The curated articles on the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season highlight key storylines such as preseason preparations, handling injuries, and strategic roster decisions. There’s a focus on team dynamics and upcoming challenges.
The Heat will embark on a preseason trip to Puerto Rico, marking a history-rich return with games against the Orlando Magic. These games are significant for players like Ethan Thompson, who have personal connections to Puerto Rico. Injuries have sidelined key players like Tyler Herro, impacting roster decisions. The team has opted to pick up contract options on Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kel’el Ware, betting on their continued development to fill the void. Erik Spoelstra has implemented a faster-paced offense. The Heat showcased this approach by dominating Memphis at a historic pace. This change aims to shake the team’s past offensive struggles and energize the roster. The new season sees the Heat navigating through preseason fixtures and roster changes, aiming to adapt and thrive amidst player injuries and strategic plays.
NO. 1: HEAT HEADING TO PUERTO RICO FOR PRESEASON GAME VS. MAGIC. HERE’S HEAT’S FULL PRESEASON SCHEDULE
The Miami Heat will take a trip to Puerto Rico before the start of the regular season. | Published August 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang
NO. 2: WHO WILL STEP UP IN TYLER HERRO’S ABSENCE? HOW HERRO’S INJURY AFFECTS REST OF HEAT GUARDS
The Miami Heat will need to find a way to survive a challenging early season schedule without one of its best players. | Published September 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang
NO. 3: HEAT PICKS UP CONTRACT OPTIONS ON JAIME JAQUEZ JR. AND KEL’EL WARE. WHAT IT MEANS
As expected, the Miami Heat guaranteed another season on the rookie-scale contracts of forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Published September 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang
NO. 4: HEAT’S PRESEASON GAME IN PUERTO RICO MEANINGFUL FOR ONE PLAYER. ALSO, FIVE GUARDS SIDELINED
As Miami Heat guard Ethan Thompson continues to pursue his NBA dream, he’ll realize another dream this weekend. | Published October 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang
NO. 5: HEAT PLAYING FAST, HAVING FUN. CAN IT BE SUSTAINED? ‘WE’RE TRYING TO MAKE IT LAST ALL SEASON’
After finishing with one of the NBA’s 10 worst offensive ratings in three straight seasons, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra knew something needed to change. | Published October 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang
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