Heat legend Dwyane Wade criticizes Miami's 2-5 start on his podcast
The gist
Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade said the 2-5 Heat "don't have anything to hang their hat on right now."
His podcast critiques of Bam Adebayo's role put pressure on a rebuilt Miami roster.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026Wade sat courtside at Kaseya Center with his wife Gabrielle Union for the Heat's loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
- Nov 4, 2026Wade attended the Heat's shootaround on UCLA's campus in Los Angeles with former Heat players Udonis Haslem and Justise Winslow, speaking with coach Erik Spoelstra and Giannis Antetokounmpo amid the 2-5 start.
- Nov 5, 2026On his podcast "WY Network by Dwyane Wade," Wade discussed the Bam Adebayo-Giannis Antetokounmpo pairing ahead of that night's game against the Clippers.
Key terms
- Hall of Famer
- A person inducted into a hall of fame, a list honoring excellence and achievements in a field.
- shootaround
- An informal pre-game basketball practice session used by professional and collegiate teams.
- 2nd unit
- The lowest allowed NBA salary for an experienced player, set by league rules based on years of service.
Source: Wikipedia