Minus. He also ranks in the top five in Basketball Index's Perimeter Isolation Defense statistic. Meanwhile, Adebayo, the Heat's longtime defensive anchor and a perennial All-Defense Team candidate, has ranked in the 90th percentile or higher in DEPM for his career.

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 114-109 loss to the Chicago Bulls (26-38) on Saturday at Kaseya Center to complete the back-to-back set at home and fall to 0-2 on its five-game homestand. The Heat (29-34) continues this stretch at home on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets:

Miles Bridges scored 35 points, Mark Williams added 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets got their first divisional win of the season by beating the reeling Miami Heat 105-102 on Monday night.

Since joining the Miami Heat, Davion Mitchell has shown despite lacking a flashy playstyle, he is still highly effective in what the team wants to do. After los

Davion Mitchell is providing enough early in his tenure with Miami to make his long-term future with the Heat intriguing.

Q: Why is Davion Mitchell still a starter when the Heat are 3-10 in those games? In 32 minutes per game, he doesn’t even average 10 points. He has not shown that he merits a starting role. – Owen, Plantation.

Mitchell is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Mitchell was unable to play in Monday's win against the Wizards due to a left quadriceps contusion, but the injury is not severe enough for him to be sidelined for a second straight game.

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The new-look Miami Heat are rolling through the second half of the season after passing the NBA's All-Star Break. The Heat traded Jimmy Butler to Golden State just before the trade deadline last month. A five-team trade saw Butler land with the Warriors and Miami pick up Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and Davion Mitchell.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) aims to score as Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends ...