The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […]
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Russell Westbrook walked away from the NBA last month after 18 seasons, closing a career that produced an MVP award, nine All-Star selections and the league’s all-time triple-double record. Since then, though, his retirement has not stopped people around basketball from wondering whether he could change his mind. The speculation has come from different corners [...]
Even if the Miami Heat had pursued, it's hard to envision how a pursuit of Kawhi Leonard would've worked out.
Christmas came early for the Miami Heat, courtesy of their new star player.
The New York Knicks will enter the upcoming NBA season as the defending champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals last campaign. That should arguably translate to players seizing any opportunity to join the Knicks in the current offseason. However, that does not appear to have rung true with respect to […]
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The Miami Heat may already have a plan in place for their 15th roster spot; it just may take some time for it to fully develop.
The Miami Heat could already be in line for another game-changing move next summer.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has built his NBA career around size, speed, strength and skill that are difficult to match. Those traits have made cross-sport comparisons almost inevitable as the two-time MVP enters a new chapter with the Miami Heat. Draymond Green recently made one of those comparisons on his podcast. Instead of choosing another basketball-style athlete, [...]
There are a few Miami Heat players who are facing a little more pressure than others.
Some new-look NBA teams are known for their offense, but the Miami Heat revamp prioritized defense. Heat guard Davion Mitchell emphasized the assets they had on defense, from backcourt to frontcourt. “We have three, really four [great defenders], with Wiggs. There are some matchups he guards the best player,” Mitchell said, per Barry Jackson. Mitchell […]
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Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent remains without a team ahead of the 2026-27 season, but he reportedly turned down an opportunity to sign with the reigning NBA champions. According to NBA insider Mark Stein , Vincent decided not to sign with the New York Knicks , electing to wait for a more sure-fire opportunity for the upcoming season. "The Stein Line has learned that former Heat, Lakers and Hawks guard Gabe Vincent could have signed with the Knicks as well to join the wing battle...
Former NBA All-Star Zach Randolph believes Russell Westbrook may not be done with basketball despite announcing his retirement earlier this summer. Speaking on the Out the Mud Podcast , Randolph said Westbrook retired too early and argued that the veteran guard still has several productive years left in him. Randolph also named the Miami Heat as a team he would like to see Westbrook join if he decides to return. Randolph said he recently spoke with Westbrook's brother, Ray, who apparently sugg...
The Miami Heat were reportedly among several teams that explored the possibility of acquiring Kawhi Leonard before he ultimately landed with the Toronto Raptors. Miami was not alone in showing interest, with Minnesota and Detroit also identified as potential trade destinations. However, Leonard’s contract situation apparently limited the willingness of interested teams to make a […]
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Kawhi Leonard generated plenty of interest around the league this offseason, and there was a chance he could've potentially joined forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo in South Beach. According to NBA insider Mark Stein , the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Detroit Pistons showed interest in Kawhi before he was ultimately dealt to the Toronto Raptors in a trade this summer. “As The Stein Line first reported in June, Leonard made it known amid interest from trade suitors such as Miam...
Russell Westbrook could potentially return to the NBA after announcing his retirement, according to former All-Star Zach Randolph. Speaking on the Out The Mud podcast, Randolph suggested that Westbrook still has enough left to continue his playing career and specifically mentioned the Miami Heat as a potential destination. “This man is supposed to be in […]
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The Miami Heat were apparently one of the several teams interesting in landing Kawhi Leonard this summer, but he only wanted to join the Raptors.
Barring another unforeseen signing for the minimum, the Miami Heat completed perhaps their last order of business before training camp opens up in less than two weeks. On Friday, the Miami Heat extended guard Pelle Larsson, signing him to a brand new four-year, $60 million deal. That deal will not take effect until the 2027-28 season. Thus, Larsson will still be playing his 2026-27 season on his $2.3 million salary. How does this affect the Heat’s books in the future? Let’s examine! For the sa...
Most fans seem to be aligned: the Miami Heat had their best offseason in years. The good news is that it can get better going forward. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander outline the reasons why. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN • RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady’s writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/e...
For 13 years, the Bucks knew exactly who they were. They were Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team. Everything else followed from there. That era officially ended in June, when Milwaukee traded the two-time MVP to the Heat for a package headlined by Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis and draft picks. Now comes the hard part. The Bucks must build an identity without the greatest player in franchise history. They must also do it with a roster that looks less like a finished ...
For 13 years, the Bucks knew exactly who they were. They were Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team. Everything else followed from there. That era officially ended in June, when Milwaukee traded the two-time MVP to the Heat for a package headlined by Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis and draft picks. Now comes the […]
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On Christmas Day in 2023, Jaime Jaquez Jr. gave Miami Heat fans a glimpse of what they might have in their hands. The rookie exploded for 31 points and 10 rebounds against the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming just the fifth rookie in NBA history to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds on Christmas Day. […]
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Jimmy Butler was the driving force behind one of the most exciting periods for the Miami Heat following the breakup of their Big Three, which brought the franchise two championships. There is no denying how much of himself he gave to the team. The Heat and Butler parted ways in 2025, but the popular opinion [...]
Jimmy Butler’s split from the Miami Heat has returned to the spotlight, this time because of a question that could shape his long-term legacy: Will the franchise ever retire his No. 22? Five Reasons Sports’ Ethan Skolnick reported that the Heat do not expect to retire Butler’s jersey while most members of the current front […]
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Lakers The Lakers appear to have four starters set: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes and Walker Kessler. The fifth spot is considerably less obvious. In a Lakers Nation roundtable, two staff members selected Jake LaRavia, two chose Ziaire Williams and one picked Matisse Thybulle. That distribution explains the situation rather well. Nobody represents a […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers have a realistic trade target in the Miami Heat center, Nick Richards