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3 best Kevin Durant trade destinations if he breaks up with Rockets after just 1 season

Kevin Durant and the Rockets were eliminated this postseason by the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the more stunning upsets of the past few years. A Lakers team without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for a substantial portion of the series was able to consistently look like the better team against a Rockets team […] The post 3 best Kevin Durant trade destinations if he breaks up with Rockets after just 1 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pat Riley leaves no doubt about his future with Heat after play-in loss

The Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season came to a disappointing end with the team not making the playoffs after losing their opening round play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. With potential changes on the horizon, longtime Heat executive Pat Riley left no doubt that he is going to remain part of the franchise for the foreseeable […] The post Pat Riley leaves no doubt about his future with Heat after play-in loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Beasley says Bam Adebayo's 83-point game is proof that Erik Spoelstra is holding him back: "I've been telling him this" – Basketball Network

Michael Beasley says Bam Adebayo's 83-point game is proof that Erik Spoelstra is holding him back: "I've been telling him this"  Basketball Network

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Norman Powell gets real on potential contract extension with Heat after play-in exit

While the Miami Heat could be headed for big changes coming in the offseason with the amount of rumors flying around, there is also a question regarding veteran guard Norman Powell. As the Heat’s guard tandem of Powell and Tyler Herro was a tough situation to figure out, as head coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday, […] The post Norman Powell gets real on potential contract extension with Heat after play-in exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LaMelo Ball Clears the Air on Bam Adebayo Apology Situation

The Miami Heat lost Bam Adebayo less than 12 minutes into their NBA Play-In matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. After taking a hard fall on his back, with a contribution from LaMelo Ball committing what the NBA described as unnecessary and reckless contact, Adebayo was ruled out for the entire second half. The Heat put […] The post LaMelo Ball Clears the Air on Bam Adebayo Apology Situation appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires back at narrative after painful play-in exit

Fans of the Miami Heat were almost inconsolable after the team lost to the Charlotte Hornets by a solitary point in overtime, 127-126, in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday. The painful defeat ended the Heat’s season. They failed to qualify for the playoffs, snapping their six-year streak, as they bowed out in the Play-In Tournament […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires back at narrative after painful play-in exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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This unique Jaime Jaquez Jr. ability led to instrumental ‘bounce-back year’ with Heat

Despite being linked to trade rumors for the majority of the season, Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. kept his chin up, tuned out the noise, and did his job. The result? A bounce-back year for the third-year player. Although the Heat failed to advance to the playoffs after suffering a painful loss to the […] The post This unique Jaime Jaquez Jr. ability led to instrumental ‘bounce-back year’ with Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Erik Spoelstra Surprisingly Defends LaMelo Ball Against NBA

In a surprising twist, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra went out of his way to defend LaMelo Ball against critics demanding he gets punished for injuring Bam Adebayo. The Charlotte Hornets got past Miami in the first play-in game, but many Heat fans are livid about Adebayo getting injured from an allegedly “dirty” play […] The post Erik Spoelstra Surprisingly Defends LaMelo Ball Against NBA appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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How Heat’s Bam Adebayo helps Kel’el Ware handle Erik Spoelstra’s coaching

MIAMI – While the Miami Heat were hurt by a ton of factors this year, as the team missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 season, the positive takeaway was the development of key young players. As Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. is in line to contend for Sixth Man of the […] The post How Heat’s Bam Adebayo helps Kel’el Ware handle Erik Spoelstra’s coaching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LaVar Ball blasts Nick Wright over his LaMelo Ball comments

LaVar Ball is respawning this week to defend his youngest son LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo drew widespread backlash with a dirty takedown of Miami Heat counterpart Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s play-in tournament game (see the video here). While LaMelo was not punished for the incident in the actual game, the NBA retroactively … The post LaVar Ball blasts Nick Wright over his LaMelo Ball comments appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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The ‘unfortunate’ Tyler Herro-Norman Powell situation that hurt the Heat

MIAMI – With potential big changes coming to the Miami Heat this offseason after being eliminated from the play-in tournament at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, there were many disappointing aspects to the team’s 2025-26 season. One area was the Heat’s guard duo of Norman Powell and Tyler Herro, one that head […] The post The ‘unfortunate’ Tyler Herro-Norman Powell situation that hurt the Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LaMelo Ball’s Dad LaVar Ball Fires Back at Nick Wright for “Clown” Remark While Also Calling Out Erik Spoelstra

LaVar Ball, LaMelo's father, did not like what Nick Wright and Erik Spoelstra said regarding his son. He went on to call out both personalities while saying that his family likes to play it 'dangerously.'

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LaVar Ball hits back at Erik Spoelstra, others over LaMelo Ball comments

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball avoided suspension after causing the back injury of Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during their face-off in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday. He, however, was fined a combined $60,000 for “unnecessary and reckless contact” and using profane language in the postgame conference. Ball appeared to intentionally trip Adebayo in the […] The post LaVar Ball hits back at Erik Spoelstra, others over LaMelo Ball comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA announces LaMelo Ball’s punishment for dirty play on Bam Adebayo

LaMelo Ball is not quite getting off scot-free after his takedown of Bam Adebayo on Tuesday night. The NBA announced on Wednesday that they are fining the Charlotte Hornets star Ball a sum of $35,000 for his dirty trip of the Miami Heat counterpart Adebayo during Tuesday’s 9/10 Eastern Conference play-in tournament game. Additionally, Ball … The post NBA announces LaMelo Ball’s punishment for dirty play on Bam Adebayo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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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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Kendrick Perkins turns tables on Erik Spoelstra’s LaMelo Ball rant with Heat play-in dig

On Tuesday evening, the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season came to an end with a brutal loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA play-in game thanks to a game-winner from LaMelo Ball. Earlier in the game, Ball had been the center of controversy when he appeared to intentionally trip Heat center Bam Adebayo, causing the […] The post Kendrick Perkins turns tables on Erik Spoelstra’s LaMelo Ball rant with Heat play-in dig appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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