Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs - October 08, 2025

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.

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

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Spurs Villain Tournament, Sweet 16: Former Spurs and HatersWe continue our Round 2 of our Villain Tournament with the Former Spurs and Haters side of the bracket.

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.

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.

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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.

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Stephon Castle’s rise from intriguing prospect to winnerThe jump in individual stats don’t do him justice but one team stat does: wins.

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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.

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

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Open Thread: De’Aaron Fox releases new shoe through Under ArmorThe Fox 3 is out.

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Wemby Hype After UFC Win 🇫🇷Spurs star loses it as fellow Frechman Salahdine Parnasse wins in debut

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Tobey Says He's Returning as Spurs' Play-by-Play AnnouncerSAN ANTONIO — Nearly two months after news of an apparent cheating scandal involving San Antonio Spurs play-by-play broadcaster Jacob Tobey broke, the Massachus

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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.

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

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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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Jacob Tobey is returning as the Spurs’ play-by-play announcerIt turns out rumors of his demise were premature.

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Spurs Villain Tournament, Sweet 16: Killers and “Dirty” PlayersWe begin Round 2 of our Villain Tournament with the “on-court” side of the bracket.

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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.

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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.

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De'Aaron Fox Trade Idea 💡Blockbuster proposal to get Spurs over the hump 📲

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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.

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The Kawhi Leonard Clippers scandal won’t heal Spurs fans’ old woundsThe light consequences Leonard and his uncle are facing offer little catharsis for those still hurt by the messy breakup with the Spurs.

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Yes, Spurs Veteran Harrison Barnes Bought A BankSAN ANTONIO — You're understanding the following sentence correctly: Harrison Barnes, the San Antonio Spurs' 34-year-old veteran sharpshooter, is now a financie

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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Open Thread: The NBA concludes its yearlong investigation into the Clippers salary circumventionFines, suspensions, and one culprit banished

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!

Spurs Villain Tournament, Round 1: Spurs HatersVote for the biggest Spurs hater.

Spurs' Regular Season Games Will Stream on DAZNSAN ANTONIO — Announced Wednesday morning, the San Antonio Spurs have signed an exclusive, direct-to-consumer media partnership with DAZN for the 2026-27 season

Stephon Castle and Luke Kornet win Dunk and Block of the YearThe WCF were good to the Spurs’ highlights reals, especially against Isaiah Hartenstein.

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.

Tallest Players at World Cup Qualifiers 🦒Wemby's not No. 1 on the list...but a 7'8" Egyptian is. Full lists 📲

Photos of New Wemby PE 👟'NY vs. NY' Nike G.T. Cut 4 expected to release in November 📸

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.

Open Thread: Harrison Barnes just bought himself a bankThe Ames, Iowa native invested miles from where he grew up

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?

For the Spurs, improving in 2026-27 means dealing with expectationsResults from the latest SB Nation Reacts survey.

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

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

Billy Donovan Finally Talks Bulls Departure as He Looks to Begin Spurs CareerBilly Donovan could still be the Chicago Bulls' head coach. Ownership made it clear that they wanted the veteran leader to stick around even after their front

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

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.

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

Open Thread: Billy Donovan discusses his decision to join the SpursAfter eleven seasons as an NBAb head coach, he’s joining the Spurs as lead assistanrt

Spurs Villain Tournament, Round 1: Former SpursSome players wore Silver and Black but still managed to lose the love and/or the respect of the fan base.

Wemby on Leaving Les Bleus: 'Lot of Frustration'SAN ANTONIO — No stranger to wearing his emotions on his sleeve, Victor Wembanyama will have a harder time leaving France for the year than he initially thought

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.

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

Open Thread: Julian Champagnie to host a meet and greetThe Spurs sharpshooter will take pictures and sign autographs

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.

Other DAZN-NBA deals show what a Spurs version could look likeIndiana Pacers-DAZN deal could hint as to what a Spurs deal could look like

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

Victor Wembanyama dazzles in France’s win over SwedenThe big man put on a show to lead his team to victory.

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 📲

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?

Open Thread: The brightest light to shine during the Spurs darkest timesHow one player can make an impact when the team struggles to find its footing

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.

Harrison Barnes Buys A Bank 🏦Tyrese Haliburton reacted to former teammate's massive purchase

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!

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.

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.

Open Thread: Spurs Jackals to increase membership for the 2026-2027 seasonFans interested can audition on September 19

Spurs Villain Tournament, Round 1: “Dirty” PlayersPicking the opponents who devastated fans with physical play.

Wemby, Les Bleus Cruise Past Slovenia in Qualifying MatchSAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama didn't need much time to make his presence felt. Playing his first official game for the French national team since the 2024 Par

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.

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.

Open Thread: Gratitude for Bismack BiyomboThe Congolese big man was there for the Spurs when they needed him most

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.

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.

Latest Kelly Olynyk Development Could Help Set Up a Knicks TryoutThe current list of free-agent centers isn't very appealing for the New York Knicks, especially considering the other names they've attempted to add but fell sh

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.

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

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

Open Thread: NBA rules that changed because of a specific playerHow the game has evolved over time

Ranking Biggest Bag Fumbles 💸Jonathan Kuminga and others who blew big-money deals since 2011 📲

NBA's Most Underrated Moves 🤫

Three unheralded additions who could make a big difference for their new squads

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Spurs Villain Tournament, Round 1: Spurs KillersPicking the opponents who crushed our soul with devastating plays or series.

Klay Getting Shots Up 🎯

Updated NBA Power Rankings 📊How Kuminga signing with Wolves impacts rest of the league 📲

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Rare Wemby, Duncan Cards Auction for > $500KSAN ANTONIO — Only 11 NBA players have fetched over $1 million at auction for a rare, or exclusive, edition of their trading cards. Mike Provenzale nearly got t

Dray Comes to Klay's Defense 🤝Green thinks media is setting former teammate up for failure with Heat 📸

Dray Questions Klay-Heat Fit 🤔Green doesn't believe former teammate will adjust well to 'Heat Culture' 📸

Klay Thompson just exposed NBA's uncomfortable truth about the HeatNo one across the league seems to want to see Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat prosper.

Nike Drops NBA Teaser 🍿Reveal coming on Sept. 15 🎥

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Why Klay Thompson joining Heat was an 'easy decision'New Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson spoke to reporters for the first time this week. Click here to see what he had to say!

Klay Thompson proves why Heat will have no trouble building around GiannisThe Miami Heat brought in Klay Thompson as a late-summer addition to a rotation in need of shooting. He proved why that transpired.

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Miami Heat's updated depth chart after Klay Thompson signingThe Miami Heat still have one more roster spot they must fill, but what does their updated depth chart look like?

Giannis has Heat's sky-high expectations back where they belongWith all the offseason moves the Miami Heat have made this summer, their expectations are back where they belong.

Heat have quietly put Bam Adebayo on the hot seat by giving him a true co-starThe Miami Heat have given Bam Adebayo a true co-star! Unfortunately, Giannis Antetokounmpo's arrival has also put Adebayo on the hot seat.

NBA insider reveals why Heat wanted Andrew Wiggins to zag with contract decisionBrian Windhorst finally explains why the Miami Heat wanted Andrew Wiggins to opt into the final year of his contract.

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What Did Wemby Learn from 2 Friendlies vs. Jokić?SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama entered France's two friendly matches against Serbia admittedly "rusty." By the end of the second, he had a win, a stronger indi

More Heat Moves After Klay? 🤔

Insider Jake Fischer breaks down what could come next for Miami

Klay Thompson breaks silence for first time as new member of HeatDuring his introductory press conference with the Miami Heat, Klay Thompson made it clear he's ready for a new challenge.

Fresh NBA Offseason Updates 👂

💰 Harden, Klay reach deals 😵‍💫 Latest on Jalen Duren talks 📳 Insider Jake Fischer was live

Heat can give Klay Thompson what the Mavericks never didKlay Thompson is back on a contender again after signing with the Miami Heat.

Klay's Intro Heat Presser 🎤Everything the Splash Bro said about Giannis, title aspirations and more after arriving late 📲

2K27's Season 1 Gameplay 🎮First look at The City and MyTEAM featuring Wemby and Olivia Miles 🎥

Giannis should give Klay Thompson a gift he hasn't had since WarriorsGiannis Antetokounmpo's creation should generate more open three-pointers for Klay Thompson than he's had in years.

Heat are finally one step closer to finalizing first-year roster around GiannisIt finally feels as if the Miami Heat is on the verge of finalizing their first-year roster in the Giannis Antetokounmpo era.

Knicks unintentionally gifted Heat clear path to Giannis years agoThe New York Knicks' trade for Mikal Bridges cleared a path for the Miami Heat to eventually land Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Can the Spurs improve their record next season?Vote in the latest SB Nation Reacts survey.

Heat need one more roster move to finally silence concerns around GiannisThe Miami Heat could use one more playmaker to truly feel great about their first-year roster with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Why Did Spurs Push for Third Moody Center Game This Season?AUSTIN, Texas — The San Antonio Spurs weren't given the choice of who they'd face for any of the three games they plan to play at Austin's Moody Center this sea

Heat should be absolutely disgusted by ESPN's Summer Forecast projectionsESPN's Summer Forecast projections are an absolute joke if they have the Miami Heat winning just two more games with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Klay Thompson gives Heat exactly what Ryan Conwell needsKlay Thompson can help Ryan Conwell develop as a shooter for the Miami Heat.

Pat Riley didn't hold back with glowing praise for Klay ThompsonPat Riley praises Klay Thompson as he officially signs with the Miami Heat.

Klay Thompson’s ideal role with Heat isn’t quite as simple as it seemsThe Miami Heat seem to have an ideal role for Klay Thompson to play, but that doesn't mean it's the best decision.

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Julian Champagnie should keep his starting spotResults from the latest SB Nation survey.

Offseason Overreactions for Every Team 🤨What all of the NBA's wild offseason activity will actually mean this season 📲

Klay Thompson fits perfectly in Pat Riley's championship formula for HeatKlay Thompson gives Pat Riley exactly what he needs to help build out a strong championship roster for the Miami Heat.