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Former Giannis Antetokounmpo Teammate Sounds Off On Miami Heat

The Miami Heat opened up their season by hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, October 21. The Timberwolves went down to South Beach and destroyed the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Heat with a 131-106 score. After seeing the new-look Heat in action…

By Justin Grasso · HEAVY

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:56 PM

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Jeff Teague announced he is done with the Miami Heat following their opening-night blowout loss.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat 131-106 in the season opener on October 21.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points on his Miami debut, but the Heat struggled collectively.

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Former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague declared he is done supporting the Miami Heat following their 131-106 season-opening defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 21. Despite previously backing Giannis Antetokounmpo's move to Miami during the offseason, Teague criticized the team for replicating the Milwaukee Bucks' previous playstyle rather than showing improvement.

Antetokounmpo produced a strong individual debut with 35 points, six rebounds, and one steal in 30 minutes of action. However, the Heat were comfortably outmatched by Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards, who led the Timberwolves to victory with 45 points and 10 rebounds.

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