The Orlando Magic play host to the Miami Heat in a Southeast Division showdown to begin each team’s 2025-26 NBA season. From players making debuts for their new squads to injury updates, here are five things to know ahead of tip-off ( 7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass ).

The New York Knicks (2-0) face the Miami Heat (1-1) on Sunday with tip-off from Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, set for 6 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The locks in the starting lineup are newcomerr Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Adebayo, and Tyler Herro. But, Herro will miss the start of the season, leading to a question of the point guard spot between Dru Smith and Davion Mitchell.

Miami Heat first round draft pick Kasparas Jakučionis exited tonight’s pre-season game against the Orlando Magic in the 1st quarter. The Heat have officially ca

The three indicted with NBA connections are Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier; Damon Jones, a former NBA player who played with the Heat for one season; and Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trailblazers and a former player.

Guard Tyler Herro starts the season on the injured list recovering from ankle surgery, and the most important addition was veteran guard Norm Powell.

The Miami Heat are dealing with the absence of Terry Rozier, who has been placed on indefinite leave by the NBA.