Latest news and updates about the Heat
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 […]
The Miami Heat have taken a chance on a polarizing player who seems tailor made for Erik Spoelstra and the culture he's about to enter.
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 .
The Heat signed Tim Hardaway Jr. in a full-circle move that adds veteran shooting around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The post Heat Bring Back Familiar Name for Giannis After Free Agency Move appeared first on HEAVY .
The Miami Heat signed Tim Hardaway Jr., saving the Los Angeles Lakers from targeting him in free agency.
Free agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Miami Heat, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported Tuesday. Hardaway’s new deal will use up $6.5 million of the Heat’s mid-level exception, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. This could take them out of the LeBron […] The post Tim Hardaway Jr. signs with Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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 […]
After spending the 2025-26 campaign with the Denver Nuggets, veteran swingman Tim Hardaway Jr. is on the move once again.
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 […]
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 .
The Miami Heat officially have their Summer League plans in place. On Tuesday, the organization announced its roster and schedule for both the California Classic in San Francisco and NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas. Assistant coach Wayne Ellington will serve as Miami’s head coach during Summer League competition, with practices beginning immediately in […] The post Miami Heat announce 2026 Summer League roster, California Classic and Las Vegas schedule appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - M...
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.
Here are the four most realistic teams LeBron James could join in free agency after telling the Lakers he will play elsewhere in 2026-27.
For months, the assumption of most in and around the NBA was that the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James […]
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 […]
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 .
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 .
It’s officially official: The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron James, will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 season. In recent weeks, all of us over here at HHH have pondered whether or not the Miami Heat should inquire about James — regardless of his future in Los Angeles. Well, now, […] The post How Warriors can pose as threat over Heat for LeBron James appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Now that LeBron James is set to hit the open market after informing the Los Angeles Lakers he intends to sign elsewhere, the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat have quickly emerged as early suitors for the future Hall of Famer.
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 .
LeBron James would make a lot of sense for the Miami Heat, and it just became that much more of a possibility.
One former Miami Heat guard could help solve some of the depth concerns around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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 .
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...
LeBron James is about to become an unrestricted free agent. James, who has spent several seasons with the Los Angeles […]