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2026 NBA MVP Odds: Wemby Favored Over SGA, Dončić Entering Season

Is it Wemby's time to win MVP? The odds say he's the early favorite. But he certainly has competition from several previous winners.

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2026 NBA MVP Odds: Wemby Favored Over SGA, Dončić Entering Season

Expected to play Wednesday Antetokounmpo (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Timberwolves.

Impact After sitting out Friday's preseason finale, Antetokounmpo is gearing up for his regular-season debut with Miami. Over three preseason appearances in 2026, the superstar forward averaged 15.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.7 combined steals-plus-blocks in 18.6 minutes per showing.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Antetokounmpo (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Magic, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact The superstar forward will sit out Miami's preseason finale, joining Bam Adebayo (groin) on the inactive list. Antetokounmpo figures to be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Minnesota.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Heat Giannis BULLIED THE NETS😤

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Just misses triple-double Wednesday Antetokounmpo ended with 20 points (8-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-9 FT), 15 rebounds, nine assists, one steal and three blocks across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 144-128 preseason win over the...

Impact Antetokounmpo appeared in his third preseason game for the Heat, and it was easily his best. Free throw shooting was an issue, and he also had trouble taking care of the ball. However, the multi-time All-Star had a fantastic showing overall, finishing one assist short of a triple-double. The Heat have one exhibition remaining before beginning the regular season against Minnesota on Oct. 21, though it wouldn't be surprising if Antetokounmpo didn't suit up for the preseason finale.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

In line to play Wednesday Antetokounmpo (rest) is in line to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Nets, Will Manso of Local 10 Miami reports.

Impact Miami wants to give most of its usual players some reps Wednesday. The superstar forward figures to handle some playing time in the first half.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Heat have a new look, a new star in Antetokounmpo and tons of shooting on the roster

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4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat could be a perfect title-chasing pairing

Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the Miami Heat after 13 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks and believes this change will bring out the best in him

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Erik Spoelstra sees the possibilities of what the new-look Miami Heat can be

Klay Thompson didn't sleep well before his first Miami Heat training camp

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

What Should the Milwaukee Bucks Starting Lineup Be The Milwaukee Bucks are entering a new era following the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. In return, Mil...

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

How should Erik Spoelstra Manage Giannis Antetokounmpo's Minutes? Load management has become one of the most debated topics in the NBA, and it is a subject that frustrates fans and players alike. Personally...

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Giannis, Bam, Edwards & Ball's status for Heat-TWolves: Injury Update & Preview The Miami Heat announced that Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bobby...

OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM

Won't play vs. Minnesota Antetokounmpo (rest) won't be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Antetokounmpo is one of several projected starters who won't be available for this preseason matchup. This is likely a rest-related move in order to have Antetokounmpo available for the regular-season opener on Oct. 21 against the Timberwolves, especially since he was limited to just 36 regular-season games with the Bucks in the 2025-26 regular season. His next chance to play will come against Brooklyn on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Where should the Bucks go in the clutch? The Milwaukee Bucks will play their first season without Giannis Antetokounmpo since he was drafted in 2013, and will enter the year with pl...

OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM

Giannis' early Heat minutes are showing how Miami can pace him for the playoffs It's only preseason, but Giannis Antetokounmpo is showing a robust skill set that could help the two-time MVP add some hardware.

OCTOBER 9 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Giannis isn't comfortable with the Heat yet, and that should scare the East The Giannis Antetokounmpo era with the Miami Heat is just starting, and the potential for greatness is difficult to ignore.

OCTOBER 9 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he will be a top 10 player ever There is no question that Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the top players of the 21st century and one of the best of all time, which i...

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

Klay Thompson's aggressive preseason encore proves he's perfect next to Giannis Klay Thompson's aggressiveness in the Miami Heat's second preseason game proves he's the perfect spacing fit next to Giannis Antetokounmpo.

OCTOBER 9 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Enjoys efficient night Antetokounmpo totaled 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason win over the Pelicans.

Impact Antetokounmpo turned in another strong performance in the preseason, as he was able to score at will in the first half and also found other ways to contribute. He's now put up 27 total points over his first two exhibitions and appears to be meshing well with his new squad.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Heat fans can only laugh at Celtics' new reality after missing out on Giannis Miami Heat fans will get a good laugh at the Boston Celtics' new reality after missing out on Giannis Antetokounmpo.

OCTOBER 7 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Cavs have a Giannis Antetokounmpo-sized problem on their hands It was just a preseason game, but Giannis Antetokounmpo and the new-look Miami Heat look like a huge threat to the Cleveland Cavaliers and t...

OCTOBER 7 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Klay Thompson reveals an emotional story about Giannis Antetokounmpo supporting him | Sporting News Klay Thompson has had an emotional connection with Giannis Antetokounmpo since 2022.

OCTOBER 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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2026 NBA MVP Odds: Wemby Favored Over SGA, Dončić Entering Season

With Anthony Edwards, Minnesota is among the teams that could add to NBA's parity era

NBA GM survey: Wembanyama will win MVP and defensive player of year, Spurs will win title

After no playoff success a year ago, the NBA's Southeast Division has more star power this season

The Heat have a new look, a new star in Antetokounmpo and tons of shooting on the roster

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat could be a perfect title-chasing pairing

Erik Spoelstra sees the possibilities of what the new-look Miami Heat can be