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After igniting Anthony Edwards with trash talk, Heat reserve Myron Gardner advised by coach to 'be better'

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra loves Gardner's 'spirit,' but would prefer it not be directed toward the opponent's best player…

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Originally reported by CBS Sports
After igniting Anthony Edwards with trash talk, Heat reserve Myron Gardner advised by coach to 'be better'
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Myron Gardner: What Happened

CBS Sports reported on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in a story involving Myron Gardner, Heat, Anthony Edwards. Here is how the report opens:

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra loves Gardner's 'spirit,' but would prefer it not be directed toward the opponent's best player…

— CBS Sports
After igniting Anthony Edwards with trash talk, Heat reserve Myron Gardner advised by coach to 'be better', photo 2 of 2

Photos: CBS Sports

It is one of many NBA stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Basketball Association and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: After igniting Anthony Edwards with trash talk, Heat reserve Myron Gardner advised by coach to 'be better'
  • Who’s involved: Myron Gardner, Heat, Anthony Edwards and Erik Spoelstra
  • League: NBA
  • First reported: Thursday, October 22, 2026 by CBS Sports

Background: National Basketball Association

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier basketball league in the world. The league is headquartered in New York City and Secaucus, New Jersey.

The NBA was created on August 3, 1949, with the merger of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL).

Text from Wikipedia’s National Basketball Association article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Myron Gardner

For fans following Myron Gardner, the next things to watch are the injury updates, trade rumors, standings and NBA Cup. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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What happened with Myron Gardner?

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra loves Gardner's 'spirit,' but would prefer it not be directed toward the opponent's best player… CBS Sports reported the story on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Who reported this NBA story?

CBS Sports first reported it on Thursday, October 22, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NBA news.

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