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Pat Riley has lofty goal for Heat’s latest addition

It’s been nearly three decades since former Miami Heat head coach and current team president Pat Riley coached Tim Hardaway Sr. Like father, like son: Now, Tim Hardaway Jr. will be donning the Heat red and black, after signing a one-year, $6 million deal last week. And Riley, who coached his dad, arguably the greatest […] The post Pat Riley has lofty goal for Heat’s latest addition appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Jon Horst outlines Bucks’ future after Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster

Following the trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, Bucks general manager Jon Horst expressed confidence in the organization’s long-term outlook despite acknowledging the difficulty of moving on from the franchise icon. Milwaukee received four players, three first-round draft picks, a first-round pick swap, and a second-round selection in exchange for Antetokounmpo. Horst said […] The post Jon Horst outlines Bucks’ future after Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster appeared first on...

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dream coaching job is not the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo has played 13 seasons in the NBA, but there is still so much in store in the future for the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player.  The former Milwaukee Bucks superstar power forward is embarking on a new journey in his basketball career after getting shockingly traded by the Bucks to the Miami Heat [...]

Miami Heat Urged to Target Veteran Sharpshooter as LeBron James Alternative

The Miami Heat are already winners this offseason following their addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo.However, that hasn’t stopped Erik Spoelstra’s team from being linked with a potential reunion with LeBron James. The aging superstar is an unrestricted free agent this summer, and has his choice of landing spots, Miami among them.Bringing LeBron back to Miami, for […] The post Miami Heat Urged to Target Veteran Sharpshooter as LeBron James Alternative appeared first on HEAVY .

Miami Heat Proposed to Land 11x All-Star Guard With Giannis in Major Trade

Despite the blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat is not shutting down any possibility to further improve their roster.According to Bleacher Report NBA writer Greg Swartz, the Heat could help facilitate a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers that can help upgrade its backcourt by landing James Harden.In a proposed three-team trade, the Heat […] The post Miami Heat Proposed to Land 11x All-Star Guard With Giannis in Major Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

Report: Miami Heat Get Major Bronny James Update Amid LeBron James Wait

The Miami Heat are one of several teams looking to land unrestricted free agent LeBron James this offseason. With money not a factor, according to the veteran superstar’s camp, a lot of other factors may decide his next landing spot. LeBron’s son, Bronny James, is a potential deal-maker. The young guard may have seen his contract […] The post Report: Miami Heat Get Major Bronny James Update Amid LeBron James Wait appeared first on HEAVY .

New Heat sharpshooter explains ‘family decision’ behind number controversy

Nearly 17 years ago, former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway Sr. became the second player in franchise history to have his number retired. He was the first player in Heat history to earn All-NBA honors (1996-97), averaging 17.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 7.8 assists across six seasons with the organization. Now, his No. 10 will […] The post New Heat sharpshooter explains ‘family decision’ behind number controversy appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Gary Payton says DeMar DeRozan would be ideal fit for Heat

The Miami Heat reshaped their franchise this offseason by acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Hall of Famer Gary Payton believes another veteran star could make the roster even more dangerous. Speaking with DJ Siddiqi of R.org, the former Heat guard repeatedly pointed to six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan as an ideal complementary piece alongside Antetokounmpo and Bam […] The post Gary Payton says DeMar DeRozan would be ideal fit for Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA Notes: Kings, Zach LaVine, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz

Kings Despite the trade speculation surrounding Zach LaVine, new Kings general manager Scott Perry sounds fully committed to bringing him back. Per Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee, Perry said that he’s remained in regular contact with LaVine since the season ended and expects the veteran guard to embrace a leadership role after exercising his […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Zach LaVine, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Heat Notes: Gardner, K. Johnson, Giannis, Conwell, Hardaway Jr.

Summer League play is already over for Heat forward Myron Gardner, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Gardner sprained his left ankle seven minutes into the team’s first game Friday in the California Classic and was held out for the rest of the competition. He has been sent back to […]

Bobby Portis reveals surreal trade-day detail, says goodbye to Bucks

Former Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis had an interesting experience finding out about his trade to the Miami Heat. Portis recently opened up about it, telling reporters that he was actually in Miami when he got the call informing him that he was being sent to South Beach in the blockbuster trade that centered [...]

Bucks GM Explains Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst explained why he traded franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.The Bucks and Heat agreed to a blockbuster trade sending Antetokounmpo to South Beach several weeks ago, but it was only made official on July 6, now that the NBA’s moratorium on roster transactions is over.In exchange for […] The post Bucks GM Explains Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

Bucks executive says Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo will be ‘incredibly motivated’ this season

For the first time since the July 22 Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster, Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst faced the media to discuss the franchise-altering decision. The deal netted the Bucks four players and five picks, headlined by Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware and the No. 13 overall pick in last month’s draft. The Bucks met their […] The post Bucks executive says Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo will be ‘incredibly motivated’ this season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blo...

Bucks Sign Nate Ament To Rookie Scale Contract

Tennessee forward Nate Ament, the 13th pick in this year’s draft, has signed a rookie scale deal with the Bucks, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. The selection used to draft Ament was sent from Miami to Milwaukee as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, which didn’t become official until the moratorium lifted on Monday. Ament […]

Heat Get Major LeBron James-Giannis Update From NBA Insider

An NBA insider revealed a major new detail linking LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Heat await a free agency decision. The post Heat Get Major LeBron James-Giannis Update From NBA Insider appeared first on HEAVY .