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Miami Heat set for significant increase in national TV games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:36 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Miami Heat set for significant increase in national TV games
Summary

The Miami Heat will see their national TV appearances rise from five to 31 for the 2026-27 NBA season. This increase comes largely due to the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who joins Bam Adebayo, reshaping the team's dynamics and boosting their national profile. The Heat will be featured on major networks, including ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV. This change highlights the evolving narrative around Miami, which has a long-standing reputation in the league but faced limited exposure last season. Fans will have more opportunities to see the revamped roster in action.

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  • •Heat's national TV games increase from 5 to 31 this season.
  • •Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Bam Adebayo, transforming the team's identity.
  • •Heat games will be broadcasted on ESPN, ABC, and Prime Video.
  • •The schedule includes 31 games across major NBA networks.
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  • 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Massive Jump In Miami Heat National TV Games Much Deserved
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The Miami Heat are stepping into a much bigger national spotlight for the 2026-27 NBA season. After just five nationally televised games in 2025-26, the number of Miami Heat national TV games will jump to 31 this season (including NBA TV). That's an increase of 26 games, reflecting a dramatic shift in the attention surrounding …

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