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NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (4-3) @ Denver Nuggets (4-2)

This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Miami Heat: Denver Nuggets:  Starting 5: Miami Heat: Denver Nuggets:  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 (4-3) @ Denver Nuggets (4-2) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

GAME PREVIEW: Heat face yet another difficult test versus Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets to conclude road trip

The Miami Heat are capping off their four-game west coast road trip on Wednesday night against multi-time league MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Miami will look to split the difficult trip 2-2, but a Nuggets matchup may be the team’s toughest one yet this season. The Heat have historically always struggled to play […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat face yet another difficult test versus Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets to conclude road trip appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA...

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

This Heat forward has been one of NBA’s best from this area through 2 weeks

Coming off a catastrophic sophomore slump, even Hollywood’s best screenwriter couldn’t have written a better script for third-year Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. entering the 2025-26 season campaign. Through seven games, Jaquez is averaging 19.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, shooting 60.3 percent from the floor with an absurd 65.3 true […] The post This Heat forward has been one of NBA’s best from this area through 2 weeks appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NB...

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Heat forward has been one of NBA’s best from this area through 2 weeks

Coming off a catastrophic sophomore slump, even Hollywood’s best screenwriter couldn’t have written a better script for third-year Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. entering the 2025-26 season campaign. Through seven games, Jaquez is averaging 19.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, shooting 60.3 percent from the floor with an absurd 65.3 true […] The post Heat forward has been one of NBA’s best from this area through 2 weeks appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blo...

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Heat could get rookie back ahead of Wednesday’s game against Nuggets

Only two Miami Heat players (not named Terry Rozier, who’s been on leave since Oct. 23) on the team’s 15-man roster have yet to appear in a game so far this season. One of them, guard Tyler Herro, underwent foot surgery in September and won’t be returning until mid-November, at the earliest. The other is […] The post Heat could get rookie back ahead of Wednesday’s game against Nuggets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Bam Adebayo is back to anchoring Heat defense at elite level

Bam Adebayo has long been one of the NBA’s best defenders, no matter how you slice the pie. The nine-year veteran has finished top-5 in Defensive Player of the Year voting five times, including a top-3 finish in 2023-24. Adebayo, 28, has always been incredibly versatile in scheme. Despite being an undersized center, Adebayo’s one […] The post Bam Adebayo is back to anchoring Heat defense at elite level appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Newest Heat addition didn’t take long to be impressed with the organization’s culture

When the Miami Heat pulled off the under the radar acquisition of Norman Powell from the LA Clippers over the summer, it seemed like a brilliant move from the start.  All it cost in a three-team deal between the Heat, Clippers and Utah Jazz to add Powell was aging veterans that had inconsistent roles last […] The post Newest Heat addition didn’t take long to be impressed with the organization’s culture appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Norman Powell’s return ignites Heat to survive Clippers in the clutch, 120-119

After the Miami Heat dropped two games in a row, following a three-game win streak, they finally get back into the win column again. Miami secured the huge bounce back victory and another statement win over the LA Clippers during a late night West Coast matchup on Monday. It was the second leg of a […] The post Norman Powell’s return ignites Heat to survive Clippers in the clutch, 120-119 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Heat receive important injury update ahead of Monday’s game versus Clippers

The Miami Heat will be getting back a key piece to their lineup Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, the second night of a back-to-back. After missing three games with a groin strain, guard Norman Powell will make his return, the team officially announced moments before Monday’s contest. Powell, 32, is averaging 24.0 points, […] The post Heat receive important injury update ahead of Monday’s game versus Clippers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami HEAT (3-3) @ Los Angeles Clippers (3-2)

This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Miami Heat: LA Clippers:  Starting 5: Miami Heat: LA Clippers:  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 (3-3) @ Los Angeles Clippers (3-2) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Should Heat consider a lineup change after porous start?

The Miami Heat, missing two of their best scorers, are in the midst of a two-game losing streak and hope to stave off the Los Angeles Clippers in the second night of a back-to-back on Monday. Currently at 3-3, the Heat enter the evening with the 10th-best offense and third-best defense. Miami’s bench has been […] The post Should Heat consider a lineup change after porous start? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to salvage their tough road trip against the LA Clippers

The Miami Heat’s difficult four-game road trip, in which they have began 0-2, doesn’t get any easier on Monday. On the second night of a back-to-back, they will face a 3-2 LA Clippers squad— another top Western Conference squad. The Clippers’ star duo of James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are both available heading into the […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to salvage their tough road trip against the LA Clippers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Heat cannot climb back from early deficit, lose to Lakers 130-120

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers bested the Miami Heat, 130-120, Sunday evening inside Crypto.com Arena. The Heat did not lead the entire evening, falling into an 18-point first half deficit that it could not climb out of despite cutting the Laker lead to two points with over 10 minutes left in the fourth […] The post Heat cannot climb back from early deficit, lose to Lakers 130-120 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-2) @ Los Angeles Lakers (4-2)

The Miami Heat continue their four-game road-trip Sunday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers inside Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 p.m. EST! This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Miami Heat Injury Report: Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Miami Heat Starting 5: Los Angeles Lakers Starting 5: Broadcast Info: *** To check out […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-2) @ Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 1 read

1 Heat player is atop the leaderboard in this key category after 1 week

As the Miami Heat enter arguably their most rigid portion of their 82-game schedule, they have the No. 9-ranked offense with top-7 marks in both effective field goal percentage and true-shooting percentage. There is still plenty of basketball left to be played, but against three solid defenses — the Orlando Magic (who have underperformed), New […] The post 1 Heat player is atop the leaderboard in this key category after 1 week appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

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Erik Spoelstra isn’t worried about Tyler Herro, Norman Powell’s fit together

After one week, the Miami Heat’s offense were already breaking previously-set franchise records. Through five games, they are No. 9 in offense and No. 7 in both effective field goal percentage and true-shooting percentage. The uniqueness with it is that it’s come without arguably their best offensive player in Tyler Herro, who averaged 23.9 points […] The post Erik Spoelstra isn’t worried about Tyler Herro, Norman Powell’s fit together appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 1 read

GAME PREVIEW: Heat continue road trip against Luka Donic and the LA Lakers

The Miami Heat’s three-game winning streak came to an end on Thursday night against the rising San Antonio Spurs to open up a four-game road trip. Now the focus will shift to securing a bounce back win against another difficult foe in the LA Lakers. LA has yet to see LeBron James take the floor […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat continue road trip against Luka Donic and the LA Lakers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Norman Powell still considers himself underrated

One of the Miami Heat’s biggest takeaways after five games is not only their new up-tempo style, but how quickly they have jelled through the first five games of the season. Acquired in July in a three-team trade, guard Norman Powell has been an essential part of their surge. You could go a step further […] The post Norman Powell still considers himself underrated appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Miami Heat: 5 takeaways after 5 games

We are officially one week through the NBA season, with the Miami Heat in the midst of a four-game road trip at 3-2! There is still way too much basketball left to be played, but what are a few of our takeaways? Let’s examine! Pace, pace, pace!: Erik Spoelstra-led teams have never finished top-15 in […] The post Miami Heat: 5 takeaways after 5 games appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Spurs snap Heat’s three-game win streak with 107-101 victory

The San Antonio Spurs snapped the Miami Heat’s three-game win streak Thursday night with a 107-101 win. The Spurs are off to a 5-0 start for the first time in franchise history, while the Heat drop to 3-2 in the first leg of this four-game road trip. Miami had chances to capitalize after a 17-1 […] The post Spurs snap Heat’s three-game win streak with 107-101 victory appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-1) @ San Antonio Spurs (4-0)

The Miami Heat (3-1) hit the road again in this young NBA season to take on the San Antonio Spurs (4-0) at the Frost Bank Center on Thursday night. Norman Powell (groin) remains out for Miami, but Nikola Jovic (hip) is available and will be coming off the bench. Miami Heat: San Antonio Spurs:  Starting […] The post GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-1) @ San Antonio Spurs (4-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

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GAME PREVIEW: Heat head to Texas to face Victor Wembanyama and the undefeated Spurs

Despite the Miami Heat looking super impressive to start the 2025-26 season, they are now kicking off a difficult four-game west coast trip. Winners of three straight and sporting a 3-1 record, Miami will begin their road trip with a matchup against rising superstar Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are a […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat head to Texas to face Victor Wembanyama and the undefeated Spurs appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Miami Heat stars who’ve been blinded by the casino lights away from the court

Basketball may be their profession, but for many NBA stars, casino gaming is a favorite pastime. The adrenaline of competition, the high stakes, the psychological warfare—it’s no surprise that some of the world’s most competitive athletes are drawn to the green felt and flashing lights of the casino floor. Even Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball […] The post Miami Heat stars who’ve been blinded by the casino lights away from the court appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blo...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

This Heat guard continues to contribute in this key aspect

The Miami Heat’s offense through one week is off to a record-breaking start after scoring 144 points twice for the first time in franchise history. They lead the league in pace with the third-best offense, third-best defense. Obviously, we’re just four games into the season, but they’ve executed on both ends as well as anyone […] The post This Heat guard continues to contribute in this key aspect appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Report: Heat will not be paying Terry Rozier while on leave

Even though his salary will still count against the Miami Heat’s salary cap books, they will not be paying Terry Rozier while he’s on leave of absence, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania and AP’s Tim Reynolds first reported Wednesday. According to Charania, his paycheck — as well as Chauncey Billups’ — will be “withheld and […] The post Report: Heat will not be paying Terry Rozier while on leave appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

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