The Miami Heat’s first big roster move after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo came on Monday. Hours before the option deadline, Andrew Wiggins exercised his $30.2 million player option, though he also tacked on two additional years for $34 million combined, with cap hits for $16.5M and $17.5M, respectively. As it currently stands, the Heat have nine […]
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Shortly after the Miami Heat locked in Andrew Wiggins with a multi-year extension, it was revealed that the team will cut ties with one of its developmental prospects in Keshad Johnson. According to Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko, the Heat will not extend a qualifying offer to Johnson. Therefore, Johnson will be an unrestricted free agent […]
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Los Angeles Clippers veteran guard Bradley Beal declined his $5.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season on Monday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
After years of speculation, the Milwaukee Bucks finally pulled the trigger on a trade that cut ties with franchise legend Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it’s sure to usher in a new era of Bucks basketball.In the trade with the Miami Heat, Milwaukee got back a blockbuster-caliber haul, with former All-Star Tyler Herro, high-upside youngsters in Kel’el […]
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Andrew Wiggins is staying with the Miami Heat after agreeing to a new three-year contract worth $64 million. The veteran forward will first exercise his $30.2 million player option for the 2026-27 season before adding two more years to his contract. The extension includes $34 million in new money, with Wiggins set to earn $16.5 […]
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With the Miami Heat making the blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the fanbase was wondering how the dominoes would fall […]
The Miami Heat have solidified an elite two-way frontcourt core with Andrew Wiggins, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. This comes after it was officially confirmed by the breaking news from Jake Fischer and Shams Charania that Wiggins has opted-in to his $30 million player option for this upcoming 2026-27 season— while also extending for a […]
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The Chicago Bulls are unexpectedly pursuing one of this year's top free agent guards, which could put a wrench in the plans of two Eastern Conference rivals.
The Detroit Pistons' potential Norman Powell chase just got easier thanks to Andrew Wiggins' new contract with the Miami Heat.
Former number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons was out of the NBA for the 2025-26 season, instead taking up the sport of fishing and watching the league’s season play out from afar. Still, that doesn’t mean the three-time All-Star doesn’t have any interest in competing at the highest level once again. “I plan on […]
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The Miami Heat were guaranteed a stressful summer regardless of what they decided do this offseason. They would either enter another campaign without a legitimate superstar and continue their timeshare in No Man’s Land, or they would part with a big chunk of the roster in order to acquire said superstar. Pat Riley took the […]
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The Miami Heat have the first major piece of their offseason in place. Andrew Wiggins picked up his $30.2 million player option and agreed to a new extension worth a reported three years and $64 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. It is the payoff to the expectation that the veteran wing would opt in […]
With the Miami Heat making the blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the fanbase was wondering how the dominoes would fall in fortifying the roster. As there are rumors of the Heat keeping such players as Norman Powell, there was also a question on Andrew Wiggins and whether he would opt in or out of his […]
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Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has exercised his $30.17MM player option for the 2026/27 season, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links), Wiggins and the Heat have also reached an extension agreement in conjunction with Wiggins’ opt-in. Charania states that Wiggins will be on a three-year, […]
Andrew Wiggins is sticking around in Miami.
The Miami Heat received word on Andrew Wiggins’ contract decision on deadline day, June 29. According to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer, Wiggins is going to exercise his $30.1 million player option for the 2026-2027 NBA season. In addition to picking up the option, Wiggins is expected to sign a new contract extension with the […]
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Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has opted into his $30.2 million player option for the 2026-27 season, NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line first reported Monday hours before the option deadline. Heat insider Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald confirmed the news shortly thereafter. *** This is a breaking news story. Stay tuned […]
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Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has opted into his $30.2 million player option for the 2026-27 season, NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line first reported Monday hours before the option deadline. However, a wrinkle from this is that Wiggins subsequently signed a three-year, $64 million extension — tack on two more years for […]
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The Miami Heat will be looking to fill out their roster over the offseason after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they have some players already in mind. Outside of signing free agents, the Heat could be interested in trading for players as well, and Cam Johnson is one name who has consistently popped up. “Meanwhile, as […]
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Over the weekend, the LeBron James return to the Miami Heat noise gained some significant traction. Initially, it’s been an intriguing idea that is really just fun to think about. But now, it’s becoming a real possibility. In fact, Miami would be one of the “top suitors” alongside the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers […]
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Ben Simmons believes he can return to the NBA, and the former No. 1 overall pick has identified the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers as teams he would welcome joining. “I plan on getting as strong as I can physically, getting my ass on the court, and then the team realizing that my abilities will […]
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The Miami Heat look set to keep one of their veteran wings for at least one more season. Andrew Wiggins is expected to pick up his $30 million player option for next season rather than negotiate a new contract, according to Brian Windhorst. Windhorst tempered the report with some hedging, noting the situation could still […]
NBA free agency is set to begin on Tuesday at 6:00 PM EST. And the Miami Heat will have plenty of work to do as the 2026 offseason officially gets underway. Of course, Pat Riley and the front office landed the biggest prize on the trade market in recent days with their long overdue acquisition […]
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There’s no debate that the number one NBA free agent this summer is none other than LeBron James. James is coming off an eight-year tenure with Los Angeles, the longest he has spent with any team in his career, where…
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Heat are interested in Mike Conley.