The Miami Heat still cannot find a way to escape play-in territory as we approach the All-Star break. The good news — or bad news, depending on how this week transpires — is that the trade deadline is this week! All that said, where do the Miami Heat rank among different experts’ power rankings as […] The post 2025-26 Miami Heat Power Rankings Roundup: February appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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The Miami Heat bounced back emphatically against the Chicago Bulls Sunday night inside Kaseya Center with a 134-91 rout. The Heat’s win wraps up their rare three-game series, where Miami went 2-1. The 43-point margin-of-victory is tied for the third-largest in franchise history. There were a multitude of reasons for their dominant win. Miami came […] The post Miami Heat demolish Bulls in 134-91 rout appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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It’s official: the Miami Heat will be represented in the 2025-26 All-Star game later this month! As a result of having arguably the best season of his career, Heat guard Norman Powell is a first-time All-Star, the league announced Sunday! Powell was one of seven All-Star reserves in the East, which included Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, […] The post Heat’s Norman Powell makes first career All-Star team appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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The Miami Heat wrap up three straight games against the Chicago Bulls today at 6:00pm at the Kaseya Center and will be looking to get revenge from a bad lass last night. Check out our game thread below! Injury Report: Chicago Bulls Miami Heat: Starting 5: Chicago Bulls: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Come back to […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Chicago Bulls (24-25) @ Miami Heat (26-24) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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The clock is ticking until the 3:00 p.m. EST trade deadline on Thursday, Feb. 5. Weeks after the Atlanta Hawks traded Trae Young to the Washington Wizards — the first-and-only trade made up until this weekend — the Cleveland Cavaliers dealt De’Andre Hunter in a three-team, four-player package. While the Miami Heat weren’t directly involved, […] The post How the De’Andre Hunter-Kings trade affects the Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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While it felt like a mini postseason series, we’re still in the regular season. Less than 24 hours after their seven-point loss, the Miami Heat close their three-game stretch against the Chicago Bulls Sunday at 6:00 p.m. EST. Behind a 14-point swing in the second half, the Bulls picked up their first win against the […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat cap off three-game stretch vs. Bulls appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Two days after the Miami Heat bested the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, the Bulls returned the favor in the Heat’s house, earning a 125-118 win inside Kaseya Center Saturday evening. Amid absences to Coby White, Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic, the shorthanded Bulls were led by guard Ayo Dosunmu, who had one of his best […] The post Bulls get pay back against Heat, win 125-118 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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The Miami Heat return home to host the Chicago Bulls in the second of three-straight matchups between the two teams. The Heat have bested the Bulls in both of their previous matchups this season. Check out our game thread below! Injury Report: Chicago Bulls Miami Heat: Starting 5: Chicago Bulls: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Come […] The post GAMETHREAD: Chicago Bulls (23-25) @ Miami Heat (26-23) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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The clock is ticking. There are less than five days until the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline, where the Miami Heat are expected to be involved, especially if Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo gets dealt. What would be a couple of their best — and worst — case scenarios?! Let’s examine! Best Case: Heat acquire Giannis […] The post What’s the best, and worst, case scenarios for Heat at deadline? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Coming off a narrow 116-113 win over the Chicago Bulls inside United Center, the Miami Heat return home to continue their three-game stretch against their East foe. Tip-off will be at 8:00 p.m. EST. The Heat have won both of their matchups against the Bulls this season. As a result of its win earlier in […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home to continue three-game stretch vs. Bulls appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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In their first of three-straight against one another, the Miami Heat secured a 116-113 win over the Chicago Bulls inside United Center. It didn’t come without some late-game jitters. Ahead by 10 with 3:15 left, three-straight Ayo Dosumnu buckets quickly made it a one-possession game. Dosunmu made it a one-point game with 10 seconds left. […] The post Heat survive late scare against Bulls, win 116-113 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Rubber has hit the road regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that, while the Bucks aren’t in any rush to trade the two-time MVP, they are finally listening to offers. Later that day, four teams that Charania listed as potential suitors are the Miami Heat, Golden State […] The post Comparing what Heat can offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo to these 3 suitors appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Coming off a 133-124 loss to the Orlando Magic, the Miami Heat look for a quick reset, as they hit the road for one game against the Chicago Bulls inside United Center at 8:00 p.m. This will be the first of three-straight over the next four days against their East foe. Their Jan. 8 game […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat square off with Bulls in makeup game appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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While Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks has been murky for the past several months, he could be on his way out sooner rather than later. There’s still a week left ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. But the Bucks are now listening to offers for the two-time MVP, who remains one of […] The post Heat’s ability to land Giannis Antetokounmpo could come down to this 1 player appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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For the fourth time this season, the Orlando Magic bested the Miami Heat, except this time was in the Heat’s home house inside Kaseya Center. Behind a dominant 40-20 third-quarter, Orlando secured a 133-124 win over Miami, snapping a four-game skid while tying the Heat for 7th in the East standings. The Heat trailed by […] The post Heat fall apart in second half, lose to Magic 133-124 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Here’s our game thread! Injury Report: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Spanish Radio: WAQI 710 AM & The HEAT Spanish Radio Network (José Pañeda) Tipoff: 7:30 PM EST TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (Eric Reid & John Crotty) Radio: AM 560 Sports WQAM & The HEAT Radio Network […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Orlando Magic (23-22) @ Miami Heat (25-22) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell is set to miss his fourth-straight game with a shoulder injury, last playing just 19 minutes in their 130-117 win over the Sacramento Kings on Jan. 19. Head coach Erik Spoelstra offered an injury update on the 6-foot point guard ahead of their game against the Orlando Magic. “While he’s […] The post Heat head coach provides update on Davion Mitchell’s injury appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks was a ticking time bomb. At 18-27, the Bucks are falling out of the race for the play-in in the weakest Eastern Conference in recent memory. And Antetokounmpo’s latest injury suggested there wasn’t going to be a conceivable path for them to stay relevant. According to ESPN NBA […] The post What’s the best offer Heat can currently put on table for Giannis Antetokounmpo? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Coming off a successful 3-2 road trip, the Miami Heat return home to face the Orlando Magic in the first of a condensed four-game stretch ahead of them. At 25-22, the Heat, the No. 7 seed in the East, are currently one game ahead of their intrastate rival in the standings. Miami enters off two-straight […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home, begin condensed stretch vs. Magic appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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As many have speculated over the last several weeks and months, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks was not for long — whether he was dealt ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline or in the summer. Eight days ahead of the trade deadline, we received another hint that he would be dealt sooner […] The post It’s now or never with Heat for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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After the Miami Heat’s two-point win over the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier this month, Norman Powell pointed to an anonymous stat that the team was attempting to emulate as a mean for success. “We have a goal in mind,” Powell said. “[Head coach Erik Spoelstra] gave us a stat from last year, and we want […] The post How Heat have flipped script in this key phase appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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We are less than five months away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where the Miami Heat own just one pick! In the second of a three-part series detailing prospects to keep an eye on the rest of the men’s basketball regular season, we dive into potential wing prospects! On Sunday, we did guards! Let’s not […] The post 2026 NBA Draft: 5 wings Heat fans should keep tabs on midway through season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware will be a part of the 2026 All-Star Weekend in Inglewood, Calif.! The second-year big man was named to the NBA Sophomores team for the Rising Stars Game on Feb. 13, the league announced. Among his teammates will be Spurs’ reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, Houston’s Reed Sheppard, […] The post Heat’s Kel’el Ware to be in 2026 Rising Stars Game appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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The clock is counting down! We are now officially 10 days away from the Feb. 5 trade deadline. The only notable deal thus far is Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in a three-player package. But who are names the Miami Heat should consider?! Disclaimer: I’m dumber than practically every front office executive in the […] The post Hanifan: 10 names I would pursue ahead of trade deadline if I’m Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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