According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, this year marks only the second time the Heat have failed to win a game during the preseason. The only other instance occurred in 2007, and Miami went on to post a 15-67 record during the regular season.

100 regular-season games will be available to watch on NBC and Peacock, plus NBA playoff games, Conference Finals, and the NBA All-Star game. Watch Sunday Night Basketball on Peacock and NBC starting in January 2026, Monday games, and Tuesday night doubleheaders throughout the regular season. Game scheduling subject to change.

Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Arenas boldly proclaimed that if the Thunder faced an experienced team like the Celtics, which had a healthy Jayson Tatum and a set core, there would be no chance for the Thunder to win more than one game in such a playoff series.

Few phenomena can capture fans' hearts like an up-and-comer fully realizing their potential and emerging as a star.  With the start of the NBA season days away, Ian Finlayson takes look at five players who could break out in 2025-26.

Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady headline NBC’s NBA coverage, which tips off October 21 with Rockets–Thunder and Warriors–Lakers.