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Every morning the Heat Nightly Desk publishes The Biscayne Brief, plus the day's specials: the week ahead, the cap sheet, a player in focus, the rumors checked against the numbers, the archives. Injury updates land within 20 minutes of the official report, game recaps within 20 minutes of the final. Every name and number in these pieces is checked against the club's data before publication.

The Biscayne Brief

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Giannis and Bam Must Prove the Fit Before 0-4 HardensThe big question · Wed, Oct 28Miami paid for two stars in one frontcourt. Four losses in, the pairing has to answer for the defense.
Heat Drag an 0-4 Start and Two Sore Bodies Into AtlantaMorning · Wed, Oct 28Old Road Warriors Shame a Heat Team Still Looking for One WinFrom the archives · Tue, Oct 27Six Numbers Pin Miami's 0-4 Start on a Leaking DefenseBy the numbers · Tue, Oct 27Heat Squander 12-Point Lead as Flagg Seals Fourth Straight LossMorning · Tue, Oct 27Heat Rumor File Offers Noise, Not a RescueRumor check · Mon, Oct 26Outlets Debate the Heat's 0-3 Start; Shooting Settles Part of ItAround the beat · Mon, Oct 26Heat Face Dallas Needing a Win, Not an ExplanationMorning · Mon, Oct 26Conwell Waits for a Door Miami's Backcourt Won't OpenPlayer focus · Sun, Oct 25Heat Payroll Clears the Tax Line, Buys an 0-3 StartCap watch · Sun, Oct 25Heat Open Against Dallas Needing More Than a Late RallyMorning · Sun, Oct 25Mitchell Pushes Heat Hard but Charlotte Still Wins 115-110Postgame · Sat, Oct 24Heat Hit Charlotte With Numbers That Demand AnswersBy the numbers · Sat, Oct 24Heat Chase a First Win Through Four Games in Eight DaysWeek ahead · Sat, Oct 24Heat Carry 0-2 Into Charlotte With Nothing Left to ExplainMorning · Sat, Oct 24Pistons Bury Heat Early as Giannis Posts 36 in a Lost CausePostgame · Fri, Oct 23Heat Rumor Mill Sorts Signal From Noise Before Detroit ArrivesRumor check · Fri, Oct 23Heat Beat Questions Trust, Defense and the Bench Before DetroitAround the beat · Fri, Oct 23Heat Must Answer a Rout Before Cunningham Punishes the HangoverMorning · Fri, Oct 23Fontecchio Must Turn Garbage Minutes Into a Real JobPlayer focus · Thu, Oct 22Heat Pay Tax Prices With Their Next Two Firsts Already PledgedCap watch · Thu, Oct 22Edwards Shreds Miami's Defense and Exposes a Silent BenchMorning · Thu, Oct 22Edwards Torches Miami as Heat Fold After HalftimePostgame · Wed, Oct 21Edwards Tests Miami Tonight, Then a Back-to-Back Tests Its LegsWeek ahead · Wed, Oct 21Giannis And Bam Must Prove Two Bigs Can Carry MiamiThe big question · Wed, Oct 21Heat Open Against The Team Born Beside ThemFrom the archives · Tue, Oct 20Heat Numbers Say Contend, Payroll Says Prove ItBy the numbers · Tue, Oct 20Heat Promise Top Defense With One Day Left To Prove ItMorning · Tue, Oct 20Heat Rumor Mill Runs Cold; Only The Cuts Were RealRumor check · Mon, Oct 19Outlets Press Heat On Conwell, Klay And GiannisAround the beat · Mon, Oct 19

Injury updates

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ClearedPelle LarssonPelle Larsson cleared for Heat at Hawks after right ankle issueWed, Oct 28OutSimone FontecchioSimone Fontecchio ruled out vs Hawks with an illnessWed, Oct 28Day-To-DayPelle LarssonPelle Larsson day-to-day, probable at Hawks with right ankle sprainTue, Oct 27Day-To-DaySimone FontecchioSimone Fontecchio day-to-day with an illness before Heat visit HawksTue, Oct 27ClearedPelle LarssonPelle Larsson cleared for Heat at Hornets after day-to-day tagSat, Oct 24Day-To-DayPelle LarssonPelle Larsson day-to-day at Hornets with a left finger issueSat, Oct 24ClearedVladislav GoldinVladislav Goldin cleared for Heat opener vs Timberwolves after ankle issueWed, Oct 21ClearedPelle LarssonPelle Larsson cleared ahead of Heat opener vs TimberwolvesTue, Oct 20ClearedBam AdebayoBam Adebayo cleared off Heat injury report ahead of opener vs TimberwolvesTue, Oct 20ClearedDru SmithDru Smith cleared for Heat opener vs Timberwolves after calf injuryTue, Oct 20Day-To-DayVladislav GoldinVladislav Goldin day-to-day for Heat with an ankle issue, did not practice TuesdayTue, Oct 20ClearedGiannis AntetokounmpoGiannis Antetokounmpo cleared ahead of Heat's opener vs. TimberwolvesSat, Oct 17

Roster moves

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MIA → FAGabe MadsenGabe Madsen Leaves Heat Roster, Off the TeamSun, Oct 18EAMIA → FAEzra AusarEzra Ausar Off the Heat Roster After WaiverSun, Oct 18MIA → FABez MbengBez Mbeng Is Off the Miami Heat RosterSun, Oct 18MIA → FAKylor KelleyKylor Kelley Leaves the Heat as Roster Numbers Come DownSun, Oct 18EAFA → MIAEzra AusarEzra Ausar Joins the Miami Heat RosterFri, Oct 16MIA → FAIan SchieffelinIan Schieffelin Leaves Miami Heat RosterFri, Oct 16MIA → FADennis Smith Jr.Dennis Smith Jr. Leaves Miami Heat RosterMon, Oct 12MIA → FAJ'Vonne HadleyJ'Vonne Hadley Leaves the Miami Heat RosterMon, Oct 12LQMIA → FALester QuinonesLester Quinones Leaves Miami Heat RosterMon, Oct 12FA → MIAGabe MadsenGabe Madsen joins the Miami Heat rosterFri, Oct 9FA → MIADennis Smith Jr.Dennis Smith Jr. Joins the Miami HeatFri, Oct 9FA → MIAKylor KelleyKylor Kelley Joins the Miami HeatFri, Oct 9

Game recaps

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DAL @ MIAMon, Oct 26Cooper Flagg's all-around night carries Mavericks past winless Heat, 113-109MIA @ CHASat, Oct 24Hornets build 23-point lead, hold off Heat's 35-point fourth to win 115-110DET @ MIAFri, Oct 23Pistons hit 18 threes and lead from the opening quarter to beat Heat 128-111MIN @ MIAWed, Oct 21Timberwolves bury Heat from the three-point line, led by Edwards' 45MIA @ ORLFri, Oct 16Magic Pour In 31 Free Throws, Bury Heat by 21 in Preseason RoutBKN @ MIAWed, Oct 14Heat's bench and paint power 144-128 rout of Nets in preseasonMIN @ MIASat, Oct 10Wolves Hold Off Heat's Late Rally, Win Preseason Opener 125-124NOP @ MIAThu, Oct 8Heat Turn 22 Pelicans Turnovers Into 30 Points in Preseason WinMIA @ TORSat, Oct 3Heat's Bench Blitzes Raptors Behind a Dominant First Quarter

Earlier from the desk

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October2026 · 58 pieces
MorningMon, Oct 19Adebayo's Groin Decides How Heat Open WednesdayThe big questionSun, Oct 18Four Cuts Don't Make This Roster WholePlayer focusSun, Oct 18Jovic Must Prove He Deserves Minutes NowMorningSun, Oct 18Heat Trim The Roster, Clock Now Runs To OpenerFrom the archivesSat, Oct 17History Warns Heat As October Deadline NearsBy the numbersSat, Oct 17Numbers Expose Heat's Cracks Before Lights Go OnMorningSat, Oct 17Heat Fold In Finale, Face Five Injury Tests Before OpenerPostgameFri, Oct 16Heat Blow A Winnable Half, Fall Apart At OrlandoRumor checkFri, Oct 16Heat Rumors Check Out, Cap Sheet Says No More MovesAround the beatFri, Oct 16Heat Shrug Off Doubt As Giannis Does The TalkingMorningFri, Oct 16Heat Add Ausar, Face Roster Crunch Before OpenerPlayer focusThu, Oct 15Klay Thompson Has To Earn Minutes, Not Just ShotsCap watchThu, Oct 15Heat Clear The First Apron By The Narrowest MarginMorningThu, Oct 15Heat Eye Four Returns Before Finale At OrlandoPostgameWed, Oct 14Heat Blow Out Nets As Giannis, Wiggins And Thompson ReturnWeek aheadWed, Oct 14Heat Use A Rested Week To Set Up The One That CountsThe big questionWed, Oct 14Heat Culture Must Outrun An Apron-Squeezed RosterMorningWed, Oct 14Heat Host Nets Tonight With Six Regulars In DoubtFrom the archivesTue, Oct 13History Explains Everything About Miami Except GiannisBy the numbersTue, Oct 13Numbers Expose Heat's Apron Squeeze Before NetsMorningTue, Oct 13Heat Cut Three, Turn To Nets Tune-UpMorningMon, Oct 12Heat Target Wednesday To Get Six Regulars BackWeek aheadSun, Oct 11Heat Face Two More Tune-Ups Before Minnesota Counts For RealAround the beatSun, Oct 11Beat Writers Split On Giannis, Numbers Back The BenchMorningSun, Oct 11Heat Rest Six Regulars, Bench Takes Wolves To The WirePostgameSat, Oct 10Reeves' Late Floater Sinks Heat's Bench-Heavy ComebackThe big questionSat, Oct 10The Heat Are Betting Draft Picks On Giannis NowFrom the archivesSat, Oct 10Heat And Wolves Share A Birth Year, Not A BlueprintMorningSat, Oct 10Heat Confirm Three Signings Before Wolves TestBy the numbersFri, Oct 9Bench Outscores Starters By Twenty As Payroll Clears ApronRumor checkFri, Oct 9Smith Jr. Rumor Stalls Against Miami's Tight CapMorningFri, Oct 9Heat Push Past Pelicans As Wiggins, Giannis DeliverPostgameThu, Oct 8Heat Reserves Close Out Shootout Win Over PelicansAround the beatThu, Oct 8Outlets Chase Storylines Miami's Record Can't Confirm YetPlayer focusThu, Oct 8Portis Must Shoot Miami Out Of A Crowded FrontcourtMorningThu, Oct 8Illness Clouds Larsson, Wiggins Before Pelicans TipCap watchWed, Oct 7Heat Blow Through The First Apron, Leave Little SlackWeek aheadWed, Oct 7Heat's Week Turns On The Minnesota PreviewMorningWed, Oct 7Heat Carry Rest Edge Into Pelicans Preseason TestThe big questionTue, Oct 6Giannis Forces Heat Culture To Prove Itself AgainFrom the archivesTue, Oct 6Heat Still Measure Themselves Against Their Last Finals LossMorningTue, Oct 6Spoelstra Invokes Magic Johnson, Giannis Shrugs It OffPlayer focusMon, Oct 5Larsson Earns His Minutes By Not Wasting ThemBy the numbersMon, Oct 5Numbers Expose What Miami Actually Has Right NowMorningMon, Oct 5Fontecchio's Efficiency Hides In Plain SightCap watchSun, Oct 4Heat's Spending Leaves No Margin For ErrorPostgameSat, Oct 3Heat Answer Toronto's Punch, Pull Away For 24Week aheadSun, Oct 4Minnesota Looms Twice Before The Real OpenerMorningSun, Oct 4Reserves Overwhelm Raptors In Miami's Preseason OpenerThe big questionSat, Oct 3Chasing Contention While The Books Say NoFrom the archivesSat, Oct 3Giannis Inherits A Pattern Pat Riley BuiltMorningSat, Oct 3Heat Open Preseason Without Johnson Or SmithBy the numbersFri, Oct 2Johnson's Hamstring Puts Opener Availability In DoubtRumor checkFri, Oct 2Heat's Cap Sheet Shuts Down Most Of The RumorsMorningFri, Oct 2Dru Smith's Calf Strain Clouds Miami's Preseason OpenerAround the beatThu, Oct 1Reports Chase Kyrie While Miami's Cap Says NoPlayer focusThu, Oct 1Hardaway Jr. Must Keep Earning Minutes At 34MorningThu, Oct 1Portis Shows Up Lighter, Giannis Takes Notice
September2026 · 52 pieces
Cap watchWed, Sep 30Miami's Books Leave No Room To ManeuverWeek aheadWed, Sep 30Raptors Trip Kicks Off Miami's Preseason SlateMorningWed, Sep 30Heat Clear Giannis And Bam Before Preseason OpenerBy the numbersTue, Sep 29The Numbers Expose Miami's Thin MarginRumor checkTue, Sep 29Heat Rumors Meet A Wall Named The ApronMorningTue, Sep 29Four Injuries Cloud Miami's Preseason CountdownAround the beatMon, Sep 28Media Day Outruns Miami's Actual Roster FilePlayer focusMon, Sep 28Mitchell Has To Run This Offense NowMorningMon, Sep 28Heat Add Smith Jr., Lock Down SchieffelinCap watchSun, Sep 27Heat Surrender Draft Control Through 2028The big questionSun, Sep 27Heat's Apron Math Leaves No Room For ErrorMorningSun, Sep 27Heat Confirm Schieffelin, Preseason Slate Takes ShapeFrom the archivesSat, Sep 26Heat History Still Sets The Bar For GiannisBy the numbersSat, Sep 26Heat's Books Cross Into Apron TerritoryMorningSat, Sep 26Heat Nail Down Mbeng's Number, Bring In SchieffelinRumor checkFri, Sep 25Heat Rumors Outrun The PaperworkAround the beatFri, Sep 25Heat Beat Buzzes While Giannis And Bam Sit OutMorningFri, Sep 25Giannis And Bam Both Land On Heat's Injury ListThe big questionThu, Sep 24Heat Bet Everything On Giannis NowPlayer focusThu, Sep 24Mbeng Has To Win A Crowded Backcourt JobMorningThu, Sep 24Four Heat Regulars Tagged Day-To-Day Before CampFrom the archivesWed, Sep 23Bam Is The Last Man Standing From The BubbleBy the numbersWed, Sep 23Five Numbers Explain Miami's Crowded CampMorningWed, Sep 23Heat Claim Mbeng, Camp Roster Nears Its LimitRumor checkTue, Sep 22Heat Confirm One Move, Leave Rest In DoubtAround the beatTue, Sep 22Beat Writers Chase Leonard, Miami Banks On LarssonMorningTue, Sep 22Heat Trim Camp Roster, Leave The 15th Spot OpenPlayer focusMon, Sep 21Antetokounmpo Must Prove His Knee Before His GameCap watchMon, Sep 21Heat Payroll Crowds The First ApronMorningMon, Sep 21Heat Circle October 1 For Five ComebacksThe big questionSun, Sep 20Giannis And Adebayo Must Learn To Share The FloorFrom the archivesSun, Sep 20Miami's Banners Outnumber This Roster's WinsMorningSun, Sep 20Heat Camp Demands Answers, Starting With ConditioningAround the beatSat, Sep 19Heat Lock Up Larsson, Leave Jovic TwistingBy the numbersSat, Sep 19Numbers Expose Miami's Tax-Line GambleMorningSat, Sep 19Heat Extend Larsson As Camp Opens Five Bodies ShortPlayer focusFri, Sep 18Wiggins Must Stop Being an AfterthoughtCap watchFri, Sep 18Heat Push Past The Luxury Tax LineMorningFri, Sep 18Miami Risks Losing Keels While Guards Sit HurtThe big questionThu, Sep 17Heat Bet The Franchise On Giannis And BamFrom the archivesThu, Sep 17Miami Chases The Formula That Beat BostonMorningThu, Sep 17Heat Fill Out Skyforce Bench Before Camp OpensBy the numbersWed, Sep 16Six Numbers Define Miami Before A Game Is PlayedRumor checkWed, Sep 16Konchar Signs With Knicks, Heat's Cap Stays FrozenMorningWed, Sep 16Heat Miss On Konchar As Knicks Sign HimAround the beatTue, Sep 15Outlets Chase Konchar While Miami's Offseason Stays SilentPlayer focusTue, Sep 15Adebayo Has To Carry This Team AgainMorningTue, Sep 15Heat Join Crowded Field For John KoncharMorningMon, Sep 14Heat Notes Surface While Camp Clock Ticks To OctoberCap watchSun, Sep 13Miami Spends Big, Buys Little FlexibilityThe big questionSun, Sep 13Miami Pays The Tax For A Team That Hasn't UpgradedMorningSun, Sep 13Heat Camp Opens With Five Injuries To Manage