Is there a happy medium for the Miami Heat when it comes to the playing time, especially in the preseason, of Giannis Antetokounmpo ?

Considering 40% of the starting lineup is new, as is 50% of the primary rotation, Erik Spoelstra said can’t afford to take a halfway approach to the Miami Heat’s preseason schedule.

Erik Spoelstra, the Mami Heat still plan to “chase space” this season, while knowing that Giannis Antetokounmpo also must be served.

They have played as singular stars. Can Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo now become a Miami Heat power couple?

Typically, an intrasquad scrimmage during the NBA preseason merits a yawn. This one, however, felt different. Because Giannis Antetokounmpo made it feel different.

He is 37, the Kid ‘N Play hair is long gone, and it has been 11 years since he last appeared in a Miami Heat uniform. But, yes, that was Norris Cole last week at Heat training camp.

Was the preseason’s first five the five Erik Spoelstra will open the Miami Heat’s regular season with?

The “bum” is now a teammate. For the past week, the player he had called “trash” has been lining up alongside during Miami Heat drill work. The story of Myron Gardner v. Klay Thompson.

When it comes to feistiness will the Miami Heat play their hand with Pelle Larsson and Bobby Portis?

It only took one night of game action with Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Miami Heat uniform for his coach to conjure something, well, Magic-al.

Was Saturday night’s first half when any questions ended about the Miami Heat’s 3-point shooting?

What mattered most in Saturday exhibition opener against arguably came during the opening jump – with Giannis Antetokounmpo for the first time in a Miami Heat uniform in game action.

There are times, even with the expectation of riches, where NBA salaries can be sobering. Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson now knows that feeling.

Is Vlad Goldin among the Miami Heat player with the most to prove during the NBA preseason?

Officially taking flight with Giannis Antetokounmpo came after Friday’s final practice of training camp at Florida Atlantic University, as the Miami Heat headed off to their preseason opener.

Having already added significant color to their game presentation, the Miami Heat plan on Nov. 18 to take it one step further, with “A Night in Vice City.”

When he donned heftier pads than what he is wearing this preseason with the Heat, Ian Schieffelin never got the opportunity for what would have stood as the ultimate Clemson football test.

Now out of the game, is it any surprise that Udonis Haslem remains in the game at the Miami Heat’s training camp?

Amid ongoing negotiations to conclude a deal to bring Miami Heat broadcasts to the Palm Beach market, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s initial steps will come out of view to some in South Florida.

Are we going to far with Giannis Antetokounmpo not giving a definitive Heat timeline?

When it comes to Miami Heat public-address announcers, the club has proven exclusive, with only David Axelson and Mike Baiamonte to serve full seasons in that role. Until now.

Are the Miami Heat building something with their confidence at camp?

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra appreciates that any discussion of Giannis Antetokounmpo has to come with equal interjection about who Bam Adebayo.

Has LeBron James has made it sound as if a return to the Miami Heat never truly was considered?

From the moment he was acquired in June, the singular goal by the Miami Heat has been to get Giannis Antetokounmpo into a comfort zone. Then an iguana arrived.

The Miami Heat formally opened their 2026-27 NBA season with Monday’s media-day session at Kaseya Center.

Did the Miami Heat make the right decision going with Dennis Smith Jr. over Jahmir Young for a tryout contract?

The Miami Heat have reached an agreement to add Dennis Smith Jr. to their roster during the preseason, but the veteran NBA guard will not be with the team for the start of training camp.

With Miami Heat media day arrives a sense of renewal, revival, reset. After four seasons of play-in and the first playoff absence in seven seasons, the sense was something had to change.

Did the Miami Heat lose out with Tre White going from Kansas to Heat summer league and then back to Kansas?

When it comes to a letter grade for the Miami Heat’s offseason, score it as a “P” or, perhaps even a “P+.” As in P for persistence. As in P for patience. As in P for possibilities.

Could recent player moves elsewhere shift the Miami Heat’s roster for training camp?

Does the versatility of Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson make them the perfect fits to round out the Miami Heat’s rotation?

The Miami Heat are returning to Florida Atlantic University for training camp. The team will hold training sessions there from Sept. 29 through Oct. 2, with sessions closed to the public.

From the moment Giannis Antetokounmpo was acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks, the singular goal by the Miami Heat has been to create a connection. Vin Baker is that connection.

There could be some tempting options still out there for the Miami Heat at point guard. Is it time to pounce?

The Miami Heat are loading up on developmental prospects for training camp. Could one make a roster breakthrough?

The Miami Heat made a waiver claim Tuesday, adding guard Bez Mbeng to a training camp roster that now stands at 19 players, two below the NBA offseason maximum.

Still time for work under the hood, or are the Miami Heat a group ready to put rubber to the road?

The Miami Heat’s extension agreement with Pelle Larsson comes with a unique twist – Larsson now stands as the lone player on the roster who cannot be dealt this season.

Does it make sense for Miami Heat to sit back with veteran signings ahead of training camp?

Did the Miami Heat do right with Pelle Larsson after questions about the Nikola Jovic extension?

While finishing touches remain for the Heat’s roster, those who will get the most touches are in place and ready to go. So what’s the best-case, worst-case scenarios for each?

Was too much scrutiny placed on Miami Heat’s offseason bonding sessions in California?

The Miami Heat moved ahead of their Sept. 29 start of training camp by reaching an agreement with guard Pelle Larsson on a 4-year, $60 million extension, the Sun Sentinel confirmed Friday.

Although under two-way contract, is there a guaranteed spot for Vlad Goldin going forward with the Miami Heat?