 2026 against best of the East in Detroit appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
23 days ago
| 4 reads