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2026 Las Vegas Summer League GameThread: Miami Heat (1-3) v. Detroit Pistons (1-3)
The Miami Heat close Summer League on Friday night against the Detroit Pistons. Tip-off will be at 9 p.m. EST on ESPN. Playing on the second night of a back-to-back (yes, those exist in Summer League), Miami has dropped three-straight games to the Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors, respectively. Truthfully, the talent contending […] The post 2026 Las Vegas Summer League GameThread: Miami Heat (1-3) v. Detroit Pistons (1-3) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA...
Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his best LeBron James pitch as his decision looms
The Miami Heat made a franchise-altering move to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo last month. But they’re not done, as they’re strongly pursuing a potential reunion with free agent LeBron James. Whether he chooses Miami, Philadelphia, goes home to Cleveland or unites with Stephen Curry in Golden State, the league is on hold until then. After his […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his best LeBron James pitch as his decision looms appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Why a reunion with this former Miami Heat guard makes some sense
While the Miami Heat are sweating out LeBron James’ impending decision, they still have work to do after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they don’t have much flexibility to work with. So far, Miami has added just one new name in free agency: Tim Hardaway Jr. As a result, it has just three roster spots available […] The post Why a reunion with this former Miami Heat guard makes some sense appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Pat Riley: Heat is ‘waiting’ on LeBron James’ decision
Excluding the three championship parades down Biscayne Blvd., Thursday marked one of the biggest days in (recent) Miami Heat history. The organization introduced Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the city for the first time since their late June blockbuster with the Milwaukee Bucks. But from one multi-time MVP to another, Heat president Pat Riley […] The post Pat Riley: Heat is ‘waiting’ on LeBron James’ decision appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Newest Heat superstar reveals reason for number change
When the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Miami Heat blockbuster was officially announced after the moratorium closed on July 6, the Heat announced that Antetokounmpo would continue wearing No. 34. However, earlier that day, Antetokounmpo said on a Twitch stream that he likes the No. 7, formerly worn by Kel’el Ware and then-occupied by Heat rookie Ryan Conwell. Later […] The post Newest Heat superstar reveals reason for number change appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Giannis Antetokounmpo will sleep better now that he’s Bam Adebayo’s teammate
The Miami Heat officially introduced Giannis Antetokounmpo to the public on Thursday, nearly one month after acquiring him from the Milwaukee Bucks in a pre-draft blockbuster. Following the move, many are anticipating Antetokounmpo getting to play alongside longtime Heat center and team captain, Bam Adebayo. The two shared myriad battles against one another. Now, Antetokounmpo […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo will sleep better now that he’s Bam Adebayo’s teammate appeared first on Hot Hot ...
2026 Las Vegas Summer League GameThread: Miami Heat (1-2) v. Toronto Raptors (2-1)
The Miami Heat will play their penultimate Las Vegas Summer League against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night inside the Pavilion. Tip-off will be at 9 p.m. EST on ESPN2. Miami has dropped two-straight games after a dominant 34-point win over Brayden Burries, Kasparas Jakucionis and the Milwaukee Bucks last week. Meanwhile, the Raptors, led […] The post 2026 Las Vegas Summer League GameThread: Miami Heat (1-2) v. Toronto Raptors (2-1) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan: Giannis Antetokounmpo is hungry for the pressure that awaits him in Miami
Every NBA player may say they embrace the word “pressure,” but not every player truly thrives under it. When the walls get tighter, when the moment becomes bigger, when every lasting possession is more important than the last. For Giannis Antetokounmpo, he’s thrived under pressure not only in the NBA circuit, but dating back to […] The post Hanifan: Giannis Antetokounmpo is hungry for the pressure that awaits him in Miami appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
NBA will not punish Bam Adebayo over Tyler Herro dust up
Less than a week after Miami Heat center and team captain, Bam Adebayo, allegedly struck former Heat guard Tyler Herro at a Las Vegas hotel, the league announced Thursday that neither player will be punished. “After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance, and […] The post NBA will not punish Bam Adebayo over Tyler Herro dust up appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat: 3 takeaways after 3 Las Vegas Summer League games
Three down, two to go! The Miami Heat are over halfway done in their five-game Las Vegas Summer League adventure, where they have gone 1-2. Summer League wraps up this week, with Miami concluding their stint against the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons on Thursday and Friday, respectively. That said, what are a few takeaways […] The post Miami Heat: 3 takeaways after 3 Las Vegas Summer League games appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat owner unanimously named Chairman of NBA’s Board of Governors
The NBA announced Tuesday that Miami Heat principal owner Micky Arison has been unanimously elected the next chairman of the NBA’s Board of Governors. He will succeed Toronto’s Larry Tanenbaum, who has been the NBA’s chairman for the last nine seasons. “I’m grateful for Larry’s nearly three decades of stewardship of the Raptors and his […] The post Heat owner unanimously named Chairman of NBA’s Board of Governors appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat’s apparent biggest roster flaw is better than some are giving credit for
“The Miami Heat don’t have enough shooters.” That has been the most commonly discussed roster flaw of this Heat team after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The concern makes sense, considering the top-two players in Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo are not known as elite floor spreading options. However, the concern isn’t as notable as NBA fans […] The post Heat’s apparent biggest roster flaw is better than some are giving credit for appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
DeMar DeRozan could become “real option” for the Heat with this 1 familiar caveat
The Miami Heat are waiting on LeBron James’ free agent decision before addressing their final three open roster spots this summer. Miami, along with the Cleveland Cavaliers are the two teams most frequently cited to land James. But there needs to be a backup plan in the event he chooses elsewhere— and that plan seems […] The post DeMar DeRozan could become “real option” for the Heat with this 1 familiar caveat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
2026 Las Vegas Summer League GameThread: Miami Heat (1-1) v. Cleveland Cavaliers (0-2)
The Miami Heat will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third of five Summer League games on Monday inside the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nev. The Heat were at the wrong end of a loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday, dropping their record to 1-1. Cleveland enters with two-straight losses to the Indiana Pacers […] The post 2026 Las Vegas Summer League GameThread: Miami Heat (1-1) v. Cleveland Cavaliers (0-2) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Mavs veteran sharpshooter emerges as “player of strong interest” to Miami Heat
This new Giannis Antetokounmpo Miami Heat build is in need of at least one more supplemental shooting piece. Why not one of the greatest 3-point shooters in NBA history? As first initially reported by 5 Reasons Sports insider Ethan Skolnick, and more recently confirmed by the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson on Monday— Miami is seriously […] The post Mavs veteran sharpshooter emerges as “player of strong interest” to Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Udonis Haslem has perfect clap back for Draymond Green regarding the Tyler Herro-Bam Adebayo altercation
Former Miami Heat big Udonis Haslem has never been afraid to back down from a single soul. That’s what endeared him to not only so many fans, but teammates, coaches and the organization itself throughout his iconic 20-year career with the Heat. Over the weekend, Bam Adebayo confronted-and-struck former Heat guard Tyler Herro after the […] The post Udonis Haslem has perfect clap back for Draymond Green regarding the Tyler Herro-Bam Adebayo altercation appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami H...
Heat emerge as possible landing spot for this veteran guard if they don’t land LeBron James
In an already bad free-agent class, the options for the Miami Heat are getting scarcer by the day. However, in the aftermath of acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat are aiming to reacquire LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, over a dozen years after winning two titles with them, his most with any single team. […] The post Heat emerge as possible landing spot for this veteran guard if they don’t land LeBron James appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat have this 1 key advantage in LeBron James sweepstakes
The Miami Heat are still looking to add to an already-improved roster after acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo last month. They still have two open roster spots and are just over $10 million away from the first apron hard cap. Nearly two weeks into free agency, the biggest fish, without question, is LeBron James, an […] The post The Miami Heat have this 1 key advantage in LeBron James sweepstakes appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat reportedly grew frustrated of this 1 major Tyler Herro flaw
The Tyler Herro experiment, although had both its good and bad moments, ultimately ended sour. Following a 2025-26 campaign where Herro was essentially playing to prove he was extension worthy, the former All-Star guard appeared in a career-worst 33 games out of the 82-game schedule. And that notion doesn’t even show most of the story. […] The post Heat reportedly grew frustrated of this 1 major Tyler Herro flaw appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Multiple former Heat players had resentment over Bam Adebayo becoming “chosen one”
The Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro era is over for the Miami Heat. And there now may have been some burned bridges in the process. As first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday, Adebayo and Herro were involved in a physical altercation at a Las Vegas practice court. This comes after Herro had publicly made negative […] The post Multiple former Heat players had resentment over Bam Adebayo becoming “chosen one” appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Are the Miami Heat in the lead for LeBron James?
For the first time in nearly a decade, LeBron James is a free agent. And to nobody’s surprise, the 22-time All-Star and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is capturing headlines, especially as it pertains to the Miami Heat. In July of 2010, James made The Decision, a highly publicized free agency special, where he ultimately […] The post Are the Miami Heat in the lead for LeBron James? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
2026 Las Vegas Summer League GameThread: Miami Heat (1-0) v. Orlando Magic (0-1)
The Miami Heat play their second Las Vegas Summer League in as many days against the Orlando Magic on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST. Led by Ryan Conwell, Jahmir Young and Tre White, the Heat took care of business against Kasparas Jakucionis and the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in a 119-86 blowout victory. Check out […] The post 2026 Las Vegas Summer League GameThread: Miami Heat (1-0) v. Orlando Magic (0-1) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo get into physical altercation amid social media comments
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo and former Heat and current Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro got into a physical altercation on Friday in Las Vegas, Nev., where Heat big man “struck” Herro in the face, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. According to Charania, the “altercation occurred at a practice court in a Las […] The post Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo get into physical altercation amid social media comments appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
2026 Las Vegas NBA Summer League GameThread: Miami Heat (0-0) v. Milwaukee Bucks (0-0)
The California Classic has come and gone, but the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League has arrived! Over the next two weeks, the Miami Heat will play in five different contests in Sin City, beginning with the Milwaukee Bucks Friday at 4:00 p.m. EST inside Thomas & Mack Center. Second-round rookie Ryan Conwell leads Miami. Meanwhile, […] The post 2026 Las Vegas NBA Summer League GameThread: Miami Heat (0-0) v. Milwaukee Bucks (0-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat will see familiar face in Summer League opener vs. Bucks
The Miami Heat will compete in their first Las Vegas Summer League game Friday afternoon against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ironically, this is the first official time the two teams will be pitted against one another since the Heat completed a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, arguably the most accomplished player in Bucks franchise history. The […] The post Heat will see familiar face in Summer League opener vs. Bucks appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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