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Forward Nikola Jovic says he’s happy to still be with the Heat after seeing his name pop up in trade rumors this offseason, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. The 23-year-old Serbian says he “wasn’t really worried” about the speculation, but he’s excited to be back for a fifth season in Miami. “I was […]
The Kawhi Leonard trade twist only makes the Miami Heat feel worse about the Terry Rozier situation.
Nine days have passed since the seismic news broke that LeBron James will leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The basketball world is still waiting for him to make his decision. James is the best remaining free agent and should be…
Now that DeMar DeRozan has officially cleared waivers, the speculation has begun. One of the more interesting possibilities comes from Matt George of Sactown Sports 1140, who said the Cavaliers and Heat are the two teams generating the most chatter as potential landing spots for the veteran scorer. “The two teams that we seem to […] The post DeMar DeRozan linked to Cavs, Heat in free agency appeared first on Hoops Wire .
A new report from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst isn’t good news for Miami Heat fans hoping LeBron James returns to South […]
Adam Schefter believes LeBron James' growing obsession with golf gives the Miami Heat an overlooked advantage in free agency.
If the Miami Heat want to be successful in year one of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, they're going to need to find their next Ray Allen.
It’s been nearly three decades since former Miami Heat head coach and current team president Pat Riley coached Tim Hardaway Sr. Like father, like son: Now, Tim Hardaway Jr. will be donning the Heat red and black, after signing a one-year, $6 million deal last week. And Riley, who coached his dad, arguably the greatest […] The post Pat Riley has lofty goal for Heat’s latest addition appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Following the trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, Bucks general manager Jon Horst expressed confidence in the organization’s long-term outlook despite acknowledging the difficulty of moving on from the franchise icon. Milwaukee received four players, three first-round draft picks, a first-round pick swap, and a second-round selection in exchange for Antetokounmpo. Horst said […] The post Jon Horst outlines Bucks’ future after Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster appeared first on...
Giannis Antetokounmpo is wasting no time in trying to recruit LeBron James to the Miami Heat.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has played 13 seasons in the NBA, but there is still so much in store in the future for the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. The former Milwaukee Bucks superstar power forward is embarking on a new journey in his basketball career after getting shockingly traded by the Bucks to the Miami Heat [...]
Bam Adebayo may not get his wish for a Gabe Vincent return now, but it could be something that materializes down the line for the Miami Heat.
Nearly 17 years ago, former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway Sr. became the second player in franchise history to have his number retired. He was the first player in Heat history to earn All-NBA honors (1996-97), averaging 17.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 7.8 assists across six seasons with the organization. Now, his No. 10 will […] The post New Heat sharpshooter explains ‘family decision’ behind number controversy appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat reshaped their franchise this offseason by acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Hall of Famer Gary Payton believes another veteran star could make the roster even more dangerous. Speaking with DJ Siddiqi of R.org, the former Heat guard repeatedly pointed to six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan as an ideal complementary piece alongside Antetokounmpo and Bam […] The post Gary Payton says DeMar DeRozan would be ideal fit for Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kings Despite the trade speculation surrounding Zach LaVine, new Kings general manager Scott Perry sounds fully committed to bringing him back. Per Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee, Perry said that he’s remained in regular contact with LaVine since the season ended and expects the veteran guard to embrace a leadership role after exercising his […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Zach LaVine, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Plenty of NBA teams are planning their offseason moves based on LeBron James' free agency decision, but it could be a while before the veteran picks his next team.
Summer League play is already over for Heat forward Myron Gardner, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Gardner sprained his left ankle seven minutes into the team’s first game Friday in the California Classic and was held out for the rest of the competition. He has been sent back to […]
Former Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis had an interesting experience finding out about his trade to the Miami Heat. Portis recently opened up about it, telling reporters that he was actually in Miami when he got the call informing him that he was being sent to South Beach in the blockbuster trade that centered [...]
For the first time since the July 22 Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster, Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst faced the media to discuss the franchise-altering decision. The deal netted the Bucks four players and five picks, headlined by Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware and the No. 13 overall pick in last month’s draft. The Bucks met their […] The post Bucks executive says Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo will be ‘incredibly motivated’ this season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blo...
Letting go of someone like Giannis Antetokounmpo will never be easy. The Milwaukee Bucks still pushed through with it, ending the long-running saga between them and the future Basketball Hall of Famer, sending Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat along with Bobby Portis for a huge trade package featuring the likes of Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, [...]
Tennessee forward Nate Ament, the 13th pick in this year’s draft, has signed a rookie scale deal with the Bucks, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. The selection used to draft Ament was sent from Miami to Milwaukee as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, which didn’t become official until the moratorium lifted on Monday. Ament […]
Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst made a big decision to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, but he said he never felt pressure to move on from the two-time MVP.
If LeBron James is willing to join the Miami Heat, they'd also reportedly welcome Bronny James with open arms.
LeBron James remains the center of attention this offseason as the future Hall of Famer weighs one of the most closely watched free agency decisions of the summer. Much of the speculation has centered on the possibility of James returning to one of his former franchises, with familiarity viewed as a major advantage. He enjoyed […] The post Heat offer Bronny a path if LeBron James signs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Tim Hardaway Jr. hasn't played a minute for the Miami Heat yet, but Pat Riley already has some lofty expectations for him this season.