Miami Heat prepare for 2026-27 season with Giannis and new lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
The Miami Heat are set to begin the 2026-2027 NBA season after a disappointing 43-39 record last year where they missed the playoffs. This offseason saw the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks, along with Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr. Miami aims to enhance its playoff prospects with a revamped roster built around Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Bold predictions suggest Antetokounmpo could lead the league in points per game and make the All-Defensive Team, while Hardaway is expected to contend for Sixth Man of the Year.
- •Miami Heat finished last season 43-39 and missed playoffs.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo traded from Milwaukee Bucks to Miami Heat.
- •Heat aim for improved offense with new roster additions.
- •Antetokounmpo could lead the league in scoring this season.
- •Tim Hardaway Jr. may contend for Sixth Man of the Year award.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — 5 Bold Miami Heat Predictions for 2026-2027 Season, Including Return of Vintage Giannis Antetokounmpo
"Last season, the Miami Heat finished with a 43-39 record before losing in the Play-In tournament and missing the playoffs. […]
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