The knockout rounds of the 2025 NBA Cup started on Tuesday, Dec. 9 when the Miami Heat faced the Orlando Magic in an East quarterfinal game.

For the Heat, Monday represents more than a return to action after a five-day break. It also opens an additional window for transactions.

The Toronto Raptors and host Miami Heat have plenty in common ahead of their clash on Monday. Both are well rested on the back of NBA Cup quarterfinal exits on Tuesday.

BOTTOM LINE: Toronto looks to stop its four-game skid with a win against Miami. The Heat have gone 8-6 against Eastern Conference opponents. Miami is 7-5 in games decided by 10 or more points.

Could the Miami Heat be the healthier team for a change? As the Orlando Magic await results on forward Franz Wagner's knee, after his nasty spill in New York, t

A look at how the Heat has regressed to the mean in two key areas. And Dwyane Wade revealed his discussions with Pat Riley about a 2006 trade proposal involving Allen Iverson.

Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points, including eight 3-pointers, as the Sacramento Kings beat the Miami Heat 127-111.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/heat/onsi as How the Miami Heat have graded through the first 25 games. The Miami Heat are 14-11, well above expectations prior to the season's beginnings. Yet here we are, and Miami's start has reflected to their grade given via Bleacher Report.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said there was shock among his team after they lost to the Magic and were elminated from the NBA Cup.

The Miami Heat has held internal discussions regarding “several” unhappy stars who could become available in the near future.

While playing against the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat forward Pelle Larsson found himself injured in the second quarter. At halftime, the team announced th

Saturday could have had the Miami Heat on the most visible in-season stage of the NBA season, at the semifinals of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. Instead, practice, practice, practice.