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Heat players bond ahead of camp while Tim Hardaway Jr. remains absent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Heat players bond ahead of camp while Tim Hardaway Jr. remains absent

Summary

Miami Heat players have been bonding and practicing together in California ahead of training camp, set to start on September 29. Concerns have arisen regarding Tim Hardaway Jr.'s absence during these gatherings, despite his expressed desire to play for the team. Offseason activities have changed in response to social media scrutiny, but players are not obligated to attend every event. With ample time before the season opener against the Timberwolves on October 21, the team expects opportunities for further bonding. Analysts note that winning success does not rely solely on offseason connections.

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Status Watch

•Heat players bond in California before training camp.
•Tim Hardaway Jr. has missed offseason gatherings.
•Training camp starts on September 29.
•Season opener against Timberwolves is on October 21.
•Team chemistry is essential for success.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — ASK IRA: The hard way, the Hardaway . . . is Heat bonding scrutiny overstated?

What they're saying

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Q: It’s amazing how the Heat players have been bonding and practicing together before the start of camp. However, isn’t it very concerning that Tim Hardaway Jr. has not been with them? For someone who talked about how it was a lifelong dream to play for the Heat, he has yet to show he really wants to be in Miami. – Nathan, Boca Raton. A: First, the offseason is players’ time to do as they ...
— Yahoo Sports

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