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 […]
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For as much heat as Daryl Morey — and to some extent ownership — took for trading Jared McCain at last season’s deadline, let’s not forget that Nick Nurse played at least somewhat of a role in the departure of the team’s 2024 first-round pick. Nurse was quoted as saying McCain had gone through a […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially a member of the Miami Heat. On Thursday, the Heat formally introduced Antetokounmpo alongside Pat Riley […]
Heat The Heat remain in the mix for LeBron James, though team president Pat Riley admits he doesn’t know where things stand. Speaking Thursday while introducing Giannis Antetokounmpo, Riley told ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk that Miami has had productive conversations with James’ agent, Rich Paul, but acknowledged the waiting game continues. “I don’t know, I’ll be […]
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The Miami Heat were able to secure what will be the most impactful addition of the offseason when they pulled the trigger on a trade bringing Giannis Antetokounmpo to South Beach. Pat Riley has high hopes that one of the…
If Pat Riley's comments hold weight, the Miami Heat could end up adding another big man to the rotation.
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 […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo kept his Miami Heat move private, surprising even his brother Thanasis before the blockbuster trade.
Brian Windhorst believes Miami's roster gives LeBron James the best chance to thrive during the final years of his career.
The Milwaukee Bucks officially moved on from Giannis Antetokounmpo after a lengthy trade saga that eventually sent the 2021 NBA Finals MVP away from the franchise. The drawn-out process reportedly created significant tension between the superstar and the organization before the two sides parted ways. The Bucks officially entered a new era by sending the [...]
The Miami Heat are in hot pursuit of LeBron James. On Thursday, the Heat formally introduced Giannis Antetokounmpo; however, the […]
LeBron could get everything he wants playing in Miami again.
The Miami Heat's risk of trading away Jaimie Jaquez Jr. for Giannis Antetokounmpo could come back around if things don't work out.
Even Miami Heat President of Basketball Operations Pat Riley took a shot at new Milwaukee Bucks guard-forward Tyler Herro over the player’s recent physical altercation with Heat big man Bam Adebayo. During the Heat’s introductory press conference for Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, Riley mentioned some of the greats to ever wear Miami colors, but initially [...]
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 […]
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The Miami Dolphins' success in 2026 could be a direct result of these five players, who could far exceed this year's expectations.
Former Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis is now also known as the “other guy” in the huge summer trade mainly centered on Giannis Antetokounmpo. But Portis is more than just that, as he is expected to provide ample production for the Miami Heat as he begins the next chapter of his NBA career. The [...]
It's been a busy summer in the NHL trade market thus far. The rise of the salary cap to $104 million, plus the lack of high-quality unrestricted free-agent talent, accounts for the higher-than-usual trade activity.
Jahmir Young is making his case for a roster spot for the Miami Heat this summer. Surrounded by teammates wearing jerseys numbered in the 60s and 70s, Young has taken the NBA Summer League by storm. His latest outing saw him drop 30 points and 12 rebounds in the Heat’s 99-90 loss to the Toronto […]
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 […]
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LeBron James did not drop any hints about his next team when asked to name his favorite among the ones he played for.
Pat Riley suggested the Miami Heat could have another major addition coming after completing the blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, saying “we have another one to land” during Giannis’ introductory press conference. The Heat president’s comments immediately drew attention because Miami has been one of the teams linked to LeBron James, who entered free agency […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo got his first extended look at Bam Adebayo as a teammate during an offseason workout in Las Vegas, and the two-time MVP came away impressed by Miami’s longtime defensive anchor. “Worked out for like 2-3 hours. I knew he was a good player. After the workout I realized he’s not a good player, […]
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The Miami Heat officially introduced Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, July 16, in a press conference that felt more like the start of a new era than a typical introductory event. Flanked by president Pat Riley and coach Erik Spoelstra, the two-time MVP spoke with conviction about leaving Milwaukee after 13 seasons, joining forces with Bam […]
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The Golden State Warriors appear to be losing ground in the race to sign LeBron James, with ESPN insider Shams Charania reporting that the franchise is behind several Eastern Conference contenders as its offseason plans continue to stall. Speaking on Thursday, Charania said there has been “no real traction” on Golden State’s trade pursuits involving […]
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