Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat - January 22, 2026

🚨 TOP PLAYS OF 2025-26 🚨 40. Jerami Grant 39. Anthony Edwards 38. Scottie Barnes 37. Alperen Sengun 36. Victor Wembanyama 35. Brandon Miller 34. Jaxson Hayes 33. Jayson Tatum 32. Cam Whitmore 31. Shaedon Sharpe Our TOP 100 PLAYS countdown continues!

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🚨 TOP PLAYS OF 2025-26 🚨 50. Alperen Sengun 49. Scottie Barnes 48. Dylan Cardwell 47. Tyrese Maxey 46. Tre Mann 45. Nikola Jokić 44. Victor Wembanyama 43. Jonathan Kuminga 42. Aaron Gordon 41. Alperen Sengun Our TOP 100 PLAYS countdown continues!

Portland Trail Blazers

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Are our guys valid? 🏈

🚨 TOP PLAYS OF 2025-26 🚨 At No. 31... Shaedon Sharpe goes HORIZONTAL for this insane throwdown!

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🚨 TOP PLAYS OF 2025-26 🚨 At No. 32... Cam Whitmore adjusts in midair for the HUGE poster jam!

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Miami HEAT

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Midweek check in... how's everyone’s week going?

Blazer's Edge

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Blazers Set Date for Annual Fan Fest https://t.co/IL834YpNGx

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Miami Heat	+3.5 -112	O 234.5 -114	+134
Portland Trail Blazers	-3.5 -108	U 234.5 -106	-158

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Hot Take for Every Team 🔥Bold predictions across the league as a wild offseason nears its end 📲

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Nike & NBA Reveal New Gear 🔥Each team getting unique warmup, practice and travel collection

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Blazers Set Date for Annual Fan FestIt’ll be the first chance for fans to see the 2026-27 Blazers take the court.

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Chauncey Billups Trial Now Set for March, 2027Another delay for the former coach’s day in court.

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Vote in Round 2 of the Best Things Ever Tournament: Puppies or Pasta?Mac and Cheese or Golden Retrievers…you decide!

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Best Things Ever Round 2 Voting: Coast or Halloween?Heading to the beach or passing out candy?

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Lakers Poach Heat ExecLA hiring Eric Amsler as assistant GM after spending over 22 years in Miami (Shams)

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Remembering the Human Side of Athletic InjuriesProfessional players are people first.

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Bam Adebayo may hold key to Heat's biggest Giannis-era questionBam Adebayo holds the key to answering one of the Miami Heat's biggest Giannis-era questions.

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3 All-Star’s that could eventually become available to boost Heat title hopesBy the February trade deadline and/or next offseason, there are several stars that could eventually help put the Heat ‘over the top.’

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Heat may get unexpected second chance at player they nearly draftedWith a clear need in the backcourt, should the Miami Heat take a flyer on Walter Clayton Jr.?

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Heat has made a believer out of one of their biggest criticsKevin O'Connor, one of the biggest Miami Heat haters, can't deny that they're contenders in the East after the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Teams That Got Better...And Those That Got Worse 🎭Where the Trail Blazers fall after a wild NBA offseason 📲

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3 Blazers Whose Portland Futures Are On the Line This SeasonThe Portland Trail Blazers face an important 2026-27 season coming up, as it should shake up the future of the franchise's direction.

Bleacher Report•1d

Giannis' $13.5M Mansion 🤑Heat star moving different after trade to Miami 📸

Fresh NBA Offseason Scoops👂

👨‍⚖️ Clippers, Kawhi fallout 👑 Sabonis on trade block? 📳 LIVE with insider Jake Fischer

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Pelicans, Grizzlies Execute Late-Summer TradeTrades are still going down.

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How Did the Trail Blazers Do This Summer?Plenty of moves, but what result?

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Why Erik Spoelstra could finally earn this coveted award in 2026-27Entering his 20th season, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is missing one thing in his trophy case: A Coach of the Year award.

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99 Best Sports Squads Ever 🔥The Heatles. The undefeated "Phins. Tap to see sports' GOAT squads 📲

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Best Second Round Draft Picks in Blazers HistoryThe Portland Trail Blazers found a pair of gems in the second round of the NBA Draft that allowed them to become championship contenders in the 1990s.

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Heat fans may already regret mocking Celtics' Mike Conley moveThe Miami Heat could sure use a veteran signing like Mike Conley right now.

Giannis trade saved Heat from Tyler Herro miscalculation of a lifetimeThe Giannis Antetokounmpo trade might've saved the Miami Heat from another Tyler Herro miscalculation.

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Laughs or GIFs? Your Last Chance in the Best Things Ever First Round!Video media collide in the Best Things Ever bracket.

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Books or Kittens? Vote in the Best Things Ever First Round Here!Reading or purring? You decide!

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Blazers Expected to Sign Hyun-jung Lee to ContractA new international prospect for training camp and the Remix.

Davion Mitchell might've just called his shot before the season even beginsThe season hasn't even begun, and Davion Mitchell may have already called his shot to win the Most Improved Player of the year award in a very subtle way.

Bleacher Report•2d

Top NBA Free Agents Available 🙋Ranking 10 best players still on the market 📲

Dru Smith may be more important to Heat than anyone realizesHeading into the start of the season, there may not be a more important non-starter on the Miami Heat than Dru Smith.

Heat gave up too much for Giannis-Bam duo to need a long adjustment periodBecause of how much they gave up for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat can't afford for the adjustment process to take long.

allucanheat.com•3d

Davion Mitchell is a few minor tweaks from securing future as Giannis' ideal PGDavion Mitchell has the tools to be the long-term starting point guard with the Miami Heat, but he must address potential concerns.

www.blazersedge.com•3d

What would you do with Scoot Henderson?You’re the GM and Coach: What is Scoot’s future?

allucanheat.com•3d

Heat's point guard concerns have almost nothing to do with Davion MitchellDavion Mitchell has nothing to do with the Miami Heat's backcourt concerns heading into the start of the season.

hothothoops.com•3d

Addition of Nick Richards provides the rotation depth that was never addressed one year agoThe Miami Heat secured their 14th roster spot and finally addressed backup big depth— which they never did last season— with Nick Richards.

www.si.com•3d

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Blazers This SeasonThe Portland Trail Blazers have a wide range of possibilities for how the 2026-27 season can go.

Bleacher Report•4d

Players Ready To Make The Leap 📈5 young stars who can catapult their careers next season

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Teams That Blew It This Offseason 😮‍💨5 squads that messed up their chance to build this summer

Choose Cocoa or Circumferences in the Best Things Ever Tournament!Chocolate or Pi? Which is more awesome?

Best Things Ever: Lord of the Rings or Pizza? You choose!Trilogy or Toppings? You choose!

Blazers Should Be Monitoring the Magic on the Trade MarketThere could be an Orlando forward on the block.

allucanheat.com•4d

Max Strus' Heat admission proves why Klay Thompson signing was essentialMax Strus might've just proved why the Miami Heat needed to aggressively pursue Klay Thompson.

What Intrigues, Worries and Excites You About the Trail Blazers?Our own Conor Bergin discussed the question on Friday’s episode of Locked on Blazers.

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The Blazers' Biggest X-Factor Heading Into 2026-27 NBA SeasonThe Portland Trail Blazers have a wide range of possibilities for the upcoming season, but they could be one of the West's best if players turn a corner.

Bleacher Report•5d

Biggest Scandals in Sports History 😱Ranking Clippers' cap circumvention among the biggest punishments given out in all of sports

allucanheat.com•4d

What Klay Thompson can learn from Dwyane Wade about thriving after his primeDwyane Wade is Exhibit A of how players can age gracefully in the NBA—and Klay Thompson should follow his lead with the Miami Heat.

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Ranking Every Current Blazers Contract From Best to WorstThe Portland Trail Blazers' offseason activities were highlighted by a major trade and a batch of signings.

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Share Your Best and Brightest Portland Trail Blazers MomentWhat are your highs with the franchise?

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Day Tripper or Dream House in Best Things Ever Tournament?The Batlle of the B’s.

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Best Things Ever: Cell Phones vs. DoughnutsPick one and leave one behind…it’s hard!

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Heat are “monitoring” Victor Oladipo’s comeback with one open roster spot remainingIn the midst of an NBA comeback attempt, the Heat have reportedly “monitored” Victor Oladipo with their vacant 15th and final roster spot.

allucanheat.com•5d

Andrew Wiggins’ funky contract perfectly captures unique Heat roleThe Miami Heat signed Andrew Wiggins to a rather unique extension. It perfectly mirrors the manner in which his role will change over the next two years.

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Adam Silver's soft Kawhi Leonard punishment creates new obstacle for HeatThe Miami Heat suddenly have a new obstacle in the Eastern Conference after Adam Silver's soft ruling on Kawhi Leonard.

allucanheat.com•5d

Heat just missed their best chance to solve playmaking concerns The Miami Heat might've just missed their best chance to solve their playmaking concerns.

www.si.com•5d

Blazers Players Rated Way Too High, Low in NBA 2K27The Portland Trail Blazers are viewed as one of the better teams to play with in this year's video game.

allucanheat.com•6d

Heat have unfairly put Davion Mitchell in an impossible positionThe Miami Heat may have unfairly put Davion Mitchell in an impossible position heading into the start of this season.

What’s the Worst Event or Moment in Trail Blazers History?A franchise with a long record of heartache.

Does Kissing Rank as One of the Best Things Ever?PDA or PC’s. You choose!

Best Things Ever Tournament: Great Song vs. Great EatsIconic riff meets “Where’s the Beef?”

Trail Blazers Owners Appear to be United on Moda Center DealFive owners, one purpose

Bleacher Report•6d

Wiggins Praises Klay 🤝Happy to be reunited with 'one of one' teammate. Full quote inside 📲

allucanheat.com•6d

Heat's Giannis trade vindicated Pat Riley's gutsy decision on Kevin DurantThe Miami Heat traveled a long and rational road to finally betting it all on Giannis Antetokounmpo.

allucanheat.com•6d

Heat's refusal to make obvious Giannis move proves it's championship or bustThe Miami Heat didn't sign any of Giannis Antetokounmpo's brothers, proving just how much this next chapter is all about winning.

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Why the Blazers Might Be Paying Ja Morant Too Much MoneyPortland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant is expected to make over $42 million this season and $44 million in 2027-28.

NBA Punishes ClippersLeague strips 5 1st-rd picks, suspends and fines Steve Ballmer $30M while ordering Kawhi to pay $700K in restitution

3 way-too-early bold predictions for the Miami Heat ahead of 2026-27 seasonAs the Miami Heat look to rebound from a 43-win season, what are a few bold predictions? Read here for ours!

NBA Goes Nuclear on Clippers for Kawhi Leonard InfractionsA year-long investigation results in horrible news for Leonard’s team.

Dame on Hitting 100K Shots 🎯All started with a challenge during Achilles rehab 🎥

Vote for the Best Thing Ever: Tie Fighters or Tying the Knot?You can geek out, but don’t tell the ol’ ball and chain.

Pick One Blazer, Improve One Thing…What Do You Choose?Tinker with Portland’s roster to create the perfect alloy.

Klay Thompson just set a high bar for himself with Heat history goal in mindKlay Thompson isn't shying away from the expectations as he prepares for his first season in a Miami Heat uniform.

Heat's Klay Thompson advantage should bring shades of the old Klay backThe Miami Heat are uniquely equipped to give Klay Thompson a realistic shot at reclaiming his reputation.

Mock Expansion Draft Protections 🔮Which players would the Heat protect if expansion happened today? 📲

Heat's biggest supporting-cast hole may force unconventional moveThe Miami Heat may end up adding a 15th player to help solidify their backcourt depth.

Where Blazers' Micah Nori Ranks Among New Head CoachesMicah Nori of the Portland Trail Blazers is one of six head coaches starting fresh in the upcoming season, and one of three with no prior HC experience.

Crazy Heat story will naturally only add to the Pat Riley loreThe legend of Pat Riley continues to grow as another crazy story from his coaching career is unearthed.

A way-too-early look at the Miami Heat's 5 biggest X-factors for 2026-27 seasonWe know that Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo will lead the charge this season, but who else will they need to perform?

Heat to Target Guard Position

Insider Jake Fischer doubts Miami will trade for Kyrie but believes team will add depth before season begins

New NBA Offseason Rumors👂

💰 Pistons' offer to Jalen Duren ♨️ What's going on with Blazers? 📳 Insider Jake Fischer was live

The Beautiful Game Takes Over the Best Things Ever VoteLego or Soccer…which is better?

Best Things Ever, Raggy? Rote for Ree!!!Make the call in this first-round matchup between two great things!

Which Blazers Player Will Surprise This Season?And even more questions from the Blazer’s Edge Mailbag!

Trail Blazers Survey: Will Jrue Holiday Get Traded?Keep him or move him?

Nick Richards is already be proving the Heat right without playing a minuteNick Richards has the sound of a player who is going to make the Miami Heat look quite smart.

Davion Mitchell Locks Up Rookie Teammates 🔒 (davionmitchell/IG)

'Off-Night' showing them why he earned that nickname

Former Heat fan favorite could help complete new rebuild around GiannisVictor Oladipo is asking for one final shot to prove himself in the NBA. Should the Miami Heat be willing to offer him that opportunity?

Oladipo's Letter to GMs ✍️2x All-Star makes heartfelt request for another shot in the NBA

Get the best of Blazer’s Edge on the new SB Nation appYour best source for quality Portland Trail Blazers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Pelle Larsson hype train could force Heat into familiar risky decisionThe Pelle Larsson hype train could end up forcing the Miami Heat into a very familiar (and risky) decision.

Why Blazers' Damian Lillard Has Big Role in Shaedon Sharpe RecoveryDamian Lillard and Shaedon Sharpe have been bit by the injury bug recently with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Predicting NBA’s Top Extensions 🔮Calling our shot on new deals for Giannis, Steph, more big names 📲

Dame Hits 100K Shots 👏Lillard set out to achieve goal in one year amid injury rehab. Tap to see 📸

Yang Hansen Plays Hero for China in Win vs LebanonYang scored the go-ahead basket with 2.2 seconds left.

Why the Blazers (and other NBA Teams) are Going Forward-FreeOne type of player has fallen out of favor in the modern NBA.

Vote Samples or S’Mores in Day 10 of the Best Things Ever TournamentShopping or sleeping outdoors? You choose!

Heat's Giannis era will start with a jersey blast from the pastThe Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Miami is going to get a blast from the past to start off.

Heat's two-man lineup Erik Spoelstra should avoid at all costsThere's one two-man lineup that Miami Heat Erik Spoelstra should be careful deploying this season.

CJ McCollum Looks Back on Major Blazers Contract ExtensionCJ McCollum played with the Portland Trail Blazers from 2013-22.

Best Player at Every Age 👑The top guys from ages 19 to 41 heading into 2026-27 📲

Giannis will put Heat's ability to find undrafted gems to the ultimate testIf the Miami Heat can find another undrafted gem, this is a team that can emerge as a dangerous contender.

Portland Fire Lose Big to Golden State ValkyriesThat… did not go well.

Rams Take Shot at Heat 😅Callback to failed LeBron YouTube presser following Aaron Donald news

Pelle Larsson continues making strong case for Heat starting spotWith the summer Pelle Larsson is having, the Miami Heat may not be able to keep him out of the starting 5.

NBA 2K27 Review 📝Gameplay impressions, videos and top features from latest edition 📲

Best Thing Ever Tournament: Pilsner or Pods?Two very different ways of relaxing.

Best Things Ever Tournament Sunday: Forrest or Fluoride?Beloved actor or beloved hygiene product?

Who Will the Trail Blazers Leaders Be in 2026-27?Who puts up high marks next year? You make the call!

Heat insider hints at when Erik Spoelstra could walk away from coachingIs there a scenario where Erik Spoelstra walks away from the Miami Heat coaching bench in the next few years?

Why Blazers Shouldn't Worry About Damian Lillard InjuryAs soon as you think you've seen everything there is to see from Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers superstar proves that idea wrong.

Heat still have one major all-in move in their back pocket if neededThe Miami Heat could still make one more big move if they need to.

Blazers Bringing Back Classic City Edition UniformsEverything old is new again.

Best Things Ever Tournament: Piano Man or Pumpkin Spice?Popular music or popular drinks?

Vote in Day 8 of the Best Things Ever Tournament Here!Value menu or One Piece? You choose!

Knicks Have Another Blazers Center They Should Keep a Close Eye OnWith the Knicks being turned away from a few teams on the trade front, the Blazers look like they could be a potential partner, given their hoard of centers.

Grading the signing: Heat add Nick RichardsThe Miami Heat added another big to their rotation by signing free agent Nick Richards. Grade the move here!

Timberwolves Swap Wings with Jazz in Money-Saving DealWhile the Jazz add an experienced Australian to the roster.

Jrue Holiday Needs to Start at Shooting GuardThe backcourt is crowded, but what’s the best option?

Pelle Larsson could simplify the math in Heat's championship bidA big developmental leap from Pelle Larsson could end up changing a lot of the math for the Miami Heat this season.

Klay Thompson is already proving why Heat desperately pursued himKlay Thompson hasn't played a minute in Miami yet, but he's already proving to be an excellent addition.

Ja Reacts to Dame's Shooting🔥Morant ready to ball with new teammate 📸

Heat's curious case of Nikola Jovic is taking another unexpected turnNikola Jovic's strong summer showing with Team Serbia is giving the Miami Heat something else to think about.

Blazers Power Rankings: Where We Agree and DisagreeThe Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in the middle of the pack in the latest NBA power rankings at the height of the offseason.

Dame Shoots 94% In Practice 🤯Lillard shares pic of over 1,000 shots made

Best Things Ever Vote: Video Gaming or Tasty Crunch?A tough choice…

Roll Perception Check for Day 7 of the Best Things Ever PollRole-playing or cannonballs?

Scoot Henderson and the Blazers ConundrumThe Portland Trail Blazers and their 22-year-old lottery pick have never quite gelled.

Rip City Remix Release 2026-27 Schedule With Sweet Napoleon Dynamite HomageHow much you wanna bet the Remix can throw the ball over them mountains?

What Happened to the Mike Schmitz Effect on the Trail Blazers?How much difference can one executive make?

Blazers Fans Forecast Lillard, Holiday Starting BackcourtTwo veterans get the nod in this poll.

Heat fans better hope ESPN's latest prediction doesn't come trueMiami Heat fans are hoping that ESPN's latest prediction doesn't come true for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Pelle Larsson is already settling the debate about Heat's final starterThe Miami Heat have options at shooting guard. Pelle Larsson is proving that there shouldn't be as much of a debate as there is.

Blazers' Yang Hansen Provides Hope After China FIBA QualifierPortland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen is the franchise's biggest development project as he tries to navigate NBA life at just 21 years old. Yang is the youn

Nikola Jovic may be on borrowed time with Heat after Nick Richards signingAfter the signing of Nick Richards, there's reason to believe that Nikola Jovic's time in Miami could be ticking away.

Nick Richards completes Heat's mission to erase flaw that doomed Giannis' BucksThe Miami Heat have signed Nick Richards to a one-year deal. In turn, they've fixed an issue that doomed the Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Milwaukee.

Vote in Day 6 of the Best Things Ever Tournament!Cute and fuzzy or sweet and crunchy? You decide!

Which Big Event Rules this Best Things Ever Matchup?Ho…ho…hold on a minute….

Give Your Best Reason to Play for the Trail Blazers Right NowYour best source for quality Portland Trail Blazers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Heat use 14th roster spot, sign Nick RichardsThe Miami Heat have signed another big, adding free agent center Nick Richards. Read here for more details on the move!

Heat Sign Nick RichardsBig man agrees to one-year deal (Shams)

Pelle Larsson is already proving Heat haters wrong before season even beginsThe season may not even be here yet, but Pelle Larsson may already be proving the Miami Heat haters wrong.

Blazers Issue Injury Update for Shaedon SharpeThe guard had successful surgery, but the recovery is long.

Blazers' Shaedon Sharpe Undergoes Surgery; What's Next?Shaedon Sharpe will miss most of the 2026-27 season for the Portland Trail Blazers as he recovers from his injury and surgery.

Lakers almost ruined Heat's entire first-year plan with GiannisIntentionally or not, the Los Angeles Lakers almost ruined the Miami Heat's entire first-year plan around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Future NBA Power Rankings 📊Predicting best teams over next 3 years 📲

Klay's First Heat Workout ♨️ (@MiamiHEAT on X)