Why the Miami Heat BELIEVE In the Giannis & Bam Era | Media Day Takeaways
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The Miami Heat held Media Day ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season and it's clear that they have high expectations.
Wes Goldberg and David Ramil report from Kaseya Center after talking with players and coaches about their vision for the team and why everyone felt like it was time for the Heat to turn the page to a new era built around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
They also talk about Erik Spoesltra's vision for the team, Pelle Larsson's special shoutout and takeaways from their 1 on 1 player interviews.
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