Vin Baker is pleased that his move to the Miami Heat will allow him to continue working closely with Giannis Antetokounmpo after the two spent years together in Milwaukee. Baker joined Miami’s coaching staff this summer following eight seasons with the Bucks. During that time, he developed a strong relationship with Antetokounmpo that extended beyond […]
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LeBron James accomplished what he set out to do when he joined the Lakers, but there is still one part of his time in Los Angeles that bothers him. James helped deliver the Lakers their 17th NBA championship in 2020, defeating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals inside the Orlando bubble. But because of […]
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Heat Dennis Smith Jr. has another agreement with an NBA team, though his next stop appears likely to be back in the G League. The Heat will sign Smith to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Winderman adds that Smith won’t be with the team for the […]
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The Eastern Conference looked like it had a settled order heading into the offseason. The New York Knicks were the champions, and the question was simply how strong the field around them would be. Then Pat Riley made the move that changed the entire calculation. Giannis Antetokounmpo is now a Miami Heat player, and the […]
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Draymond Green makes his feelings known on Tyler Herro's 'corny' photoshoot and the Bucks' potential salary cap circumvention scandal.
Giannis Antetokounmpo released a video on Sunday showing a behind-the-scenes look at his first few days with the Miami Heat before the team's media day on Monday and the start of training camp this week.
The Miami Heat hit the jackpot this offseason when their longtime pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo finally paid off. As the Heat prepare for the 2026-27 season, Antetokounmpo caught up with an old Heat champion, Norris Cole, who was part of the franchise’s championship teams in 2012 and 2013. “I grew up watching you,” Antetokounmpo exclaimed. […]
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The Miami Heat just gave Dennis Smith Jr. the opportunity he's been waiting for his entire NBA career.
A familiar face has returned to the Miami Heat for a major role. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Norris Cole has joined the coaching staff of the Heat's G League affiliate. The former NBA guard will serve as an assistant coach for the Sioux Falls Skyforce heading into the 2026-27 season. https://x.com/HeatvsHaters/status/2104286440121159694?s=20 Norris Cole rejoins Miami Heat Norris Cole is back with the Miami Heat, but this time as an assistant coach. The 28th pick of the 201...
By Rory Maher | at September 27, 2026 4:01 pm The Wizards have signed Reece Beekman, Trevor Keels, Chris Livingston, and Steve Settle to Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced today (via Twitter). In a corresponding move, KeShawn Murphy has been waived. Beekman (Warriors, Nets), Keels (Knicks, Heat) and Livingston (Bucks, Cavaliers) all have varying levels of NBA experience. Settle spent last season in the G League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami’s affiliate team, after going undrafted ...
The Wizards have signed Reece Beekman, Trevor Keels, Chris Livingston, and Steve Settle to Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced today (via Twitter). In a corresponding move, KeShawn Murphy has been waived. Beekman (Warriors, Nets), Keels (Knicks, Heat) and Livingston (Bucks, Cavaliers) all have varying levels of NBA experience. Settle spent last season in the […]
Klay Thompson could have an advantage in the competition for the Miami Heat’s final starting position because of his proven three-point shooting, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Thompson joined Miami after reaching a buyout agreement with the Dallas Mavericks during the offseason. The veteran guard brings significantly more long-range experience than anyone […]
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Dennis Smith Jr. is expected to sign with the Miami Heat, according to the Sun Sentinel. However, the veteran guard will not be part of Miami’s roster when training camp begins. Instead, Smith is expected to eventually return to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Heat’s G League affiliate, where he finished last season. Smith’s agreement […]
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The Hornets announced Friday that Rookie of the Year runner-up Kon Knueppel has a left hamstring injury and will miss the entire preseason before being reevaluated during the first week of the regular season. Knueppel might end up missing multiple regular season contests, writes Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer, since players typically require a […]
The Latest from @HotHotHoops on YouTube After spending the latter half of last year with their G-League team, the Miami Heat are expected to sign veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract, NBA insider Chris Haynes was among the first to report Sunday. Smith played 21 games with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat’s G-League affiliate, last season. He averaged 8.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game. He shot *** This is a breaking news story. Stay tuned for updates...
Dennis Smith Jr. hasn’t played an NBA game since March 2024, but the Heat are giving him another opportunity.
We’ve talked a lot about the positive this offseason — but we know not everything always goes according to plan. Taking a possible Giannis injury out of the equation, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander provide five other concerns for the season, and how likely or serious each might be. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN • RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497) Follow Ethan, ...
After spending the latter half of last year with their G-League team, the Miami Heat are expected to sign veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract, NBA insider Chris Haynes was among the first to report Sunday. Smith played 21 games with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat’s G-League affiliate, last […]
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The Golden State Warriors are less than a month away from kicking off their 2026-27 season with essentially the same exact roster that won 37 games a year ago. While fans have been disappointed in the Warriors’ lack of moves, power forward Draymond Green has been staying engaged, firing off hot takes frequently on his […]
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Free agent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has reached a contract agreement with the Heat, agent Daniel Hazan tells Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (Twitter link). According to Haynes, the Heat have been closely monitoring the seven-year veteran throughout the offseason. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Smith’s contract with Miami is likely non-guaranteed. It may be a training camp deal, which wouldn’t count against the salary cap unless Smith makes the regular season roster....
11:50 am: While he confirms that Smith will be signing with the Heat, Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel hears the former lottery pick won’t be with the team at the start of training camp (Twitter links). Smith will receive an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Winderman, and will likely head back to Sioux […]
With the Miami Heat now led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, the team has been working in the offseason to surround the dynamic duo that could elevate the team to championship aspirations. As the Heat’s latest notable deal was signing Pelle Larsson to a contract extension, the latest agreement is one that will interest […]
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The Miami Heat have made another move to strengthen their roster next to Giannis Antetokounmpo . According to NBA insider Chris Haynes , the Heat have agreed to a deal with Dennis Smith Jr. Miami fill out their 15th roster spot with the 28-year-old point guard, who last played in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets during the 2023-24 season. Smith Jr. becomes another Heat addition this offseason alongside the blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Bobby Portis arrived in the same trade wi...
As Media Day quickly approaches for the Miami Heat, here are four big questions all fans will want answered.
ESPN has ranked Giannis Antetokounmpo as the fifth-best player in the NBA, placing the Miami Heat superstar behind Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic. The ranking comes after Miami made a major move to acquire Antetokounmpo, giving up a significant package of players and draft assets. While such a deal could suggest […]
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