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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball avoids suspension, fined $60k for tripping Bam Adebayo

During the NBA’s Play-In Tournament, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo got entangled. During that play, Ball seems to trip Adebayo intentionally. The move led to the Heat star getting injured, much to the anger of the fans. Now, the NBA has handed out the punishment for Ball after this […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball avoids suspension, fined $60k for tripping Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kawhi Leonard is being linked to 1 notable new team

Kawhi Leonard might be going from one beachfront state to another. The Miami Heat could potentially pursue the LA Clippers star Leonard this offseason, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Wednesday. Siegel notes that the Heat are expected to turn their attention to Leonard if they are unsuccessful in trading for long-rumored target Giannis Antetokounmpo … The post Kawhi Leonard is being linked to 1 notable new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bill Simmons blasts Prime Video for outage, audio issues during NBA Play-In Tournament

After Prime Video struggled through an outage, an incredibly inopportune moment during Tuesday night’s Eastern Conference play-in game, Bill Simmons took the opportunity to blast the streamer for some of its issues with NBA coverage throughout the season. During overtime of the Heat-Hornets game in Charlotte, Prime Video flashed to black before displaying a “technical…

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Fubo plan major broadcasting change and pursue NBA live TV rights ‘out of nowhere’

FUBO are challenging broadcasters to buy the rights to show 13 NBA teams. It comes after Main Street Sports Group dropped contracts and started to wind down operations due to…

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NBA rumors: 2 teams eyed Tyler Herro trade at deadline. Should Heat deal him now?

The Miami Heat began their 2026 offseason on Tuesday night when they lost in the play-in game vs the Charlotte Hornets in overtime. Heat fans are hoping desperately that Bam Adebayo’s early exit in this game due to injury doesn’t prompt the front office to say “we want to see the team fully healthy” yet […] The post NBA rumors: 2 teams eyed Tyler Herro trade at deadline. Should Heat deal him now? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat rumors: Could Jaime Jaquez Jr. win Sixth Man of the Year and then be traded?

The Miami Heat enter a pivotal offseason following their 127-126 Play-In loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, with new reporting raising questions about the future of Jaime Jaquez Jr. — even as he emerges as a leading candidate for Sixth Man of the Year. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Miami’s roster […] The post Heat rumors: Could Jaime Jaquez Jr. win Sixth Man of the Year and then be traded? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat rumors: Normal Powell ticketed for $25 million a year salary as Tyler Herro debate rages

The Miami Heat face a pivotal offseason after a 127-126 Play-In loss to the Charlotte Hornets ended their 2025-26 campaign Tuesday night, with new reporting pointing to a potentially costly decision between Norman Powell and Tyler Herro. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Powell is expected to command more than $25 million annually on […] The post Heat rumors: Normal Powell ticketed for $25 million a year salary as Tyler Herro debate rages appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat rumors: Is Bam Adebayo still untouchable as Giannis trade buzz builds again?

On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat saw their 2025-26 season reach its merciful conclusion with an overtime road loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in game. Bam Adebayo was forced to leave this game early after taking a hard fall on a controversial foul from LaMelo Ball that many felt should have earned the […] The post Heat rumors: Is Bam Adebayo still untouchable as Giannis trade buzz builds again? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Giannis trade rumors, Tyler Herro decision will shape Heat’s efforts to escape mediocrity

The days of Jimmy Butler leading the Miami Heat to deep, sometimes unexpected, postseason runs are long gone. Since Butler’s departure, the Heat’s inconsistencies have caught up with them, directly leading to their demise in the NBA Play-In Tournament against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. After losing 127-126 in overtime to the Hornets, the Heat’s […] The post Why Giannis trade rumors, Tyler Herro decision will shape Heat’s efforts to escape mediocrity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LaMelo Ball could be disciplined for tripping Bam Adebayo

The Charlotte Hornets survived for another day with their dramatic win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, but they may have to play without LaMelo Ball as they try to get into the playoffs. The NBA is investigating Ball’s alleged trip of Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s 127-126 overtime win at Spectrum … The post LaMelo Ball could be disciplined for tripping Bam Adebayo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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