The Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat close out their preseason tonight at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
Memphis enters tonight dealing with a depleted frontcourt. Ja Morant, Zach Edey, and Brandon Clarke are all unavailable, forcing younger players and role players to take on expanded responsibilities.
With Desmond Bane traded this summer, the team is still searching for consistent perimeter creation — an area where Marcus Smart and Scotty Pippen Jr. have shown flashes.
Miami, meanwhile, is entering its first full season of the post-Jimmy Butler era following his February trade to Golden State. The Heat are leaning into a committee approach, built around Bam Adebayo’s defense and playmaking, and newly added veterans like Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson.
Tyler Herro remains out recovering from ankle surgery. Kel’el Ware is closing out a strong preseason, making the case for a sixth-man role if not a spot in the starting lineup.
How to Watch Grizzlies vs. Heat
Tip-off for tonight’s Grizzlies vs. Heat game is set for 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central at Kaseya Center in Miami.
The game airs regionally on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and FanDuel Sports Network Sun.
Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass, available for $16.99/month or $109.99 for the full season when purchased directly from the NBA website.
Amazon Prime Video offers some discounts as well as ways to watch for free here. League Pass subscriptions start at $12.74 for the first two months on Amazon (then $16.99/month) — and that includes NBA TV.
Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month — or watch tonight’s game free with a 7-day trial.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Miami Heat
Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central
Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, FanDuel Sports Network Sun.
Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)