Pat Riley was close for trading for Iverson, but Wade vetoed the deal when he discovered the Heat would have to give up Udonis Haslem.

The knockout rounds of the 2025 NBA Cup started on Tuesday, Dec. 9 when the Miami Heat faced the Orlando Magic in an East quarterfinal game.

The Toronto Raptors and host Miami Heat have plenty in common ahead of their clash on Monday. Both are well rested on the back of NBA Cup quarterfinal exits on Tuesday.

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Recent reports indicate that the Miami Heat are involved in discussions regarding Terry Rozier, which could determine his future.

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 117-108 loss to the Orlando Magic (15-10) on Tuesday night at Kia Center in an NBA Cup quarterfinal game to drop its fourth straight game. The Heat (14-11) is now eliminated from the in-season tournament:

The Miami Heat, one day ahead of their game against the Toronto Raptors, made it official that swingman Pelle Larsson will not be available to play.