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NBA Maximum Salaries For 2026/27

Now that the NBA has set its salary cap for the 2026/27 league year at $164,961,000, we have a clear idea of what maximum-salary contracts will look like for the coming season. Listed below are the maximum-salary contracts for players signing contracts that start in 2026/27. The first chart shows the maximum salaries for a […]

Heat sign Tim Hardaway Jr.

Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Miami Heat using the taxpayer midlevel exception. The veteran guard is coming off a productive season with the Nuggets, where he appeared in 80 games and averaged 13.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 26.6 minutes per game. He also shot […] The post Heat sign Tim Hardaway Jr. appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Heat To Sign Tim Hardaway Jr. To One-Year Contract

Veteran wing Tim Hardaway Jr. has reached an agreement to join the Heat, league sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), it’ll be a one-year, $6.5MM deal. After earning $16MM or more for eight straight seasons, Hardaway accepted a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Nuggets last […]

Minnesota Timberwolves Interested In Signing LeBron James

The Minnesota Timberwolves are interested in signing LeBron James, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. James will not re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Along with the Timberwolves, James has been linked to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors. The NBA legend is a free agent for the first time since […]

LeBron James ‘Tea Leaves’ Bring Bad News for Heat

The Heat remain interested in LeBron James, but an ESPN NBA insider believes the latest signs point toward another contender. The post LeBron James ‘Tea Leaves’ Bring Bad News for Heat appeared first on HEAVY .

Clippers Trade Kawhi Leonard Back to Former Team

The LA Clippers are reportedly trading Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and a haul of draft picks. The post Clippers Trade Kawhi Leonard Back to Former Team appeared first on LA Sports Report.

LeBron James Drawing Interest From Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors

LeBron James will draw interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors once free agency starts, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA legend played for the Lakers from 2018-19 to 2025-26 and guided the franchise to the 2020 championship against the […]

Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat pursue LeBron James

LeBron James is expected to choose between the Warriors, Cavaliers, and Heat after informing the Los Angeles Lakers that he plans to leave the franchise in free agency. James is currently spending time with his family in Ohio as he prepares to make what could be the final major free agency decision of his career, […] The post Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat pursue LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Miami Heat Get Intriguing News After LeBron James Cuts Ties With Lakers

The Miami Heat and the rest of the NBA world are waiting for LeBron James’ next move. On Tuesday, June 30, the superstar forward checked two boxes before NBA free agency. James not only confirmed that retirement is not in the cards before the 2026-2027 NBA season, but he also officially cut ties with the […] The post Miami Heat Get Intriguing News After LeBron James Cuts Ties With Lakers appeared first on HEAVY .

Antoine Walker says Heat title holds special place

Antoine Walker believes his unconventional style was ahead of its time, and the former NBA All-Star reflected on his career, the Boston Celtics, and his 2006 championship run with the Miami Heat in a wide-ranging interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. Walker, known for his ability to handle the ball, create offense and shoot from […] The post Antoine Walker says Heat title holds special place appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Heat bring back Simone Fontecchio

The Miami Heat are retaining one of their key reserve wings, with NBA insider Shams Charania reporting Tuesday that free agent Simone Fontecchio intends to sign a one-year contract to return to the franchise. Fontecchio provided reliable floor spacing for the Heat in 2025-26, averaging 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 70 games […] The post Heat bring back Simone Fontecchio appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James Informs LA Lakers He Is Moving On To Another Team

It's official. LeBron James will NOT be returning to the LA Lakers. After eight seasons, he has officially ended his tenure in La La Land, leaving behind his son Bronny.  Breaking: LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, his agent told @ShamsCharania . pic.twitter.com/3uYVROBrH1 — ESPN (@espn) June 30, 2026 The Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cava...

Hanifan’s 16 favorite 2026 free agents for the Miami Heat

Today is the day! Let the frenzy begin! While the Miami Heat extended Andrew Wiggins and retained Simone Fontecchio for the minimum, they still have big fish to fry with free agency tipping off at 6:00 p.m. EST. With 11 players rostered, including rookie Ryan Conwell, the Heat have less than $17 million in space […] The post Hanifan’s 16 favorite 2026 free agents for the Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Miami Heat Bring Back 30-Year-Old Forward on One-Year Deal

The Miami Heat are slowly rebuilding their roster amid their acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks.Andrew Wiggins has already agreed to a three-year, $64 million extension after opting into his contract for next season, as per ESPN’s Shams Charania.The Heat still need to fill out their roster, with Norman Powell as one of […] The post Miami Heat Bring Back 30-Year-Old Forward on One-Year Deal appeared first on HEAVY .