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As the Miami Heat starts a new season, let's look back at the preseason

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

See insights on the Miami Heat's recent performances and key events leading up to the new season.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) walks towards the bench as he daps up Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra during the first half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Kaseya Center on April 28, 2025, in Miami. By D.A. Varela

NO. 1: HEAT’S SEASON ENDS WITH FIRST-ROUND SWEEP TO CAVS IN HISTORICALLY BAD LOSS. TAKEAWAYS AND DETAILS

The Heat’s rough season ended with a big thud. Takeaways from the season-ending loss ... | Published April 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang

Michigan center Vladislav Goldin (50) attempts a free throw against Auburn during the second half of the Sweet 16 round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on March 28, 2025. By Junfu Han

NO. 2: HEAT DOESN’T MAKE SECOND-ROUND PICK, BUT ADDS UNDRAFTED CENTER TO TWO-WAY DEAL AND FILLS SUMMER ROSTER

The Heat didn’t make a pick in the second round, but quickly turned its attention to the undrafted pool of players. | Published June 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang Barry Jackson

Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) drives to the basket at Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda (93) during the first half at Kia Center. By Matt Pendleton

NO. 3: HEAT SITS STARTERS, FALLS TO 0-4 IN PRESEASON WITH LOSS TO MAGIC. TAKEAWAYS

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 120-104 loss to the Orlando Magic on Sunday night night at Kia Center to drop to 0-4 this preseason. | Published October 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang

Atlanta Hawks guard Keaton Wallace (2) drives the ball towards the basket against Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first quarter at State Farm Arena. By Jordan Godfree

NO. 4: HEAT STILL WINLESS IN PRESEASON AFTER OT LOSS, AS ADEBAYO EXITS WITH KNEE CONTUSION. TAKEAWAYS

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 119-118 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night at State Farm Arena to drop to 0-5 this preseason. | Published October 14, 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.