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Brian Windhorst calls Giannis-led Miami Heat a potential ‘wrecking ball’

Brian Windhorst sees the Miami Heat’s new frontcourt as a combination that could make life difficult for the rest of the NBA. The ESPN insider pointed to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra’s coaching when discussing Miami on “First…

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Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:58 PM

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Brian Windhorst called the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Miami Heat a potential wrecking ball this season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is scheduled to make his Miami Heat regular-season debut on Wednesday against Minnesota.
Bam Adebayo returned to practice after a groin issue and expects to play in Wednesday's opener.

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ESPN insider Brian Windhorst labeled the Miami Heat a potential "wrecking ball" ahead of the regular season, praising the frontcourt pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo alongside head coach Erik Spoelstra's tactical system. Antetokounmpo is set to make his regular-season debut for Miami on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Adebayo returned to practice following a groin issue that sidelined him for the final two preseason games and expects to play in the opener. The team also aims to leverage Klay Thompson's spacing and address defensive help concerns raised by guard Davion Mitchell.

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