Heat gave up too much for Giannis-Bam duo to need a long adjustment period
Because of how much they gave up for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat can't afford for the adjustment process to take long.
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Davion Mitchell is a few minor tweaks from securing future as Giannis' ideal PG
Davion Mitchell has the tools to be the long-term starting point guard with the Miami Heat, but he must address potential concerns.
Cam Thomas gets intriguing Miami Heat opportunity after rough Milwaukee Bucks stint
Former Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the centerpiece of the Miami Heat’s plans, and the team could use another addition to strengthen its backcourt. Miami wants to continue building around its star forward, but finding a realistic trade opportunity to make that happen could be difficult. Thomas could give the Heat another option as [...]
Andrew Wiggins Makes Bold Prediction For the Miami Heat After Summer Moves
Will the Miami Heat’s fate change this season after going all-in on Giannis Antetokounmpo? One of their holdovers, Andrew Wiggins, has a bold prediction for his team. The Heat made major changes this summer after settling for a play-in spot over the past three years. They acquired two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the [...]
Gabe Vincent reveals wild story on Bam Adebayo’s movie habit
Where were you when Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo dropped a career-high 83 points on the Washington Wizards in March? To borrow a worn-out meme, it was absolute cinema. Adebayo, however, has a different interpretation of the familiar phrase, albeit in a literal context. According to former Heat guard Gabe Vincent, Adebayo has to make […] The post Gabe Vincent reveals wild story on Bam Adebayo’s movie habit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Why Miami Heat Reportedly Passed On Ben Simmons Despite Point Guard Depth Concerns
The Miami Heat apparently passed on Ben Simmons because he is not a win-now player.
Southeast Notes: Heat, Hawks’ Offseason, Magic
The Heat need to monitor their point guard depth, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel opines in his latest mailbag. While Davion Mitchell is deserving of the starting job, there are legitimate questions regarding projected backup Dru Smith and two-way player Tre Donaldson on a team that expects to be a contender. Miami […]
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2026 offseason
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat's point guard concerns have almost nothing to do with Davion Mitchell
Davion Mitchell has nothing to do with the Miami Heat's backcourt concerns heading into the start of the season.
Longest-Tenured NBA Head Coaches
For the second straight offseason, Erik Spoelstra of the Heat is the longest-tenured head coach in the NBA. Spoelstra took over the top spot on our list when Gregg Popovich announced his retirement in May 2025. Popovich had been head coach of the Spurs for nearly three decades. Spoelstra has won two championships and has […]
Klay Thompson is all about his new Heat nickname, as he should be
Recently, the Miami Heat made headlines when it was announced that they would be signing free agent wing Klay Thompson to a contract following his buyout with the Dallas Mavericks. The move gives the Heat a much-needed injection of perimeter shooting, which was the main concern on the roster following Miami’s blockbuster trade for Giannis […] The post Klay Thompson is all about his new Heat nickname, as he should be appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Front office may have used this calculated strategy to re-shape Heat roster
Pat Riley made one thing clear during his end of season press conference: he was prioritizing health and availability in roster decisions moving forward. The moves that followed shortly after lined up to that new proposed strategy that Riley iterated. The first order of business was landing the whale in Giannis Antetokounmpo. In doing so, […] The post Front office may have used this calculated strategy to re-shape Heat roster appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Black Friday sends the Knicks into a heavyweight Garden matchup
Black Friday at Madison Square Garden will not be a sleepy schedule spot. The Knicks host the Miami Heat on […]
Addition of Nick Richards provides the rotation depth that was never addressed one year ago
When the Miami Heat finally addressed their 14th roster spot with the signing of Nick Richards, they added an athletic and traditional backup big into their revamped depth chart. At 28 years old, Richards is coming off a 2025-26 season with averages of 5.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game in just under […] The post Addition of Nick Richards provides the rotation depth that was never addressed one year ago appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
NBA Notes: Lakers, Collin Sexton, Hawks, Heat, Bobby Portis Jr.
Lakers Collin Sexton has bounced around the NBA lately. He’s hoping the Lakers become something more permanent. Sexton signed a two-year, $19 million contract with Los Angeles this summer after finishing last season with the Bulls. He told ESPN LA that the opportunity to finally play for a winner was a major attraction. “I would […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Collin Sexton, Hawks, Heat, Bobby Portis Jr. appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Southeast Notes: Simmons, Hornets, Suggs, Magic
Should the Heat have taken a flyer on Ben Simmons, who agreed to a contract with Sacramento this week? Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel doesn’t believe so. Winderman opines that Simmons, who was out of the league last season and ineffective and/0r injured in previous campaigns, is an unknown quantity at this […]
Max Strus' Heat admission proves why Klay Thompson signing was essential
Max Strus might've just proved why the Miami Heat needed to aggressively pursue Klay Thompson.
What Klay Thompson can learn from Dwyane Wade about thriving after his prime
Dwyane Wade is Exhibit A of how players can age gracefully in the NBA—and Klay Thompson should follow his lead with the Miami Heat.
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Charlotte Hornets’ 2026 offseason
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Charlotte Hornets’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat are “monitoring” Victor Oladipo’s comeback with one open roster spot remaining
After the Miami Heat’s recent free agent additions of Klay Thompson and Nick Richards, there remains just one final open standard roster spot out of the possible 15 to fill. In recent years, the Heat have opted to leave that last spot open heading into the season— in the event another quality rotation player gets […] The post Heat are “monitoring” Victor Oladipo’s comeback with one open roster spot remaining appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Andrew Wiggins’ funky contract perfectly captures unique Heat role
The Miami Heat signed Andrew Wiggins to a rather unique extension. It perfectly mirrors the manner in which his role will change over the next two years.
Lonzo Ball questions Heat title chances despite upgrades
Lonzo Ball shared his thoughts on the revamped Miami Heat, acknowledging that their latest addition makes an already talented roster even more dangerous. “Anytime you add one of the greatest shooters to ever play it’s always a plus. Does that guarantee a championship for them? I don’t think so.” Despite stopping short of predicting a […] The post Lonzo Ball questions Heat title chances despite upgrades appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Adam Silver's soft Kawhi Leonard punishment creates new obstacle for Heat
The Miami Heat suddenly have a new obstacle in the Eastern Conference after Adam Silver's soft ruling on Kawhi Leonard.
Andrew Wiggins expects big impact from Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins of the Miami Heat is looking forward to sharing the court with Klay Thompson again, praising his former teammate’s competitiveness and championship experience. The two previously played together with the Golden State Warriors, and Wiggins believes Thompson can make a major impact following their reunion. “He’s one of the most competitive people I […] The post Andrew Wiggins expects big impact from Klay Thompson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Max Strus reveals hilarious Jimmy Butler relationship
Max Strus opened up about the unusual friendship he developed with Jimmy Butler during their time together with the Miami Heat, including the middle-finger gesture that became their personal handshake. According to Strus, Butler’s unpredictable personality and sense of humor were part of what made their relationship entertaining. “He always has this sense of humor […] The post Max Strus reveals hilarious Jimmy Butler relationship appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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