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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 .
LeBron James reunion with Heat idea continues to gain steam after latest reports
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 […] The post LeBron James reunion with Heat idea continues to gain steam after latest reports appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Report: Tim Hardaway Jr. headlines “priority” free agent targets for Heat
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 […] The post Report: Tim Hardaway Jr. headlines “priority” free agent targets for Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Built on Heat Culture: How the Miami Heat created one of the NBA’s strongest winning identities
There are certain phrases around professional sports that start as marketing slogans but eventually lose meaning. Whether it’s “defending the land” in Cleveland or “fearing the deer” in Milwaukee, it’s a catchy albeit temporary way to connect with fans and unite them. “Heat Culture” has somehow done the opposite. What started as a standard built […] The post Built on Heat Culture: How the Miami Heat created one of the NBA’s strongest winning identities appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami...
HHH Roundtable: Is a LeBron James-Heat reunion realistic?
For the first time in eight seasons, former Miami Heat All-Star and two-time champion is LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent. He will be entering his age-42 season, but the 23-time All-Star is still a very impactful player. Could a return be in the cards, now that the Miami Heat scored Giannis Antetokounmpo? Let’s […] The post HHH Roundtable: Is a LeBron James-Heat reunion realistic? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat 2026 NBA Summer League schedule released; full roster still to come
The Miami Heat Officially Know Who They Will Face In Las Vegas On Friday, the NBA released the complete schedule for the 2026 NBA Summer League, giving Heat fans their first look at when Miami’s newest rookies and young prospects will take the floor. The annual showcase begins July 9 in Las Vegas, with each […] The post Miami Heat 2026 NBA Summer League schedule released; full roster still to come 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 .
Heat should explore these 2 avenues to bring back former sharpshooter
Before the Miami Heat got over the finish line to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, it was rumored that they could also acquire Duncan Robinson in a three-team trade with the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons— as the Pistons had interest in landing Tyler Herro as part of the trade. Ultimately, the Antetokounmpo to Miami blockbuster wound […] The post Heat should explore these 2 avenues to bring back former sharpshooter appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Could the Miami Heat pursue this veteran sharpshooter?
There are multiple holes the Miami Heat must address after swinging a six-player blockbuster for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Arguably the biggest one is 3-point shooting, with roughly half their shooting production from a year ago now either in Milwaukee or in free agency. Assuming Jahmir Young’s team option is exercised and Andrew Wiggins ($30.2 […] The post Could the Miami Heat pursue this veteran sharpshooter? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat waste no time bolstering biggest need post-Giannis trade
After the Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this week, their biggest need was quite clear: Outside shooting. The Heat sacrificed 26.7 percent of last year’s 3-point production in the deal, and will have potentially lost more depending on the upcoming free agencies of Norman Powell and Simone Fontecchio, who were Nos. 1 and 4 […] The post Heat waste no time bolstering biggest need post-Giannis trade appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Grading the Miami Heat’s selection of Ryan Conwell in 2026 NBA Draft
The Miami Heat did not waste any time addressing one of their biggest needs. On Day 2 of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat traded their only selection — moving up from No. 41 to 37 — and drafted Louisville guard Ryan Conwell. How would we grade it? Let’s break it down! Grading the […] The post Grading the Miami Heat’s selection of Ryan Conwell in 2026 NBA Draft 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 .
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 .
Heat sign Miami alum Tre Donaldson to two-way contract
Miami alum Tre Donaldson isn’t going to have to drift too far to begin his NBA career. Moments before the end of the 2026 NBA Draft, the former Hurricane point guard signed a two-way deal with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. Donaldson was one of the better undrafted guards left […] The post Heat sign Miami alum Tre Donaldson to two-way contract appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat trade up, select Ryan Conwell No. 37 overall
The pick is in! The Miami Heat have traded up with the Oklahoma City Thunder and have selected Louisville guard Ryan Conwell with the No. 37 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. As a result, the two teams will swap picks (No. 37 and 41), according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. Carrying plenty […] The post Miami Heat trade up, select Ryan Conwell No. 37 overall appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat trade up, select Ryan Conwell No. 37 overall
The pick is in! The Miami Heat have traded up with the Oklahoma City Thunder and have selected Louisville guard Ryan Conwell with the No. 37 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Heat traded the No. 41 pick and cash for No. 38 overall, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. Carrying plenty […] The post Miami Heat trade up, select Ryan Conwell No. 37 overall appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat trade up, select Ryan Conwell No. 38 overall
The pick is in! The Miami Heat have traded up with the Oklahoma City Thunder and have selected Louisville guard Ryan Conwell with the No. 38 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Heat traded the No. 41 pick and cash for No. 38 overall, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. *** This […] The post Miami Heat trade up, select Ryan Conwell No. 38 overall appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat make first roster decision of summer with this young guard
The Miami Heat have a busy few weeks ahead after acquiring Pelle Larsson from the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this week. A number of important decisions loom ahead, including whether to exercise or decline a pair of team options. Well, half of their work is already done, exercising Pelle Larsson’s $2.3 million team option on Wednesday. […] The post Heat make first roster decision of summer with this young guard appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Which player will be missed the most in shocking Heat-Bucks haul?
As part of the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks mega Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Miami shipped out four players as part of the deal. Those four were headlined by former All-Star and Milwaukee hometown native Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis. Pelle Larsson ultimately survived, and will go on to be a […] The post Which player will be missed the most in shocking Heat-Bucks haul? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat has made shockwaves throughout national media
(Mandatory credit: Getty Images) The Miami Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster broke the internet on the eve of NBA Draft day. The word to describe it? Relevant. That’s what Antetokounmpo’s arrival in South Beach has made the Heat franchise. After years of mediocrity, Giannis has injected new life into the organization. It took only a year […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat has made shockwaves throughout national media appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Bobby Portis quietly becomes crucial depth addition for the Heat in Giannis deal
With all the Giannis Antetokounmpo noise surrounding the Miami Heat, some forget that there was another underrated addition for Miami as part of the deal in Bobby Portis. Miami lost a lot of quality rotation pieces in their haul to the Milwaukee Bucks. There’s still a lot more work to be done, but getting their […] The post Bobby Portis quietly becomes crucial depth addition for the Heat in Giannis deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
LeBron James return to Heat reportedly “cannot be ruled out” after landing Giannis
Giannis Antetokounmpo is finally a member of the Miami Heat. But what if the Heat front office still has another superstar acquisition up their sleeve to double down on their new title window? Perhaps it’s a little greedy to even think about creating another “Big 3”. But there is one unrestricted free agent that could […] The post LeBron James return to Heat reportedly “cannot be ruled out” after landing Giannis appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Examining the Miami Heat’s best-case scenario on draft night
As the dust continue to settle amid the Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster, the Miami Heat still have a draft to prepare. To cap off the 2026 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat enter Wednesday night’s second round with just one selection: No. 41 overall. The quality of players outside of the first round is quite bleak, but […] The post Examining the Miami Heat’s best-case scenario on draft night appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
How the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reshapes Heat’s salary cap
The Miami Heat sent shockwaves around the NBA earlier this week by acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the deal has not been made official, as currently constructed, how does this reshape the Heat’s salary cap? Let’s examine! Heat players under contract: By acquiring both Antetokounmpo and Portis — by use of the Duncan Robinson […] The post How the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reshapes Heat’s salary cap appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
How the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reshapes Heat’s salary cap
The Miami Heat sent shockwaves around the NBA earlier this week by acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the deal has not been made official, as currently constructed, how does this reshape the Heat’s salary cap? Let’s examine! Heat players under contract: By acquiring both Antetokounmpo and Portis — by use of the Duncan Robinson […] The post How the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reshapes Heat’s salary cap appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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