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Erik Spoelstra comments on Tim Hardaway Jr.'s limited minutes with Heat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 11:39 PM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Erik Spoelstra comments on Tim Hardaway Jr.'s limited minutes with Heat

Summary

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra expressed concern for Tim Hardaway Jr. amid his limited playing time. Following a 120-100 loss to the Golden State Warriors on November 6, the Heat dropped to 3-6 this season. Hardaway Jr., who was expected to be a key contributor after signing in the offseason, has averaged 5.1 points and has struggled with shooting. Spoelstra indicated that Hardaway's reduced role is not solely his fault, attributing it partially to the team's matchup challenges against opponents with multiple ball handlers. Hardaway has played just 11 minutes in the last two games. The Heat next play the Sacramento Kings on November 8.

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By the Numbers

•Heat lost 120-100 to Warriors on November 6.
•Team's record now stands at 3-6 this season.
•Hardaway Jr. averaging 5.1 points with shooting struggles.
•Spoelstra discusses challenges faced by Hardaway Jr.
•Next game for Miami is against the Sacramento Kings on November 8.

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11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Why Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘feels’ for Tim Hardaway Jr. amid limited minutes

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With the Golden State Warriors beating the Miami Heat on Thursday on the second night of a back-to-back, 120-100, the latter is still looking to find its groove with all its new faces such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, and others. As the Heat now fall to 3-6 on the season after the loss to the Warriors, one newcomer who has been […] The post Why Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘feels’ for Tim Hardaway Jr. amid limited minutes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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