Giannis Antetokounmpo

Following Friday’s win over the Pacers, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked what he believed was the most important thing he had seen in Miami’s two victories. He did not hesitate. “Bam,” Antetokounmpo said. “I think the way he guards. He took the challenge against Jalen Johnson, and he was incredible. He took the challenge against (Pascal) Siakam, and everybody else followed his tone. “I think he did a great job setting the tone. And after that, the game becomes easier for us. It’s easier for me...

Stephen Curry leads the NBA in PER after the second week of the season with a mark of 32.9 ahead of Luka Doncic at 31.4, Victor Wembanyama at 30.2 and Giannis Antetokounmpo at 30.0. NBA PER (Week 2) 1. Stephen Curry: 32.9 2. Luka Doncic: 31.4 3. Victor Wembanyama: 30.2 4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 30.0 5. Cooper Flagg: 30.0 6. Jalen Duren: 28.9 7. Alex Caruso: 27.0 8. Ty Jerome: 26.2 9. Anthony Edwards: 25.6 10. Tyrese Haliburton: 25.3 11. Alperen Sengun: 24.4 12. Kyrie Irving: 24.3 13. Deni Avd...

The Lakers will face the new-look Heat squad Monday.

The Heat finally got the shooting performance they’ve been expecting from Klay Thompson in Friday’s win over Indiana, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. After connecting at 32.4% from behind the arc in Miami’s first five games, Thompson drilled seven three-pointers and finished with 25 points. He fulfilled a prediction by coach Erik Spoelstra, who […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to exert brute force with an incredible highlight during the Miami Heat’s NBA Cup matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Antetokounmpo started the 14th season of his NBA career, his first with the Heat. Following a remarkable tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, the franchise sent him to Miami as […] The post No one can stop Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo on tough and-1 vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat surging after a 145-125 win over the Indiana Pacers, marking their second straight victory after the brutal 0-4 start to the season, there’s no doubt that immense improvements have taken place. As the Heat’s dynamic duo in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo continue to find their groove together, the […] The post Why Giannis Antetokounmpo was actually grateful for Heat’s brutal 0-4 start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA center Brendan Haywood thinks the Miami Heat are dealing with many of the same offensive problems Giannis Antetokounmpo experienced with the Milwaukee Bucks, questioning whether Miami's current roster can succeed. The post Brendan Haywood questions Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami fit appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After a 1-4 start, the Milwaukee Bucks season is going about as expected without Giannis Antetokounmpo, proving he got out at the right time.

Yaxel Lendeborg is exactly who the Warriors needed.  They didn’t get Giannis Antetokounmpo. They didn’t get LeBron James. Their offseason was widely viewed as underwhelming.  But Lendeborg has surpassed expectations and is helping prop the window open for Steph Curry and Draymond Green to play meaningful basketball this season.  Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1)...

The Miami Heat have struggled to establish chemistry between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo early in the 2026-27 NBA season, but New York Knicks legend and Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire believes the star duo needs more time to develop an effective partnership. As the Heat (1-4) prepare for Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup against […] The post Knicks legend reveals biggest challenge facing Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo pairing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo explained why he believes that he's the top two-way player of his era.

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas believes the Miami Heat should run their halfcourt offense through Bam Adebayo rather than Giannis Antetokounmpo. The post Gilbert Arenas wants Heat offense through Bam Adebayo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

When the Miami Heat acquired superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason via trade, the prevailing thought was they would become legit contenders in the Eastern Conference. However, that has not yet materialized as the Heat have gotten off to a slow start to the year at 1-4. But amid the team’s poor start, Antetokounmpo has […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic feat proves he’s not to blame for Heat’s brutal start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been productive to open his Miami Heat career, although the team still sits at 1-4 to open the 2026-27 season.

Despite making a splashy offseason move to acquire star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat are anything but hot to start the season.

The Miami Heat may be interested in acquiring Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving, but their chances of putting together a competitive trade package appear slim following their blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel addressed Miami’s potential pursuit of Irving on Thursday’s episode of Clutch Scoops, explaining why the organization faces significant […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider slaps Heat with harsh Kyrie Irving trade reality ap...

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 18 rebounds in his first victory with the Heat, who watched Bam Adebayo become the franchise's rebounding leader.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat is defended by Dyson Daniels #5 and Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on October 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks ...

NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have raised concerns about the Miami Heat’s offensive approach, arguing that the team relies too heavily on Giannis Antetokounmpo when games become difficult. During a discussion about Miami, the two former NBA stars emphasized the importance of improving ball movement and involving more players in the offense. They […] The post Charles Barkley urges Giannis Antetokounmpo to trust Heat teammates appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Amidst the Miami Heat’s 0-4 start to the 2026-27 regular season, Klay Thompson and Davion Mitchell revealed changes needed for them to win their first game. After All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo advised the Heat take a deep breath amid the slow start, believing it’s still too early to panic, Thompson and Mitchell shared a relatively similar […] The post Heat’s Klay Thompson, Davion Mitchell agree on what needs to change amid woes appeared first on ClutchPoints.