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Top Heat News
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Likely to play Saturday
Antetokounmpo is expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener against Toronto, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
The superstar forward is in line to make his highly anticipated first appearance in a Heat uniform Saturday. Antetokounmpo is looking to stay on the floor more often in his Miami debut season after logging a career-low 36 regular-season appearances for the Bucks in 2025-26.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Expected to play Saturday
Adebayo is expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener against Toronto, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo also in line to suit up, fantasy managers should get their first taste of Miami's new-look frontcourt Saturday. Adebayo has averaged at least 18.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in six straight seasons for the Heat.
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Heat's Keshad Johnson: Tweaks hamstring
Johnson will be sidelined a few weeks with a right hamstring strain, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
This is a tough blow for Johnson as it rules him out for the entire preseason. The forward is on a two-way contract and is expected to feature for Miami's G League affiliate.
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Heat's Andrew Wiggins: Meshing well on revamped roster
Wiggins' versatility should allow him to fit comfortably alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Miami's other high-usage players this season, according to Heat reporter Zachary Weinberger.
Head coach Erik Spoelstra praised Wiggins' ability to adapt to playing alongside other stars, noting that the veteran has become increasingly effective playing off the ball despite previously serving as a No. 1 option. Spoelstra also highlighted Wiggins' ability to defend opposing teams' top players while remaining capable of creating with the ball, giving Miami flexibility in how it utilizes him within its revamped lineup.
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Heat's Ryan Conwell: Makes strong impression on team
Conwell has made a strong early impression on teammate Klay Thompson during his first training camp with Miami, according to Heat reporter Brendan Tobin.
Thompson praised Conwell's conditioning, defense and left-handed jumper, noting that the rookie picked up full court defensively during practice and had previously beaten him in a shooting drill this summer. The No. 37 overall pick averaged 18.8 points while attempting 9.6 three-pointers per game during his final collegiate season at Louisville, and his combination of shooting and defensive effort could help him compete for a rotation role as a rookie. The hip issue that flared up during Summer League is seemingly behind him.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Tweaks right calf
Smith will miss a couple weeks with a strained right calf, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
This is a tough blow for the point guard who was penciled in as the top backup behind Davion Mitchell. If he indeed misses a couple weeks, he could be back in time for their final preseason contest Oct. 16.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Goes through practice
Adebayo (back) practiced in full Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
After a mild back issue flared up at the end of the 2025-26 season, Adebayo is at full strength to start training camp. He was notably spotted battling with Giannis Antetokounmpo, calling it a good way to "sharpen your skills."
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Full go at training camp
Antetokounmpo (knee) was a full go at training camp Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Antetokounmpo had no limitations after missing the end of the 2025-26 campaign with a nagging knee issue. He was spotted going through some one-on-one drills with Bam Adebayo in what was described as a "surreal experience" by coach Erik Spoelstra.
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Heat's Lester Quinones: Signs with Miami
Quinones signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Heat on Monday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Quinones is expected to compete for a spot on Miami's regular-season roster. The organization also owns his G League rights, so he'll likely join the Sioux Falls Skyforce if he's waived by Miami. Over 50 appearances for the G League's Osceola Magic in 2025-26, Quinones averaged 22.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 steals across 31.1 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Could take on increased on-ball duties
Larsson said Monday that he's prepared for the season and expects to play some point guard, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Larsson was a regular in the starting lineup last season, averaging 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.7 steals across 26.4 minutes per game in 70 regular-season appearances (54 starts). Although the Heat are projected to start Davion Mitchell, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, Larsson figures to handle sizable playing time whether he starts or not. The Heat gave up Tyler Herro, Kasparas Jakucionis and Jaime Jaquez as part of the trade for Antetokounmpo, leaving them with fewer ballhandlers ahead of the 2026-27 season. Antetokounmpo should have the ball in his hands often, and Mitchell is likely to see plenty of on-ball responsibilities. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see Larsson's role expand this season.
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Heat's Dennis Smith: Gets contract from Miami
Smith agreed to a contract with Miami on Sunday, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
The specifics of the deal haven't been made public, and it's possible it's strictly a training camp deal. Under any circumstance, the veteran has a legitimate chance of being on the active roster come the start of the 2026-27 campaign. The 2017 No. 9 overall pick has bounced around the league since being drafted, making stops in Dallas, New York, Detroit, Portland, Charlotte and Brooklyn. In 326 regular-season games combined for those clubs, he averaged 9.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals. If Smith lands a spot in the Heat's rotation, he may play sparingly, likely seeing the floor only when his defensive skills are needed.
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Heat's Ian Schieffelin: Signs with Miami
Schieffelin signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Heat on Friday.
It's unclear if the Heat will bring him to training camp or waive him quickly to secure his G League rights. Schieffelin appeared in five Summer League games with Miami across both the San Francisco California Classic and the Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 8.4 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 46.7 percent from the field.
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Heat's Bez Mbeng: Claimed off waivers by Miami
Mbeng was claimed off waivers Tuesday by the Heat, who intend to sign him to an Exhibit 10 deal, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Mbeng presumably signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Hornets before they waived him Sunday, and he's now expected to compete for a spot on Miami's regular-season roster. The 23-year-old guard appeared in 15 regular-season games (five starts) with Utah last season, averaging 8.1 points, 4.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals while shooting 50.0 percent from the field in 32.8 minutes per showing.
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Heat's Tim Hardaway: Unlikely to start
Hardaway is expected to compete for the Heat's starting shooting guard job during the preseason, but Klay Thompson is considered the clear front-runner for the role, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Miami is prioritizing perimeter shooting around Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Thompson's combination of size, volume and efficiency from beyond the arc gives him an edge entering camp. If Thompson claims the starting spot as expected, Hardaway would likely begin the season as one of Miami's primary perimeter options off the bench.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: To compete for starting role
Larsson is expected to compete for Miami's starting shooting guard job during the preseason, though Klay Thompson enters camp as the clear front-runner, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Thompson's high-volume perimeter shooting makes him an especially appealing fit alongside Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo, potentially leaving Larsson in a reserve role to begin the campaign. Larsson could still have an opportunity to carve out a meaningful spot in the Heat's rotation even if he doesn't win the starting job.
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Heat's Klay Thompson: Favorite to start?
Thompson is the clear front-runner to open the season as Miami's starting shooting guard, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
While the Heat are expected to hold a competition for the job during the preseason, Thompson's floor-spacing ability makes him a natural fit alongside Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The veteran sharpshooter made 38.3 percent on 7.6 three-point attempts per game with Dallas last regular season and has converted 38.7 percent from deep over the past three regular seasons.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Signs extension with Miami
Larsson agreed to a four-year, $60 million extension with the Heat on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Larsson is coming off a solid 2025-26 campaign in which he averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.7 steals across 26.4 minutes per game in 70 regular-season appearances (54 starts). The 25-year-old swingman figures to continue seeing meaningful minutes and will likely compete for additional playing time with the likes of Klay Thompson, Tim Hardaway and Ryan Conwell (hip).
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Sits out for Greece
Antetokounmpo (knee) did not participate in Greece's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he focused on preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Antetokounmpo's absence wasn't due to restrictions from Miami, as Greece's federation indicated the decision was made as part of his preparation for the upcoming season. The 31-year-old will begin a new chapter with the Heat after being acquired from Milwaukee in a blockbuster trade this offseason.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Scores 14 for Italy
Fontecchio recorded 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one steal and one block in 30 minutes during Italy's 78-76 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Friday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
The 30-year-old re-signed with Miami on a one-year deal this offseason after averaging 8.5 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 37.5 percent from three-point range across 70 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. Miami's offseason additions have created considerably more competition for minutes, and Fontecchio will have to contend with a deep group of forwards that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Andrew Wiggins and Bobby Portis.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Scores 21 points for Serbia
Jovic recorded 21 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Serbia's 102-73 win over Iceland in Friday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Jovic continued his impressive qualifying run, as he's now averaging 25.0 points while shooting 65.1 percent from the field through three appearances. The 23-year-old is coming off a disappointing 2025-26 campaign in which he averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting just 36.6 percent from the field across 47 regular-season games. His path to a larger role became more difficult after Miami acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis this offseason, but Jovic is entering the first season of his four-year extension and remains an intriguing developmental piece for the Heat.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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120.9 (2nd) |
118.5 (22nd) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| K. Johnson SF Keshad Johnson SF | Hamstring |
| D. Smith SG Dru Smith SG | Calf |
| M. Gardner SF Myron Gardner SF | Ankle |