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See these 6 storylines as the Miami Heat gets ready for the preseason

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The curated articles focus on the Miami Heat's upcoming preseason and the various dynamics shaping the team. They collectively explore preseason plans, media day preparations, player roster configurations, and players' contract situations.

The Heat disclosed details about its home preseason schedule, noting games against the Bucks, Spurs, and Grizzlies to be held in October. Discussions continue regarding whether Jovic should start alongside Adebayo, with statistics not favoring that pairing. Ethan Thompson, a G-League standout known for his sharpshooting, received a training camp invite, strengthening the Heat's talent pool. Finally, Jovic expressed contentment over his impending contract extension, which solidifies his future with the team.

Miami Heat players react on the court while huddling up during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Kaseya Center on April 26, 2025, in Miami. By D.A. Varela

NO. 1: HEAT RELEASES DETAILS AND TICKET INFO FOR 2025 HOME PRESEASON SCHEDULE

The Heat’s home preseason schedule is out. | Published June 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang

Golden State Warriors forward/guard Ethan Thompson (55) looks to pass the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Chase Center. By Kelley L Cox

NO. 2: SHARP-SHOOTING G-LEAGUE STANDOUT ACCEPTS TRAINING CAMP INVITE FROM HEAT

Sharp-shooter Ethan Thompson, a standout for the Orlando Magic’s G-League team last season, accepted a training camp invitation from the Heat on Wednesday. | Published August 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13), guard Tyler Herro (14), forward Andrew Wiggins (22), and center Kel’el Ware (7) huddle up during the first half of an NBA game against the Houston Rockets at Kaseya Center on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Miami, Florida. By D.A. Varela

NO. 3: IS HEAT BETTER STARTING JOVIC WITH ADEBAYO? WHAT METRICS SAY. AND SCRIMMAGE SET

Nikola Jovic’s encouraging play for the Serbian National team during the ongoing EuroBasket tournament, combined with Kel’el Ware’s uneven play early in summer league, has created a summer talking point: | Published September 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

The Miami Heat was swept out of the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers last season. By D.A. Varela

NO. 4: HEAT CHECK: BREAKING DOWN THE BIGGEST HEAT STORYLINES ENTERING MEDIA DAY AND CAMP

The NBA offseason is almost over, which means Miami Heat basketball is right around the corner. | Published September 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang

Dru Smith (12) high-fives Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first day of Miami HEAT Training Camp on Sept. 30, 2025, at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. By Alie Skowronski

NO. 5: DRU SMITH CONTINUES TO IMPRESS HEAT WITH HIS RESILIENCE: ‘WHAT HE HAS IS A SUPERPOWER’

Tuesday was a significant day for the Miami Heat because it marked the start of training camp. | Published September 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) speaks to reporters after training camp at Abessino Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on October 2, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 6: NIKOLA JOVIC GETS ‘EXTRA BOOST’ FROM IMPENDING EXTENSION WITH HEAT: ‘I’M HAPPY’

As of Thursday afternoon, Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic had yet to formally sign his extension. | Published October 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.