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Heat make Giannis Antetokounmpo trade official, release statement
It’s officially official: Giannis Antetokounmpo is a member of the Miami Heat. Just over an hour after the July moratorium was lifted, the Heat made their acquisition of Antetokounmpo official. As expected, they also acquired Bobby Portis while trading Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 overall […] The post Heat make Giannis Antetokounmpo trade official, release statement appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA ...
Tim Hardaway Jr. to wear his dad’s retired No. 10 jersey with Heat
Like father, like son. After NBA Hall of Famer and former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway Sr. initially denied his son’s access to wear his retired No. 10 jersey after signing with the Miami Heat last week, there has been a change in mind. According to the iconic Heat radio play-by-play voice, Jason Jackson, Hardaway […] The post Tim Hardaway Jr. to wear his dad’s retired No. 10 jersey with Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Outlining which Heat deals can become official on July 6
There have been a slew of trades and free agent signings made over the last several weeks, headlined by the Miami Heat acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a six-player blockbuster in late June. However, those deals can’t be made official until July 6 — the official end of the league’s moratorium period. Terms can be agreed […] The post Outlining which Heat deals can become official on July 6 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
2026 NBA Summer League Gamethread: Miami Heat (1-0) v. Los Angeles Lakers (0-1)
Coming off a thrilling 88-87 win against the Sacramento Kings to open the California Classic, the Miami Heat continue their three-game stint inside Chase Center against the Los Angeles Lakers. Heat second-round rookie Ryan Conwell, plus guard Jahmir Young, both tallied 21 points apiece in the one-point win. The Lakers, meanwhile, were washed away by […] The post 2026 NBA Summer League Gamethread: Miami Heat (1-0) v. Los Angeles Lakers (0-1) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Bl...
Don’t expect a decision from Heat target LeBron James any time soon
Dating back to LeBron James’ high school days at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, he’s been the center of attention. And, for the most part, the four-time champion and former Miami Heat forward surpassed every conceivable expectation placed on his burly shoulders. Fast forward 23 years after he was drafted, and James, once again, has […] The post Don’t expect a decision from Heat target LeBron James any time soon appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
2026 NBA Summer League Gamethread: Miami Heat (0-0) v. San Antonio Spurs (0-0)
The Miami Heat open the annual California Classic with a Friday night showdown against the San Antonio Spurs. The game will tip off at 8:00 p.m. EST inside Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif. You have any thoughts and reactions to the game? React below in our gamethread! Miami Heat Starters: San Antonio Spurs Starters: […] The post 2026 NBA Summer League Gamethread: Miami Heat (0-0) v. San Antonio Spurs (0-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
2026 Miami Heat Summer League: 3 biggest storylines to track
The Miami Heat tip off their Summer League Friday night in San Francisco, Calif., in the California Classic. They will play three games in four days against the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, respectively, before converging with the other 29 teams in Las Vegas, Nev., next week. What are a […] The post 2026 Miami Heat Summer League: 3 biggest storylines to track appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Tracking the Miami Heat’s 2026 undrafted signees
The 2026 NBA Draft has officially concluded! As a result of the Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade, the Miami Heat had just one selection in this year’s draft. They traded up four spots — from No. 41 to 37 — and drafted Louisville guard Ryan Conwell! As we famously know, the Miami Heat love plucking under-the-radar […] The post Tracking the Miami Heat’s 2026 undrafted signees appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Norman Powell’s uneven Heat tenure led to both sides moving on
During Pat Riley’s annual end of season press conference, he iterated that availability will be part of the roster decision making moving forward. The Miami Heat entered the 2025-26 campaign with an intriguing Tyler Herro-Norman Powell backcourt tandem to work with. Unfortunately, Miami never saw the true potential of that duo due to exactly what […] The post Norman Powell’s uneven Heat tenure led to both sides moving on appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
How the Miami Heat attract big-name sponsors and why it matters
The Miami Heat aren’t a team that just competes on the court; they compete off it too. As one of the NBA’s most marketable franchises, the Heat have become a sponsorship machine that consistently attracts some of the biggest brands on the planet. But why are they such an attractive proposition, and what are the […] The post How the Miami Heat attract big-name sponsors and why it matters appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat’s Tim Hardaway Jr. pickup becomes that much more crucial after Norman Powell departure
After the Miami Heat’s near-$6 million one-year deal of Tim Hardaway Jr., the Heat front office addressed much needed shooting depth. Especially after the news to follow the next day. ESPN’s Shams Charania announced Norman Powell’s departure from Miami, with the veteran guard opting to sign with the Chicago Bulls on a two-year $45 million […] The post Heat’s Tim Hardaway Jr. pickup becomes that much more crucial after Norman Powell departure appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA B...
What’s next for Heat after Norman Powell’s departure to Bulls
After arguably the best year of his career with the Miami Heat, Norman Powell is headed to the Windy City. The one-time All-Star signed a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported Wednesday morning. Despite his body breaking down in the second half of the season, Powell, […] The post What’s next for Heat after Norman Powell’s departure to Bulls appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Grading the signing: Heat ink Tim Hardaway Jr. to one-year deal
The Miami Heat made their first external addition since acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo moments after NBA Free Agency opened up, inking veteran guard Tim Hardaway Jr. to a one-year, $6.5 million deal. Let’s break it all down and give this an official grade, shall we?! Grading the Tim Hardaway Jr. addition for the Miami Heat: More […] The post Grading the signing: Heat ink Tim Hardaway Jr. to one-year deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat: 2026-27 Emirates Cup Groups revealed
Hours after the start of NBA Free Agency, the league revealed the groups for the 2026-27 Emirates Cup. Per usual, there were six total groups — three from each conference — composed of five teams apiece. The Miami Heat will be in Group B, headlined by the reigning champion New York Knicks, plus the Indiana […] The post Miami Heat: 2026-27 Emirates Cup Groups revealed appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Tim Hardaway Jr. signs with Miami Heat
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 .
Miami Heat announce 2026 Summer League roster, California Classic and Las Vegas schedule
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...
How Warriors can pose as threat over Heat for LeBron James
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 .
Hanifan’s 16 favorite 2026 free agents for the Miami Heat
Today is the day! Let the frenzy begin! While the Miami Heat extended Andrew Wiggins and retained Simone Fontecchio for the minimum, they still have big fish to fry with free agency tipping off at 6:00 p.m. EST. With 11 players rostered, including rookie Ryan Conwell, the Heat have less than $17 million in space […] The post Hanifan’s 16 favorite 2026 free agents for the Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Simone Fontecchio returns to Heat on one-year deal
Free agent forward Simone Fontecchio has returned to the Miami Heat on a one-year deal, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported hours before the start of free agency. The deal will be a one-year minimum contract, which will count for $2.5 million against the Heat salary cap in 2026-27. This comes on the heels […] The post Simone Fontecchio returns to Heat on one-year deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Assessing Heat’s chances to acquire this veteran Nuggets wing
There’s no question that the next few weeks for the Miami Heat are quite important. After acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat have plenty of holes to fill without much financial flexibility or assets. They still have to fill out a roster, but they don’t have many avenues at their disposal. That’s not stopping them from […] The post Assessing Heat’s chances to acquire this veteran Nuggets wing appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Evaluating the Miami Heat’s biggest needs entering free agency
After acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, the next few weeks will be quite important for the Miami Heat. With nearly 24 hours until the start of free agency, they enter with presumably 10 players rostered, including rookie Ryan Conwell, who hasn’t officially signed his new deal yet. With less than $20 million to work with, given that […] The post Evaluating the Miami Heat’s biggest needs entering free agency appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat now left with important Nikola Jovic decision after recent roster move
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 […] The post Heat now left with important Nikola Jovic decision after recent roster move appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat’s core still looks intriguing after latest move despite concerns of “gutting” roster
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 […] The post Heat’s core still looks intriguing after latest move despite concerns of “gutting” roster appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT N...
Heat’s Andrew Wiggins exercises player option, signs new three-year deal
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 […] The post Heat’s Andrew Wiggins exercises player option, signs new three-year deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat’s Andrew Wiggins exercises $30.2 million player option
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 […] The post Heat’s Andrew Wiggins exercises $30.2 million player option appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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