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Heat’s Bam Adebayo drops ‘March Madness’ truth bomb on NBA Play-In Tournament

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to make NBA Play-In Tournament history by being the first tenth seed to make the playoffs, the team first has to get past the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.

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Heat’s Tyler Herro has defiant take on opportunity to make NBA Play-In Tournament history

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls in the play-in tournament, the team is looking to add themselves to the record books as a victory Wednesday night would be the first step.

Haywood Highsmith News / 5 GOATs / April 15

Haywood Highsmith invites his high school alma mater’s basketball players to a Miami Heat game

Haywood Highsmith finally found a home in the NBA after signing a three-year standard contract with the Miami Heat. For now, this deal ends the basketball odyssey that has taken him to the G League, Germany, and Italy.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

Heat’s Bam Adebayo thinks Josh Giddey took fans ‘s*****g’ on trade ‘personally’

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat take on the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Play-In Tournament, the team put the finishing touches on their game plan during Tuesday’s practice.

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The 'Leading scorer from every 65+ win team in NBA history' quiz

How many of the players to have the most points per game on an NBA team that won 65 or more regular season games can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Active NBA players with the most 20-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active players with the most three-pointers off the bench in an NBA game' quiz

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / April 15

Miami Heat could have the NBA’s next Brad Stevens, more important than Giannis, suggests Stephen A. Smith

The Miami Heat are one the most highly admired franchises in the NBA, powered by the leadership of Pat Riley. Winning three NBA championships between 2006 and 2014, the Miami Heat established themselves as a force to be reckoned with.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / April 15

Lil Dicky, Gilbert Arenas Call Tyler Herro NBA’s Best White Player

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro just finished the best season of his career. Herro made his first-time All-Star Game and won the 3-point contest. He finished the season averaging 23.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists on 47.2 percent shooting and 37.5 percent from three-point range.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 15

Miami Heat's Nikola Jovic and Pelle Larsson Getting Healthier

The Miami Heat announced today that Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson and Kevin Love were upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of their Play-In game against the Chicago Bulls tomorrow night.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / April 15

Dwayne Wade reveals his conversation with Bam Adebayo when Miami Heat were on 10-game losing streak

The Miami Heat are heading towards the Play-In tournament, but they seem to have a positive direction moving forward despite a lackluster season. After trading away Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat took a dive.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / April 15

Miami Heat Guard Tyler Herro Nominated for NBA's Clutch Player Honor

The NBA Clutch Player of the Year has only been handed out twice, making it the league's newest honor. Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro has been nominated by head coaches as his team's top candidate.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / April 15

Miami Heat Forward Bam Adebayo Sees 'Politics,' Team Success as DPOY Obstacles

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo was named to one NBA All-Defensive First Team last season for the first time, so natural progression would have put him in the mix for his first Defensive Player of the Year award. Unfortunately, the27-year-old forward's team has struggled, limiting his chances.

Jimmy Butler News / Miami Heat on SI / April 15

Jimmy Butler Addition Has Golden State Already Talking 2023 Miami Heat

The Miami Heat had one of the greatest runs in NBA playoffs history in 2023. The Heat became just the second No. 8 seed to make the Finals behind All-Star Jimmy Butler.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 15

Miami Heat Acquire Future Hall Of Famer In Blockbuster Trade Proposal

The Phoenix Suns are retooling following a disappointing season. The Suns fired coach Mike Budenholzer after one season. Phoenix missed out on the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15

Top storylines for each Eastern Conference play-in series

Let's look at some storylines hovering over each Eastern Conference play-in game.

Top storylines for each Western Conference play-in series

Kings down Mac McClung-led Magic to win G League Finals

The 'NBA lottery era Rookie of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / April 15

Miami Heat Have Put Bad Habits On Display in 0-3 Run vs. Chicago Bulls

The Miami Heat have come up short in each of the last three months when facing the Chicago Bulls. As a result, they'll open the postseason at the United Center as the No.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

3 Miami Heat bold predictions for 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament vs. Bulls

With a Miami Heat NBA Play-In Tournament game on deck against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, many eyes will be on the team who finished as the tenth seed to do what hasn’t been done before, which is to make the playoffs at that spot.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Former Heat Player Reveals Why 'Heat Culture' Isn't For Everyone

Heat culture. It's become more than just a pair of words or a generic label - it's become the defining identity of Miami's NBA squad. Over the last two decades, the Miami Heat have developed a reputation as one of the most hard-nosed and relentless organizations in the league, something which has earned them three NBA championships in that span.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

Up-and-coming Heat star delivers ‘uplifting’ admission after regular season finale

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat preparing for the first play-in tournament game against the Chicago Bulls, the team is coming off an eye-opening outing in what was a relatively meaningless game.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

Heat ’embracing’ Bulls challenge in NBA Play-In Tournament

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat face the Chicago Bulls in the play-in tournament as the 10th seed, the path will be a tough one, but one that the team is confident they will get through.

Erik Spoelstra News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

Erik Spoelstra Embraces the Heat of the Play-In

The Miami Heat were barely able to hang on in the East following the trade and departure of Jimmy Butler. Yet, here they are, in the play-in as the 10th seed with a below .500 record of 37-45.

Jaime Jaquez News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Jaime Jaquez Explodes in Regular Season Finale

In a thrilling conclusion to the Miami Heat's 2024-25 regular season, sophomore sensation Jaime Jaquez Jr. delivered a career-defining performance against the Washington Wizards.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA Analysis Network / April 13

‘It’s fun’… Erik Spoelstra embracing Miami Heat fate after finding ‘clarity’ from rollercoaster season

Erik Spoelstra had a surprising outlook on the Miami Heat competing in the 2025 Play-In tournament. The NBA Play-In tournament is one of the most welcome additions to the postseason format made by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

Kel'el Ware News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Heat Rookie Kel'el Ware Turns Catches Attention After Smacking Head on Backboard

Miami Heat big man Kel'el Ware has already made plenty of headlines for his breakthrough rookie campaign in recent months. But on Sunday afternoon, he turned some heads for a literal high-flying dunk that saw him take a bump to the head - from the backboard, of all things.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12

Heat look to head into playoffs on high note in clash vs. Wizards

The play-in-bound Miami Heat will look to close their regular season on the right note Sunday afternoon, as they host a Washington Wizards team that seemingly has an incentive to lose.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12

Heat set team record for points in shellacking of lowly Pelicans

Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware had double-doubles, eight of their Miami teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Heat made history Friday night.

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The 'Miami Heat players to score 40 points in a game' quiz

Davion Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / April 8