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Dwyane Wade jokes about injury while addressing retirement chatter

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 3:37 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Dwyane Wade jokes about injury while addressing retirement chatter

Summary

In Miami, the Heat faced the Dallas Mavericks, with Giannis Antetokounmpo achieving his first triple-double in a Heat jersey, contributing to a 113-109 loss. Dwyane Wade humorously responded to unretirement inquiries by revealing a recent bicep injury he suffered while attempting a dunk. He reiterated his commitment to retirement, focusing on family and wellness while making his wife Gabrielle Union smile with the anecdote. The Heat dropped to 0-4 this season, struggling to secure a victory despite solid performances by Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.

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•Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his first triple-double with the Heat.
•Heat lose 113-109 to the Mavericks, falling to 0-4 this season.
•Dwyane Wade humorously addresses unretirement with a dunk injury story.
•Bobby Portis contributed 12 rebounds in the game.
•Intensity included a confrontation between Portis and Mavericks' Gafford.

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Coach Erik Spoelstra’s Miami squad welcomed Dusty May and Cooper Flag’s Dallas Mavericks to South Beach on a night when Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled off his first triple-double in a Heat uniform. Antetokounmpo also threw down a vicious dunk that came shortly before Heat legend Dwyane Wade shared a cautionary tale with the viewing audience. The Heat […] The post Heat legend Dwyane Wade shuts down unretirement talks with hilarious dunk story appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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