The rumors about Russell Westbrook's future continue to swirl. There don't appear to be any credible leads that any NBA team is seriously interested in signing him. In fact, after hearing that a former coach of his told the Miami Heat to "stay away" , we're now getting a doubling down on that type of sentiment. According to a current anonymous NBA scout who spoke to the South Florida Sun Sentinel , the Heat should absolutely not even think about adding Westbrook. I wouldn’t touch h...
Bam Adebayo has heard the questions about the Heat’s roster. He doesn’t seem particularly concerned. Speaking Sunday at his youth camp at Slam Miami, Adebayo said the Heat remain confident in their championship chances after adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis and Tim Hardaway Jr. “We’ll figure it out,” Adebayo said, via Ira Winderman of the […]
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At his youth camp in Miami on Sunday, Heat big man Bam Adebayo received the NBA’s Social Justice Champion award for the 2025/26 season, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. After being awarded the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trophy, the 29-year-old expressed excitement for the upcoming season while acknowledging the apparent strength of the […]
Bam Adebayo's latest all-time NBA list omitted LeBron James despite recently praising his move to the Philadelphia 76ers.
An anonymous NBA scout evaluated Miami Heat's veteran targets and questioned several rumored free-agent fits around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
As the most hectic free agency period in recent memory dies down for the Miami Heat, fans of the team and the NBA have been wondering about the team’s depth. In a move that sent shockwaves through the league, the Heat recently traded four of their players and their lottery draft pick to the Milwaukee […]
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NBA award predictions for the 2026-27 season after a chaotic offseason that saw LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo and more change teams.
DeMar DeRozan remains one of the most accomplished free agents available after the Sacramento Kings waived the six-time All-Star, but a scout questioned whether his skill set fits Miami’s new roster built around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Friday that DeRozan could attract interest around the […]
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Russell Westbrook remains one of the biggest names still available in free agency. Not everyone believes he’s worth the gamble. Speaking to the South Florida Sun Sentinel about potential veteran additions for the Heat, one longtime NBA scout didn’t mince words when asked about the former MVP. “I wouldn’t touch him in a million years,” […]
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The Miami Heat aren’t getting complacent after securing Giannis Antetokounmpo. But they are taking a patient, calculated approach to filling their remaining roster spots this offseason. After missing out on free-agent LeBron James, Miami’s front office, led by Pat Riley, has shifted its primary focus to surrounding its core stars with elite perimeter shooting. And […]
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Former Miami Heat player Norris Cole made a recent comment about agent Rich Paul harming his career. Cole teamed with LeBron James and the rest of the “big three” Heat when entering the league as a talented rookie. Miami often split the point guard minutes up with Mario Chalmers during three consecutive years of making […]
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Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam explained why long-time franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat.After spending the first 13 seasons of his NBA career in Milwaukee, the Bucks traded Antetokounmpo to the Heat for a package of young players and draft picks in what was a franchise-altering move for a team that […]
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A new Kings update may have closed one of the Heat's most intriguing offseason paths to adding another proven scorer.
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Lionel Messi could get a new teammate after rumors linking Juan Fernando Quintero to Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi ‘s Inter Miami have emerged as one of the clubs monitoring Juan Fernando Quintero’s situation after Colombia’s 2026 World Cup playmaker became a free agent following his exit from River Plate .
According to Diario AS Colombia , the Herons are among the options being considered for the 33-year-old, though there’s no confirmation yet of direct talks between the two parties.
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The Miami Heat is after DeMar DeRozan. He may not be the perennial NBA All-Star he was in Toronto, but the Heat has roster spots to fill and needs some star power. DeRozan needs another contract.DeRozan, who turns 37 this month, was let go by the Sacremento Kings in July after spending the last two […]
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Jimmy Haslam has spent much of the summer answering questions about two blockbuster trades. One involved the Browns. The other involved the Bucks. Speaking Friday at Browns training camp, Haslam addressed Milwaukee’s decision to trade franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, saying the move ultimately came down to positioning the organization for the future. […]
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If it wasn't clear yet, it certainly is now - the Miami Heat are not going to trade for Klay Thompson.
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The Miami Heat should do what they can to bring Max Strus back to South Beach as rumors swirl about his availability.
The Miami Heat has its superstar in place. Now maybe go and get him a beloved teammate? Antetokounmpo has arrived in Miami, and the Heat have some quality talent around him. But many would contend the team is still a quality piece or two away from challenging the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers in […]
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With the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat gave Erik Spoelstra exactly what he needed.
The Miami Heat’s offseason search continues as we enter August. There is still some work to be done before the Heat can feel confident about the pieces around two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.Players frequently mentioned as Heat targets include DeMar DeRozan, Bradley Beal and Klay Thompson. Recently, Sacramento Kings star Zach LaVine emerged as a […]
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The Miami Heat will enter the 2026-27 NBA season with a new-look roster led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo after one of the biggest offseason moves in the league. Miami reshaped its team around the former MVP, hoping to become a contender in a competitive Eastern Conference.The Heat also made changes around their star […]
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The Eastern Conference may be deeper than it has been in years. That’s the opinion of NBA.com’s John Schuhmann, who released his updated Eastern Conference offseason power rankings after a summer that featured LeBron James joining the 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo heading to the Heat and plenty of movement throughout the conference. Here’s how Schuhmann sees […]
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Every time Klay Thompson’s name shows up in a trade rumor that doesn’t involve Golden State, there’s a version of me that flinches a little. Watching him drain threes in a Mavericks jersey on Christmas Day was already enough of an adjustment for one lifetime. But if the sharpshooter with the quickest release we’ve ever […]