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 […]
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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 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 […]
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The Miami Heat suddenly have a new obstacle in the Eastern Conference after Adam Silver's soft ruling on Kawhi Leonard.
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 […]
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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 […]
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The Miami Heat might've just missed their best chance to solve their playmaking concerns.
Andrew Wiggins has poured salt in the Golden State Warriors wound as he prepares to take the court again with Klay Thompson at the Miami Heat.
Mychal Thompson believes Klay Thompson is perfect for Miami but gave his son one crucial warning about Pat Riley.
Klay Thompson joined the Miami Heat to contend for his fifth NBA championship. He teamed up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, giving the Heat a reliable and elite outside shooter. Thompson also reunites with his former teammate, one-time All-Star Andrew Wiggins. Both Thompson and Wiggins are expected to be part of the starting lineup [...]
After playing for 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors and two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Mychal Thompson is sharing fatherly advice with his son, who finds a new home in Miami. Despite urging Klay Thompson to join the Los Angeles Lakers, Mychal explained that the veteran shooter is the type of player that […]
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Many times, being labeled the underdog tells us what is expected before an NBA game, but it doesn’t necessarily tell us how difficult that team will be to beat. A decade of betting data analyzed by Sports Illustrated provides an interesting example. Looking at the study, we can see teams across the NFL, MLB, NBA, […]
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Andrew Wiggins opened up about reuniting with former Golden State Warriors teammate Klay Thompson on the Miami Heat, praising his impact and sharing his thoughts on what their connection brings to the team.
Six championship rings, one father-son duo and a new city to prove himself in. Klay Thompson, the four-time NBA champion who just signed with the Miami Heat, has his sights set on something his dad already knows well. Father of four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson, Mychal Thompson, who won two NBA titles with the Los […]
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Rockets The Rockets are betting very big on Amen Thompson. Houston officially signed Thompson to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale extension, according to the NBA transaction log. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the deal includes a 10 percent trade kicker. That’s $41.6 million per year for a player who averaged 18.3 points last season. Then […]
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With the recent moves of the Heat signing Klay Thompson and center Nick Richards, another transaction was Keshad Johnson being given the third two-way contract. As the signing for the Heat sets up Johnson’s third season with the franchise, there’s no denying that some sacrifice was made in a massive pay cut. Johnson had been […]
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The Western Conference has undoubtedly dominated the 21st-century NBA. But after blockbuster trades and free agency moves, the Eastern Conference appears to be historically stacked. Now, with newly emerged “super teams” like the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, the fully healthy Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, and true contention from the Miami Heat, Toronto […]
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After the Miami Heat signed star Klay Thompson to fill the priority of three-point shooting on Aug. 23, the team shortly after addressed another need in the frontcourt. As the Heat signed center Nick Richards, the newcomer would send a message to the rest of the NBA about not giving him a shot. Richards signed […]
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The Miami Heat may have unfairly put Davion Mitchell in an impossible position heading into the start of this season.
With new Miami Heat star Klay Thompson joining Giannis Antetokounmpo down in South Beach, it also marks the reunion between the three-point specialist and forward Andrew Wiggins from their Golden State Warriors days. As Thompson looks for a redemption season with the Heat, Wiggins would speak about the heights the team could achieve after the […]
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Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson won a title together with the Golden State Warriors, and they'll now team up in Miami with the Heat.
The Heat, who still have room to carry a 15th man into the regular season without exceeding their hard cap, have “some internal interest” in adding a veteran guard to provide more depth in their backcourt, NBA insider Jake Fischer said during a Bleacher Report live stream (video link). Free agent guard Gabe Vincent played […]
The Miami Heat traveled a long and rational road to finally betting it all on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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 […]
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The Miami Heat didn't sign any of Giannis Antetokounmpo's brothers, proving just how much this next chapter is all about winning.